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The global heat recovery steam generator market is anticipated at US$ 1.25 billion in 2022. Demand is likely to remain high for heat recovery steam generators during the assessment period. This is due to the increased demand for energy-efficient systems in various end-use industries, garnering US$ 2.03 billion in 2033, recording a CAGR of 4.5% from 2023 to 2033.

Water utilities are increasingly embracing data analytics and digital technology to optimize their operations, save millions for communities and increase water networks’ resilience to climate change. Insights from 18 global water utility leaders and experts that are influential in early-stage digital adoption are featured in a new paper from water technology leader Xylem and Bluefield Research.

According to Future Market Insights, the global automotive pump market is anticipated to attain a valuation of US$ 64.57 Billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 118 Billion by 2033. During the 2023 to 2033 forecast period, the market is slated to proliferate at a CAGR of 6.2%.

More than 80 water and wastewater utilities worldwide have set net-zero and climate-neutrality targets.[1] These utilities are leading the decarbonization of the water sector with strategies that optimize operations while cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. A new paper from global water technology company Xylem, Net Zero: The Race We All Win, shows how water managers are reducing their emissions and making infrastructure more resilient to climate change.

Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced the availability of a new Parts Kits Brochure for more than two dozen pumps and circulators. The set of solutions covered includes all Design Envelope pumps (Permanent Magnet Motors, Intelligent Vertical Multi-stage and Intelligent Variable Speed), EVERCOOL Booster systems and select models of Fire Pumps and circulators.

British Water have produced a downloadable guide to help engineering and construction professionals applying the CIRIA sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) manual. To mark the launch of the How to Guide, the trade association hosted an author-led webinar proving an overview and insight into how the guidance can be practically applied.

Waste water has significant potential for resource recovery, making it a key contributor to reaching a circular economy. EurEau, ESPP and other partners highlight why in a series of new factsheets.

Global water utilities account for approximately 2 percent of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions – the equivalent of the world’s shipping industry. And this figure is set to spiral as utilities work towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal of universal access to water and sanitation by 2030.

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) has made available a new report for the dairy sector that includes valuable and practical operational information for engineers. The report entitled ‘How to improve production yield in the dairy industry: an applications guide’, is essential reading for anyone tasked with delivering cost efficiencies in this challenging sector.

Following updates to the Ecodesign Directive in July this year, which revised the regulations governing the energy efficiency requirements of new electric motors, the Association for Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) has published an easy-to-use reference explaining the implications for motor users.