CIRCOR ANNOUNCES BIOFUEL UPGRADE KIT

Circor International, Inc. unveils its new Biofuel Upgrade Kits for IMO Marine Pumps, a strategic advancement that enables commercial marine operators to efficiently and confidently prepare their existing pump systems for biofuel adoption. In response to mounting regulatory pressures and the global drive for emissions reduction, these kits deliver a straightforward, secure, and sustainable retrofit solution specifically engineered to support fuels such as FAME (fatty acid methyl esters) and HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) in line with ISO 8217:2024 requirements.

The Biofuel Upgrade Kits include all essential components in a compact kit, allowing maritime fleets to achieve full compliance with the latest fuel standards quickly and cost-effectively, without resorting to pump replacements or disruptive system modifications. The kit features optimized seals, delivering reliable performance even with challenging biofuel blends like FAME.

All components are constructed from high-grade, chemical-resistant materials that maximize product lifespan and substantially reduce long-term maintenance demands. Marine operators benefit from a retrofit process requiring no adjustments to temperature or pressure ranges, ensuring that pump performance and efficiency are entirely preserved after upgrade.

MORRIS GROUP RECOGNIZED AS OKUMA DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR

The leadership team of Okuma America Corporation recognizes Morris Group, Inc. as its distributor of the year for Okuma’s fiscal 2025 reporting year. Brad Morris, president and CEO of the Morris Group, accepted the award at Okuma’s annual distributor meeting held at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Georgia.

The Okuma Distributor of the Year Award was established to recognize Okuma distributors that exemplify exceptional performance in both selling and servicing Okuma products and services throughout a given year. More specifically, the award criteria focuses on distributor performance across multiple disciplines, including sales, service, engineering, marketing, operations, and finance, all of which are vitally important to supporting Okuma’s mission of passionately pursuing a customer for life.

“Winning the Okuma Distributor of the Year Award is very meaningful for the entire Morris organization,” says Morris. “Each and every day our employees strive to serve our customers and represent the Okuma and Morris brands at the highest levels. We are honored to receive this award, which is a reflection of that commitment to excellence and our partnership.”

SMITH AND LOVELESS PRESIDENT APPOINTED TO HI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Smith and Loveless Inc. announces that President Frank J. Rebori has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Hydraulic Institute (HI), the largest association of pump manufacturers and suppliers in North America and a global authority on pumps and pumping systems.

Rebori was formally installed during the organization’s 2026 Annual Conference in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, where new officers and board members were appointed to guide the Institute’s leadership through 2029. He joins the HI Board as one of three newly appointed directors beginning three-year terms, helping shape the organization’s strategic direction as it continues advancing pump technology, standards development and industry education. He previously served on the board from 2014-2017.

Rebori’s appointment reflects his long-standing involvement in the water and wastewater industry and his commitment to advancing pump standards, performance guidelines and technical collaboration. As a member of the Board of Directors, he will contribute to initiatives that strengthen best practices across the pump industry while supporting the development of technical resources and advocacy efforts for manufacturers, engineers and end users.

Innovation from the start

Mouvex, part of PSG, a Dover company, and a leading manufacturer of positive displacement pumps, is celebrating its 120-year anniversary in 2026. Headquartered in Auxerre, France, Mouvex was founded in 1906 by engineer André Petit. Recognizing the limitations of gear and lobe pumps available at the time, Petit invented an entirely new solution: the eccentric disc pump, a design that would become the foundation of the company’s legacy. Below, Brian Battle, vice president of industrial business unit at PSG, lays out how Mouvex has not only survived over a century’s worth of changes in the pump industry, but thrived.

MPT: First, congratulations on well over a century of success. What factors contributed to your company’s longevity, and could you tell us a bit of Mouvex’s history?

Brian Battle: Innovation has been part of Mouvex
since day one. When André Petit invented the eccentric disc pump, he didn’t just solve a problem. He set a new standard for advancing our technology, enabling operators to run applications with greater safety, efficiency and reliability.

