Fluid Control International’s FlexSwitch is ideal for separation tanks and other vessels with mixed density media. The FlexSwitch FLT93S Flow/Level/Temperature Switch from Fluid Components International (FCI) performs monitoring, controlling and alarming of flow rates or levels of critical fluids such as foams, emulsion layers, liquids and slurries. The FLT93S Switch is a duel-function insertion-style instrument […]
ProMinent has developed the TriPower MF a process pump with a small footprint
ProMinent has developed the TriPower MF, a process pump with a small footprint. It has an integrated gearbox which helps make the design more compact. The TriPower MF oscillating displacement pump has a fixed stroke which delivers up to 38 m3/h at pressures of up to 400 bar. The TriPower MF pump is resistant to […]
Biomass Electricity More Efficient than Ethanol
Biomass — plant matter that’s grown to generate energy — converted into electricity could result in 81% more transportation miles and 108% more emissions offsets than ethanol, according to U.S. researchers. In addition, the electricity option would be twice as effective at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The study, published in the May 22 issue […]
Rotary gear pump manufacturer Varley Pumps has completed phase one of the installation of a new test bay at its factory in Luton
Rotary gear pump manufacturer Varley Pumps has completed phase one of the installation of a new test bay at its factory in Luton, UK. Phase one allows the testing of special pump units on dedicated test beds. There is also an area for non standard and API pumps with flow rates of up to 1000gpm […]
Scotland officially opened the Glendoe Hydro Scheme a 100-MW project
In late June, Scotland officially opened the Glendoe Hydro Scheme, a 100-MW project whose construction near Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands was the region’s biggest civil engineering project in recent times. Planning for the project began in 2001, and it took three years to build. Today, the project has the highest head — the […]
Baker Hughes Inc is to acquire the pressure pumping company BJ Services Co in a transaction valued at US$5.5 billion
Baker Hughes Inc is to acquire the pressure pumping company BJ Services Co in a transaction valued at US$5.5 billion. The acquisition of the pressure pumping business should allow the combined company to more effectively compete for integrated projects and accelerate international growth. “BJ Services broadens our portfolio by adding products, technologies and talented people […]