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Pump Industry Awards nominees Pump Industry Awards nominees

Here are the nominees for the 2012 Pump Industry Awards.
25 January 2012

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Small Armstrong footprint for campus development

When it came to choosing an HVAC system for a prestigious European development project, the contractors had to obtain low carbon, highly energy efficient equipment, and to make optimum use of space at this central London site. The space-saving features of the HVAC equipment manufacturer Armstrong were particularly valuable for this project.
29 November 2011

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Controlling water ingress in a tunnel Controlling water ingress in a tunnel

A Swiss project to extend the rail infrastructure required tunnelling beneath a river. Pumps were needed which would cope with the possible danger of flooding during construction. A solution was found which removed residual water reliably and effectively and was able to be fitted with a tailor-made system in just three weeks.
11 August 2010

Energy savings with variable speed drives Energy savings with variable speed drives

A European brick manufacturer sought to uphold its environmental ethos by reducing energy consumption at its plant. An independent audit revealed the fans used in the brick firing process were high energy users. Since introducing variable speed drives and damper controls to the fans, the brickworks has experienced savings in power, carbon and money.
04 August 2010

Moving the waters for tunnel construction Moving the waters for tunnel construction

The largest civil engineering project in Ireland entailed building a road tunnel under a roaring tidal river. The massive components had to be prepared in advance and floated into place. This involved moving thousands of gallons of water, so SPP Pumps were brought in to make the crossing possible.
25 March 2010

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.
09 March 2010

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.
08 March 2010

New heights reached in concrete pumping New heights reached in concrete pumping

In April 2008, a new world record height of 606 m for pumping concrete was set on the Burj Dubai Tower in Dubai. Bryan Orchard looks at the high pressure peristaltic or piston pump technology behind this level of performance and the contribution that it can make to the latest generation of high-rise building projects.
03 March 2010

Steering an even keel with effective drainage Steering an even keel with effective drainage

When archaeologists discovered a haul of 16th century shipwrecks at a Norwegian building site, they realised that quick and efficient drainage had to be attempted to ensure both safe examination of the ships and timely completion of the building. A range of Tsurumi drainage pumps provided the answer.
02 March 2010

Going underground to ensure dry cables Going underground to ensure dry cables

The population around Stockholm, Norway, is developing rapidly and new homes are needed. A range of hard-wearing submersible pumps have helped to transport contaminated water from a cable tunnel installed deep below Stockholm, making it possible to power a whole new generation of buildings for the growing city.
02 March 2010

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