THE PROBLEM: The problems with glass coatings offered today in bolted tank construction stems from the fact that suppliers of glass coated tanks continue to offer marginal to low quality products, which are directly related to increased field performance issues. From spalling glass, to the continued use of low quality glass formulations applied to light […]
From small to large, from low to high pressure, Spirax Sarco control valves can meet almost any process control application with minimal total cost of ownership (TCO). Accurate temperature and pressure control are at the heart of most industrial processes and general heating applications. Indeed, major processing sites can have control valve populations running into […]
Neptune™ is pleased to announce the launch of its new Series MP7000 mechanically actuated diaphragm metering pump. Designed to be a low-flow version of the Neptune Series MP7100 metering pump, the Series MP7000 incorporates a wide variety of design features that provide reliable and accurate dosing of a wide range of mild to aggressive chemicals, including […]
When it comes to Ethanol, Tranter has Plate Heat Exchangers installed in over HALF of all plants in the USA! Tranter is the expert that you can rely on for innovative heat transfer solutions for your ethanol production needs. Tranter has a well-proven track record in delivering expert level solutions for over half of the ethanol […]
MECO was contacted last year by Lion Oil to assist in designing and building a pre-fab fire pump house for their facility in El Dorado, AR. This will be their third fire pump and will primarily serve as a backup to an existing electric fire pump. Once you open the doors to the pump house […]
People always ask how much of a suction lift will a Cornell Pump pull? The answer is simple and easy to calculate in four steps: 1. Determine the NPSHR (provided on pump curve). 2. Look up the amount of pressure the atmosphere (weight of air) is pushing down at a particular elevation. 3. Calculate how […]
If you’re in charge of any aspect of your business, one of the main questions you focus on for each purchase you make is: is the value of the product worth the actual price you’re paying? According to ACHR News, the value added to that specific product is just as important. Things like a trusted warranty, assistance […]
A repeat customer, familiar with MECO’s capabilities, contacted us with an exciting opportunity. The engineer needed a chilled water system complete with pumps, heat exchanger, return tank, filtration, chemical injection and control panel with variable frequency drives. MECO skid mounted the entire system in our South Carolina facility, simplifying onsite installation.
The risk of propagation of deadly cooling tower-borne pathogens, such as Legionnaire’s Disease, can be minimized through the use of Delta towers made of anti-microbial HDPE. Legionella, the bacteria that causes potentially fatal Legionnaire’s Disease and other strains of deadly pathogens that are hosted by some cooling towers, have been substantially reduced by the development […]
MECO now represents Houston PolyTank, LLC, of Hopkins, MO. Houston PolyTank tanks are engineered to withstand the most challenging of storage situations and can replace Steel, Stainless Steel, Fiberglass and Roto-Molded plastic tanks. Made of either HIGH DENSITY LINEAR POLYETHYLENE (for applications up to 120°F) or POLYPROPYLENE (for high-temperature applications 180°F- 200°F), in thicknesses from […]