As demand for high-performing pump technologies grew, Mouvex expanded its reach beyond France. A key milestone came in 1997 when Mouvex joined Dover Corporation, further strengthening its global footprint. In 2009, Mouvex became part of PSG, a broader portfolio of pump and flow control brands, positioning the company to serve customers across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East. 

MPT: How would you say that history informs some of the products Mouvex brings to market today?

Brian Battle: Today, Mouvex is a global leader
in positive displacement pumps and compressors for transferring liquids and dry bulk products across the hygienic, chemical, energy, military and transport industries.

Mouvex eccentric disc pumps have earned a worldwide reputation for reliability, durability and cost-effectiveness, making them a trusted choice for operators. Beyond its core technology, Mouvex offers a broad portfolio that includes sliding vane pumps, Abaque Series Peristaltic (Hose) Pumps, and oil-free screw and vane compressors. 

In 2019, Mouvex launched the G-FLO Series Eccentric Disc Pump to provide full product containment in chemical and industrial applications, and the H-FLO Series Eccentric Disc Pump to deliver superior product recovery in food, beverage, cosmetic and pharmaceutical operations.

MPT: What would you like your customers to know about Mouvex as you commemorate this achievement?

Brian Battle: Celebrating 120 years is more than marking a milestone. It reflects our passion for supporting our customers and the industries we serve. We are proud of the legacy behind the Mouvex name and excited about the future as we continue developing technologies that help operators get more out of their production with less effort and less time.”


Created in 1906, Mouvex is a leading brand of positive displacement pumps, screw compressors and hydraulic coolers. Through a global network of distributors and original equipment manufacturers, Mouvex serves the following markets: refined fuels, oilfield, energy, food/sanitary, military, transport, and chemical process. Backed by more than a century of experience and a commitment to product innovation and quality, Mouvex provides its customers with cutting-edge solutions and unrivaled application support no matter where in the world they need it. Mouvex is a brand of PSG, a Dover company. For more information on Mouvex, visit www.mouvex.com. Mouvex is a product brand of PSG, a Dover company. For more information on PSG, visit www.psgdover.com.

Product Releases May 2026


KROHNE  

Flexmag 6100 Electromagnetic Flowmeter

Building on the success of the Flexmag 4050 C, the Flexmag 6100 represents a significant leap forward in single-use flow measurement technology. The Flexmag 4050 C, renowned for its biocompatible and gamma-sterilizable disposable flow tube, set the standard for single-use applications such as filtration processes, chromatography, and buffer and media preparation. The Flexmag 6100 takes these features to the next level by integrating a fully digital interface using the Ethernet/IP communication protocol, enhancing connectivity and data management. For more information, visit www.krohne.com.


DIESELCRAFT FLUID ENGINEERING 

Model FPS-400S Stationary Stainless Steel Diesel Fuel Polishing System

Tired of dealing with contaminated diesel fuel wreaking havoc on your equipment? The Model FPS-400S Stationary Stainless Steel Diesel Fuel Polishing System is the ultimate solution to protect your fuel and your machinery. With proprietary, cutting-edge filter-less purifier technology, it removes 99 percent of water and solid contaminants from your fuel before it even reaches the filters. This means fewer filters are needed to complete the job, saving you time and money. Unlike the competition, we deliver unmatched efficiency and performance from the start. For more information, visit www.dieselcraft.com.


INDEECO 

iHeat Tubing Bundle

The iHeat Tube ETB Bundle is suited for instrument impulse lines for pressure transmitters, process analyzer sample lines, and CEMS lines. With dependable freeze protection and precise temperature maintenance, the iHeat Tube ETB Bundle offers increased process control. It is certified for hazardous area installations and features a full line of electrical connection and termination kits for secure and compliant setups. ETB bundles are available with heat trace self-regulating cable options (LSR, MSR, and HSR) to support various temperature maintenance needs and are approved for FM and CSA Class I Division 2 safety standards. For more information, visit www.indeeco.com.


