NEW ORLEANS (Sept. 26, 2016) — As the world’s water infrastructure ages and significant amounts of water are lost to leakage and decaying pipes, utilities are being challenged to protect water resources and close the gap on lost profit. Understanding that data and predictive capabilities can be key to overcoming these challenges, GE announced the expansion of its digital water capabilities during WEFTEC 2016.
Thanks to recent technological developments, split mechanical seals are now a viable solution to seal large shafts on rotating equipment.
TULSA, Okla. (Sept. 23, 2016) – OCV Control Valves LLC, a manufacturer of hydraulically operated, diaphragm actuated control valves, announced that Shirley Nelson has been appointed director of sales. In Nelson’s new role, she will oversee customer enhancement initiatives, OCV’s global sales team and strategic partnerships.
The facility upgrades required a temporary system to divert flow and avoid interruptions during the work.
University of Florida engineering students benefit from modern modeling technology, 3-D printing and hands-on testing.
BARCELONA, Spain (Sept. 22, 2016)—European utilities are planning to invest more than $526 billion in water and wastewater infrastructure between 2016 and 2025, according to a new forecast from Bluefield Research.
WORCESTERSHIRE, UK (Sept. 22, 2017) – Sulzer’s commitment to the oil and gas industry on the west coast of Australia has been boosted by significant investment in state-of-the-art equipment featuring progressive service capabilities in Australia.
Shifting trends in water use and changing sewage composition cause complex problems for the world’s sewer systems.
KENOSHA, Wis. (Sept. 21, 2016)—Centrisys Corporation, a global innovator of decanter centrifuges and dewatering systems for municipal applications, announced new installations of dewatering centrifuges at three New York City wastewater treatment facilities.
The company faced flooding problems, and its existing pumps were old, with many of them out of operation.