Carrying out routine maintenance can be a chore, but failing to complete regular checks on important pieces of machinery can result in unexpected downtime and lost productivity. Sulzer’s service center in Colton, CA, USA, recently completed an urgent repair on a 700 HP (522 kW) motor, caused by a failed bearing, that could have been […]
Three UK water utilities have agreed orders for the installation of a total of six conical settlement tanks from wastewater treatment specialist WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE). The equipment will be used in the primary and secondary stage of the wastewater treatment process. The contracts with Northumbrian Water, Southern Water and Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water demonstrate […]
Celeros Flow Technology (Celeros FT) has won the contract to supply two high pressure injection packages to ADNOC for carbon capture and storage (CCS) at its existing Habshan gas plant. Incorporating advanced pump technology from Celeros FT’s ClydeUnion Pumps brand, these supercritical CO2 injection packages will be among the world’s largest. The project is part […]
The Turkish water authority Devlet Su İşleri (DSI) has selected international technology group ANDRITZ to supply the electro-mechanical equipment for the new 160 MW Silvan hydropower plant in Türkiye. The company will supply four 40 MW turbines, four generators, associated hydropower plant equipment, and a 154 kV switchyard system. Strategically located on the Kulp Stream […]
High pressure reciprocating pump specialist RMI Pump Systems has recently completed two comprehensive equipment overhauls and upgrades locally for mining customers in China. According to Sabrina Zhang, General Manager of RMI China, a full system upgrade was just delivered to Shennan Industry’s Xiaobaodang mine, which comprised an Grade B overhaul. The system included RMI’s Quinmax […]
Sulzer Flow Equipment has been selected by TechnipFMC to collaborate in developing new subsea CO2 pump solutions for new technologies. Petrobras’ revolutionary high-pressure separation technology, HISEP, enables the separation of CO2-rich natural gas from oil at the seabed. The process has the potential to provide significant gains in energy efficiency and productivity to Floating Production […]
Amarinth announces an order for the FPSO Agogo, currently under construction by Yinson Production and destined for offshore Angola. The customer, a Norwegian company specialising in energy recovery and water treatment solutions for the offshore oil and gas sector, has placed an order with Amarinth for the FPSO Agogo, currently under construction by Yinson Production […]
EBARA BOMBAS AMÉRICA DO SUL LTDA. (EBAS), a group company of EBARA CORPORATION, has provided drainage pumps to the affected areas to help in recovery efforts following the heavy rain damage in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil. From the end of April heavy rains have been causing massive flooding in […]
At a Gulf Coast seawater cooling pump station, the resilience of Vesconite Hilube bearings in hypochlorite came to the forefront, showcasing their superiority in challenging environments. Sodium hypochlorite, commonly known as bleach, is a staple in water treatment and cooling systems and is hailed for its potent disinfectant, anti-microbial and marine-growth-inhibiting properties. These properties led […]
A chemical manufacturer’s mixing system for varnishes suffered from corrosion and leaks due to brass valves and discount ball valves. Plast-O-Matic solved the issue with air-operated diaphragm valves featuring a “Fail-Dry” system to prevent leaks and extend valve life. Application Overview A chemical manufacturer was experiencing significant problems with corrosion and quality control in a […]
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