SENSOR TECHNOLOGY LTD.

TorqSense SGR541 Torque Transducer

Precise monitoring of viscosity during the melting process is crucial for quality assurance in quartz glass production. The TorqSense SGR541 provides great robustness against extreme process conditions (temperatures, thermal shocks, possible vibrations) in the melting range of quartz glass with separate sensor unit and electronics. Calibration can be customized using reference samples or model melts in order to map the torque-viscosity relationship in detail in the specific process setup. For more information, visit www.torqsense.com.

DANFOSS POWER SOLUTIONS: ICMB Cam Lobe Motor

The Vickers by Danfoss ICMB Cam Lobe Motor features a compact design, making it ideal for space-constrained applications. The motor offers flexible installation options, enabling easy integration into a variety of system configurations. The motor can be provided with a hollow shaft to facilitate mounting on a driveshaft via a shrink disc coupling, or with a splined internal bore to facilitate mounting directly on a splined shaft. A through hole provides additional application flexibility. The motor can be torque-arm or flange mounted. Torque-arm mounting eliminates the need for additional couplings, flanges, or bedplates. The torque arm and its attachment aid in motor installation and eliminate the need for alignment bearings.

HIGH OUTPUT TORQUE AND LOW INERTIA

Designed to provide high output torque and low inertia, the ICMB motor is capable of delivering full torque from zero speed. The motors are available in a displacement range of 15,100 to 52,800 cc/rev, delivering torque of 240 to 840 Nm/bar and rated speeds of 21 to 94 rpm, depending on displacement. The motor’s low moment of inertia and high power-to-weight ratio enable superior dynamic performance and help prevent damage in the event of an unexpected slowdown or stop. Its low inertia also enhances dynamic response speed, reduces system pressure shock to improve system stability, increases control accuracy, and lowers energy consumption, especially during startup and shutdown.

HIGH EFFICIENCY PERFORMANCE AND LOW MAINTENANCE COST

The motor’s overall efficiency can reach 95 percent or higher. This high efficiency results in lower operational costs. Maintenance costs are also reduced, as lower heat extends the life of motor components.

VARIETY FOR YOUR APPLICATION NEEDS

The Vickers by Danfoss ICMB Cam Lobe Motor is designed for rotary drive applications, such as winches, drills, conveyors, bucket wheel reclaimers, crushers, shredders, feeders/breakers, kiln drives, and pinch feed rollers. Four motor frame sizes cover the wide displacement range. A fifth frame size, currently in development, will further expand the range.


For more information, visit www.danfoss.com.

Plug and play for efficiency, robustness, and high flow rates

In modern biomethane production plants, the screw compressor is used as the primary compression stage because of its efficiency, reliability, and ability to treat large flow rates continuously, efficiently, and reliably. Downstream, the reciprocating compressor acts as a booster, bringing the gas to the higher pressures required for feed-in or storage. This combination ensures maximum energy efficiency, low maintenance, and 24/7 operational reliability. 

SAFE S.p.A., a leading player in compression solutions for biomethane, CNG and hydrogen, recently brought to market a new package with screw compressor developed for compressing biogas in the upgrading process to biomethane. The unit is designed to ensure continuous operation, maximize energy efficiency, and simplify plant integration. It is available in a containerized “plug and play” configuration to minimize installation and commissioning times. 

SUITABLE FOR A RANGE OF APPLICATIONS

The new SAFE compressor has been developed to operate under very low suction conditions (100– 500 millibar), maintaining stable performance with variable flow rates up to 2,500 standard cubic meters per hour and discharge pressures up to 16 bar gauge. The new screw-compressor range spans installed power up to 400 kW, making it suitable for integration in both small- and large-scale plants. 

