BPMA News May 2014

A golfing theme or is it!!!

It’s good to see that this edition of the “News” has much to bring to your attention from the association

NEWS

MAY 2014

Motors | Automation | Energy | Transmission & Distribution | Coatings

Optimum control and performance with WEG Pump Genius software

and that there is a healthy increase in the number of member organisations participating – could it be that the economy is becoming a driving force!!

For whatever reason this May edition has much to inform and interest

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covering the report in April that suggests that, despite of some concerns from “holes” around the country showing concern, that the potential economic benefits – but then you can’t please all of the people all of the time – ultimately it will be “time” that tells…

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discussion and conversation and with another article saying that the North Sea is not yet “dry”, or should I say “watered down” there is still good times for the pump industry.

With an item about the Energy Efficiency Directive included it’s worth turning the pages to find out who were the winners of our recent BPMA Golf Day held at the famous Celtic Manor Resort – happy smiles all around. If you would like to join “the club” why not register for next years’ round – there are full details inside.

Information relating to individual members announcements or advertisements should be made directly to the relevant company or by completing the enquiry form positioned on the back page and faxing it back to the number shown.

Pump Genius WEG, a global leader in automation and control technologies, has launched Pump Genius process control software enabling engineers to optimise their pumping systems so that they run more efficiently. The software is designed to reduce pumping system operation and maintenance costs whilst increasing process accuracy and protection.

Working with WEG’s popular CFW11 inverter drive Pump Genius can be applied to any system that requires constant flow or pressure and can manage up to six pumps in a coordinated system.

For more information, visit www.weg.net

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NEWS BYTES   BPMA

Golf Day  Getting

The famous Celtic Manor Resort in the Usk Valley was the venue this year for our annual Golf Day which was held on 8 May. 16 teams took part in a “Texas Scramble” and despite the terrible weather forecast, the rain held off and everyone reported having a great time.

Our usual well deserved dinner in the evening concluded with the prizegiving.

Winners this year were Sulzer with Smedegaard ‘B’ team coming second and WEG Electric Motors ‘B’ team third.

Peter Miller of Smedegaard ‘B’ team won Sulzer Team L to R the “longest drive” competition with Steve – Sandeep Sharma, Hall (ITT ‘A’ team) winning the “nearest Mark Teale, Tim Francis the pin”. and Captain Dave Drewe Congratulations to all!

A special thanks to our sponsors this year:

Energy Efficiency Directive

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By 30 April 2014, and every three years thereafter, Member States will have to submit their National Energy Efficiency Action Plans (NEEAPs) to the Commission. Once received, the NEEAPS will be published on the Commission’s website.

A public consultation to seek the opinions of the general public and all stakeholders on the issues related to energy efficiency policies and measures for 2020 and 2030 was open until 28 April. The replies submitted to this consultation will provide important input to the review of progress towards the 2020 energy efficiency target under Article 3(2) of the Energy Efficiency Directive 2012/27/EU. As a reminder, by May 2014 the the EU Member States must prepare schemes for their energy companies to deliver annual energy savings of 1.5% as part of the Energy Efficiency Directive. The Review of the progress towards meeting the 2020 energy efficiency target, as well as the EED review is foreseen in June 2014.

In the context of energy efficiency investments, DG Energy has published a new study of the Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group (EEFIG), entitled ‘Energy Efficiency – How to drive new finance for energy efficiency investments’.

At the end of 2013, EEFIG was asked by the European Commission and the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (“UNEP FI”) to bring together their experience to address the need to increase the scale of energy efficiency investments across the EU. This study is the interim report of EEFIG and represents the consolidated consensus and shared views of its expert members.

The report states the EU is at risk of missing its targets as insufficient public and private investment is flowing into energy efficiency at present. Energy efficiency investments should increase. EEFIG members believe energy efficiency investments produce multiple benefits for multiple stakeholders and increase energy security, which makes the case for using public funds to blend with private sector investment to address risks and achieve the scale of financing needed.

According to the report, in order to achieve this outcome a historic level of publicprivate collaboration will be required.

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ready for shale gas

– supply chain estimated to be worth billions as new environmental measures announced A shale gas supply chain report published on the 24th April 2014 showing huge potential economic benefits to the UK economy and measures to minimise the environmental impacts of shale gas have been announced by the Government.

Business and Energy Minister Michael Fallon: • welcomed an EY shale gas supply chain report that estimates a potential £33 billion benefit to the UK economy and over 64,000 jobs; • fully accepted the recommendations of the MacKay/Stone report to monitor the carbon footprint of domestic shale gas; and • announced £2 million competition by the Technology Strategy Board to support innovative ideas to produce or explore for shale gas, particularly focused on projects reducing environmental impact.

Shale gas supply chain Shale gas could create a new onshore supply chain market for equipment, services and skills across a number of industry sectors worth up to £33 billion by 2032, creating over 64,000 jobs, according to the EY report published today by trade body United Kingdom Onshore Operators Group (UKOOG).

The UK could also lead the way in technology and skills across Europe, a significant and untapped market, adds the report, commissioned by UKOOG and part funded by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills.

