With the vast majority of today’s trade being transported on the seven seas, there are huge opportunities for equipment providers. Not only do vessels need solutions for handling cargo such as cranes and pumping facilities, but the vessels themselves need equipment optimised for the marine environment – say for example an engine cooling system from Grundfos.
20 March 2012
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Laying cables and flow lines in the subsea environment sometimes requires trenches to be formed in the sea bed. One remotely operated vehicle, the ultra-trencher (UT-1) submersible, uses hydraulic jets to perform this task. However, it required the development of a compact pump drive system from Vacon suitable for use in compact marine environments.
14 February 2012
Here are the nominees for the 2012 Pump Industry Awards.
25 January 2012