The water-cooling system (with SAFE-supplied air cooler—installable on the top of the container or at ground level alongside it) and the oil-flooded screw configuration, with triple gas filtration, ensure thermal stability, reliability and service quality. The sound level of the compression package in operation is limited to 60 dB(A) at 1 meter. 

INNOVATIVE DESIGN

The heart of the unit is the compressor body on a slide-out removable skid, a solution that enables immediate access and fast replacement during maintenance services. Machine control is oriented toward maximum efficiency: service regulation is based on maintaining suction pressure, with automatic motor speed adjustment, and a recirculation line to handle processes with variable flow rates and pressures—extending the operating envelope. 

Options include a heat recovery system, sub-cooling with chiller and outlet biogas temperature control. These extensions have been developed and made available to increase overall service efficiency and facilitate integration with plant interfaces. 

A READY-TO-USE SOLUTION 

With this new screw compressor, we are providing the biomethane market with a robust, efficient and easy-to-integrate industrial platform, capable of continuous operation and optimizing consumption even in the presence of variable flow rates and very low suction. The goal is to give customers a ready-to-use solution, scalable and configurable on existing plants, that reduces commissioning times and maximizes reliability over the life cycle.


TECHNICAL NOTES

  • Suction pressure: 100–500 millibar; Discharge pressure: up to 16 bar gauge
  • Flow range: up to 2,500 standard cubic meters per hour
  • Installed power range: 75–400 kW; Noise: up to 60 dB(A) at 1 meter 
  • Basic product configuration: “plug and play” container; water cooling with SAFE air cooler; oil-lubricated screw compressor skid with triple filtration
  • Slide-out removable skid for fast and easy maintenance; service control on suction pressure with internal recirculation; options: heat recovery, chiller, outlet temperature control.

Riccardo Bagagli is chief technology officer for SAFE. SAFE designs and manufactures compressors and infrastructure for natural gas, hydrogen, and biomethane, offering complete solutions from the well to distribution and refueling for mobility. It has always promoted the use of clean energy through innovation, experience and responsibility. SAFE is distinguished by its ability to develop tailor-made solutions that provide maximum flexibility, modularity, and adaptability to any application context. For more information, visit www.safegas.it.

Permanent Magnet Direct Drive Motors modernize industrial airflow systems

In industrial settings, energy spiking and other performance irregularities wear down equipment, reduce efficiency, and drive up costs. What’s needed in these high-performance environments is a motor that can reliably and smoothly meet power needs without succumbing to the wear and tear associated with such harsh workloads, but that can be hard to come by. However, Wolong Electric America, a global leader in industrial motor and drive technology, has engineered its Permanent Magnet Direct Drive Motors to optimize performance, improve efficiency, and reduce total cost of ownership across a wide range of demanding environments. 

SMOOTH OPERATOR

Permanent Magnet Direct Drive (PMDD) Motors eliminate the need for belts and sheaves by employing a direct drive design, drastically reducing mechanical complexity and removing common points of failure. This simplicity lowers maintenance costs and increases reliability, delivering significant operational advantages. At the heart of each unit is a rare earth magnet core that generates stronger magnetic fields and enables a more compact footprint, while offering superior efficiency and performance compared to traditional ferrite-based options.

The PMDD is operated by a variable frequency drive (VFD), ensuring precision control and supporting smooth acceleration and deceleration, reducing energy spikes, and extending system life. The motors also feature a 4:1 turndown ratio, allowing them to maintain torque and efficiency even at low speeds, an ideal solution for variable demand conditions and ambient system adjustments.

THE RIGHT COMBINATION

By eliminating belts, this direct coupling to fans significantly lowers radial load on bearings and reduces mechanical stress. With approximately 20 percent greater efficiency than conventional induction motors, users can realize dramatic energy savings. These motors also deliver smoother startups with no inrush current, reducing electrical strain and enhancing equipment longevity. This is especially valuable in large-scale or sensitive installations.