The report sets out UK industry sectors that could benefit from UK shale development include: • Specialised equipment and skills for hydraulic fracturing operations worth £17bn; • Waste management, storage and transportation requirement of £4.1bn; • Steel requirement of £2.3bn; and • New rig manufacturing industry worth £1.6bn.

The report projects that a flourishing shale gas industry in the UK would lead to the employment of over 64,000 people at peak employment, most of them in the supply chain.

A key part of the Government’s long-term economic plan to secure Britain’s future is to back businesses with better infrastructure. That’s why the Government is committed to shale - it will mean more jobs and opportunities for people, and economic security for our country.

Business and Energy Minister Michael Fallon said: “This report shows the huge prize at stake for the UK in terms of jobs and manufacturing in the supply chain for our onshore oil and gas industry.

“Shale gas has the potential to kickstart a whole new industry, building on the world leading expertise the UK already has in the energy sector.

There will be significant opportunities across the steel, manufacturing and engineering industries as shale develops.

“This government is fully committed to ensuring the UK not only benefits from the energy security shale gas could provide but also maximising the economic benefit across the country. It’s time to get ready for shale.”

NEWS BYTES   North

Sea still attractive for oil and gas industry

DECC’s latest offshore oil and gas licensing round, which closed for applications on Friday 25 April, has received a strong response with 173 applications from industry for around 370 blocks.

Energy Minister Michael Fallon said: “It’s 50 years since North Sea licensing began and there remains an extraordinary level of interest which is excellent news for industry and for the UK economy.

“We have committed to implementing all of Sir Ian Wood’s recommendations to help maximise recovery of North Sea oil and gas, and the Chancellor is reviewing the tax regime.

“Making the most of Britain’s home grown energy is crucial to keep job and business opportunities, get the best deal for customers and reduce our reliance on foreign imports.”

The department will scrutinise applications over the coming months and aims to start awarding acreage in the autumn.

The UK’s oil and gas sector still provides almost half of the country’s energy and is by far the largest single industrial UK investor. Directly and indirectly it supports around 450

Major milestone reached for new nuclear in Cumbria A major step was taken on 1st May 2014 towards a new nuclear power station at Moorside, West Cumbria, that will create at least £10 billion worth of investment and thousands of jobs.

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has agreed key commercial terms with Toshiba and its partner GDF Suez to extend a land option agreement that reaffirms the consortium’s commitment to build three reactors at Moorside.

The reactors, to come online from 2024, will deliver 3.4GW of new nuclear capacity, enough to power up to 6 million homes.

It is estimated that the project will result in 14,000 of jobs over the construction period for the three reactors, including peak on-site employment of more than 6,000 people. In the operational phase the three reactors will sustain around 1,000 permanent jobs over the course of the reactors’ lifetimes.

The Prime Minister David Cameron said: “Today we can announce the huge investment being made by Toshiba and Westinghouse – over £200 million – into the rebuilding of the British nuclear industry, specifically in the North West of our country, in a project that could provide as many as 14,000 jobs during the construction phase, and many thousands of jobs ongoing, as well as providing low-carbon, base load electricity for Britain. This is a symbol of the growing relationship between Britain and Japan.”

Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey said: “This is an important step forward in the plans for a new nuclear power station at Moorside – a plant that will generate enough clean electricity to power around 6 million homes.

“Moorside means outstanding opportunities for Britain – thousands of jobs during construction and billions of pounds of investment in Britain’s booming energy sector. The new nuclear programme is a core part of our drive to build a new, clean energy sector in Britain to tackle climate change as the same time as we deal with a legacy of underinvestment in Britain’s energy sector, ensure we remain among the most energy secure countries in the world.”

NDA Chief Executive Officer John Clarke said: “This is a significant step forward for the plan to establish new nuclear in West Cumbria. Together with our nuclear partners we are seeing the emergence of West Cumbria as a centre of nuclear excellence across the whole span of the industry from new build to decommissioning and waste management.”

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Goodwood Park Hotel & Kennels (Downs Course) 09:00 - 10:30 Registration - ‘Goodwood Bar & Grill’ 09:00 - 10:30 Coffee and Bacon Rolls - ‘Goodwood Bar & Grill’ 10:30 18 holes Texas Scramble on the Downs Course, 4-Ball with Buggies 16:00 - 18:00 Card return & Bar - ’Goodwood Bar & Grill’ 19:30 Drinks Reception - ‘Cedar Suite’ 20:00 Dinner and prize giving - ‘Cedar Suite’

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NEWS BYTES  ATEX

Directive

Directive 2014/34/EU on equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX), as aligned with the New Legislative Framework (NLF), was published in the EU Official Journal on 29 March 2014.

The essential health and safety requirements to ensure protection against the hazards which result from the use of equipment and systems in potentially explosive atmospheres are set out in Annex II of the directive. As a result of the

NLF alignment, manufacturers need to ensure that the products they place on the market bear the specific marking of explosion protection and also that the use of equipment and protective systems in a potentially explosive atmosphere is clearly stated.

Member States need to transpose this directive into national legislation by 19 April 2016.

Up to that date both directives (the old and the new one) will exist in parallel, whereby the 94/9/EC will be the one which has to be referred to until the new one comes into force. All certificates and declarations of the manufacturer have to refer to 94/9/EC until 2016.

