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At DESMI, our knowledge is no secret. We want to share our many years of experience, we want to pass on knowledge about how to handle various media and benefit from using the right equipment. It is no surprise that after more than +185 years of business, we possess wide knowledge of pumps, pumping and oil spill response solutions.

The right dose, the right quality, and the right capacity: Keep your aquaculture business flowing with DESMI UV systems

How can a DESMI UV system benefit your aquaculture business? Read this article to find the answer – and to learn why one of the world’s leading land-based salmon farmers recently chose a DESMI solution.

Blue ROTAN ED Pump for isocyanate handling in polyurethane production, textured background.

ROTAN® ED pumps ensure uninterrupted isocyanate handling in PU production

Thanks to their magnetic couplings, DESMI ROTAN® ED pumps do not seize up when handling isocyanate, helping your PU production run safely, effectively, and economically.

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Selecting the best pump for CCS applications

Pumps play an important role in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), and selecting the most effective pump is the key to achieving low operating costs, cut CO2 emissions, and limit the global temperature increase.

AFTERSALES & SERVICE

DESMI DeServe optimizes asset performance throughout equipment lifetime

DESMI’s global service department adds value for global and local customers through optimal equipment performance and 24-hour accessibility anywhere in the world.

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Relaunched DESMI cargo pumps support the green transformation

DESMI’s relaunched range of cargo pumps for liquefied gas plays an important role in the world’s gas supply chain – and supports the marine industry’s voyage towards a greener future.

DESMI offers a one-stop shop for aquaculture with a full range of pump solutions

DESMI’s new High Flow Low Pressure pumps fill a key need in aquaculture, boosting the company’s portfolio of highly efficient and extremely reliable pumps for fish farming.

DESMI OptiSave Energy Saving System with control panels and wiring connections.

DESMI OptiSave™ offers simple power management for energy efficiency compliance

Ship owners and designers need to comply with the maritime industry's ever stricter regulations for reducing CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions.

NEW ARTICLE

Pump surveillance at a distance: DESMI offers IoT platform for aquaculture pumps

With online surveillance of live data from measurements of temperature, pressure, and vibration, DESMI will ensure that fishpond pumps are running stable around the clock.

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Helicopter refueling from a hose reel system in a hangar setting.

Easier and cheaper on-board helicopter refueling at naval standards

Navies and coast guards of the world now have the possibility to get a ship-based helicopter fueling system with several advantages that not only make it better, but cheaper, too.

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The benefits of DESMI onboard firefighting systems

In marine applications, DESMI’s FineFog™ Fixed Water-Based Firefighting systems offer a safe, low-pressure alternative. After years of success in Asian-built ships, DESMI is now bringing its efficient firefighting products to the European market.

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Ensure good workmanship around your ship’s pump systems

“Ninety-nine percent of pump breakdowns onboard ships are not due to faulty pumps. They are instead due to a site crew’s lack of knowledge or skills”, DESMI’s experienced sales engineer, John Nielsen says. Here is John’s list of recommendations.

Training on all levels

Digital offline tools offer e-learning

Marine engineers and crew members can now train and learn about DESMI Ocean Guard’s CompactClean ballast water management system with two digital offline tools. One is a computer-based training (CBT) program and the other is a mobile app.

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The chocolate river keeps on flowing

DESMI ROTAN® Chocolate pumps humbly deliver reliability for confectioners

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Energy efficiency: totally worth it

With a little careful planning, you can adopt some surprisingly effective energy-efficiency measures for your newbuilds, saving a lot of money in the long run, while also greening up operations.

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Leading the way in lube oil pumps

As new, more climate-friendly refrigerants have been introduced in industrial refrigeration systems, special types of lube oils are needed to lubricate the compressor’s moving parts.

Now with extreme accuracy

DESMI upgrades to future-proofed pump testing capability

When developing pumps, testing finished products for compliance with guaranteed values, or working with refurbished units, it is essential to run reliable, quality testing at a qualified pump testing facility.