Thanks to the combined benefits of reduced maintenance, longer service life, and ultra-high energy efficiency, PMDD motor users will experience significantly lower total cost of ownership. 

COOL CUSTOMER

Permanent Magnet Direct Drive Motors operate much cooler than induction alternatives and are designed for long-lasting durability. They can also be custom-engineered into configurations tailored to specific application needs, whether for data centers, refineries, or OEM-designed equipment such as heat exchangers. Wolong Electric America’s approach supports easy integration with OEM and packager systems, helping streamline supply chains and service support.

BUILT FOR THE FUTURE

Future-ready and built with evolving regulations in mind, Permanent Magnet Direct Drive Motors position OEMs to meet or exceed anticipated Department of Energy efficiency standards. Whether modernizing legacy equipment or building new systems with longevity and efficiency at the forefront, Wolong Electric America’s PMDD Motors offer a forward-looking solution that replaces outdated conventions with a high-performance, regulatory-compliant alternative. 


With over 130 years of legacy engineering and GE motor manufacturing excellence, Wolong Electric America is a global leader in industrial motor and drive technology headquartered in Houston, Texas with manufacturing in Monterrey, Mexico. Guided by a highly experienced North American leadership team, the company delivers high-quality, energy efficient micro to high voltage motors, drives, controls, energy storage systems, and transformers. Wolong is committing to investments in advanced product technologies and process enhancements such as industrialization 4.0, robotics, and digitization. For more information, visit www.wolongamerica.com

When shutdowns aren’t an option

A young visitor observes the Wild Reef exhibit, watching fish swirl through one of Shedd’s most immersive underwater habitats. Photo courtesy of Shedd Aquarium

Nearly two million people walk through Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium each year, drawn to the coral forests, stingray pools, shark habitats and freshwater worlds that fill its galleries. What they never see is the infrastructure that makes these environments possible. Behind the exhibits, inside mechanical rooms and through raceways of PVC and thermoplastic valves runs one of the most sophisticated life support systems in North America. 

Across the facility, more than five million gallons of water move continuously through filtration loops, flow meters and UV units, deaeration towers and automated systems. The system supports nearly 32,000 animals and a wide range of unique habitats. It is engineered with a requirement that confronts few industrial operations: it can never stop.

A WORLD IN CONSTANT MOTION

In industrial water treatment, shutdowns happen. In an aquarium with living animals, they can’t. Sensor calibration, valve maintenance, pH control, salinity adjustment, and all treatment tasks must be performed without interrupting flow. A lapse of even a few minutes could destabilize a sensitive habitat or stress the animals within it. 

To meet these operational demands, Shedd’s life support design has evolved significantly over the past decade. Modernization efforts accelerated as the aquarium expanded conservation programs and rebuilt habitats to meet higher standards for water chemistry, environmental enrichment and animal welfare. 

The result is a hybrid system where mechanical reliability, automated analytics, and adaptive control work in tandem. When new exhibits are constructed, the infrastructure around them is engineered to maintain strict tolerances from the moment water enters the habitat through the first introduction of animals. 

“At the start of these new habitats, we have uncured concrete,” says Shedd Systems Operations Manager Nick Kaiser. “And occasionally, we may have to acid etch them, so we can use these devices to monitor the pH, but also they relay output of the Signet 9900 Transmitter to control pH adjustments and remove any kind of contaminants that may be in that concrete before we have the exhibit ready for the animal.”

This level of precision requires instrumentation that can operate continuously, even during maintenance. 

Shedd Aquarium in Chicago upgraded its monitoring and control architecture with components from GF Piping Systems. FlowtraMag flow meters were instrumental for accurate measurements in tight spaces. Photo courtesy of GF Piping Systems

INSTRUMENTATION WITHOUT INTERRUPTION 

To support uninterrupted operation, Shedd upgraded its monitoring and control architecture with technologies supplied by GF Piping Systems. These include advanced automation components, corrosion-resistant valves and flow measurement devices designed for high accuracy in complex piping geometries. 