Europump

2014

Sponsored by WEG Electric Motors, BPMA hosted the 2014 Europump Annual Meeting at St Andrews over the period 22-24 May 2014 at the Fairmont St Andrews Resort. Some 150 attended the event which provided updates on all technical, marketing and commercial matters currently pertinent to European and American pump companies.

A fantastic partner programme was arranged,

including lunch at the famous St Andrews Seafood Restaurant, a visit to the Hill of Tarvit and a Falconry display.

Additionally, following the meetings, many of the delegates took the opportunity to participate in a WEG Electric Motors sponsored golf competition on of the resort’s championship courses.

The whole event was marked on the final evening by a Gala Dinner at the Fairmont.

Pump Technology Training Remaining Courses held throughout the year at the National Metalforming Centre and dates fixed for 2014 are as follows:16 June 2014 – Module 007, Pump Testing 17 June 2014 – Module 008, Pump Systems 23 June 2014 – Module 009, Hydraulic Design of Centrifugal Pumps 28 October 2014 – Module 001 Part 1, Pumping Fundamentals 29 October 2014 - Module 001 Part 2, Pump Selection For further details on costs or availability please contact Jeanne Page at j.page@bpma.org.uk

CPSA

Training

The BPMA Certified Pump System Auditor Scheme (http://www. bpma-cpsa.co.uk) has established BPMA as THE body to train and certify personnel who undertake “Pumping System Assessments” as referenced in UK Government Energy Strategy documents.

BPMA will again be offering the opportunity to attend a four–day residential course culminating in certification and eventual personal ID “Certified Pump System Auditor” status following approved audits.

The next course will take place in the Autumn (dates to be confirmed) at the National Metalforming Centre, West Bromwich.

Delegate fees £1,500 + VAT (BPMA Members) £1,750 + VAT non-members (includes accommodation for 3 nights (b&b) at the Rezidor Park Inn Hotel) To register your interest please complete and return the form right E-mail: goulds.axminster@itt.com

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Please return to either by post to Jeanne Page, BPMA, The National Metalforming Centre, 47 Birmingham Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 6PY or j.page@bpma.org.uk or by completing the form on-line at www.bpma-cpsa.co.uk For further information contact Steve Schofield, Director on 0121 601 6350.

Making low flow more efficient Sundyne HMD Kontro has designed its new GSPLF (LF for Low Flow) pump to fill the gap in the market for a low flow sealless pump with a relatively high head capability.

Combining the proven technologies of Sundyne Barske Wheel hydraulics with the HMD Kontro sealless magnetic drive, the GSPLF meets the requirements of API 685 and is fully ATEX compliant, making it ideal for oil and gas installations, plus chemical and petrochemical applications.

Sundyne has many years’ expertise in offering Barske Wheel pumps, designed to provide efficiency in the low specific speed regime i.e. low flow, high head applications. These pumps have an open impeller with straight blades and a tapered conical diffuser to produce the desired performance. Development and testing demonstrates that this combination produces a head factor (ratio of developed head to theoretical head) considerably higher than that of swept-back vane impellers.

By combining Barske Wheel hydraulics with the HMD Kontro sealless magnetic drive, reliability and efficiency is further optimised, ensuring trouble-free plant operation.

An additional advantage of the GSPLF is the flexibility inherent in the diffuser and impeller, which can easily be upgraded should the duty need to be changed without replacing the pressure casing.

Sundyne HMD Kontro has more than twenty-five years’ experience in API applications and over a sixty-five year heritage in magnetic drive technology, being the first company to develop a magnetic drive sealless pump.

With stricter demands for the safety and welfare of both personnel and the environment being imposed, Sundyne HMD Kontro sealless pumps are playing an increasingly important role.

Further information, including a copy of the GSPLF brochure can be seen and downloaded from the Sundyne HMD Kontro website at www.sundyne.com/hmdkontro.

Alternatively, please telephone +44 1323 452141 or email vlee@sundyne.com

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The 2014 Pump Industry Awards The 2014 PI Awards held in association with the BPMA, once again achieved its goal in bringing together the entire pump industry for a celebration of business and professional excellence.

Sponsored by some of the leading brands in the pumps sector including World Pumps, Tomlinson Hall & Co, SPP Pumps, AESSEAL, WEG Electric Motors, Process Industry Informer, KSB, John Crane & ABB plus leading industry publications Process Industry Informer and World Pumps the 2014 event has been heralded as ‘the best PI Awards yet.’

Held at the Chesford Grange Hotel in Kenilworth on Thursday 27th March the gala awards evening was attended by over 220 pump industry professionals who raised over £2,000 for WaterAid, the BPMA’s chosen charity.

Entertainment was provided by Jeff Probyn, the ex England and British Lions rugby player who recounted numerous tales from his playing days and as always the evening encouraged a great deal of networking in a competitive but friendly atmosphere, where the 2014 winners were revealed by celebrity compère, ITV Presenter Helen Fospero.

★ Meet the Winners ★ The awards focus on key areas of manufacture and supply, including innovation and achievement, energy saving, engineering excellence, customer care and employee motivation.

On the night, six companies and two individuals were awarded, and a fantastic night was had by all!

