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What is the difference between a hose pump and a tube pump? The term peristaltic pump is applied to various ranges known as hose or tube pumps. They are self-priming rotary positive displacement pumps, and consist of three major parts: hose or tubing, housing and rotor. The post What is the difference between a hose […]

$20 million to flow for Southern Downs drought resilience The Queensland Government is investing $20 million in a new drought resilience package for the Southern Downs region, which will include works for the Toowoomba to Warwick pipeline, water treatment and pump upgrades. Queensland Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, said while recent rain had provided much needed relief

Reliable under pressure In fossil and nuclear energy generation, as well as in modern solar power plants, the steam circuit pumps are the core of the system, especially the boiler feed pumps. These power plant pumps must be protected against (severe) damage caused by vibrations, cavitation on the suction side, and partial evaporation of the

Designing a hydraulic system to power the tallest man-made waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere Towering eight storeys above Green Square’s town centre in Waterloo, 4km from Sydney’s CBD, is Australia’s – and the Southern Hemisphere’s – tallest man-made waterfall. We spoke to Waterforms International, the company behind the design of the waterfall, to find out

Mechanical seals vs gland packing: which should you choose? While they are often forgotten, pump sealing is one of the most important aspects of pump management to ensure optimal operation and a long service life. Choosing the right sealing option for your application requires consideration of what type of pump you have, what kind of

Pump genius Pumps, pipeline and fittings can get seriously damaged if pressure or flow are out of control and such occurrences are not tracked early. The Pump Genius is a customisable feature of WEG drives that enables your standard VSD to become dedicated for pumping systems. It ensures accurate pressure/flow control throughout the processing cycle,

Port of Townsville enters liquid hydrogen project deal Origin Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Port of Townsville to collaborate on the potential expansion of the port for its export-scale liquid hydrogen project. The MOU also enables the development of a liquefaction facility, new berth and associated infrastructure at the port.

Progress for Galilee pump enhancement project Galilee Energy’s pump enhancement project at its Glenaras multi-well pilot program in the Galilee Basin ATP 2019 is progressing with the decision being made to replace a downhole pump as well as the original works. This Pump Enhancement Programme (PEP) includes workovers in all six of the vertical wells

HVAC pump selection and considerations When selecting a pump for a HVAC application, there are a number of factors to be considered such as operating expenses, energy costs, system reliability and longevity. Here, we look at the most common types of pump used in HVAC applications, selection considerations and system selection. The post HVAC pump

Drought Resilience Hub launched in Wagga Wagga The Federal Government is launching a Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub in Southern New South Wales and Wagga, to be led by Charles Sturt University. Federal Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, David Littleproud, said the Southern New South Wales Hub is one of eight across