Biotech specialist Partec has released analytical instruments which use a novel method to determine bacterial counts in drinking water. Partec says that the method is rapid and reliable and has been recommended by the Swiss Federal Office ...
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Electrical Equipment and Lubrication Reliability Modern lubrication technology and practices can help improve the reliability of outdoor electric utility equipment such as high-voltage switchgear and circuit breakers. Different types of ...
HMS Group announces that it has signed a contract for manufacturing and delivery of a compressor station worth Rub 1,254 mn (c. US$ 40 mn). In accordance with the contract, HMS Group will deliver the associated gas compressor station on a ...
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In 2011, China revealed plans to put in place a “complete and advanced” recycling infrastructure that will recycle 70% of its major waste products by 2015.It also said it will adhere to a European standard of quality of paper, ...
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A historic settlement announced today with the Kerr-McGee Corporation and certain of its affiliates (“New Kerr-McGee”), and their parent Anadarko Petroleum Corporation will greatly benefit environmental cleanups at the Welsbach ...
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US-based precision healthcare equipment provider Thermo Fisher Scientific has unveiled a new X-ray detection platform, designed to allow food processors to meet the demand for thorough inspection for product contamination. Equipped with ...
Valve positions are operating conditions determined by the position of the disc or rotor in the valve. Some valves are made to be operated in a gradual change between two or more positions. Return valves and non-return valves allow fluid to ...
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The Weymouth-based firm processes up to nine tonnes of fresh veg for the retial and catering sectors every day. Some of this food needs to be cut. It said that it bought its new kit in order to eliminate the risk of product contamination ...
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Prime Food USA is recalling Latis brand Herring Fillet 'Matiej', Salmon Fillet Slices and Herring Fillet 'Forelka' in oil due to listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The products ...
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Common engine problems If you’re having a problem with your engine, it’s often helpful to know where to start when it comes to getting the engine fixed. My engine won’t start! Electric problem: spark plug, ignition, ...
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Fluid and magnetic bearings Fluid and magnetic bearings can have practically indefinite service lives. In practice, there are fluid bearings supporting high loads in hydroelectric plants that have been in nearly continuous service since ...
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ABEC - The Annular Bearing Engineering Committee ACBG - Airframe Control Bearings Group of the Society of Automotive Engineers Age Hardening - Material hardening by aging Aging - Change in the properties of a material that occurs at ...
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The commercial pet foods industry rakes in billions of dollars annually.In exchange for our dollars,we trust the companies to provide our pets with quality nutrition.The recent pet food recall demonstrated that our trust has been ...
US-based precision healthcare equipment company Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the launch of a new X-ray detection platform. The new Thermo Scientific NextGuard system is equipped with intuitive software and has been designed to ...
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The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced that it would launch a review into its handling of the horsemeat scandal. The food safety watchdog announced this at a board meeting in Cardiff. The independent investigation will be led by ...
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