• Technical Innovation – Products Sponsored by: World Pumps Winner: KSB SALINO® Pressure Center

KSB’s SALINO® Pressure Center revolutionises and reduces the cost of seawater desalination. The four main components of a Reverse-Osmosis system; high-pressure pump, energy recovery, booster and motor – are replaced with a single compact unit. As a result, it has the best energy efficiency and lowest life cycle costs in its class. KSB is the first manufacturer to supply this type of compact system for RO processes and is ideal for small and medium-sized systems.

• Technical Innovation – Projects Sponsored by: Tomlinson Hall & Co Winner: Wilo UK for Palm Papers Newsprint Factory

Palm Papers has recently built a new plant in Kings Lynn for its work in the UK and Ireland. It’s one of the world’s largest and most efficient newsprint paper mills producing 400,000 tonnes of newsprint a year. The total pump infrastructure in the building has been supplied by Wilo. Heating, cooling, water supply, sanitation.

This integrated pumping system delivers lower bills and lower maintenance costs along with lower life cycle costs.

• Environmental Contribution of the Year Sponsored by: SPP Pumps Winner: Xylem Water Solutions UK for Veolia Water

Xylem Water Solutions worked in partnership with Veolia Water to deliver an engineering solution with benefits of 25% combined savings (£239K Per Annum).

Ongoing blockages were causing pump failures: Experts from Xylem re-engineered one of the pump lines (560kw) with a tandem set of Flygt N3400 250kw pumps.

The self-cleaning N-technology of the Flygt N-Pumps reduced blockages to virtually zero, achieving sustained station performance. Veolia’s environmental risk was reduced dramatically and sustained efficiency was achieved.

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• Manufacturer of the Year Sponsored by: AESSEAL Winner: SPP Pumps

SPP exists to supply engineered pumping solutions focused on markets where application knowledge, service and expertise add value. In our markets we have more technical expertise, experience and approvals than our competitors. We are organised on product/market lines with specialist engineers dealing directly with customers. All products are supported by teams of professional Service Engineers, a network of Service Centres and approved parts service. SPP provide the complete service from design through to aftersales support.

• Distributor of the Year Sponsored by: WEG Electric Motors Winner: Tomlinson Hall & Co

Tomlinson Hall are shortlisted for Distributor of the Year for the eighth consecutive year, an acknowledgement of the Teessidebased distributors’ technical experience and knowledge combined with speed and quality of service to facilitate the production of customised solutions for their worldwide clients. They have continued to extend both their geographical market and number of OEM’s for whom they act without losing the attention to detail that has been the foundation of their success.

• Supplier of the Year Sponsored by: Process Industry Informer Winner: ABB

ABB is one of a few companies that can provide variable-speed drives and electric motors, perfectly matched for pumping systems. Part of ABB’s R&D investment has resulted in a dedicated pump-specific drive, the ACQ810, the UK’s largest range of electric motors and the world’s first IE4 synchronous reluctance motor and drive package. About one-quarter of ABB’s drives are used in pumps; the energy savings from these drives amount to an estimated 11 billion kWh per year.

• Engineer of the Year Sponsored by: KSB Winner: Jamie Lightly, SPP Pumps

Due to his leadership skills overseeing many projects, his hard working and reliable nature, and the enthusiasm with which he takes on extra roles to improve his company’s overall productivity.

Lifetime Achievement Award Sponsored by: BPMA Winner: John Veness, ITT Goulds Pumps

Due to his full participation in BPMA activities through the BPMA Technical Committee, BPMA Council and his two terms as the BPMA President. Currently a Director of BPMA, Chairman of the Europump Marketing Commission, member of the Europump Council and as such a very active in supporting and directing BPMA activities. John has been extremely influential in the pump industry for almost half a century!

For further information about the Pump Industry Awards, and to view the photo gallery of this year’s event please visit the website at http://pumpindustryawards.com. If you are interested in sponsoring, nominating and/or attending the 2015 event please contact Andrew Castle on andrew@touchwavemedia.co.uk.

Nov Mono makes its mark at IFAT 2014 static mixer, which delivers a high degree of mixing in turbulent flow applications. It also creates a low pressure drop through the mixing element to boost the overall energy efficiency of the process. Alongside this was the Chemineer model 20 HT/GT mixer, fitted with an RL-3 Ragless impeller to create the ideal

This year’s IFAT exhibition gave visitors the opportunity to discover the wide range of solutions available from the leading global manufacturer of progressing cavity pumps, NOV Mono, which offers products for all types of sewage, water and raw material handling applications. The exhibition was the first time the company displayed standard and custom Chemineer™ fluid agitation equipment, following its acquisition of Robbins and Myers and its associated businesses in 2013.

New dosing duty solution Underlining MonoTM’s dominance in the waste water industry was a model of the company’s newly launched dosing pump.

This provides a reliable, lowmaintenance solution for low flow, dosing applications, with a smooth, non-pulsing action. It is a costeffective alternative to expensive gear pumps.

Maintain-in-place Mono’s revolutionary EZstrip™ transfer pump was also displayed.

This can be ‘Maintained-in-Place, disassembled, de-ragged and maintained without disconnecting suction or discharge pipework, thus reducing a typical day-long maintenance operation to just a 30-minute job.

