Basics

What types of valves are used in water networks? What is the difference between a gate valve and butterfly valve? What causes non revenue water? Hawle answers the most interesting questions about water supply.

 

Smart Water

Digitalization of water utilities: Time to move

The digitalization of the water utility sector is in full swing. Why is it so crucial for the water sector? More than that, why is it vital that utilities turn digital not just quickly, but effectively?
gate valves

The role of knife gate valves in wastewater networks

Knife gate valves are similar in design to gate valves and were initially developed for use in the pulp and paper industry. As the name implies, these valves can cut through thick, porous media that may contain a high concentration of suspended solids (such as dense, sewage sludge).
gate valves

What Is A Gate Valve Used For: A Guide For Water Applications

What is a gate valve? What are the different types of gate valves? Which are the best ones for water supply applications? Read this article to learn more about this type of valves, its design and fields of application. 
Collage of Hawle butterfly valve products on a blue background
Collage of Hawle butterfly valve products on a blue background
butterfly valves

What is a butterfly valve and where it is used in water supply?

Butterfly valves are valves used to manage the flow in a pipeline. They are classified as quarter-turn rotary motion valves. Learn more...
air valves

Air in water pipes: What is an air valve and how does it work?

Air valves are an essential part of water supply networks. Whether it be a water distribution line or sewage main, you can be sure to find an air valve there. So, what are air valves? What function do air valves perform on critical pipeline infrastructure? This article, will answer these questions and give you more technical insight into air valves.
air valves

How do I choose an air valve?

In the previous article we have learned that air valves are an essential part of any water supply system. In this article we will explore the different types of air valves and learn how to select the right air valve for each application.
non-revenue water (NRW)

Non-revenue water in distribution systems: Facts & Figures

With the climate change and dramatic temperature increase over past years, our water consumption will rise too. We will need much more water for agricultural purposes and for everyday life. Water will undoubtedly be a valuable resource in the future that should not be wasted. Yet our water saving capabilities are far from appropriate numbers.
water distribution network

The price of water - what is our drinking water worth?

Water is relatively inexpensive enough so that for many, it does not really register in our wallets. But how is the price of water calculated in the first place? What does a cubic meter of tap water cost across Europe? And, above all: What can we expect in the future? Here are some answers to these questions.
check valves

The role of check valves in piping systems

Check valves are vital fluid control components in piping systems that serve various critical applications. These devices prevent backflow and the numerous problems associated with it. In certain applications, they are also used as vacuum breakers. Check valves can be found in water, sewage, gas, chemicals, and other piping systems.