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  • Repairing corrosion at a power station Repairing corrosion at a power station
    A coal-fired generating station in Arizona required extensive repairs and upgrades. Chemical attack and the subsequent corrosion had to be tackled to prevent a repeat of a catastrophic failure experienced in 1999. The problem was remedied by repairing the effected systems and components and providing a coating to prevent further corrosion.
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  • Managing abrasive lime in a distillery Managing abrasive lime in a distillery
    The pumps in a Scottish distillery were struggling to cope with the abrasive lime used for dosing. A peristaltic hose pump was selected for its abrasion resistance and ability to ensure the smooth passage of the liquid, regardless of its viscosity. Since its installation, costs and downtime have decreased.
  • Transferring viscous waste in a brewery Transferring viscous waste in a brewery
    Staff at a UK brewery had to manually empty mash waste from the equipment, costing time and energy. A pump was needed which could handle the highly viscous material at the production facility. Having approached a number of companies, a solution was provided which eliminated the labour intensive process and improved efficiency.
  • Submerged vertical safety concept Submerged vertical safety concept
    The damaged pipe at a Swedish unloading terminal led to the creation of a special design for molten sulphur tanks. This required a 17 m long vertical pump that had to be lowered in from the top to avoid tapping the tank at the bottom. VDMA's Stephan Näckel and Per Karlsson describe this technical development.
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  • AODD Pump Efficiency AirVantage™
    Warren Rupp, Inc. has developed a new, patent pending technology that optimizes the pump efficiency and utilizes adaptive optimization as pump application parameters change.
  • Special systems for coating cars
    Reinhard Kurtz and Katrine Abraham discuss automotive industry and other surface treatment applications. They examine the issues and look at how to design pumps and seals to handle the fluids concerned. Their simple solutions allow smooth process flows without disturbances and costly downtime.
  • Developments in metering diaphragms
    Modern metering pumps are generally environmentally friendly and efficient. To ensure reliability and safety when handling hazardous media, hermetically-sealed equipment uses intelligent break-sensing and separating diaphragms, plus reliable failure recognition. A Bubb and B Freissler of ProMinent report.
  • Dry solution success in India
    Environmental benefits of dry vacuum pumping, particularly for reducing pollution and operating costs, have long been appreciated and progressive vacuum users are learning how best to exploit experiences in India.
  • ERP Buyer's Guide
    ERP is a strategic investment. Download this free Buyer's Guide and get all the information you need to ensure success.
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