Protective equipment The EZstrip™ CT201 Muncher on display can offer various cutter stack size options to create the optimum particle size and protect downstream equipment from blockages. A quick-release inspection cover allows the cutters to be replaced with the unit in-situ.

Universal Parts Mono also promoted its high quality Universal Parts. Manufactured by Mono, these can be fitted to many other brands of progressing cavity (PC) pumps, thus offering a reliable solution which helps reduce equipment downtime.

Mixing Solutions Mono’s expertise was reinforced by its Chemineer™ standard and custom fluid agitation equipment and systems. These included the compact Kenics™ UltraTab™

wastewater plant mixer.

For more information contact Nov Mono Ltd, Audenshaw, Manchester Tel: 0161 339 9000 Web: www.mono-pumps.com Web: www.chemineer.com

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Eta keeps the world on the move Our Eta pump family keeps the world on the move. And there are plenty of big reasons: the highly efficient top-class hydraulic system. Dozens of sizes, materials and drives in almost any combination. And service that puts rivals in the shade. After millions of great pumps, the new generation is here. So discover what Eta can now do for you. www.ksb.com/eta-en • KSB Limited • 2 Cotton Way • Loughborough • Leicestershire • LE11 5TF • 01509 231872 • www.ksb.co.uk

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AESSEAL® now offers a full range of ATEX products and services After recently achieving ATEX certification of the LabTecta® bearing protection products, AESSEAL® have now successfully completed ATEX certification of their standard mechanical seal product range. The products are certified to comply with ATEX directive 94/9/EC, and are complimented by an ATEX assessment and support service, which is included at no additional charge to the customer.

Demonstrating commitment to delivering market leading customer service, AESSEAL® have invested not only in product certification and accreditation to ISO 29001, but also in providing the technical expertise, experience, and know-how to assess ATEX applications and ensure compliance. In addition, AESSEAL® is actively involved with various industry bodies ensuring that the mechanical seal industry properly advises its users in hazardous area applications.

The AESSEAL® range of mechanical seals and seal support systems are suitable for a wide range of industries including: Oil & Gas, Mining, Water & Waste Water, Power, Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Food & Beverage. Through investment in modular design and some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment AESSEAL® provide a value for money solution and the best on-time delivery performance in the industry.

For more information contact AESSEAL Plc, Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

Tel: 01709 369 966 Fax: 01709 720 788 E-mail: marketing@aesseal.com Web: http://www.aesseal.com

Grundfos extends MAGNA3 range When Grundfos Pumps introduced the updated MAGNA3 range of commercial circulators in 2012 the family was quickly recognised as offering ‘best in class’ in terms of energy efficiency. This new generation of state-of-the-art circulator pumps built on the excellent reputation that MAGNA established when it was introduced in 2001.

Today the extended range offers an extra 25 models, meaning that the MAGNA3 offers a circulator range that can support light, medium and large commercial heating, air conditioning and cooling systems, domestic water systems, ground-source heat pump systems and solar heating systems.

With its simple installation wizard the MAGNA3 has been designed for easy and intuitive installation. It comes with a high-resolution colour display and once the pump is turned on, the Assist™ software immediately guides the installer through set-up. With many integral features including AUTOADAPT that helps optimise energy usage in conjunction with the FLOWADAPT and FLOWLIMIT control features that allow a maximum flow limit to be set, which means the pump continuously monitors the system.

Offering complete control over every aspect of the pumps performance, Grundfos developed the innovative Grundfos GO control software. From the user-friendly interface on a smart phone or iPod Touch, you can monitor, set and control MAGNA3 as well as other Grundfos e-pumps.

With so much attention on both the bigger and smaller details, this pump family is an important step forward in pump engineering. A point that has been proven by the MAGNA3 winning a series of design and engineering awards.

For more information contact Grundfos Pumps Ltd, Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire.

Tel: 01525 850000 E-mail: grundfosuk@grundfos.com Web: www.grundfos.co.uk

Isolated Systems Ltd specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of industrial noise, vibration and thermal management products. Our services include global support of our products comprising comprehensive site surveys, full installation and commissioning of our systems from our qualified team of site engineers that extends to offshore facilities.

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Enclosures

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SPP

strengthens team with Major Projects Business Development Manager

SPP Pumps, leading manufacturer of centrifugal pumps and systems, has appointed Ian Burrows to take up the position of Business Development Manager for Major Projects.

The announcement comes following a recent double award win for SPP at the 2014 Pump industry Awards, and demonstrates the company’s commitment to providing the best solutions to customers, when and where it really matters. The result is finely-tuned, bespoke-engineered units that precisely meet the performance specifications each project requires.

Ian Burrows brings with him a track record of 30 years in the pumping industry and experience of managing business development programmes in the UK and Europe, and Russia. His key expertise is in the oil & gas and offshore sectors.

At SPP, Ian will be responsible for expanding the company’s portfolio of projects in the oil & gas markets. He comments: “I am excited to be joining the team at SPP. It is a company focused on providing the best quality, most efficient pumping solutions to customers, and it has an excellent reputation in the offshore business already for the supply of Fire and Seawater Lift pumps – I’m sure it will be an exciting challenge to broaden SPP’s scope and activity. I’m really looking forward to it.”

