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Purolite launches next-level innovation of ion Syrinix announces PIPEMINDER-ONE
exchange resin simulation platform – a new monitoring solution for supply and
wastewater pipelines
Purolite Corporation announces the launch of Purolite Resin
System Modeling platform or PRSM™, the latest in resin plant Improved processing capabilities of the next-gen PIPEMINDER-
simulation. PRSM is a free cloud-based program that models ONE enable smart transient event detection to calm distribution
all aspects of plant design associated with ion exchange resin networks. Syrinix announces the launch of PIPEMINDER-
performance and operation. Developed by a team of engineers ONE, the next generation of smart water distribution network
and based on decades of experience, PRSM was designed to be monitoring hardware. The evolutionary system has been designed
the go-to source for architectural engineers, original equipment to enhance the way utility companies use data by providing
manufacturers and those evaluating IX resin usage. PRSM actionable insights to calm networks and reduce leakage and
considers 900+ variables that optimize ion exchange products bursts. “PIPEMINDER-ONE is a step change in efficient
and quantities based on a site’s unique needs. The customized and effective network management,” said James Dunning,
reports provide performance evaluations for various product and CEO, Syrinix. “Utilities are running faster in the battle to reduce
plant configurations – either for new or existing plants designs. leakage and bursts on ageing networks. With the data provided
by PIPEMINDER-ONE and the analysis and services provided
The PRSM platform currently comprises six calculators: Water by Syrinix, utilities can see and address many of the underlying
softening, demineralization, WAC sodium cycle softening, and causes of those leaks and bursts and take new and significant
modules for removal of nitrate, arsenic and boron. Additional steps forward in prolonging asset infrastructure and pinpointing
modules such as Mixed Bed, Brine Purification and PFAS removal problems.”
are under development. “PRSM is a game changer for our
industry because it incorporates not just plant design capabilities Building on the smart functionality of previous PIPEMINDER
but operating cost information that can help engineers to make technologies, the new system features improved processing
better decisions” states Francis Boodoo, director of applied capabilities that enable smart transient event detection and
technologies for Purolite Corporation. automated alarms, with a cellular connection that can make use
of all available networks. Combined with RADAR, Syrinix’s
Precise temperature monitoring in systems cloud-based platform, deployments of PIPEMINDER-ONE
and piping with new temperature sensor in can detect network-wide pressure events, classify and recognise
the GEMÜ range event types and triangulate event sources with high-resolution
data capture. Network data, events and activity can be integrated
live into third party analyses and SCADA systems.
The GEMÜ 3240 temperature transducer/switch supersedes the
existing GEMÜ 3220 product range with immediate effect. The
new sensor’s high-quality measuring cells are able to withstand Record results in Grundfos strengthens
media temperatures of between -40 °C and +150 °C and operating foundation for the future
pressures of up to 160 bar while maintaining an accuracy of
0.35% FSO. In addition to the considerably broader measuring Grundfos reaches its 10% profitability target one year ahead of
scope, the new series scores highly in terms of its wide range of time and secures the highest ever sales, employee satisfaction and
features. For demanding acid/alkali applications, all media wetted customer loyalty. Strong traction on sustainability performance
parts are available with PVDF encapsulation, for example. With continues. In 2019, net turnover in Grundfos increased by 3%
an IO-Link interface, the GEMÜ 3240 temperature transducer/ to DKK 27.5bn, which is the highest level in Grundfos’ 75-
switch can be used centrally to automate and monitor processes. year history. This corresponds to 2.2% organic growth in local
This is beneficial for system networking, for example, as it currencies compared to 2018. Earnings before interest and tax
makes components compatible with one another and facilitates (EBIT) grew by 16% to DKK 2.8bn, or 10.1% of turnover.
parameterization and data transmission. Adjusted for items not related to the operations of the company,
the performance EBIT reached 10.6% of net turnover, which
The new GEMÜ 3240 temperature transducer/switch can be makes 2019 the first year the Grundfos Strategy 2020 target of
used for a wide variety of applications. The sensor is a reliable 10% return on net turnover has been achieved.
temperature measurement and control instrument for use in “We are happy with the financial result and very satisfied with our
cooling circuits or for monitoring sterilization processes. It is ability to drive continued growth while positively impacting the
suitable for a huge variety of media, such as highly viscous or world’s climate and water challenges,” says Mads Nipper, CEO
contaminated media. and Group President, Grundfos.

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