Guidelines For Biocide Performance Assessment Using 2nd Generation ATP

The following are guidelines for execution of biocide performance studies (or ‘kill studies’) on industrial process samples such as oilfield process waters, pulp and paper process waters, metalworking samples, fuels and fuel-associated waters. These guidelines have been generated to leverage the unique features of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) monitoring test kits from LuminUltra Technologies Ltd. which include provisions to minimize interferences from various sources including suspended particles, organic molecules, heavy metals, dissolved solids, residual biocides and extra-cellular ATP.

Understanding Closed Pipe Flow Measurement

This recent Q&A with Richard Lowrie, KROHNE’s Water and Wastewater Industry Manager for the US and Canada, covers closed pipe measurement and its enabling technologies.

Resource Revolution: The Energy/Water Nexus In Unconventional Oil & Gas - Highlights

GE partnered with the Wharton School's Initiative for Global Environmental Leadership (IGEL) for an industry leaders' discussion about the energy/water nexus in unconventional oil & gas production.

Fighting For Florida's Surface-Water Standards

Late last month, a panel of regulators appointed by Governor Rick Scott narrowly approved the first changes to Florida’s surface-water quality standards since 1992. Marked with adamant support on one side and passionate protest on the other, the sweeping amendment has left questions about how clean Florida’s water will be.

Breakthrough Recyclable Polyimide Membranes Transform Wastewater And High-Salinity Water Treatment

Researchers have developed polyimide-based membranes for membrane distillation (MD) that overcome three persistent issues in membranes for water treatment and gas separations: the need for pore-forming chemicals that prevent recycling, performance degradation due to pore wetting and fouling, and the inherent trade-off between high water flux and selectivity.

Pumps Improve Wastewater Treatment In A Sugar And Bioethanol Plant

In the sugar and bioethanol industries, robustness and reliability of the equipment are of paramount importance. The XFP pumps were taken into operation in 2013 and have been running continuously since then, without any interruption or specific maintenance.

Water Is Beer My water career started with beer. No, not the amount I drank on my way to my chemical engineering degree at Manhattan College. I mean the 10,000+ hours I spent optimizing filtration systems in breweries throughout the world.

Replacing Filter Presses With Depth Filter Cartridges For Beer Clarification

Filter presses have long been used by breweries in cellar operations to clarify non-pasteurized or draft beer prior to final membrane filtering and packaging. This clarification process is essential to economical membrane filtration—beer not prepared in this manner will more quickly plug the downstream membrane filters, leading to higher processing costs.

Arsenic 101: 5 Questions Answered

Arsenic in water is one thing, but arsenic in beer? This is getting out of hand. While the drinking water supply is clearly much more of a concern than the beer supply, the sobering fact is that arsenic, a known carcinogen, is far too prevalent in the environment.

Aeration System Eliminates Odors From Winery Wastewater Lagoons

A California winery was having odor problems from its wastewater evaporation lagoons. The wash and wastewater from this facility contain large amounts of organic matter. The wastewater is collected and pumped to two main lagoons for evaporation, percolation, and sprinkler irrigation.

Design And Care Of Reverse Osmosis Systems, Part 3: Operation And Monitoring

Reverse osmosis (RO) systems offer power plant owners and operators a reliable and well-proven water treatment solution. However, designing and caring for an RO system requires a thorough understanding of a plant’s water supply and the technology’s capabilities. The final article of this three-part series will address RO system operation and maintenance best practices.

Maximum Water Reuse, Zero Liquid Discharge — A Power Plant Case Study

ELCOGAS, established in 1992 with the aim of building and operating a 335 MW Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) power plant as well as the commercialization of its technology.

Water-As-A-Fuel Market For The Future Of Clean Energy

The idea of utilizing water as a fuel source has been speculated by scientists, innovators, and researchers from all over the globe, envisioning a world where renewable, green energy can power the planet.

Hydro Schemes Have An Impact In Scotland

At the end of 2011, the total hydroelectric installed capacity in the United Kingdom accounted for approximately 1.67 Gigawatts (GW) of installed electrical generating capacity, being 1.9% of the current total UK generating capacity, and 14% of the UK's renewable energy generating capacity.

A Promise To Our Children To Save Water In Texas

It’s no secret that Texas is currently in the midst of a multi-year drought – yet the vast majority of our electricity comes from sources that contribute to this prolonged drought, namely coal, nuclear, and natural gas. All of these energy sources require copious amounts of water to produce electricity.

TOC Reduction For Solar Photovoltaic Plant

Atlantium Technologies installed UV systems in an Indian solar photovoltaic manufacturing plant to remove impurities from ultrapure water, effectively reducing TOC levels and providing high microbial reduction. Their HOD UV technology has been proven effective in water treatment.

Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) Monitoring Techniques

Corrosion has been identified as one of the major economic issues that governments and companies will face moving forward in the 21st century. Infrastructure is so ubiquitous in our society that we can take its security and safety for granted. While the most common occurrence of microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) is in oil and gas-associated transportation and storage systems, MIC is also relevant for the industrial and municipal sectors, including water and wastewater systems. 

Pumps Improve Wastewater Treatment In A Sugar And Bioethanol Plant

In the sugar and bioethanol industries, robustness and reliability of the equipment are of paramount importance. The XFP pumps were taken into operation in 2013 and have been running continuously since then, without any interruption or specific maintenance.

Broad Portfolio, Engineering Expertise Ensure Success Of Dual Systems Bypass Project

There’s no good time to interrupt production at a manufacturing facility. For a worldwide leader in audio equipment, halting production for a facility maintenance project leading up to the busy holiday season was not an option.

The True Impact Of Various Nutrient Species And The Best Ways To Manage Them

The Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF) has conducted a host of studies, summarized here, to help utilities evaluate and solve their nutrient-related problems.

Design And Care Of Reverse Osmosis Systems, Part 3: Operation And Monitoring

Reverse osmosis (RO) systems offer power plant owners and operators a reliable and well-proven water treatment solution. However, designing and caring for an RO system requires a thorough understanding of a plant’s water supply and the technology’s capabilities. The final article of this three-part series will address RO system operation and maintenance best practices.

How Industrial Water Services Are Shaping The Future Of Global Manufacturing Water is one of the most essential resources in any industrial setup, and managing it efficiently can mean the difference between success and stagnation. Welcome to the world of industrial water services — a sector that's as critical as it is complex.

The Ultimate Guide To Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Most people are now familiar with the 3 R's of recycling: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. By following four similar principles — Recover, Reduce, Recycle, and Rescue — industries can further minimize raw resource requirements, eliminate waste disposal fees, and increase margins, all while promoting circular economies.

Water Process Solutions Supplies Twickenham Plating Group With New Polyblend® Polymer Activation Unit

Started in 1949, Twickenham Plating Group (TPG) has continually delivered quality in service and technically advanced finishes for electronics, telecommunication, aerospace, automotive and military applications with a commitment environmental responsibilities.

Farm Community Effort Leads To Improved Drinking Water For Thousands

All communities depend on clean water and that supply of clean water depends on the actions of members in the community and outside of it. The small city of Kutztown lies within the Saucony Creek watershed in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The watershed is mostly agricultural, dotted with small family crop and livestock farms, and the activities on these farms affect water supplies near and far.