Plant Equipment Feature Library

Operations Engineer's library catalogues editorial features going back five years.

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02/07/2024 The push towards efficiency

In the field of industrial automation, achieving success depends on optimising efficiency, adaptability and ease of use. Tom Austin-Morgan looks at some examples of efficient pump and valve technologies » Read More

09/04/2024 Digital hydraulic control

?Hydraulic systems are entering a new dawn of digital control, with a number of emerging innovations expected to provide notable benefits » Read More

08/03/2024 Timmer's diaphragm pumps

How double diaphragm pumps from Timmer can take performance and failure protection to a new level » Read More

08/01/2024 The importance of regular pump system maintenance

Regular pump system maintenance is essential to prevent significant cost and reputational issues » Read More

21/06/2023 The vertical farming solution

How we feed eight billion people – and growing – is a challenge the world is now grappling with. Could vertical farming be part of the solution, asks Brian Wall » Read More

21/06/2023 PFAS restriction impossible - BPMA

Wayne Rose of the marketing commission Secretariat of trade association Europump, and newly-appointed CEO of the BPMA, offers insight into the pump sector’s position in relation to the restrictions on using per- and polyfluoroalkyl ... » Read More

18/05/2023 Geothermal energy: mining a rich seam

Long abandoned and mostly ignored, disused coal mines are being given a new lease of life as a renewable energy source with the potential to deliver a zero-carbon footprint » Read More

20/03/2023 Pumps and the circular economy

Europump, the European Association of Pump Manufacturers, explains how the European pump industry interprets the requirements of the EC Circular Economy Action Plan, introduced in March 2020 » Read More

09/01/2023 Optimising pumps for efficiency

Given the global rise in energy costs, there has never been a better time to review and assess the efficiency of your pumping systems – whatever their size, complexity or indeed area of operation. Basic information and guidance on ... » Read More

24/06/2022 Monster keeps major infrastructure project on track

A Sulzer Channel Monster has been a lifeline for a large-scale wastewater treatment project in Vác, Hungary. Faced with the need to keep a municipal wastewater treatment plant in operation during a EUR 14.5 million upgrade, Hungarian ... » Read More

22/06/2022 Reducing pump maintenance with liquid gaskets and adhesives

For those operating in processing sectors such as paper, power generation, chemicals, sugar, mining and oil and gas, adopting a proactive maintenance strategy is key to eliminating common failures modes and extending the useful life of ... » Read More

13/05/2022 The internet of pumps

Smarter control of wastewater pump networks transforms performance, reliability and cost-efficiency, according to pump supplier Sulzer » Read More

19/01/2022 Training: practical into virtual

While many engineering courses are available online, how well, poorly or not at all do courses with practical content transfer to a virtual platform? By Steed Webzell » Read More

10/01/2022 Correct pump selection vital for seed treatment applications, says Watson Marlow

Seed treatment is a long-established and proven way for farmers to battle crop diseases and destructive insects, while simultaneously encouraging germination and promoting early season growth. The pumps within seed coating machines have a ... » Read More

16/09/2021 The biggest pumps in the world?

Among the largest pumps made for industry are the reactor coolant pumps used in modern PWR, pressurised water reactor-type nuclear power plants such as Sizewell B in Suffolk, and Hinkley Point C, currently being built. Each 10m-tall ... » Read More

16/09/2021 Pump retrofit beyond the bearing housing

Sulzer examines pump retrofit options outside of the bearing housing for single-stage overhung pumps to improve reliability and reduce operating costs » Read More

25/03/2021 Bubbles bite: the trouble with cavitation

Cavitation involves the formation and collapse of micro-bubbles in a liquid, causing erosion and damage to pipework and pump impellers. This article first explores why cavitation occurs and how it damages components. It then looks at how ... » Read More

16/03/2021 Are pumps missing in climate action? BPMA argues for their inclusion

The UK Government has announced a ten-point plan for a green industrial revolution covering clean energy, transport, nature, and innovative technologies. The blueprint is intended to allow the UK to wipe out its contribution to climate ... » Read More

20/01/2021 Sulzer-led award-winning project improves performance and control of sewage ...

The Forward Flow Project, instigated by Anglian Water, looks at the flows in a station or between a network of pumping stations and was developed to include a management tool that would improve the availability and efficiency of the ... » Read More

12/11/2020 Inefficient pump: fix or replace?

Weighing the factors involved in this decision involves considering the wider process and supply chain context. By Steed Webzell » Read More

23/03/2020 Hidden gems

Vibration sensors can monitor the health of different assets, including motors, pumps, compressors and fans. These small, low-cost devices can be a godsend to operators by highlighting potential catastrophic failure via data » Read More

16/03/2020 Manchester makeover

Atlas Copco has recently upgraded compressed air and vacuum systems for Manchester-based brick maker Wienerberger, resulting in energy cost savings, along with reduced CO2 emissions and production downtime » Read More

04/03/2020 Pump it up

A heat pump, in simple terms, is a device that transfers heat from a source to another location. With the rising popularity of renewable energy sources, they have become effective alternatives to fossil fuels and can even reduce utility ... » Read More

05/02/2020 Fighting floods

There are a range of products and equipment that can aid in flooding scenarios – before, during and after they happen. OE highlights some examples currently on the market » Read More

08/01/2020 Forging closer bonds

The British Pump Manufacturers’ Association and Lancaster University are working together to support pump manufacturers in solving their technical challenges. The tie-up also aims to raise the standard for pump engineers » Read More

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