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Flood protection plan for the Trout Hotel

Aquobex have designed and installed a range of flood door, window and barrier defences bolstered by one-way drain valves, vents and and sump pump to remove any water. ...

Jun. 1, 2019

By Aquobex Ltd.

The Safety Issues in Valve Installation

In the design of the valve system, the following points need to be considered: 1. Control valve seal design. Single-seat valve can reach less than 1 drop per hour leakage. Double seat valve is difficult to close tightly. Therefore, the switching to a single seat valve must be an optional choice. 2. Large amounts of high-pressure fluid trapped between shut-off valves may present considerable ...

Dec. 22, 2017

By Adamant Valves

Valve Efficiency Upgrades at SSE Great Island CCGT Power Station

SSE plc's Great Island Power Station in County Wexford is a 464 MW combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant which was first commisioned in 2014. Acknowledged as one of Ireland's cleanest and most efficient natural gas power stations on the country's national grid, the plant generates enough energy to power the equivalent of half-a-million homes. In 2016 the operators identified improvements that ...

Aug. 1, 2017

By Rotork plc

Valves in Water System of Heating Air Condition

Common valves in water system of heating air condition include gate valve, globe valve and butterfly valve. Gate vale For its moderate length, rotary adjusting rod and good regulating performance, gate valve is widely utilized in large caliber pipes. Globe valve Globe valve is suitable for small caliber pipes for its long length, rotary adjusting rod and good regulating performance ...

Sep. 23, 2016

By Zhejiang Xinhai Valve Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Valve efficiency upgrades at SSE Great Island CCGT Power Station - Case Study

Sector: Power Generation Category: Control Networks, Electric Actuators, Services Products: Field Service, IQ3 Range, Preventative Maintenance, Training Overview SSE plc’s Great Island Power Station in County Wexford is a 464 MW combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant which was first commissioned in 2014. Acknowledged as one of Ireland’s cleanest and most efficient natural gas ...

Jul. 3, 2017

By Rotork plc

Fascinating Features of Sanitary Check Valves

Sanitary check valves are mainly used to prevent the backflow of fluids. These valves only allow the flow in one direction. As a matter of fact, they are one of the few valves that have been self-automated to open and close with no assistance. Unlike other types of valves, check valves continue to work even after the plant has lost air, electricity or manual control from the operation team. They ...

May 16, 2018

By Adamant Valves

TitraSip automated pipetting improves accuracy and precision over manual pipetting case study

MANTECH INC. is a leading manufacturer of automated multi-parameter, titration, BOD and COD laboratory instruments. MANTECH developed the first automated titrator in the world to include automated pipetting capability. In our short history, there are already >1000 TitraSip’s in daily use in accredited laboratories around the globe. The software controlled TitraSip module has proven to ...

Jul. 31, 2012

By MANTECH Inc.

AST regional fuel distribution and services provider – Case Study

The Challenge This Tanknology client is one of the largest regional wholesale petroleum marketers in the US, currently operating 15 bulk-fueling locations with more than 100 Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs), supplies, fuel and lubricants to thousands of clients across multiple states. The company is an expansion mode, with frequent acquisitions. Tanknology historically has supported the company ...

Jul. 30, 2016

By Tanknology Inc.

HS-200 Used in natural gas production

A unique and proven wastewater treatment system is being used at several natural gas compressor stations. Oil leakage and spills when servicing compressors together with maintenance wash-down water, are being satisfactorily treated with oil removal systems. The systems usually consist of a wastewater holding tank with an oil drain off valve, a coalescing oil/water separator fitted with an oil ...

May 14, 2009

By Hydrosil International

AST Emergency back-up and mission critical fueling systems- Case Study

The Challenge This Tanknology client is a large operator of hospitals and healthcare facilities, spanning multiple states. They operate more than 200 fuel storage tanks, roughly 75 percent aboveground and 25 percent underground. The tanks are specifically for back-up power generation. The company is in acquisition mode, with new facilities periodically added to their portfolio. Backup ...

Jul. 30, 2016

By Tanknology Inc.

