News and Articles
Jun 28, 2017
News
Thames Water completes work on multi-million-pound Didcot sewer
Work to construct one of the largest sewers in the Thames Valley was completed in April.
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Jun 27, 2017
Article
Kanzingbach power station (Tyrol) with a high boost in output – increased security provided by “leak-before-break” fracture mechanics design of turbine pipes
The use of ductile iron pipe systems for penstock pipelines is constantly increasing with the promotion of renewable energy sources. In this area of application the mechanical and technological requirements placed on pipe materials as well as the need for security are considerably higher than for pipes used for the distribution of drinking water. Therefore it is imperative that material modifications are developed to meet these increased demands. This report describes the safety concept (the “leak-before-break criterion), the technical material modifications and investigations necessary for practical implementation which will result in better utilisation of ductile cast iron as a material in high-pressure applications and the particular requirements for both crew and piping systems when laying turbine pipelines in alpine environments. All in all a basket of technical goodies!
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Jun 26, 2017
News
Innovation awards finalists join Aquatech China
Shortlisted companies for BlueTech China Awards announced / Technologies for industrial treatment dominate the field / Eight finalists will join Innovation Pavilion at Aquatech China
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Jun 23, 2017
News
New York State Announces $3 Million Pilot Program to Help Municipalities Improve Sewer Systems Operations
10 Municipalities Selected to Work with Engineering Firm to Better Manage Sewer Systems At No Cost
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Jun 21, 2017
News
Austrian Know-How for Hydropower Complex in Chile
Two Austrian companies are currently involved in the construction of the hydropower complex Alto Maipo in Chile. The STRABAG SE leads the comprehensive project, HOBAS supplies 1600 m of GRP pipes with 3 m diameter.
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Jun 19, 2017
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Interflow awarded a 3 year Sewer Rehabilitation and CCTV Inspections Project
Interflow has been award a 3 year Sewer Rehabilitation and CCTV Inspection Project by Lower Macquarie Water Utility Alliance (LMWUA).
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Jun 16, 2017
News
Bendigo Groundwater Project works on schedule
Work on the three components of the Coliban Water-managed interim solution for addressing Bendigo's rising groundwater is on schedule to be completed by mid-2017.
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Jun 14, 2017
News
Cleaning waste water effectively
Water is vital – therefore, waste water has to be cleaned as efficiently as possible. Ceramic membranes make this possible. Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS in Hermsdorf, Germany were able to significantly reduce the separation limits of these membranes and to reliably filter off dissolved organic molecules with a molar mass of only 200 Dalton. Even industrial sewage water can thus be cleaned efficiently.
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Jun 12, 2017
News
ProStar Geocorp Gains Recognition as the May Featured Cover Story in World Pipelines Magazine
Transparent Earth® is the featured cover story in the May edition of World Pipelines Magazine, which focuses on covering all aspects of pipeline engineering, construction and maintenance for the pipeline industry. The article explains how ProStar’s modern cloud technology and geospatial intelligence software has proven to provide significant return on assets (ROA) by streamlining business practices and creating workflow efficiencies throughout the asset management lifecycle.
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Jun 09, 2017
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WPL looks to Europe for growth in domestic packaged treatment plant
European investment supports WPL Diamond installer network / Demand for UK wastewater expertise expected to continue post-Brexit / Bi-lingual website targets French market
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Jun 07, 2017
News
No two pipes are alike
Production of pigs with Hennecke high pressure metering machines
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Jun 02, 2017
News
Robbins Celebrates Tough Tunnels for Clean Energy
Ceremony with Georgian Prime Minister commissions Green Power Station
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May 31, 2017
News
Increase Efficiency with the New Vermeer RC250C Reclaimer
Vermeer expands its fluid management product lineup with the introduction of the R250C reclaimer - a modular mud reclaimer that can be paired with a variety of directional drills, trailers, pit pumps and gensets on a jobsite. The design of the Vermeer R250C reclaimer helps to reduce the costs to conduct horizontal directional drill (HDD) projects. It is equipped with an innovative 45-degree manifold, a balanced elliptical shaker motion and scaled shaker deck, as well as several serviceability features to help increase overall productivity.
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May 29, 2017
News
Prompt for Plastic Pipe Papers in Las Vegas
An official call for papers to be delivered at PLASTIC PIPES XIX Conference and
Exhibition has been issued by event organizers. Deadline for submission of
abstracts is 31 October 2017. The Conference and Exhibition will take place in
Las Vegas, US at the Red Rock Resort on the 24 – 26 September 2018.
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May 26, 2017
News
Xylem delivers emergency bypass in record time following historic rainfall damage to major U.S. sewer main
Turnkey solution minimizes environmental impact and maintains service while ensuring regulatory compliance
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May 24, 2017
News
British Water partners URICA for supply chain funding
Exclusive agreement supports water market growth / Timely payments enable SMEs to explore new opportunities / Independent checks cut risk from international trade
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May 22, 2017
News
Accredited calm network operators passes 6,000 mark
United Utilities makes Calm Network Training mandatory / Ten utilities now accessing online course / Benefits include reduced leakage and fewer customer complaints
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May 19, 2017
News
Partnership provides access to safe and affordable drinking water to 50,000 people in Kenya
A two-year project to bring safe, affordable drinking water to more than 50,000 of the poorest residents in Nairobi, Kenya, has now been inaugurated after successful completion earlier this year. The initiative was co-funded by OFID (the OPEC Fund for International Development), the UK Government’s Department for International Development and Borealis and Borouge through their joint corporate social responsibility programme Water for the World™. Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP) was responsible for implementation and project management.
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May 17, 2017
News
Robbins TBM Takes on Eighth Bore for Galerie des Janots Project
Rebuilt TBM Will Bore in La Ciotat, France to Improve Access to Water Supply
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May 15, 2017
News
Plastic Pipes XIX in Las Vegas
Organizers of PLASTIC PIPES XIX are urging participants to mark their calendars for their international Conference and Exhibition event that takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA at the Red Rock Resort on the 24 – 26 September 2018.
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May 12, 2017
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Scottish Water Launches Tunnel Boring Machine In Massive Paisley Environmental Project
A state-of-the-art machine which will construct a key part of a one mile-long waste water tunnel, or sewer, under the streets of Paisley has been launched by Scottish Water.
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May 10, 2017
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DC Water and Xylem celebrate the installation of the first intelligent wastewater pumping system in North America
Xylem, a leading global water technology company, today presented to DC Water the first installation in North America of Flygt Concertor, the world's first wastewater pumping system with integrated intelligence. DC Water, one of the nation's leading water and wastewater innovators, has a well-established track record of piloting and adopting leading-edge technologies to evolve its operations into smarter water infrastructure for the benefit of its customers and the community.
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May 08, 2017
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Water industry BIM initiative shortlisted for award
All UK water and sewerage companies join forces with BIM4Water / Draft BIM Guidance launched / Utilities will benefit from efficiency savings
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May 04, 2017
News
Envirosight Offers NEW Confined Space Safety Poster for Sewer Inspection Crews
Free resource provides information on safe confined space entry.
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May 02, 2017
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Water Research Foundation Releases New Results on Lead Service Line Lining and Coating Technologies
Study Demonstrates that Some Lining and Coating Technologies Can Reduce or Eliminate Lead Release
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