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Editorial podcast - January
The editor of World Pumps welcomes you to the January issue
Trolex introduce in-line gas flow sensor for pipeline monitoring
The in-line version of the vortex gas flow sensor/transmitter from Trolex is certified for use in explosive atmospheres
Michael Smith Engineers offers new motor options for gear pumps
The HNP 11500 Series of positive displacement, internal gear pumps, available from Michael Smith Engineers, has been expanded to include new, larger pumps and more drive options to suit a wider range of applications.
Meeting oil & gas project demands
'Meeting oil & gas project demands' is now availble as a download on this site.
Change of president at the BPMA
John Veness has been appointed president of the British Pump Manufacturers’ Association (BPMA).

Editorial Podcast - January
News from the pump industry and an application overview.
Editiorial podcast - December
The editor welcomes you to the December issue of World Pumps.
Editiorial podcast - November
The editor welcomes you to the November issue of World Pumps.
Editiorial podcast - September
The editor welcomes you to the September issue of World Pumps.

Mergers and Acquisitions Review 2008
Despite the tight credit markets and challenging global economy, 2008 saw further consolidation within the pump sector. Listed below are the transactions that took place during the first and second quarters of 2008. Third and fourth quarter deals were published in the February 2009 issue of Pump Industry Analyst. Subscribers to Pump Industry Analyst have access to a 4-year archive on the website as part of their annual subscription.
Process Industry: Automation and communication
Comprehensive and interrelated communication between the field units and a central control station is indispensable in the modern process industry. This is particularly so where many pumps are performing delicate and accurate operations. Ralph Held, director of engineering and product management of sera at Seybert & Rahier GmbH discusses how a new generation of diaphragm dosing pumps lends itself to automation.
Tiny pumps drive portable medical devices
The performance and cost effectiveness of many portable medical devices can be enhanced by tailoring miniature diaphragm pumps and solenoid valves to meet system requirements. Dan Schimelman of Hargraves Technology examines the issues together with recent advances in fluidic components.
Pharmaceutical peristaltic pump is a medical success
A competitive specification-cost ratio led a manufacturer of functional diagnosis equipment to choose Watson Marlow Pumps’ 314DK peristaltic pump head for its urodynamic systems.

Meeting oil & gas project demands
Bryan Orchard talks to UK pump manufacturer Amarinth about the valuable source of business the Middle East's oil, gas and petrochemical industries are providing pump companies with.
Removing bacteria from intake water
With desalination playing an important role in the provision of water, this article looks at the chlorine-based disinfection systems developed by Grundfos.
Mixing systems for high viscosities
This article examines how the factors which influence the flow behaviour in submersible mixers should help to improve the design of mixing ponds for sewage sludges.