Bob Tichband, SPP Sales Director, said: “I’d like to welcome Ian to SPP. As part of our commitment to providing the very best services and solutions to customers, we need to recruit the best people – and Ian certainly fits this bill. We wish him a long and prosperous journey with SPP.” For more information contact SPP Pumps, Reading, Berkshire.

Tel: +44 (0) 118 932 3123 Fax: +44 (0) 118 932 3302 E-mail: solutions@spppumps.com Web: www.spppumps.com

Shard climbs to new heights Just a couple of months after The Shard’s official opening the 1020ft/310m vertical city received a huge accolade when it was announced as the project of the year at the recent Building awards. The development is perhaps the most ambitious development to date in London and has been the subject of much debate from both advocates and detractors alike.

It was designed by the architect Renzo Piano who compared his slender, spirelike design to “a shard of glass” a nickname that stuck. The building incorporates a wide range of restaurants, retail space and a spa; as well as a five star Shangri-La Hotel, all of which are open to the public. Additionally the development provides luxury residential accommodation and a significant amount of office space. There is also a multi-storey viewing gallery that in its own right is proving to be a real tourist draw and one that is expected to attract 2 million visitors each year.

Behind the scenes and keeping such an iconic building operational are a small army of Grundfos pump solutions. Grundfos were selected because of the combination of their experience in supplying to skyscraper projects in London – in particular Canary Wharf - coupled with their track record in successfully delivering complete and complex pump solutions. Other aspects that helped to secure this landmark project were Grundfos’ reputation, and the reliability and breadth of their product portfolio.

Whenever you see a silhouette of the London skyline, it is clear to see The Shard standing proud and pointing towards the future.

For more information of Literature request contact Grundfos Pumps Ltd, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.Tel: 01525 850000 E-mail: grundfosuk@grundfos.com Web: www.grundfos.co.uk

The Wilo Way: Customised solutions with personal commitment.

Goulds Pumps ISO Process Pumps now come with a 5 YEAR WARRANTY What would give to spot a pump failure sooner? With the Goulds iFrame you could.

The iFrame features on Goulds ISO and ANSI process pumps, incorporating the iAlert, vibration and temperature are constantly monitored on your pump to ensure your process runs at its optimum condition with strong visual indication in the form of three flashing LED’s, its never been easier to see how a pumps performing.

When the iAlert is first activated at startup it sets an operating benchmark for temperature and vibration of your pump, with any change in either of these conditions outside of acceptable limits the iAlert notifies you by green flashing LED’s turning red. So when you’re on the morning walk around the plant it couldn’t be easier to see how things are running.

As the iFrame with iAlert is fitted to Goulds ANSI and ISO process pumps which come with a 5 year warranty you’d have to ask yourself, why not? We just believe it’s better.

For more information contact Goulds Pumps, Axminster, Devon Tel: 01297 630473 E-mail: www.gouldspumps.com/Contact-Us Web: www.gouldspumps.com

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EasyClean™ from AESSEAL ®, helping improve hygiene standards in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industry AESSEAL® is pleased to announce the launch of the patent pending EasyClean™ seal support system.

EasyClean™ is a unique, cost effective solution to improve hygiene standards in the Food, Beverage, and Pharmaceutical industries.

Despite the requirements of these industries to maintain a high level of hygiene in the production lines and throughout their factories, it is frequently the case that the seal support systems harbour dirt and bacteria on the interior of the main vessel. This is due to their inherently enclosed design, which makes them difficult to inspect, clean and maintain high levels of hygiene.

The EasyClean™ vessel, developed by AESSEAL®, is the ideal solution for industries, which require more control over the level of hygiene in their plants. EasyClean™ has a detachable lower section, which enables the vessel to be taken apart for inspection and cleaning. This removable lower section, offers manufacturers the opportunity to quickly inspect and clean their systems without severely impacting on costs, production or product quality, whilst also eliminating the harmful build up of dirt and bacteria.

Leading the market in ease of use and affordability, EasyClean™ sets new standards in support system capabilities. EasyClean™ is both a convenient and cost effective solution allowing manufacturers to further reduce the risk of product contamination in industries where a high standard of cleanliness is essential.

For more information contact AESSEAL Plc, Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Tel: 01709 369 966 Fax: 01709 720 788 E-mail: marketing@aesseal.com Web: http://www.aesseal.com/latestnews.aspx

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Booster sets welcomed to Boss range BSS Industrial, supplier of heating and pipeline solutions, has added a range of one and two pump BOSS™ Booster Sets to its industry-leading, ownbrand range of products.

The BOSS™ Booster Set range (with WRAS approved pumps and components) are suitable for a wide variety of system requirements, including potable water supplies. Supplied fullyassembled to ensure ease of installation, BOSS™ Booster Sets have a compact design, produce minimal noise and provide constant pressure using an inverter with duty assist and duty stand by modes.

Ed Kendall, Project Category Manager at BSS Industrial, said: “This is a valuable addition to the BOSS range of products. The complete BOSS™ Booster Set range is stocked at our Magna Park National Distribution Centre, meaning we can provide unrivalled availability whilst our AMS Pumps team can commission the set for customers. Combined, this means we can provide a product and service package to make customers lives as simple as possible.”

