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In addition to the progressing cavity technology, the Netzsch portfolio also includes a series of rotary lobe pumps: The major special feature of the self-priming, Tornado T2 series is its synchronised gear with belt drive which, in contrast to standard timing gears, is extremely resilient and easy to maintain. A belt with teeth on both sides transmits the power from the motor to both rotary lobes while at the same time synchronising them.

Lewa has delivered a total of six Ecoflow type LDH5 process diaphragm pumps to the Arabian Gulf in order to expand the pumping capacity of two offshore gas fields. The pumps are used to inject mono ethylene glycol (MEG) to prevent bore hole icing at critical points along the pipeline.

The Chilean Collahuasi Mine in the Pica district of the Tarapacá region produces more than 5,000 tons of fine copper per year, making it one of the largest copper mines in the world. Two opencast mines, Rosario and Ujina, provide the necessary copper ores, which are smelted on site into copper concentrate and cathodes. Destination: Far East and the Chilean copper industry. For enrichment, the mine relies on the “flotation” process, for which the German motor pump manufacturer Pleuger Industries now supplies six robust high-performance pumps.

International technology Group Andritz supplied 12 multi-stage axial split case and high-pressure ring section pumps to the Water Authority of Jordan last year. These energy-efficient pumps secure the water supply of the capital city Amman.

An existing pump, which conveyed thick sludge to an intermediate tank, showed a high level of wear due to the abrasive medium. The wastewater treatment plant therefore decided to replace it with a unit that is more robust and easier to maintain. A Nemo progressing cavity pump with a special “Full Service in Place” (FSIP) concept from German-based company Netzsch Pumpen & Systeme has therefore been used since 2016.

Amarinth has secured its first order of API 610 pumps through its new Malaysian agent, Terra Energy Sdn.Bhd, for Petronas Penapisan. The order, for API 610 11th edition OH2 pumps, is to replace existing API 610 8th edition, Japanese manufactured, Shin Nippon pumps at the Petronas Penapisan operated Kerteh Refinery.

Klaus Union is one of the leading manufacturers of centrifugal and screw pumps for the oil and gas industry. In order to offer its customers maximum flexibility, fast delivery, and to maintain deadlines, the company operates pump test beds for both its own products and pumps from third parties.

The Wärtsilä WXJ series of modular waterjets, recently introduced by the technology group Wärtsilä, has quickly been selected for its first installation. A new 100 metres long, wave-piercing catamaran ferry being built for the Government of Trinidad and Tobago at the Incat shipyard in Tasmania, Australia will be powered by four Wärtsilä WXJ1200 waterjets. The order was booked in March 2019.

Voith has been awarded a contract to equip the Australian pumped storage power station Snowy 2.0, one of the largest pumped storage basins worldwide, with electrical and mechanical power plant components. The Future Generation Joint Venture (a Joint Venture between Salini Impregilo, Clough and Lane) and the Heidenheim-based technology group signed the contract at beginning of April. Operator of the plant is Snowy Hydro Ltd.

Be it in the field of aviation or rail catering, or in daily bakery supplies and in supermarkets with “to-go” products: The demand for convenience food and especially for wraps or sandwiches is high. The production of bread rolls has become a major logistical and, above all, technical challenge. Automation plays an important role.