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Longer life verticals suitable for any pump Dimensional tolerances are small on vertical pumps, as pumps can be 0.2-0.5m in diameter and 20-40m long. Conversely line shaft bearings, often carbon bearings are generally used which do not perform well under prolonged stress and slowly loosen over time. These resultant increased bearing clearances culminate in shaft […]

$3.6 billion Narrabri Gas Project approved with strict conditions New South Wales’ Independent Planning Commission has sanctioned a phased approval of the  $3.6 billion Narrabri Gas Project in the state’s north-west, subject to 134 conditions.  Santos sought development consent for up to 850 gas wells and associated infrastructure across the 95,000ha project area, encompassing the

The automatic recirculation check valve The valve is an inconspicuous element in the pump circuit. Yet – like a fuse in a power circuit – it is essential for the safety of a plant. In addition, given its operating principle, it makes a valuable contribution to energy efficiency. Most centrifugal pumps operate with a constant

Four methods for maintaining minimum flow conditions Most centrifugal pumps operate with a constant speed along a fixed curve, however in modern process systems there is a requirement for multiple flow conditions to meet process demands.  During start-up, shutdown and abnormal process conditions, system flow can be greatly reduced and flows through centrifugal pumps may

IndustriTech appointed as ABEL Australian distributor IndustriTech has been appointed as the newest Australian pump distributor for Hamburg-based pump solutions company ABEL. ABEL has a simple mission: to provide customers engineered solutions for abrasive, viscous or toxic media.  ABEL supplies piston diaphragm, high-pressure plunger, and solids handling pumps to customers in over 60 countries around

Opportunities to take hold of in post-COVID world This year has been one no one could’ve predicted, from devastating fires and floods to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, but the industry has banded together, providing much needed equipment to support the bushfire relief effort, and adapting and responding quickly to the immediate issues posed by operating

Plans for Eastern Gas Pipeline extension take fold Plans for the extension of the 797km Eastern Gas Pipeline (EGP) have been revealed by energy infrastructure company Jemena, with Newcastle and the Central Coast set to connect to the east coast gas grid. Jemena is proposing to extend the EGP by around 185km, and is also

Mine dewatering in Papua New Guinea A project to expand the Lihir Gold mine, located on volcanic Lihir Island in Papua New Guinea’s north-east, proved to be a challenge due to a high water table. To reduce the water level in the pit to allow for expansion, experts were brought in to design and provide

$3.45 million water infrastructure boost for SA’s drought-affected farmers The South Australian Government is adding an additional $3.45 million from its Drought Support Program to a rebate scheme assisting drought-affected farmers in installing on-farm water infrastructure. The On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure rebate scheme was exhausted in early 2020 due to unprecedented interest. The $21 million

Potato Point Sewerage Scheme works to commence Eurobodalla Council in NSW has awarded the construction contract for the first stage of the new Potato Point Sewerage Scheme, which will service the community of Potato Point. Fewster Brothers Contracting has been awarded the contract to construct the new sewage pump station on Potato Point Road, next