The range consists of six, one pump variable speed booster sets and six, two pump variable speed sets for duty ranges between 0.4l/s and 7l/s.

For more information on BSS Industrial and to find your nearest trade counter, please visit www.bssindustrial.co.uk or call 0116 262 3232.

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New Contract Win Points to a Bright 2014 for SPP Pumps SPP Pumps, leading manufacturer of centrifugal pumps and systems, has won a new contract for energy assessment services at a large pumping station for Northern Ireland Water.

The company kicked off the year with its first order from Northern Ireland agent P A Quinn Energy and Graham Construction for Northern Ireland Water.

The project at the Sydenham Waste Water Pumping Station in Belfast involves a full pump system assessment of four 36” Weir Harland MSz vertical turbine pumps, each producing 2,273 litres/second at 7.6m.

These critical storm water pumps are amongst Northern Ireland Water’s most sensitive locations in the heart of Belfast.

SPP Energy will be working in partnership with its Belfast Service Centre during the assessment, demonstrating SPP’s seamless service. The assessment will provide Northern Ireland Water with essential energy consumption and flow profile information, for future development of their Flood Defence System and Water Discharge Control.

Chris Rose, Business Manager at SPP Energy comments: “Within Industry in the UK, there are over 11 million motors with a total capacity of around 90GW. However for every 100KW generated for a pumping system, around 90.5% is lost through inefficiency. A system assessment like the one we’re conducting for Northern Ireland Water can identify potential savings to companies, where it really matters to them – on their bottom line.”

SPP’s pump system assessment expertise provides the critical data and analysis, which is needed to ensure the plant equipment is updated to meet its operating requirements in an efficient manner.

Paul Quinn from P A Quinn Energy adds: “SPP proved themselves right from the start, through their dedicated expertise and the way they effectively collaborated between their field assessment team and their local service centre, right here in Belfast. It’s great to be working with such a dedicated and experienced team on such a critical project.”

For more information contact SPP Pumps, Reading, Berkshire.

Tel: +44 (0) 118 932 3123 Fax: +44 (0) 118 932 3302 E-mail: solutions@spppumps.com Web: www.spppumps.com

‘ONE-NUT’ ease of maintenance and electronic rupture protection secure 3-A accreditation for new Flotronic pump Specialist air-operated doublediaphragm pump manufacturer, Flotronic Pumps Limited, have secured 3-A accreditation for their brand new ‘H’ series pump. Among a number of critical design features, Flotronic’s innovative ‘ONE-NUT design, which allows rapid pump disassembly and straightforward cleaning in place, was crucial to the success of the ‘H’ series’ 3-A application. The ‘H’ series’ electronic rather than pneumatic rupture protection system was also a deciding factor.

3-A Sanitary Standards Inc is an independent not-for-profit corporation dedicated to advancing hygienic equipment design for the food, beverage,

and pharmaceutical industries. It sets high standards for cleanability of equipment as well as for the provenance of the parts and raw materials used and the pump’s ability to shut-down immediately to avoid contamination in the event of a problem.

“Ease of cleaning and robust rupture protection and associated alarm systems are vital for 3-A accreditation,” says Flotronic Chief Engineer, Peter Wheal. “We were confident that our ‘ONE-NUT’ design would completely satisfy 3-A cleaning and maintenance demands.

“We also knew that we needed to find a cost-

effective alternative to our pneumatic rupture protection system,” says Peter. “The result is an electrical unit connected to sensors in the pump’s air domes. The presence of any leakage is immediately detected avoiding the need for any secondary chamber, with a control unit shutting the pump down when activated.”

Flotronic designed the ‘H’ Series not only to meet 3-A’s stringent criteria but also with the US market particularly in mind. Meeting the high standards demanded by 3-A is a requirement of many US companies, especially those in the food processing industry.

For more information contact Flotronic Pumps Ltd, Haywards Heath, West Sussex. Tel: 01444 881871 E-mail: sales@flotronicpumps.co.uk Web: www.flotronicpumps.co.uk

Adhesive specialist switches from progressive cavity pumps to peristaltic pumps • Peristaltic hose pumps solve downtime issues • Three Bredel 80 models chosen for their low maintenance costs • Single wearing component offers superior chemical resistance Incessant wear, clogging and seal changes that resulted in high periods of downtime have seen Polandbased adhesive manufacturer Zakład Chemiczny Paweł Paprocki switch from the use of progressive cavity pumps in its production processes, to peristaltic hose pumps from Bredel.

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Zakład Chemiczny Paweł Paprocki is one of the largest manufacturers of adhesives and raw materials for the production of glue and paint in Poland. The company produces more than 30,000 tons of raw material every year. The company uses pumps for metering products, such as Caviol® or Winakar® PW-50, with viscosities varying from a few to tens of thousands millipascal-seconds (mPas). However, chemical compatibility between the constituent parts of the adhesive were causing the company’s pumps to wear, resulting in clogging and production downtime. Additionally the frequency of seal changes became problematic.

