Water Treatment
This pressurized ultrafiltration module is the largest
Dow Water & Process Solutions Designed with increased area and length to yield cost savings on system design and fabrication, the new Ultrafiltration SFP-2880 (photo) is the largest pressurized ultrafiltration module on the market, says the manufacturer. Ideal for a…
Energy-saving decanters for dewatering of sludge
With the new generation of sludgeforce decanters, the energy consumption has been reduced to 0.7 kWh/m3 compared to 1.3–1.5 kWh/m3 required by conventional decanters. This achievement has been made possible by design changes, such as constructing the machine for extreme…
This New Submerged Membrane Module is Twice as Efficient as Previous Models
The 1,500-m2 Puron module for membrane bioreactor (MBR) applications features an optimized permeate extraction manifold and air supply lines, thus reducing the number of piping connections during installation. Designed for large-scale MBR projects, the module promises optimal solids management and…
A membrane bioreactor system that is designed for the CPI
Siemens Water Technologies The Petro membrane bioreactor (MBR) system (photo) has been specially designed for the petroleum, petrochemical and other chemical process industries (CPI). It is a wastewater treatment process that combines various biological treatment processes with an integrated, immersed…
Next-generation cooling water technology
GenGuard 8000 offers the capability to use less lower-quality water in the cooling process, while avoiding corrosion and fouling problems. This extension of the existing GenGuard product line also reduces the need for sulfuric acid for pH control in cooling…
Pick the WFI System that Meets Your Needs
The Polaris range of water-for-injection (WFI) products is designed in accordance with GAMP, cGMP, ISPE and FDA guidelines to meet the product quality specifications of USP, Ph Eur and other international pharmacopoeia standards. Polaris MED multiple effect stills use a…
Use this electromagnetic meter where no power is available
Krohne The Waterflux 3070 is an electromagnetic water meter for applications in the water and wastewater industries. Its 15-yr battery life makes it suited to applications where no power is available. The device also has the option of a GSM…
Achieving Zero Liquid Discharge Status
Water-supply issues are emerging as a national concern with certain sectors coming under increasing scrutiny. This is certainly the case with the ethanol industry. State discharge regulations dictate that plant designs incorporate technological solutions to minimize water use. These designs…
Graphene improves the performance of water deionization
A research team from the University of South Australia (Adelaide; www.unisa.edu.au) and the East China Normal University (Shanghai; www.ecnu.edu.cn) has developed a capacitive deionization technology (CDI) that uses graphene-like nanoflakes as electrodes, instead of conventionally used activated carbon (AC) materials.…
Zero-liquid-discharge desalination system offers brine disposal alternative
A desalination system developed by Watervap LLC (Marble Hill, Ga.; www.h2ovap.com) separates saltwater of any concentration into highly purified water and dry solid minerals with high efficiency. The company’s Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) process represents a low-cost alternative to brine…