- 25 September 2007 -
High pressure pumps for energy-efficient desal
As a favourite tourist destination, Cyprus faces its greatest demands for water when supplies are at their lowest. With energy efficiency central to the operation of the recent 17 million refurbishment of the Dhekelia desalination plant, KSB Aktiengesellschaft has been able to show how its radially split HGM-RO multistage high pressure feed pumps can help. Bryan Orchard reports on a project where the emphasis is on energy efficiency and maintenance costs rather than the overall price of the plant refurbishment.

- 18 July 2007 -
Materials technology for seawater pumps
Corrosion is the greatest problem encountered in stainless steel structures widely used in seawater pumps - even specialised brine pumps such as those used in desalination, oil & gas, chemical, thermal and nuclear power plants. Here, M Miyasaka and H Yakuwa of Ebara discuss the solutions currently on offer for surmounting crevice corrosion and take a look at the latest advances in this field.

- 23 May 2007 -
How green desal pumps could solve Australia's water problem
The Water Corporation of Western Australia turned on the country's largest seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) plant back in November 2006, starting the delivery of a planned 45 gigalitres of drinking water a year into the Perth public supply system. Bryan Orchard looks at the technologies involved.

- 30 January 2006 -
AC induction motor specifications for larger AC motors
Increasing plant capacity can also increase headaches, and motors present their own particular minefield. This article discusses specifying larger AC types. more

- 06 January 2006 -
Seal selection for rotary plant
For many the choice of seal is between a packed gland or mechanical seal. Here we present an overview of sealing options for centrifugal pumps. more

- 21 June 2006 -
Tales of a pump user
Pump consultant Joe Askew speaks to lead mechanical engineer Phil White about his experiences from the point of view of a pump user – the usefulness of manufacturers, the expertise of engineers, and how both could be improved. more

- 07 June 2006 -
Miniature diaphragm pumps meet the performance challenge
Increasing the performance while shrinking the size of miniature diagphrgam pumps has posed several interesting challenges. Here we explore one company's approach. more

- 29 March 2006 -
Bringing peristaltic advantages to positive displacement pumps
A look at a new pump technology aimimg to bring the advantages of peristaltic pumps and single-use systems to a range of positive displacement (PD) and transfer pumps. more

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