Odour Control case study

References from WaStop International´s own patented products. WaStop, WaBack and WaReg solves problems in a secure and efficient way. Odour on Carl Johann, Oslo - NORWAY Torg Street in Olso has had an ongoing and longstanding problem with sewage odors from the sewer drains. To stop this problem 52 WaStop DN 100 have been installed. These check valves now protect cable culverts from water ...

Jan. 28, 2011

By WaStop International AB

Share some universal knowledge about HDPE flap valve

HDPE flap valvespecifications of round and square HDPE flap valve two kinds, according to the size and shape of the outlet design and production; were hollow floats can knock on the door and a plate-plate HDPE flap valve. For pipes, sewage treatment, rivers drain produced at the shore one-way valve that has an automatic opening and closing function; sealing, anti-reflux good performance; ...

Oct. 12, 2013

By Gongyi Liangda Tubes Co., Ltd (GYLDT)

United States Virgin Islands

Our firm was privileged to perform an indoor air quality related abatement that also had a historical context. This involved an adverse exposure to the Governor of the USVI at the Governor's residence in Catharineberg, St. Thomas. We determined that Stachybotrys and other toxigenic fungi were present in the residence as a result of water leaks from the roof and indirect effects from air ...

Feb. 12, 2010

By Indoor Air Solutions, Inc

Oman EOR project ahead of schedule; EIB tenders in Namibia; Lighter steam system cuts CAPEX

Solar Thermal news you need to know. PDO, Glasspoint start to build Oman's giant Miraah plant Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) and GlassPoint Solar have broken ground on the 1 GW Miraah Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) project a month ahead of schedule, the companies said in a statement November 4. The solar thermal facility will produce steam at the Amal oilfield in South Oman, reducing the ...

Nov. 8, 2015

By New Energy Update

Eco-friendly Scalewatcher tackles scale in school building

A school in Texas is benefiting from reduced salt and chemical usage following the installation of the computerized, electronic, water-conditioner Scalewatcher® from Scalewatcher North America. The Scalewatcher system has proved so successful that the school authorities are proposing to install units in every building which will save the school authority thousands of dollars a year in buying ...

Jun. 25, 2012

By Scalewatcher North America Inc.

Oil Sampling Best Practices

Obtaining a representative oil sample from a closed loop lubrication system is essential to any good oil analysis program. As oil analysis programs become more standardized for routine monitoring, especially within equipment warranty support programs, equipment makers provide more sampling points on new equipment. These access sampling points make it easier for operators to quickly and easily ...

Jan. 10, 2017

By AMETEK Spectro Scientific

Configurations of Sanitary Ball Valves

Sanitary ball valves are designed to control the transmission of the product. They are mainly used in the pharmaceutical, food, and beverage chemical industries. The complete design of the orifice of the valves of the chamber does not produce resistance to the fluids. This means that the use of ball valves is ideal for operations involving viscous fluids or fluids containing particles. In the ...

May 7, 2018

By Adamant Valves

Most Frequently Replaced Parts for Your Sodium Hypochlorite Generator

When you’re prioritizing maintenance for your vessel or offshore production platform, it’s important to know the reasoning behind your investment. Taking the time to understand what each machine on your vessel does can help clarify why maintenance and replacement parts are crucial for your safety and quality of life while at sea. One such machine is your vessel’s sodium ...

Aug. 18, 2020

By H2O Inc.

Winter is coming: precautions to protect your pumps

Now that we are running up to December, the weather in the Northern hemisphere is slowly getting colder and colder. Although Western Europe has been fortunate with a reasonably mild fall, we are expected to get a harsh winter this year, meaning that it is good to prepare for the cold season. Being pump people, this means that we need to take precautions to protect our equipment. This applies to ...

Dec. 11, 2014

By BBA Pumps North America Inc.

Winter is coming: precautions to protect your pumps

Now that we are running up to December, the weather in the Northern hemisphere is slowly getting colder and colder. Although Western Europe has been fortunate with a reasonably mild fall, we are expected to get a harsh winter this year, meaning that it is good to prepare for the cold season. Being pump people, this means that we need to take precautions to protect our equipment. This applies to ...

Oct. 12, 2015

By BBA Pumps