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Varley Pumps upgrades pump range
Varley Pumps, a division of the Hayward Tyler Group, has upgraded the largest pump in its range of standard double helical gear pumps.
Blackmer STX3-DEF sliding vane pumps for Diesel Exhaust Fluid
The sliding vane pumps from Blackmer are designed for loading and unloading Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) in EPA 2010 vehicles equipped with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology
Hydraulic Institute elects new 2010 board of directors and officers
The Hydraulic Institute, the largest association of pump manufacturers and suppliers to the pump industry in North America, has announced its 2010 board of directors and officers.
Ebara develops 3-inch high-speed submersible pump system for deep well market
Ebara has launched a new line of 3-inch high-speed submersible pump systems for deep well services.
RCI Technologies offering three models of its remote pumping unit fuel recirculating system
The FRS 660-RPU-UL remote pumping unit fuel recirculating system, from RCI Technologies, is designed to automatically circulate and clean stored fuel.

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World Pumps news round-up
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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.

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Technical definitions associated with pumps - a series by Brian Nesbitt
Pump consultant, Brian Nesbitt attempts to clarify the technical language used by pump engineers by explaining common terms used in conjunction with pump application and pump design.
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Fatigue failure in pumps - a series by Rafael Ocampo
In this short series of articles, Rafael Ocampo examines the basic theory concerning fatigue, the influence of stress raisers on fatigue failure, and the steps to take to reduce fatigue failures.
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High pressure pumps offshore of Canada High pressure pumps offshore of Canada
The Sable natural gas energy installation, found offshore of Nova Scotia, Canada, is the largest construction project ever undertaken in the province and is changing the face of the local economy there. The large offshore oil and gas facility is providing an alternative energy resource throughout the Maritimes and eastern United States.
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PLC-based system for oil rig control PLC-based system for oil rig control
One of the more challenging applications for a pump is the hazardous conditions on an oil rig out at sea. A European oil and gas equipment manufacturer ensured that pump operators were safe by using a range of Bosch Rexroth products to remotely control its diesel engine-driven pumps.
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Fire fighting pumps: Reducing the risk of a serious fire
Fires in Queensland and New South Wales in August are not unheard of, but are often a forewarning of more serious fires to come once the heat of summer arrives. This makes it all the more important for firefighters and homwowners to ensure they have the best pump equipment to help fight the flames.
Multiphase help for gas reduction
Flaring and venting of greenhouse gases during oil production contribute considerably to climate change. Most oil producing countries are preparing for the end of flaring. Hans Juergen Schoener looks at the contribution of multiphase pumping to the protection of climate and environment.
Dry vacuum gains for processing
Environmentally friendly dry vacuum pumps have great energy saving possibilities and have the potential for the lowest cost of ownership in chemical and biofuel processes. This article explains the benefits.
Making centrifugal pump more reliable
Decisions and actions taken during the specifying, commissioning, operation and maintenance of centrifugal pumps can all affect reliability. This is an increasingly important issue with the growing emphasis on efficiency and cost reduction. Trinath Sahoo of Indian Oil Corp provides the details.
Pumping gas from field to application needs large machines
Gas turbocompressors are essential for gas pumping, transport and other duties in expanding petrochemical, gas and process industry sectors worldwide. James Hunt explains the different uses and demands for gas turbocompressors, and also what is needed by way of materials and construction for optimum results.

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