Two European hydropower plant operators have replaced the bearings on their Francis-type turbines with water-lubricated bearings from Canada’s Thordon Bearings after oil was leaking from their original metal bearings. In two separate contracts, Croatia-based Skoring d.o.o., Thordon’s authorized distributor for the region, supplied wicket gate bearings to the 36.8MW Hrvatska Elektroprivreda-operated plant in Rijeka, Croatia, […]
Celeros Flow Technology has appointed Dawcul as the authorised distributor for its Copes-Vulcan brand in Central and Eastern Europe. The agreement, which was formalised recently at ADIPEC 2023, means Dawcul becomes the official supplier of OEM valves, spares and replacement parts to Copes-Vulcan cu stomers in the region. Copes-Vulcan is a leading manufacturer of high […]
To ensure the profitability of offshore oil and gas extraction, operators require equipment to perform reliably throughout long periods between maintenance intervals. When an international oil company (IOC) was experiencing short mean time between failures (MTBF) for its liquified petroleum flare knockout vessel pumps on an offshore platform in Malaysia, the business approached Sulzer for […]
Matching the right elastomer to an application is key to ensuring an o-ring’s optimal performance and mitigating premature failure. One critical factor to consider is resistance to process fluids. Different types of elastomers have differing resistance to various fluids, making material selection crucial to seal design. If the seal material is incompatible with a particular […]
To ensure the profitability of offshore oil and gas extraction, operators require equipment to perform reliably throughout long periods between maintenance intervals. When an international oil company (IOC) was experiencing short mean time between failures (MTBF) for its liquified petroleum flare knockout vessel pumps on an offshore platform in Malaysia, the business approached Sulzer for […]
Unprecedented concern and curiosity from the public about the water environment, resources and infrastructure signals the need to change the way research and innovation initiatives are communicated. On 30 November, at UKWIR’s annual conference, water company executives will join leaders from regulators, media, non-governmental organisations and the supply chain, to discuss the role of research […]
Global water technology company, Xylem has announced the launch of the Flojet N-Fuser – a new gas infusion system engineered to deliver inline and on demand infusion in beverage dispensing systems. Engineered with flexibility in mind, the Flojet N-Fuser can be used for both CO2 and nitrogen infusion, allowing operators to reach various levels of […]
Atlas Copco has acquired Hamamcıoğlu Makina (HAMAK), a Turkish company mainly focused on sales and service of air compressor solutions, providing compressors, parts, and service to the Turkish market. Hamamcıoğlu Makina has its head office in Istanbul, Türkiye, and has 23 employees. The company has customers in industries such as textile, iron and steel, automotive, […]
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) announces that Bredel hose pumps has expanded its range of hoses by releasing the new and versatile Bredel NR Transfer hose for general fluid transfer applications at pressures up to 12 bar (174 psi). The Bredel NR (Natural Rubber) Transfer hose can be used for handling sludge with a high […]
On 1st November Leybold UK was honoured with two prestigious industry awards “Best Organisation Culture 2023” from the LAB Awards, and “Employer of the Year 2023” from Composites UK. Each award recognising Leybold’s core values of interaction, commitment and innovation, and commitment to making Leybold a Great Place to Work. Best Company Culture 2023 – […]
The pump industry is an enormous industry and plays a critical role in almost every facet of our lives. Water supply, fire protection, oil & gas, power plants, waste water treatment, sump pumps at homes, processing chemicals, foods & pharmaceuticals, and many more.
