Day: February 10, 2025

Corrosion Monitoring: Tips to Make Sure Your VpCI Is Working

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Corossion-Monitoring

Cortec® Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI/VpCI®) are a comprehensive answer to many of the world’s toughest industrial preservation problems. Their versatility and effectiveness for treating hard-to-reach areas have earned them a place in large-scale oil and gas construction and preservation projects around the world. But what if the unexpected happens and the VpCI® goes missing? Eric Uutala, a Cortec® preservation expert of more than 15 years, recently shared some simple corrosion monitoring advice to help you make sure your long-term VpCI® preservation project goes as planned. Start Out Right with…

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Xylem Launches Most Advanced Freshwater Pump for Greater Efficiency in Boat and RV Applications

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New Jabsco Sensor-Max II Optimizes Flow to Deliver an Exceptional Onboard Experience Irvine, California, (February 6, 2025)– Global water technology company, Xylem (NYSE: XYL), has today announced the launch of its Jabsco Sensor-Max II, a new variable speed pump specifically designed to make freshwater systems more efficient in boat and RV applications. Capable of handling flow rates of up to 5 gallons per minute (GPM), the new pump delivers consistent water pressure on demand to support a steady flow without the need for an accumulator tank. Powered by a variable speed drive, the pump’s…

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A new chapter for Rotork’s service business

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The decision to rebrand reflects its commitment to growth and ambition to become a stronger, more unified global service provider. The goal is to evolve beyond traditional site-based services and offer a Full Lifecycle Experience encompassing all stages of the customer journey, from installation and upgrades to ongoing support and predictive maintenance. This new identity aligns with industry terminology and showcases the full range of services. Rotork Service is focusing on enhancing the value it brings to customers by expanding its capabilities, embracing digital solutions, and delivering higher-margin services. Rotork…

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Environmental project underway to protect the North Tyne

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Work has started to install a storm water storage tank in a Northumberland sewage treatment works to help to protect and improve water quality in the River North Tyne. Northumbrian Water is investing £2.5m in the upgrades at its site in Bellingham. Work is being carried out by the water company’s partners, Esh Stantec. The tank will hold storm water and wastewater from homes at times of heavy rainfall, ready to be treated when flows reduce, protecting against the risk of spills to the environment. Work will be substantially complete…

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Barking up the right tree – Another first in Phosphorus removal for United utilities

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United Utilities has become the first water company in the UK to implement an innovative plant-based method for phosphorus removal, addressing a significant environmental challenge. Excess phosphorus is the leading cause of water quality failures in England and Wales, prompting increasing regulatory pressures and investments in wastewater management. Currently, UK water companies spend approximately £39 million annually on metal-based chemicals for phosphorus removal, with rising demand and costs. This chemical approach poses challenges for small, rural sites due to higher investment needs and logistical limitations. Last year, United Utilities led…

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Reviving the Ganga: Pivotal Sewerage Projects approved in NMCG’s 59th Executive Committee Meeting

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The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) recently approved several significant projects aimed at river conservation and sanitation management. During the 59th Executive Committee Meeting, chaired by Director-General Shri Rajeev Kumar Mittal, projects worth `272 crore were sanctioned for Chandauli and Manikpur in Uttar Pradesh, along with a 257 crore initiative for Buxar, Bihar. In Chandauli, a project costing `263 crore will establish a 45 MLD capacity Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) utilizing a hybrid annuity model. This initiative is designed to reinforce the river management system, with operation and maintenance…

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Bengaluru Water Authority plans to build 17 new Sewage Treatment Plants

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City plans new plants with a combined capacity of 583 million litres per day, costing Rs. 2,200–Rs. 2,400 crore, to address treatment capacity shortfall. To prioritise the treatment and reuse of wastewater generated in the city, the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has proposed the construction of 17 Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) with a combined capacity of 583 million litres per day (MLD). Currently managing over 11,894 kilometres of underground drainage, the BWSSB supplies 2,225 MLD of water daily from the Cauvery, located 100 kilometres away. Of this,…

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