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Garlock Sealing Technologies launches Micro-Tec II website
The revised Micro-Tec II website from Garlock features an easy-to-use technology navigator which allows the users to explore the benefits of the Micr-Tec bearing isolator
Oerlikon Leybold Vacumm develops vacuum pumps for PV applications
Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum, a German supplier of vacuum systems, has developed a new range of dry vacuum pumps.
Johnson Pump’s TopFilter range for removing debris
The filtration products from Johnson Pump are available in two ranges, four material options and 11 separate sizes offering filtration levels down to 10 microns
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
Wilden introduce Saniflo vacuum-controlled series metal pumps
The Saniflo vacuum-controlled pumps from Wilden are designed to efficiently and sanitarily handle a wide range of very large solids in food-processing applications

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World Pumps news round-up
Welcome to a round up of the business and product news from www.worldpumps.com.
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.

Features

Using drives to sink swimming pool bills
A park operator wanted to make savings on swimming pool energy bills. The results of a trial conducted on two of the pools filtration pumps deduced that the addition of variable speed drives would decrease the costs of pool pumping and air handling, without effecting water quality.
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On demand district heating cuts costs On demand district heating cuts costs
Refurbishing an ageing district heating system in Constanta, Romania using new hot-water recirculation pumps, associated variable speed drives and other controls in a demand-based arrangement, has resulted in an improved supply quality, plus an optimized, energy-efficient operation – all with greater reliability.
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Retrofitting variable speed drives in a zoo
A UK zoo required a systems upgrade to comply with EMC directives and standards whilst simultaneously increasing efficiency. Three animal enclosures were retrofitted with variable speed drives from Danfoss which improved animal welfare and reduced running costs.
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Air systems deliver energy cost savings Air systems deliver energy cost savings
A mineral wool production facility was on the lookout for a compressed air solution to integrate into its upgrade programme. The installation of a compressed air system from Atlas Copco fulfilled the company's need for energy efficiency while providing a net capacity more than sufficient to meet increased plant air requirements.
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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.
Dynamic delivery for home heating
Central heating manufacturers are developing environmentally-conscious technologies which can effectively distribute heat, while saving energy. Phil Marris discusses the technological developments in the heating industry which have made the use of heat pumps with powerful, compact radiators a reality.
Pump selection: A real example
Choosing the most appropriate and cost-effective centrifugal pump for a given duty requires strict adherance to a thorough selection process, as Eduardo Larralde and Rafael Ocampo discussed in the first article of this two-part series. Here they demonstrate the application of the selection procedure in practice with a real-life example.
Creating a common company culture
In June 2008, Ole Weiner was appointed President and CEO of AxFlow Holding AB. In this article we look at how he has maintained Axflow's growth during a period when conditions throughout all areas of the processing industry have deteriorated and continue to give rise for concern.
Flexible concepts in building automation
The advantages of the 'intelligent building' are the increase of user comfort as well as the reduction of operating costs. existing pump technology, such as that found in heating and air-conditioning, can contribute to this. Here we examine a flexible concept with which electronic pumps can be integrated into different building automation systems.

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