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A tlas Copco has unveiled a new generation of oil- free low pressure rotary screw ZS 4 VSD + blowers with integrated permanent magnet (iPM) motors, which it is claimed contributes to them being the most energy-efficient blowers available in the market. The new blowers deliver 30% more flow than the cur- rent ZS VSD models, with a 50% smaller footprint. Since air demand is o‡en variable in wastewater treat- ment plant applications, a fully integrated Neos VSD S elwood's team of pump solution specialists are providing robust pumping solutions during a major project by United Utilities to build a £300 million pipeline to connect Thirlmere Reservoir to West Cumbria. The new 62-mile pipe- line will safeguard drinking water and protect wildlife because Ennerdale – which cur- rently supplies drinking water to towns in West Cumbria – will have its abstraction licence withdrawn by the Environment Agency in 2022. The six-year pro- ject will also involve a new water treatment works at Wil- liamsgate, two underground service reservoirs and a pump- ing station. Selwood diesel "D" drainer pumps and "S" solids han- dling pumps, precision-engi- neered for the rigours of rental, X ylem has announced a global multi-year partner- ship with Premier League champions Manchester City to become the club's official water technology partner. The part- nership was announced at an event in Singapore, attended by former City player and England international Joleon Lescott, during Singapore International Water Week. Xylem will also partner with City's sister club inverter automatically adjusts and optimises the air flow to meet demand. In tandem with this, the iPM motor ensures the blower's performance is energy-efficient, even when it is running at partial load. "With the introduction of the new ZS, we have set a new standard, as they can be used up to a working pressure of 1.5 bar," Atlas Copco's Mark Ranger says. "In the past, only custom designed machines could reach this level, but Atlas Copco is now offering it to customers as standard." have been providing multiple pumping solutions across large distances as pipe has been laid or relined. Since the spring of 2017 10 miles of pipe has been completed and up to 14 pumps have been in opera- tion at any time. As the pace of work steps up a gear this year, up to 20 pumps may be rented to cope with the demands of the applications. Abigail Southwell, pump rental specialist at Selwood's branch in Stanley Street, Workington, said: "We are delighted to be part of this sig- nificant infrastructure scheme in the North West. This is a highly complex project involv- ing several different contrac- tors and we are pleased to have been able to provide each one with robust and reliable solutions." New York City FC and the Man- chester City women's team. Through the partnership, Xylem aims to raise awareness about pressing global water challenges and solutions. Xylem will also work with Manchester City on Xylem Watermark projects, such as building water towers in com- munities around the world which do not have access to clean water. WHAT IS IT FOR? The SVR100 uses a radar to measure flow in streams, rivers and open channels where reliable velocity data is required continuously, during floods or periods of high concentrations of suspended sediments. Measurement reliability is validated by meta data from an integrated sensor that detects the effects of bridge vibration from wind or vehicles, and another which monitors the angle of the SVR 100 to the water surface. WHAT'S GOOD ABOUT IT? Designed for reliability and simplicity, the instrument is IP68 rated, which means it is extremely rugged and would even survive complete immersion, but it is located above the water flow and therefore protected from the harmful effects of storms and floods. The SVR 100 is quick and easy to install in unobtrusive locations, with staff not usually required to enter the water, and once installed it operates on extremely low power, and can run from a solar powered rechargeable battery, with no ongoing requirement for calibration or maintenance. The radar sensor uses the Doppler effect to measure surface velocity from 0.02 to 15 m/s with ± 0.01 m/s accuracy. WHAT DO THEY SAY? OTT Hydromet's Christel Valentine: "The main advantage of the SVR 100 is its ability to measure accurately and reliably across a wide range of conditions, but especially in severe weather incidents where there is a risk of flooding." LQ800 Multi Channel Water Analyser Controller The LQ800 is designed to provide a complete analytical fluid measurement and process solution and can operate with up to eight digital analytical and process sensors. The measure- ment parameter options include more than 50 unique separate liquid measurement sensors including: pH, ORP, conductivity, resistivity, dissolved oxygen, selective ion, turbidity, flow and also level, alongside many other fluid analytical measurements. The LQ800 Controller digitally communicates with any ECD Intelligent Sensor. The LQ800 offers built-in analytical calcula- tions to simply convert dissocia- tion, cross-sensitivity and concentration, and is web-enabled for remote monitoring. Blancett B3100 Flow Monitor The B3100 flow monitor from US manufacturer Blancett is now available from Bell Flow Systems. It features advanced application options with user-friendly "thru-glass" operation, utilising finger proximity detecting buttons. Data logging, remote data access and programming are available without the need to open the enclosure, ensuring application integrity in demanding installa- tions. The B3100 is explo- sion-proof in accordance with ATEX, IECEx, FM and CSA c-us. The programming software allows for easy remote configuration of the B3100 flow monitor. The unit can process the frequency output from a flow meter to calculate flow rate and can also store a 16-point linearisation table of the flow curve. Xylem Flygt EMF801 MagFlux Flowmeter and MagFlux Quad Xylem has launched two new flowmeters that integrate with the Flygt range of pumps and control devices. The Flygt EMF801 MagFlux Flowmeter and the MagFlux Quad offer an accuracy of 0.25 per cent, even when measuring slow flow velocity as low as 0.2m/sec, through to highs of 10m/sec. The in-built data logger is capable of recording 20,000 entries, giving both an accurate and a consistent reading when measuring flow where space is a premium. Designed with flexibility in mind, the Flygt EMF801 MagFlux Flowmeter and the MagFlux Quad come in a full range of sizes, from DN20 (3/4") to DN1200 (48"). Both Flygt flowmeters are also available with compact or remote mount design. Atlas Copco launches energy-efficient blowers Selwood provides robust solutions in £300M pipeline project Xylem signs with Man City NEXT MONTH: Actuators, motors and drives PRODUCT OF THE MONTH OTT Hydromet SVR 100 ● non-contact surface velocity radar (SVR) sensor ● designed for measuring flow in open channels and rivers ● mounted above the water surface, away from floating debris ANALYSIS AND FLOW MONITORING wwtonline.co.uk | AUGUST 2018 WET NEWS 17 WHAT'S NEW OTHER TOP PICKS FOR ANALYSIS AND FLOW MONITORING

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