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The continuing drive for efficiency in the AD (Anaerobic Digestion Process) is often a source of comment and opinion, although it is widely acknowledged that regardless of the technologies being used, the efficiency of the mixing process is fundamental to the success of the process.

NOV Mono has delivered a turnkey project to provide an extra level of protection for a major water and waste treatment plant in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

Xylem Inc. has provided ultrafiltration solutions as part of the upgrade of the Santa Eufemia municipal water treatment plant, north of Oporto in Portugal. As a result of the upgrade the plant has a new capacity of 24 million litres per day, providing clean drinking water to 80,000 people in the Guimarães and Vizela regions.

Flowserve Corporation announced that it has completed engineering and is now heavily engaged in manufacturing key pumping systems for the Ouarzazate and Bokpoort solar energy projects.

Voith Hydro has been awarded the contract to rehabilitate and upgrade the turbines in the 10-unit powerhouse at Grant County (Washington) Public Utility District’s (PUD) Priest Rapids Dam on the Columbia River.

Venice is one of the world’s most renowned cultural destinations, with up to 30 million tourists visiting the city each year. Situated on the city’s famous Grand Canal, the Hotel Principe is steeped in Venetian history and caters for those tourists looking to add something extra special to their stay.

A pair of Series ‘A’ Munchers from NOV Mono have helped reduce maintenance intervals and improve capacity at a major waste water treatment plant in Massachusetts, USA.

A total of 22 bulk carriers, being built by Yangzhou Guoyu Shipbuilding Co. Ltd in China for Singapore based Pioneer Marine, will feature Wärtsilä Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS). The Wärtsilä systems will enable the vessels to comply fully with the IMO s ballast water convention. The contracts were finalised in August.

A refurbishment project with German participation in Jordan is aiming at modernizing and thus securing the water supply for the city of Madaba. One-third of the project financing was provided by the GIZ (German Society for International Cooperation) with two-thirds coming from future cost savings. This is made possible by the deployment of efficient pumps from the Dortmund company, Wilo, at the Wala and Libb pump stations.

Voith was awarded a contract by the utility Endesa Chile to equip the Los Cóndores Hydropower Plant, located in Chile’s Maule Region.