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These wastewater pumps handle solids up to 4 in. in diameter
SL submersible wastewater pumps (photo) are designed to handle raw sewage, effluent and large volumes of surface and process water in municipal, utility and industrial applications. The solids-handing pump series, with motor ranges from 1.5 to 15 hp, is available…
Backpressure regulators designed for CO2 extraction
The BR series of backpressure regulators (photo) features a blockage-resistant design geared toward supercritical CO2 extraction, as well as other processes in which clogging, blocking or freezing are potential problems. The BR series relies on internal passages to eliminate convergence…
Variable-speed converters deliver benefits for moving natural gas
The Vorecon with Dual Torque Converter (photo) is a variable-speed planetary gear with two matched torque converters. It delivers high efficiency, even into the lower speed range, providing an efficient way to control the speed of large pumps and compressors…
Focus on Software and Mobile Apps
Mobile app and vibration sensors monitor machinery The SKF Enlight platform combines a new mobile app with a Bluetooth-enabled vibration sensor to enable staff to collect machinery data with no special training (photo). This allows standard mobile devices, such as…
Weftec 2015 Show Preview
Organized by The Water Environment Federation (Alexandria, Va.; www.wef.org), this year’s Weftec conference and exhibition is taking place Sept. 26–30 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill. Focusing on the water and wastewater industries, the event will feature a large exhibit…
A new field-mounted HART temperature transmitter
The 7501 is a field-mounted, Ex d explosion- and flame-proof temperature transmitter with local operator interface for easy programming, review and diagnostics of process values in the field. The optical buttons combined with the 10-mm explosion-proof window is a patent-pending…
This sieve mill challenges agglutinated products
The formation of agglomerates can make additional processing of materials difficult and can negatively affect the quality of the final product. The Conika sieve mill solves this problem, by preventing powders and granules from forming agglomerates during storage, and thus…
Use these steel grades with extremely low temperatures
The SZ-Steel family of steel grades features low impurity levels and controlled grain sizes, and is proven to retain its properties in temperatures down to –40°C, and in extreme cases, has been tested to withstand temperatures as low as –101°C,…
Blowdown valves for tandem or continuous service
Clampseal blowdown service valves provide necessary control for continuous or tandem boiler or turbine blowdown and bottom blow-off service. The blowdown valves are available in sizes ranging from 3/4 to 4 in., with butt- or socket-weld and flanged ends in…
Focus on Packaging
Rigid container available for the transport of bulk solids The P-433 Ship Shape bulk forklift container (photo) features a standard 44-by-44-in. footprint that seamlessly fits into many bulk-bag fillers. This rigid, reusable container can be used to move, handle and…