As a result, the decision was taken to change the progressive cavity pumps to Bredel 80 peristaltic hose pumps due to their significantly lower maintenance and spares costs. These seal-less, valve-less hose pumps offer highly accurate, reliable, low maintenance metering, dosing and transfer capability - right across the full range of viscosities.

The inherent design of Bredel hose pumps means there are no intrusions in the flow path, eliminating any risk of blockages.

The pumped substance only contacts the reinforced, chemical-resistant hose, making

them particularly suitable for handling problematic fluids such as those with a high viscosity and fluids containing abrasives or with high solids content, for example.

Rigorous trials

Before purchasing the pumps, immersion tests were performed with the Bredel hose. The tests lasted 168 hours, and confirmed that the hose materials were resistant to the chemicals found in the fluids which Zakłady Chemiczne Paweł Paprocki intended to meter.

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on-site trials, to check flow rates, pipe runs and pressures in the process. The trial led to the purchase of three Bredel 80 models.

“If we are confident that a pump will perform in a specific application we often agree to on-site trials by the client since it is the best proof of quality and performance,” concludes Rafał Łydziński, Sales Manager at Watson-Marlow in Poland.

For more information contact Watson-Marlow Pumps Group, Falmouth, Cornwall.

Tel:01326 370370 Fax: 01326 376009 E-mail: info@wmpg.co.uk Web: www.wmpg.co.uk

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When Pressurised just call Smedegaard the Pressurisation system experts Smedegaard Pumps limited manufacture and supply what is ‘probably’ the largest range of pressurisation equipment for LTHW, MTHW and CWS systems.

The standard ECO and Elite pressurisation units are primarily designed for commercial systems and are used with Expansion Vessels. The units can be free standing or walls mounted, and are Category 5 compliant. Elite units are fitted with system ‘safe fill’ packs allow the units to fill the closed loop system.

For applications such as very large volume, high rise, higher temperature systems or where the final working pressure of the system must be similar to cold fill pressure then the SpillPress units offer the ideal solution. The compactness of the SpillPress units may also be a great advantage where the available floor space is limited. SpillPress tanks are designed to accept the full expansion of the system; level control is fitted as standard. All tanks have an overflow and spill over weir to give a WRc Category 5 compliant type AB air gap.

A full digital control panel is fitted to the unit which gives an audible and visual alarm indication with mute, password protection and hours run log and

has volt free contacts for BMS connection.

SpillPress are split into three distinct ranges each providing the optimum engineered solution.

SPILLPRESS COMPACT

The ‘Compact’ range consists of the pump and control module mounted together with the spill tank on a common base plate. Peripheral turbine pumps in twin configuration are normally used in the range. However, other pumps can also be offered to suit specific requirements. The spill tanks are available in three sizes to accept 400 litres, 600 litres or 1000 litres of expansion. Solenoid valves are utilised as spill valves on this range.

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SPILLPRESS MODULAR

The ‘Modular’ range consists of the pump and control module on a common baseplate and the spill tank supplied loose. Usually two vertical multistage pumps are fitted but there is the option for a third pump. Self acting spill valves are utilised with this range but solenoid valves can also be fitted to this

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The ‘Bespoke’ range is designed and engineered for larger projects which exceed the capability of both the ‘Compact’ and ‘Modular’ packages. The ‘Bespoke’ sets are designed and built to the client’s specific specifications with the aid of our in house expertise. The accompanying picture shows a ‘Bespoke’ custom built pump and control package.

Spill tanks with a capacity of 53,000 litres were provided with this package.

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range. ‘Modular’ packages can accept expansion of up to 11875 litres and is suitable for use with boilers of up to 12000 kW at 90°C.

When operating the system above 95°C higher pressures will be required to eliminate vaporisation.

Additionally intermediate cooling buffer vessels may be necessary. As the SpillPress for these applications is customised to specific needs, please contact the Smedegaard technical team for assistance when dealing with these system types.

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Wernert submersible pumps for chemical effluent transfer Wernert vertical VKPF50-250 pumps are proving to be a great success for transferring chemical effluent from collection tanks to a treatment/neutralisation facility at a chemical processing plant in the north of England.

Sometimes referred by to by Wernert as the ‘forget me pumps’ because of their reliability, AxFlow now has five variable speed vertical, cantilever shaft pumps handling a mixed acidic solution. The chemical plant produces refrigerants/propellants and because of the highly corrosive and hazardous nature of the effluent, the pump shaft in the liquid area is protected by a plastic sleeve whilst the bearing in the thrust bearing lantern is protected from aggressive vapours and gases by a PTFE radial shaft seal ring.

First installed in 2010 and added to in 2012, all five

pumps were required in order that the plant could comply with new emission controls. It is important that the continuous transfer of the chemical effluent is done reliably in order to prevent an overflow that could result in an emission to the local waterway. The Wernert pump is capable of handling this challenging application as it is especially suited to pumping liquids that are contaminated with solids.

This type of pump is not provided with any sealing against the pumped liquid because leakages flow out above the impeller through lateral openings in the delivery suspension pipe.

For more information contact AxFlow Ltd, Ealing, London. Tel: 020 8579 2111 E-mail: info@axflow.co.uk Web: www.axflow.co.uk - or enter V on ENQUIRY COUPON (See back page)