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The pumps helping NSW beat transmission losses By Eliza Booth, Assistant Editor, Pump Industry magazine For towns and cities that rely on surface water sources, transmission losses can result in water supply issues, especially when inflows are low. This was a major problem for drought-hit Tamworth, in northeast New South Wales, where it resulted in […]

City West Water appoints new Managing Director Melbourne utility City West Water has appointed a new Managing Director, following a national recruitment process. Maree Lang, who has been acting in the Managing Director role since November 2019, will step up to the role permanently. Ms Lang has worked with City West Water in senior leadership

Surat Gas Project to begin construction in 2020 Construction of the Surat Gas Project (SGP) is set to begin in 2020 in southern Queensland, after Arrow Energy sanctioned the first phase of the $10 billion project. Arrow’s sanction decision follows an announcement from its shareholders, PetroChina and Shell, of a final investment decision (FID) for

Water treatment plant secures supply for SEQ community A South East Queensland town will benefit from a new water treatment plant to increase its supply of locally-treated water, after its previous plant closed due to flooding. Linville residents will enjoy a more secure supply with the completed construction of Seqwater’s new water treatment plant. The

Recent NSW rainfall insufficient for water allocation Despite the recent rainfall in New South Wales, the downpour has not had a massive effect on dams, leaving irrigation outlooks unchanged. Though the rains have eased droughts for some, many large water storages like Burrendong, Keepit and Lake Hume are still only around 15 per cent full.

Industry 4.0: the implications for industrial motor control Industry 4.0 is ushering in a new era for industry, with more intelligence and connectivity, combining machines, computers and the internet to make systems smarter. This has implications for industrial motor control, especially for mature technologies like soft starters. With the right technical capability (e.g. interchangeable smart

Quick payback on wear ring The installation of Vesconite Hilube polymer wear rings can result in electricity savings that more than pay for the wear ring. This was the result of a study by a large pump original equipment manufacturer (OEM) that compared energy usage on a typical submersible pump when a Vesconite Hilube wear

World’s harshest conditions create energy efficient pumps With over 50 years’ experience, AllightSykes is a market leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of lighting, dewatering and power solutions. The company prides itself on providing robust, reliable products that make ownership and operation safe, simple and cost effective for customers. The company has built itself

Efficient operations of pump systems (Part 3) The PIA’s Australian Pump Technical Handbook is a cornerstone text for the Australian pump industry and, in our opinion, a must have for anyone who deals with pumps on a regular basis. In this ongoing series, we feature abridged chapters from the classic book to showcase the various

Raising the energy efficiency standards of pool pumps New minimum energy performance (MEP) standards for swimming pool pumps will be introduced this year, making it easier for consumers to identify and purchase more energy efficient pool pumps. Here’s what pool pump manufacturers need to know about the new regulations. There are about 1.1 million household