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DESMI’s Emergency Firefighting Pumps a Navy Favourite

When the UK’s Royal Navy realised that the water pumps for firefighting on a number of its vessels were beginning to show signs of deterioration, it decided to look for a durable, robust solution that would stand up to all the rigours of navy activity.

DESMI pump designed for efficient fluid handling in industrial applications.

DESMI and naval needs – a perfect partnership

A strong track record of providing pump solutions for the defense industry gives DESMI a deep understanding of naval applications – and the Danish-based supplier has everything it takes to meet complex naval needs.

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"We have the money-saving answer for pumping asphalt and bitumen"

The challenge was clear. An American roofing shingle manufacturer’s new corporate “reliability engineer” reached out to DESMI.

Ballast Water Management Systems

Making hard choices for materials that last the distance

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DESMI CompactClean Ballast Water Management System for marine fluid handling.

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DESMI’s field service – much more than just a man in a van

Developing and supplying reliable pumps is only part of the equation for DESMI. State-of-the art field service gives customers peace of mind, wherever their pumps are installed and whatever the configuration.

Diagram illustrating reverse osmosis desalination process with DESMI pumps for fluid handling.

Dependable DESMI pumps meet desalination demands

“Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink”. The line made famous by poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge provides a good description of the world’s water supply situation. And his words have perhaps never been more relevant than today.

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Making the right pump purchase decision for lube oil manufacturers

Lube oil manfacturing plants are being built or expanded around the world to cope with increasing demand - most of which originates in Asia

Vital capability

DESMI helicopter fuelling steps up the pace

Pumping solutions specialist DESMI demonstrates what being the market leader in maritime helicopter fuelling systems really means.

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Helicopter refueling from a naval ship at sea, with crew assisting.

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DESMI Automation has its eye on energy efficiencies

Industrial pump and energy optimisation provider DESMI aims to be the go-to source for customers and companies that hope to solve energy optimisation problems smarter and more cost-effectively via automation.

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DESMI Adds Accredited Oil Spill Response Training

Leading oil recovery solution manufacturer DESMI has obtained Nautical Institute accreditation for its IMO Oil Pollution Preparedness and Response (OPRC) training courses, becoming a one-stop shop for its customers around the world.

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DESMI Pumps More Than a Match for Power Plant Residues

Removing toxic residues from power plant flue gases is as tough on equipment as it sounds. Known for having the toughest pumps in the business, DESMI is looking to take on more of the power plant challenge.

Reliability rules

Higher-Quality Pumps Work Best For Bulk Liquid Terminals

When you’re running a dockside petroleum liquid products, chemicals and LPG/LNG or multiple bulk liquids terminal, your reliability as a supplier – and the ability to win repeat business – is heavily reliant on the quality of the fluid-handling equipment and pumping systems on hand.

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DESMI Eliminates Up-front Investment in Energy-saving Pumps

With its Pumps For Free concept, DESMI has removed a key barrier for shipowners to adopting cleaner, greener technologies and making energy savings: The up-front investment.

Magnetically Powered Pumps Seal the Deal

For companies pumping dangerous or expensive chemicals, leaks can endanger both personnel and the bottom line. Hermetically sealed, magnetically powered pumps are the state-of-the-play answer.

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Refueling of Drone aircrafts in the field

All around the world Drone activities are increasing. Going from extremely sophisticated survey and attack drones to drones for fun.

A growing industry

High-Quality Pumps Help Fish Farms Handle Growth

Pumping systems manufacturer DESMI offers advice to farmed-fish processing plants looking to invest in high-reliability, scaleable pumps to meet production pressures.

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DESMI making in-roads in French bitumen market

When a large road builder needs to build a bitumen plant or wins a road-building project, it typically asks an OEM manufacturer to provide a complete, turnkey bitumen plant.

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Helicopter Refueling System Training for Navies and Coastguards Worldwide

DESMI defense and many naval shipyards see a strong demand for helicopter refueling capabilities for their naval customers.

More to Scrubber Pumps than meets the Eye

Shipowners are having to move fast to change fuel type to distillate fuel or LNG, or to install the exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGC systems) known as scrubbers.