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CO2 Capture and Multiphase Pumping

CO2 Capture and Multiphase Pumping As the world moves towards a lower carbon environment the industry is taking a hard look how to handle and transport CO2. It is expected that CO2 sequestration at power plants and larger industrial facilities will be major future undertaking driven by government regulations and carbon taxation. (more…)

Control Green House Gas (GHG) Emissions with Multiphase Pumping

Control Green House Gas GHG emissions from oilfield production are getting a lot of attention in media and in industry discussions. It is taking a hard look at the conventional production site or pad with tank batteries, separators, flares, compressors, pumps and other process equipment. (more…)

Whirling Machine Series – Part Four

Yesterday’s Grinding is Today’s Whirling

New possibilities with whirling technology from Leistritz

Leistritz Whirling Series Part 4 The high surface quality of screws and ball screws can be achieved by whirling. Leistritz has made advancements to what was traditionally a roughing method into a high-precision, high quality surface finish process that made grinding unnecessary. Leistritz, the industry leader in whirling machine technology has set a new standard. (more…)

Whirling Machine Series – Part Three

The Evolution of Whirling

The Evolution of Whirling In a four-part blog series, development of whirling machines, we will discuss profitability, technical possibilities, applications, innovation, environmental protection, and market development of whirling machines. (more…)

Whirling Machine Series – Part Two

Savings Through Technology

Whirling Machine Series Part Two - Savings Through Technology In a four-part blog series, development of whirling machines, we will discuss profitability, technical possibilities, applications, innovation, environmental protection, and market development of whirling machines. (more…)

Whirling Machine Series – Part One

High-Precision and Built-In Environmental Benefits

Whirling Machine Series Part One - High-Precision and Built-In Environmental Benefits In a four-part blog series, development of whirling machines, we will discuss profitability, technical possibilities, applications, innovation, environmental protection, and market development of whirling machines. (more…)
Thriving under Harsh Conditions Pumping Asphalt, Part 2

Thriving under Harsh Conditions Pumping Asphalt, Part 2

In our last blog we discussed the pump technology and what is available along with some positives and negatives. (more…)
Thriving under Harsh Conditions Pumping Asphalt

Thriving under Harsh Conditions Pumping Asphalt, Part 1

Three screw pumps and non-timed twin-screw pumps have replaced traditional centrifugal and timed twin-screw pumps in refinery asphalt services. (more…)

Revitalize and Upgrade Power Plants with Re-Engineered Pumps

The costs associated with replacing and upgrading older pumps in vintage power plants and process facilities have often been an obstacle for life extension programs or service change projects such as going for low sulfur fuel oils. However, when regulatory and operational demands make new construction hard to economically justify, it may be the only way to go. (more…)

Pumps in Transfer and Pipeline Service

Twin-screw Pumps

Twin-screw or three-screw pumps are often used in crude oil pipeline services. Three-screw pumps can boost pressure from laterals to the main trunk lines, while twin-screw pumps are predominantly used in the main line boosting stations. (more…)