One of the most critical upgrades involves Shedd’s sensor maintenance workflow. Traditional pH or ORP probes require a shutdown or bypass to remove them for calibration, cleaning, and occasional replacement. GF’s, Wet-Tap assemblies, supplied and installed as part of the modernization, solved that.

“The awesome thing about these Wet-Tap assemblies is I can come up here and remove that probe without getting wet, without having to isolate the system,” explains Kaiser. “We can maintain live water flow without having to shut anything down.”

Flow measurement posed other challenges. With tight mechanical rooms and dense pipe routing, traditional insertion-style flow sensors would have required much longer straight runs of pipe to be installed, at significant additional cost, or resulted in lower accuracy. GF’s full-bore FlowtraMag meters offered a solution designed for tight spaces.

“It can be difficult for an insertion-style flow sensor,” notes Director of GF Piping Systems Brian LaBelle. “With the full-bore mag, you get high degrees of accuracy even in tight geometries like this.”

The result is a monitoring network that maintains performance without demanding structural changes or downtime.

Water enters the exhibits after deaeration. The ORP probes are installed in-line using wet-tap devices, so they can be pulled for maintenance without getting wet or shutting anything down. Photo courtesy of GF Piping Systems

EVERY DROP COUNTS

For the operations team, life support isn’t only about filtration and flow. Managing water for living systems requires precise control of a continuously changing product.

Thermoplastic valves were supplied to replace corroding metal components, offering longer life and smoother operation in saltwater environments. Continuous ORP measurement keeps disinfection systems stable. UV units are calibrated to precise flow rates to maintain pathogen control without over- or under-treating. 

“We’re talking about manual valves, actuated valves, flow, level, pressure, temperature, pH, ORP, dissolved oxygen, electrical conductivity for salinity,” says LaBelle. 

Each parameter is monitored not just for engineering performance, but for its biological impact. The Signet 3719 pH/ORP Wet‑Tap assemblies support electrode removal and reinstallation under full process pressure. 

For an institution with a conservation mandate, including a long history of wildlife rescue, habitat rehabilitation and sustainable operations, these engineering investments have broader implications. Efficient water management contributes directly to reduced resource use, lower environmental impact and the long-term wellbeing of the animals in Shedd’s care.

Young visitors engage with the Wild Reef Shark Habitat, captivated as a variety of marine animals glide past. Photo courtesy of Shedd Aquarium

ADAPTING FOR CARE AND CONSERVATION

One of Shedd’s long-term goals is designing systems that are as adaptable as the science behind animal care. As habitats evolve, so must the infrastructure behind them.

That philosophy influences equipment selection, redundancy planning and system layout. Thermoplastic valve upgrades, next-generation sensors and modular control systems allow Shedd to modernize piece by piece without disrupting ongoing operations.

For GF Piping Systems, the decades-long partnership has been defined by this continuous evolution. “Shedd Aquarium has been a great customer of GF Industry and Infrastructure Flow Solutions,” LaBelle adds. “It’s been our pleasure and honor to support them over the decades, and we look forward to decades more.”

Pacific white-sided dolphins break the surface of their habitat at Shedd Aquarium. Photo courtesy of Shedd Aquarium

BEHIND CLEAR WATER

The public sees shimmering habitats. The operations team sees a complex ecosystem of pumps, valves, sensors and controls working in perfect coordination. Shedd Aquarium’s life support system is the unseen engine that safeguards thousands of animals every hour of every day. Because at Shedd Aquarium, every clear tank tells only part of the story. The real work happens where few will ever see, and GF Piping Systems is the supplier behind the scenes, providing components that keep these systems running. 


