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Condition monitoring for submersible wastewater pumps with Smartobserver Submersible wastewater pumps are an integral part of efficiently transporting sewage from one station to another in urban areas. Eventually this sewage will end up at a STP (sewage treatment plant) ready for processing. Little thought is given to these workhorses, as they are out of sight […]

Calls for custom-ventilated quarantine facilities The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has backed the Victorian Government’s investigation into building a dedicated quarantine facility with a customised ventilation system. AIRAH is urging all Australian governments to follow suit.  The Australian hotel quarantine system has registered outbreaks in Adelaide in November 2020, in

Trends in pump sealing technology By Heinz P. Bloch, PE, Process Machinery Consulting Mechanical seals have largely replaced braided packing in the so-called stuffing boxes of modern process pumps. Both are components that keep the pumped fluid (or “pumpage”) in the pump casing. Suitable seals must be installed at the location where the shaft enters

Werribee Sewer Pump Station upgrade completed West Werribee Sewer Pump Station has undergone a $12 million upgrade to boost service capacity to meet predicted growth in the area. The project involved constructing a new pump station in a new location away from residential development, installing a new sewer line under the Princes Freeway to divert

New pump station for Bundaberg’s aeromedical base A sewage pump station is being built as part of the new Aeromedical Centre of Excellence in the Bundaberg Regional Aviation and Aerospace Precinct, which will turn Bundaberg into a major regional aerospace precinct. Member for Bundaberg, Tom Smith, said the Queensland Government contributed almost $2 million towards

Smart? ?progressive? ?cavity? ?pumps? ?and? ?how? ?they? ?can? ?increase? ?your? ?bottom? ?line The pump industry relies on expertise from a large and varied range of specialists, from experts in particular pump types to those with an intimate understanding of pump reliability; and from researchers who delve into the particulars of pump curves to experts in

Which submersible pump is right for your application? Every project is different and each has its own specific needs to achieve a successful outcome. Choosing the right submersible pump is an integral part of the process and end users need to compare the needs of the project with the abilities of the pump to ensure

Moving s#!t: the advantages of the new FX range from dab The new FX range by DAB includes four distinct models for various wastewater applications. The range includes: DRENAG FX: Draining pumps with rubber coverings that limit wear due to the presence of sand or abrasive particles. Suitable for draining environments prone to flooding where

Water release and aeration to boost Wimmera’s water quality The Wimmera Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is releasing water for the environment from Taylors Lake into the Wimmera River to freshen it up with support from the Victorian Environmental Water Holder and GWMWater. Pumps are also being used in a trial to keep the water aerated