By 2030, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) predicts that 62 percent of fish and seafood intended for global consumption will come from farms. As a result of this development, the use of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) is becoming increasingly important: they require less water and land overall and are therefore […]
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 […]
When water collects on flat roofs, terraces, tennis courts or in construction pits, pools and basements, it is often only a few centimetres of water that needs to be removed. The new flat suction pumps Simer 6 from Jung Pumpen were designed precisely for this area of application. With a number of innovative improvements compared […]
The fourth batch of the HIGH-TECH.NRW accelerator programme culminated in a Demo Day at Wilopark. After twelve weeks of mentoring and coaching, the founders of ten hardware-based high-tech and deep-tech start-ups from all over North Rhine-Westphalia presented their ideas to a large audience and took part in the competition. The event was supported by the […]
Vesconite Hilube NSF61-approved wear rings will be featured in an NSF61-approved submersible pump series developed by a well-known European original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The pump company confirmed that the pump series had been certified as NSF61 compliant. The quality assurance manager at the European pump OEM expressed satisfaction with the recent approval, stating, “We are […]
Technology companies Microsoft and Apple have been recognised alongside Martens Brewery and utilities Thames Water and Severn Trent Water as recipients of the Lighthouse Awards 2024, presented to organisations leveraging innovation to protect and enhance water supplies globally. Launched in 2020 by the Brave Blue World Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to scientific and educational storytelling, […]
The metering pump market is witnessing growing demand, driven by factors like increased water stress, stringent regulations on water contamination, and the need for precise chemical dosing in wastewater treatment. Many governments mandate water purification before release, boosting the use of metering pumps to maintain water quality. These pumps are essential in water treatment facilities, […]
Sustainable development of the built world includes the protection of water, reduced emissions, renewable energy sources and their efficient utilisation. Experts from the sanitation, heating and air-conditioning sector will be presenting solutions for sustainable and modern building services technology that can make this possible at ISH from 17 to 21 March 2025. An initial interim […]
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 […]
Lack of fresh water supply is becoming a challenge for many pulp and paper producers across the globe, which emphasizes the need of water saving and water treatment equipment. Re-using and/or recycling process effluent is today a must for most companies Valmet and Flootech have on May 23, 2024, signed a partnership agreement to further […]
From June 10 to 14, 2024, the international process industry will come together once again at ACHEMA in Frankfurt am Main. Pfeiffer Vacuum will be presenting innovative vacuum solutions at the trade fair. This year, particular attention will be focused on vacuum generation in potentially explosive environments and on the evacuation of explosive gases. Wherever […]
At the world’s leading trade show for the process industries 2,842 exhibitors from 56 nations showed 106,001 participants from 141 countries the latest equipment and innovative processes for the chemical, pharmaceutical and food processing industries at the Frankfurt exhibition grounds from 10 to 14 June 2024. Whether it was laboratory or pharmaceutical technology, plant engineering […]
CIRCOR International, Inc. announces its new IMO LB6D 3-screw pumps, ideal for use in oil and gas industry lease automatic custody transfer (LACT) applications. Built to last for LACT boost operations, the IMO LB6D pumps are engineered for maximum functional performance and the minimum of operating expenses. “We are excited about this new product introduction,” […]
Ghana’s Minister of Sanitation & Water Resources, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, and the Minister of Works & Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, will deliver keynote speeches at Water Africa and West Africa Building & Construction 2024, which takes place in Accra on 26-28 June. The guests of honour will tour the exhibition, meeting delegates and exhibitors, and […]
The specific and patented shape of this new gasket design, named LATTYmultirating, represents a significant advancement in the field of flange gaskets by adapting to 4 different pressure classes. The Latty Group is a French specialist in industrial sealing. A member of the French Fab, it has been designing and manufacturing its products for over […]
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 […]
NETZSCH Pumpen & Systeme, the global specialist for conveying complex media with headquarters in Waldkraiburg, is presenting its further development of the NEMO progressing cavity pump for the first time at ACHEMA, the world’s leading trade fair for the process industry: The NEMO MY magnetically coupled pump. The pump has been specially designed for safer […]
When companies celebrate anniversaries, they often look back into the past. How did it all begin? What milestones were there? What successes and perhaps crises? Flender does the same. However, for the drive technology specialist, the 125th anniversary is primarily a reason to look towards the future. “Without Drive Technology and Flender, Nothing Moves in […]
Pulsafeeder is pleased to announce the release of the Pulsatron X Explosion-proof rated diaphragm metering pumps. When safety, compliance, and reliability matter the hazardous location ratings of Pulsatron X indicate its exceptional durability to manage internal explosions, enabling dependable and accurate chemical metering securely and reliably. Pulsatron X meets the requirements of Class I, Div […]
An applied research project in Scotland involving the use of earth observation science (EOS) in multiple water applications was just one of many highlights of BlueTech Forum 2024 for Paul O’Callaghan, chief executive of BlueTech Research. The roundtable delivered by Professor Andrew Tyler, Scotland Hydro Nation Chair at the University of Stirling, and was one […]
PLEUGER, a pioneer in the manufacture of submersible motors and pumps, is celebrating its 95th anniversary this July. Founded in Berlin in 1929, PLEUGER has been based in Hamburg since 1945 and in Hamburg Wandsbek on Friedrich-Ebert-Damm since 1951. The more than 200 employees will celebrate the company’s anniversary with a BBQ on 4 July. […]
