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QDOS 20 pump reduces maintenance at U.S. water treatment plant

QDOS 20 pump reduces maintenance at U.S. water treatment plant

A water treatment facility in the U.S. recently turned to the Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) when a new pump was needed to feed sodium hypochlorite under high pressure into its post-chlorination cycle.

Efficiency in action – what’s behind the UK’s booming sewage sludge sector?

Efficiency in action – what’s behind the UK’s booming sewage sludge sector?

Energy generation from the anaerobic digestion of sewage sludge has reached 888GWh, according to figures from the 2016 Digest of UK Energy Statistics – an increase of over 25 percent since 2011.

New super-compressor from Vert Rotors to improve satellite performance

New super-compressor from Vert Rotors to improve satellite performance

Vert Rotors, the Scottish innovative compressor firm is manufacturing powerful micro compressors designed to improve satellite propulsion systems, as the company targets Scotland’s space industry.

Atlas Copco powers BLOODHOUND SSC project towards finishing line

Atlas Copco powers BLOODHOUND SSC project towards finishing line

In October last year, the BLOODHOUND SSC project made history with its first ever test runs, during which the supersonic combined jet engine and rocket powered car achieved speeds of up to 200mph on the runway at Newquay Airport in Cornwall.

Improving the efficiency of compressed air systems

Improving the efficiency of compressed air systems

Compressed air systems are energy intensive but it is possible to reduce a compressor’s energy consumption – and boost its productivity at the same time - by applying sensible control measures. BOGE’s Mark Whitmore explains.

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