An oil industry processing equipment supplier was experiencing a growing demand among their oil & gas customers for equipment to handle the rigours of transferring drilling mud from the wellhead. Not only does the equipment have to cope with the difficult mud itself, but also sand rock and concrete contamination. All-Flo set out a solution.
15 May 2012
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The idea of transporting oil in pipelines from inland wells to sea ports, was suggested by Russian scientist Dmitri Mendeleev in 1863, and in 1878 the American Nobel brothers built a pipeline in the US. Tested and tried as the concept is, the transportation of oil across 4857 km is still no mean engineering feat. HMS Group describes the pump technology involved.
15 May 2012
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The food and drinks industry's requirements are as diverse as its products, placing high demands on processing equipment. From cheese curding to dairy processing, the industry needs solutions that involve process automation, speed control and, perhaps above all, reliability – all done at high efficiencies and at as low costs as possible, says Grundfos.
08 May 2012
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With the discovery of extensive new oil reserves off the Atlantic coast, Brazil is becoming an increasingly important location for the oil & gas industry and its suppliers. This, combined with the presence of one of its biggest customers, is why one company has located its facilities in Jundiaí, north of São Paulo. Here Sulzer Pumps looks at what types of packages are in demand.
08 May 2012
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In the mining industry, production is directly related to the plant’s total pumping capacity, and reclaim systems are the main source of water. With the pressure on to improve processes, Petar Ostojic from Neptuno Pumps discusses how pump manufacturers can help mining companies re-power their reclaim water systems with custom engineering solutions, improving pump capacity and reducing energy consumption.
01 May 2012
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Creating a single test rig for drive motors in the range of a few kilowatts (kW) to over 300 kW can seem like a daunting task, but through the application of accurate, variable speed control and customisable software, the feat has been achieved by Vacon. Even better, operators can set parameters at the push of a button.
01 May 2012
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Peripheral services to pumps, such as seal water or certain consequences of pump design, can combine to create true product transfer process efficiency. If not properly considered, indirect factors can directly affect this value, says Mouvex's Wallace Wittkoff, who explores how pump design can affect three significant efficiency areas.
24 April 2012
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The pharmaceutical and biotechnical industries need increasing volumes of very clean water. The requirement for high purity media systems, is rising accordingly, but water generation quality fluctuations or supply bottlenecks can have far-reaching production line consequences. Bosch's Helmut Sommer reports.
24 April 2012
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From 2013 circulator pumps sold in Europe will have to meet new regulatory measures. Having been involved in discussions as to what these energy standards will be, Grundfos is both ahead of the game and part of it. It is launching a new range of products for the HVAC market.
17 April 2012
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Maintenance of submersible pumps is complex due to the depth at which they are installed, which makes access difficult. Correct facility design to extend the time between failures and the monitoring of several parameters to determine the pumps’ performance during operation are therefore vital factors, as Miguel Ortiz from FACSA and Alejandro Palomo from Salinas y Perez report.
17 April 2012
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A South African initiative to encourage load shifting prompted an in-depth review of pumping processes at the Tugela paper mill’s water supply plant. After a general overview of the project, the first part of this two-handed case study1 focused on the plant’s high-lift pumping station. In this concluding part, Graeme Harding from the Magnet Engineering Division considers flow control, and assesses the transfer and low-lift pumping stages, and plant piping and instrumentation, before presenting the final solution.
10 April 2012
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When the fountains in the Trocadero Gardens near the Eiffel Tower in Paris needed extensive renovation work, it was not only a question of what equipment to choose but also how to get it through very restricted access routes. KSB's solution was to dismantle and then rebuild the machines powering the fountains in situ.
10 April 2012
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Caprari’s recent announcement of a strategic alliance with French manufacturer Peme Gourdin to launch the new High Flow Line range demonstrates a double move. It is aimed at satisfying both the demand for pumps capable of conveying high water capacities and at supplying high-end engineered products to various demanding industrial markets. World Pumps talked to Dr Luca Pellegrini, about this alliance and why it is a milestone in the company’s strategic direction.
03 April 2012
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World Pumps takes a look at the key themes covered by German water and sewage trade fair IFAT which in 2012 promises to be the biggest ever.
03 April 2012
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Specialist knowledge is becoming ever more important in an increasingly competitive market place. This is why the international distance-learning study programme Pump Engineer, which is in its 7th season, is providing a new course in English starting in March this year. The course offers 50 days of training, covering all areas of the industry.
27 March 2012
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Positive displacement air-operated double-diaphragm pump enhancements help operators improve performance, product containment and energy efficiency, says Wilden's Xavier Rasotto. In this article he examines the challenges to be overcome in maximizing paint and coating production processes using these machines in what is one of the most important industries on earth.
27 March 2012
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Mining is a major driver of the South African economy. However, the country’s water supply is under serious threat of pollution from untreated acid water draining from mines. Keith Gass from Verder Pumps discusses the issues involved and considers the role that peristaltic dosing pumps can play in rectifying the pH balance of mine water.
20 March 2012
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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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Neasden Depot is the largest depot in the UK’s London underground network and the main maintenance depot for the Metropolitan tube line. A major refurbishment project, aided by Armstrong Pumps, is currently under-way at the depot and will create facilities to accommodate a new fleet of air conditioned tube trains, but due to the size of the project, delivery deadlines are tight.
13 March 2012
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‘The Star’ – Singapore's Integrated Cultural, Retail and Entertainment complex, is now well on the way in the one-north precinct, and is said to elevate environmental excellence to new heights. With completion expected in the second half of 2012, the building has been designed, with help from SPP, to meet world-class acoustic, environmental, comfort and fire safety standards.
13 March 2012
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