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UP TO 60% ENERGY SAVINGS IN INDUSTRIAL DEWATERING ylem has unveiled Flygt Biboα


– a dewatering pump that


reduces energy, wear and tear, and maintenance costs. As the latest addition to Xylem’s portfolio of smart solutions, Flygt Biboα


is set to pioneer the next generation of smart pumps by bringing built-in intelligence to industrial dewatering. Applying Decision Intelligence, Flygt Biboα


automatically adapts to


its environment and only operates when needed, delivering energy savings of up to 60 percent when compared to traditional dewatering pumps. Operational wear and tear is also reduced by up to 70 percent as instances of snoring and dry running are minimised, leading to up to 50 percent reduction in repair and maintenance costs. Additionally, due to its compact and stable design, Biboα


offers


30 per cent fewer components, reducing the amount of inventory needed (all quantified performance claims benchmarked versus Xylem’s Flygt 2600 and 2800 series dewatering pumps).


. Commenting on the launch, Anders Casselbrant, global product


manager, Submersible Dewatering Products at Xylem said, “By bringing this new, innovative technology to market, we can offer our customers an extremely reliable, compact and easy to use pump. The pump’s plug-and-play capability means no configuration is needed — the pump can easily slot into existing operations. Additionally, by adapting its speed and performance, the pump creates a future standard of flexibility and improved asset management. That intelligence together with the pump’s robust design will allow our customers to enjoy uninterrupted pumping so that they can focus on their key operations.” Flygt Biboα


interchanged depending on the application and operating


environment. Adaptive mode is typically used when there is a requirement to maintain a constant low water level in the sump – the pump will never stop running, though it will regulate its speed after inflow. If snoring is detected, the pump will slow down to reduce wear, but when water re-enters the sump, the pump will increase its speed until the water level is low again. By letting the pump run continuously,


there is no need for any additional sensor. The incoming water triggers the pump to run, so it will always be ready to respond to changeable conditions. Level mode consists of two pre-set levels, a start level that is


controlled with a built-in-pressure sensor to detect water levels, and a stop level that is triggered when the pump detects snoring. As the pump only operates when needed, for example, when water is above the set level, it optimises efficiency and reduces both energy consumption and operational wear. Built on the same integrated power electronics and systems


platform as Xylem’s wastewater pump, Flygt Concertor, the Flygt Biboα automatically adapts to the speed and performance in a field instead of a static curve, meaning that the compact 8kw pump can deliver QH-performance that spans the range of a 2kW standard pump, right up to a 10kW standard pump. Flygt Biboα


offers two different running modes which can be easily


is up to four times longer than traditional dewatering pumps. www.xylem.com


ECONOMICAL AND RELIABLE AIR TRADE-IN OFFER FOR TESTER T


horite’s expertise has been utilised by Huddersfield based Agrosmart, who manufacture formulated fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides for the agricultural and public health sectors. Despite regular servicing, their existing compressors, which were


installed over ten years ago, were becoming unreliable. Also, due to an increase in customer demand, Agrosmart was looking to increase production. So, with the decision taken to replace the existing compressors, several suppliers were approached, including Thorite. While the price was, of course, a key factor, overall running costs and


customer service were equally important. Thorite won the order by offering Agrosmart, a 30kW HPC ASD60


variable speed compressor. Although the HPC ASD60 is more than double the capacity of the existing compressor, this machine is designed to deliver compressed air in direct proportion to demand for maximum energy efficiency, which matched Agrosmart's requirements perfectly. Thorite also supplied a new Parker refrigerant dryer, high-efficiency


Parker filters and a completely new upgraded EqoFluids compressed air ring main system. This powder-coated aluminium compressed air pipework system is designed to maximise flow and minimise pressure drop at the point of use. For the customer service requirement, Agrosmart opted for Thorite's


Aftermarket Solutions package, which gives customers a menu of options that can be tailored specifically to any individual requirement. From these options, Agrosmart chose Thorite for a Service Agreement. www.thorite.co.uk


F


luke has launched a promotion to


encourage customers to upgrade old cable testers to ensure that their wired


Internet of Things (IoT) networks comply with the standard requirements for Power over Ethernet (PoE).


As people, processes, data and devices connect to the Internet and each other, demand for better network access with minimum disruption is leading to increased installations of PoE infrastructure and compatible devices across a wide range of industries and applications. Recent research conducted by Cisco revealed almost 70 per cent of networked devices in Western Europe will be wired or connected via WiFi by 2023.


For a limited time, Fluke Networks is offering up to €2500 trade-in discount on an old copper cable tester. Customers who trade in their old testers of any make or model can get a new Fluke cable analyser that meets the latest PoE standards at a reduced price. This promotion is available to customers from 1 September to 15 December 2021. Customers can simply purchase their desired cable tester available as part of the Trade-In offer from their preferred participating distributor. www.flukenetworks.com


is said to have a life-span that


“The original designer and manufacturer of coaxial valves with 60 years of experience”


Te Tel: 01908 067583


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