Energy efficient flow control for pumping There are two types of flow control used in pumping applications: real-time flow control and time-averaged flow control. Real-time variable flow control applications With this type of application, the flow or pressure constantly adjusts in response to changes in the system. Real-time variable flow control can be achieved using […]
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Installing South East Water’s largest pressure sewer Last year, South East Water completed the installation and commissioning of one of its largest pressure sewer projects to date. Installed at a greenfield industrial site in Dandenong South, the pressure sewer (which was an existing network in the area) services a truck wash, workshop and large office
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Tender: sewage pump station refurbishment Central Coast Council (NSW) is seeking tenders for the refurbishment of the sewage pump station (SPS) WG5B. The refurbishment includes, but not limited to, protective coating to wet well, replacement of pumps and pipe works, valve chamber extension, switchboard and power supply to reduce OH&S maintenance risks at the station
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Technology and connectivity for an even more efficient industry 4.0 What is WEG Motor Scan? WEG Motor Scan is a performance monitoring solution intended for use with electric motors from 63 up to 450 frame. A sensor mounted on the motor collects performance data and sends it to a user interface (smartphone, tablet or the
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Four common causes of pump failure Pump failure can result in costly downtime, repair and damage. Understanding the causes of failure can help in the selection of the pumping equipment to reduce the chances of it occurring. Here, we look at four common causes of pump failure and how to avoid them. Cavitation Cavitation is
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Working space created for proposed adoption of international energy assessment standard Some months ago, the PIA wrote and submitted a proposal to Standards Australia to have the International Standard ISO/ASME 14414:2019 Pump system energy assessment adopted as an Australian Standard. Members of Standards Australia committee ME-030 were advised and, in late November, Standards Australia advised
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Water flinger adopted by pump manufacturer A Southern African pump manufacturer has received its order for Vesconite low-swell hard-wearing water flinger polymer bearings for four of its pump sizes. The manufacturer found that its horizontal centrifugal pumps, as a result of high pressure, had a problem of water escaping from the gland packing – the
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Upgrading and relocating Murray Bridge’s wastewater services With a growing population and a wastewater treatment plant that had reached maximum capacity and the end of its design life, Murray Bridge was in need of upgraded wastewater services to meet the needs of the expected future growth of the township. To cater to this growth, SA
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Efficient operations of pump systems (Part 2) 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
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Contract awarded for village water reticulation system designs The Upper Hunter Shire Council in NSW is another step closer to bringing town water to local villages after the tender to create designs for new water reticulation systems was awarded. ADW Johnson was awarded the $250,855 (excluding GST) contract, with the new reticulation systems to bring
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