Sabrina Boccuzzi covers topics related to building, construction, industry trends and broader trade topics. She can be reached at sboccuzzi@mercurymc.us. As the leading flow solutions provider for the safe and sustainable transport of fluids, GF Piping Systems creates connections for life. The division focuses on industry-leading leak-free piping solutions for numerous demanding end-market segments. Its strong focus on customer-centricity and innovation is reflected by its global sales, service, and manufacturing footprint and its award-winning portfolio, including fittings, valves, pipes, automation, fabrication, and jointing technologies. For more information, visit www.gfps.com.

New frontiers for precise liquid cooling control

Data centers supporting artificial intelligence development are increasing in number throughout the country. Amid rows and rows of servers, these data centers depend on cooling water systems to keep running, and regulating the water flow requires installation freedom and long-term reliability in space-constrained, high-density environments.

Enter Krohne, a leading provider of industrial process instrumentation, who is supporting the rapidly growing data center market with Waterflux electromagnetic flowmeters that combine zero straight‑run requirements with high‑accuracy liquid cooling measurement for mission‑critical facilities. Krohne Waterflux flowmeters are redefining installation flexibility for high‑density data center cooling. As AI workloads drive higher rack power densities and push cooling systems closer to the rack, Waterflux enables operators and mechanical designers to optimize tight mechanical spaces without sacrificing measurement performance or uptime.

INNOVATION IS KEY

Unlike conventional flowmeters that require long upstream and downstream straight runs, the Waterflux platform features a unique rectangular, reduced measuring section that conditions the flow internally, delivering stable, repeatable measurement without needing any piping. This installation independence allows Waterflux meters to be installed directly after elbows, valves, reducers, or in compact skids, providing true Zero DN capability that aligns with the dense layouts of modern data center cooling galleries. For both designers and instrumentation leads, this eliminates a major layout constraint and simplifies integration of precise flow measurement into space‑constrained cooling water and liquid‑to‑chip loops.

PRECISION AND EFFICIENCY

In advanced data center architectures, including liquid‑to‑chip cooling and hybrid systems with heat recovery, accurate flow measurement at the rack, row, and plant level is essential to maintaining thermal headroom and energy efficiency. By continuously monitoring glycol‑water and other coolant circuits, Waterflux meters provide the real‑time flow data needed to balance coolant distribution, protect IT assets from hotspots, and avoid over‑pumping that increases energy consumption. This data underpins automated control strategies that adjust pump speeds and valve positions, helping operators reduce operating costs while maintaining availability and service level commitments.

Built on Krohne’s proven electromagnetic technology, Waterflux meters are designed for long‑term stability and reliability in demanding environments where uptime is non‑negotiable. The rectangular sensor design supports a wide turndown ratio and stable measurement even at low flow rates, enabling accurate metering across a broad range of load conditions typical of dynamic, high‑density data centers. With variants such as Waterflux 3050, 3100, and 3300, the platform covers applications from standard cooling water measurement to more demanding duties that call for advanced diagnostics and enhanced accuracy.

THE FUTURE IS IN SIGHT

As the data center industry continues to scale in support of cloud, AI, and digital services, operators are under pressure to increase energy transparency and support ambitious sustainability objectives. Waterflux integrates seamlessly into Krohne’s broader data center offering, which includes comprehensive measurement solutions for cooling water loops, secondary circuits, and heat and cold management in facilities that leverage heat recovery and district heating connections. 

By combining installation‑independent flow measurement with robust, industrial‑grade design, Krohne gives data center stakeholders a measurement platform that supports compact mechanical layouts, smarter cooling control, and long‑term, sustainable operation.


Stefan Kranz is global industry division manager power generation for Krohne and can be reached at s.kranz@krohne.com. Krohne is a worldwide technological leader in the development, manufacture and distribution of accurate, reliable and cost-effective measuring instruments for the process industries. Krohne focuses on forming partnerships with its customers to provide them with the most reliable and innovative solutions available in the marketplace. For more information, visit www.krohne.com.