Electricity + Control July 2016

VALVES + ACTUATORS

ROUND UP

Ensuring uninterrupted service for energy sector pumps

KSB Pumps and Valves is ready to assist Independent Power Producers (IPPs) by acting as a fluid transfer technology partner supplying pumps for renewable energy

plants, and to offer support. According to Stefano Testi, who is responsible for the energy sector at KSB Pumps and Valves, the company is eager to play a role in the

development of clean power alternatives. “We have the ability to transfer knowledge and skills from across the globe for all forms of power generation, whether it be renewable energy or traditional forms, to our local manufacturing facility and invest in the technology required to procure and manufacture world class pumps locally. Not only will this support the local energy market, but it also ensures that local con- tent requirements are met with world class products. In terms of nuclear power, we are perfectly positioned to supply and support local efforts wherever and whenever they come to fruition. We are also in a position to lend exper- tise to other emerging power generation technologies such as concentrated solar energy that is becoming a viable solution for IPPs in this country ‒ especially con- sidering the amount of sunshine days in southern Africa.” Enquiries: Annett Kriel.Tel. 27 (0) 11 876 5600 or email Annett.Kriel@ksb.com

Latest developments in fluid technology

“ BMG boosts its fluid technology services with dependable tech- nical support to ensure optimum safety, efficiency and extended service life of every system, even in corrosive environments. With broad technical capabilities, the team is able to solve problems, in applications where conventional components have failed after short periods of service,” saysWayne Holton, fluid technology manager, BMG – Bearing Man Group. “BMG’s fluid technology services also cover project engineering and consulting, cylinder design and manufacture, training, repair and testing, as well as onsite container services.” The company’s extensive range of components for fluid technol- ogy systems and general industrial applications, includes valves, hydraulic hoses and fittings, accumulators, cylinders, heat exchang- ers, hydraulic motors and hydraulic plumbing, as well as pumps and reservoir accessories. “Compact butterfly valves, with good flow characteristics and low maintenance requirements, are important components in BMG’s extensive range of valves for industrial flow control,” says Willie Lamprecht, national product manager valves, BMG. An advantage of using quarter turn butterfly valves rather than any other type of valve, is the simple, wafer shaped design, with fewer parts, for easy repair and minimal maintenance. Although butterfly valves and ball valves are both quarter turn, the benefit of butterfly valves is when they are actuated pneumatically, they open and close very quickly. Unlike a ball valve, the disc of but- terfly valves is always present in the passageway within the flow. BMG’s Desponia centric butterfly valves (DN 25 -1600) with an elastomer liner, are designed for safe and reliable regulation of liquids and gases in diverse industries.

Bianca centric butterfly valves (DN 32 -900) with an on/off and con- trol service, have a durable plastomer liner suitable for aggressive and corrosive fluids. Special ATEX valves in this range are suitable for use in explosive atmospheres. Enquiries:Wayne Holton.Tel. +27 (0) 11 620 1500 or email wayneh@bmgworld.net

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