Water TechnologyNews and commentary for the Water Technology community.Peristaltic Pump Technology at Lavister Waste Water Treatment Works Improves Primary Sludge Consistency- May 30, 2008 Peristaltic Pump Technology Replaces Timer Controlled Valves at Lavister Waste Water Treatment Works and Improves Primary Sludge Consistency Two Watson-Marlow Bredel SPX50 hose pumps have been installed at Dwr Cymru -Welsh Water's Lavister Waste Water Treatment Works in North Wales, significantly improving system performance at the site. The pumps were installed during October 2006 and have delivered trouble-free operation since installation. Prior to the installation of the SPX50s,...http://www.water-technology.net/contractors/equipment/watson_marlow/press16.html Watson-Marlow Enhances its Aseptic Filling and Capping Machine Range Through Acquisition of Flexicon- May 30, 2008 Watson-Marlow, the world's leading peristaltic pump manufacturer, has acquired Danish manufacturer of peristaltic aseptic filling systems, Flexicon, through its parent company Spirax-Sarco Engineering. The DKK141m&uro;18.9m deal will enable Watson-Marlow to enhance its product offering and to strengthen its already dominant presence in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors worldwide. Flexicon has been marketing aseptic filling and capping systems, featuring peristaltic pumps, to...http://www.water-technology.net/contractors/equipment/watson_marlow/press11.html Watson-Marlow Bredel now Europe's Number One Positive Displacement Pump Brand- May 30, 2008 A report by Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, identifies Watson-Marlow Bredel as Europe's number one positive displacement pump brand. The finding from the latest market survey is a great start to 2008 for the world leaders in peristaltic hose and tube pumps. The same report forecasts that the European positive displacement pump market will continue to grow rapidly with revenues increasing to over US$1.76 billion by 2011. Future year's revenue is also looking healthy for...http://www.water-technology.net/contractors/equipment/watson_marlow/press12.html Biwater AEWT's RO System To Supply 15% of Singapore's Water- May 6, 2008 Biwater AEWT was recently awarded a supply contract for the largest Water Reuse project in South East Asia. At a capacity of 228,000 mday (60MGD), this will provide 15% of Singapore's water demand by 2010. The contract, awarded by the main contractor, SembCorp Industries, is for a Reverse Osmosis treatment plant for the fifth, and largest, NEWater facility in Singapore. SembCorp Industries is the main contractor for the design, build, own and operate contract at the Changi Water Reclamation...http://www.water-technology.net/contractors/construction/biwater/press10.html St Petersburg Flood-Prevention Facility- May 2, 2008 With the long-awaited completion of the St Petersburg flood-prevention facility ‐ the biggest construction project in eastern Europe, known locally simply as 'the dam' ‐ 280 years of debate over the city's flooding woes are set to come to an end in 2008. "280 years of debate over St Petersburg's flooding woes are set to come to an end in 2008." Home to 4.6 million people and some of Russia's most prized cultural treasures, throughout St Petersburg's 300 years of history the city has.http://www.water-technology.net/projects/stpetersburgwater/ |