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Eliminating the time-consuming trial and error procedures associated with fine tuning of control valves is possible thanks to a new design of valve booster available from valve specialists Samson Controls.

The new range of KPL axial-flow propeller pumps is ideal for flood control and other heavy-duty pumping applications. The Turbulence Optimiser provides an innovative solution for reducing turbulence in the gap between the pump volute and the column pipe, increasing efficiency by up to two percentage points.

With the recent acquisition of Tartek Oy, a specialist in development, manufacture, repair and maintenance of high quality mechanical seals, Sulzer has been able to further expand its technology portfolio and now provides in-house designed and manufactured seals for its process pumps.

Despite all efforts to promote renewable energies, global demand for crude oil and natural gas has continued unabated. Prices are rising and interest in opening up new sources, including unconventional sources, is rising with them.

April 2014 saw KSB launch the latest generation of its Magnochem mag-drive pumps. Available in 52 sizes, the new series is primarily characterised by high outputs per size ensuring extremely low energy consumption. All pump characteristics conform to the ISO 2858/EN 22 858/ISO 5199 standards.

Combined with rainwater collection systems, the new Aquatwin Top by Dab is a pressurisation unit which offers significant savings in terms of water and therefore energy consumption.

Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced a new Chiller Plant Automation System targeted at optimizing the performance of air-cooled chiller plants.

Tsurumi Europe has two new products available to the European market, the LH4110W deep-well draining submersible pump and the GSZ-75-4L submersible dewatering pump.

Memdos LP diaphragm dosing pumps are fitted with an EC motor. These provide a higher degree of efficiency than a 3-phase asynchronous motor with external frequency converter with a comparable performance.

Grundfos is at Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2014 and will be presenting new and enhanced Optimised Water Solutions for water supply, water treatment and flood control applications.