Industry News

Weir Group receives offer on Oil & Gas division The Weir Group has entered into an agreement to sell its entire Oil & Gas division for an all-cash US$405 million to Caterpillar Inc. This follows the announcement in February 2020 that Weir would seek to maximise value from its Oil & Gas division as it […]

“Nameplate” flow rate achieved in Beyondie brine extraction Kalium Lakes Limited (KLL) has completed its brine extraction and supply infrastructure for its Beyondie Sulphate of Potash Project (BSOPP), including brine production bores and pump stations achieving “nameplate” flow rates. KLL CEO, Rudolph van Niekerk, said, “Commissioning of the brine extraction infrastructure at nameplate capacity is

Queensland’s $3.14 million regional infrastructure boost The Queensland Government is allocating over $3.14 million in Rural Economic Development grants to 15 rural businesses to create jobs and boost agricultural infrastructure for regional Queensland. Businesses from the Lockyer Valley, Southern Downs, Toowoomba, Goondiwindi, Bundaberg, Cassowary Coast, Cairns, Mareeba and the Tablelands have received up to $250,000

The impact of the 2020-21 Federal Budget on the pump industry On Tuesday 6 October, Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, delivered the 2020-21 Federal Budget, which has been dubbed one of the most important government packages in 75 years.  In his speech, Mr Frydenberg identified a number of crucial components of the Budget, including but not limited

Smart progressive cavity pumps and how they can increase your bottom line This edition of Ask an Expert will look at the use of smart progressive cavity pumps and how they can increase your bottom line. The post Smart progressive cavity pumps and how they can increase your bottom line appeared first on Pump Industry

Emergency water pumping to ease “catastrophic” Torquay dam burst risk Over 100 Torquay residents in Victoria’s Surf Coast were forced to evacuate their homes as authorities pumped the equivalent of 90 olympic-sized pools of water from a leaking dam which was found with potential for “catastrophic” collapse. Emergency crews worked overnight after residents who lived

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