Water & Wastewater Articles
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Department of Groundwater Resources - Thailand - Case Study
A long time customer of Tecta-PDS, they now have x15 Tecta-B16 instruments installed. The units are used for remote monitoring of groundwater resources around Thailand, compared to previously taking samples from around the country and sending them to the main cities for analysis. The Groundwater Analysis Division at the Department of Groundwater Resources for Thailand has quite a mandate! ...
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Oil in Water Monitoring using Handheld UVF-500D Analyzer - Case Study
Decommisioning Offshore Oil Platforms in California Coal Oil Point in Santa Barbara, CA is a popular spot for surfers (above), with Platform Holly looming in the distance. This and a network of other oil platforms were permanently closed down after the 2015 pipeline spill at Refugio State Beach A contractor is using the UVF-500D to test oil in water on-site for plugging and abandonment ...
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University of Zagreb - Faculty of Civil Engineering - Case Study
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Hydroscience and Engineering has been working on several projects regarding water and wastewater treatment. Their focus is on developing electrochemical and ultrasonic technologies for water disinfection with the efficiency of developed methods being evaluated by the presence of total coliforms and Escherichia coli (E.coli). ...
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Dryclone Solid Recovered Fuel: Replacing coal in cement kilns
Dryclone Solid Recovered Fuel (DSRF) is a clean, renewable fuel that is ideal for replacing coal in cement kilns. DSRF is made by DSRF Plants from the entire municipal solid waste (MSW) stream, including wet organics (less metals and inerts). Dryclone’s unique aerodynamic pulverizing dries, sizes, and blends MSW using only air. DSRF is fully homogenized and sized to meet the ...
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The Future of Fusion Research
Ongoing efforts in nuclear fusion research promise a cheap, clean, and safe energy source for future generations. In this blog post, we’re looking at how fusion power works, its advantages, and how fusion research is bringing us closer to commercial fusion reactors. ...
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The Power of Data: The Water Industry Joins the Digital Transformation in Plant Management
The water sector is getting ‘smart’ to provide innovative services and solve problems with automation, data collection and analysis. Almar Water Solutions, through its subsidiary Datakorum, is committed to digital solutions and IoT products and services to manage its water treatment plants. The impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic had on our industry and on society were not all ...
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Understanding & Proper Installation of Pipe Penetration Seals
Why a gas and watertight seal is important for your operation When designing a pumping system-or refurbishing, reconfiguring, or expanding one-users may be faced with sending a pipe through a wall, floor, tank, or vault. Sealing this pipe-through so that no substance-gas or liquid-leaks is of utmost concern. Not only could the failure to create a gas or watertight seal create loss of efficiency ...
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Introduction to Ozone for Water Treatment
An ozone water treatment system reduces contaminants using the oxidative power of ozone. Ozone is created in ozone generators and is used to treat water. The ozone is then injected into the water and immediately eliminates contaminants, such as bacteria, viruses, and metals. This article is an introduction to ozone water treatment. ...
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Javelin Micro 1.75 inch Borehole Logging Tool Successfully Field Tested in Moab UT
Vista Clara has successfully completed field testing of Javelin Micro. With a 1.75 inch (44mm) diameter, Javelin Micro is the world’s first wireline NMR logging tool capable of logging 2 inch ID PVC boreholes. Field testing was conducted at the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) site in Moab, UT, in conjunction with a project that used the Javelin Slim 2.38 inch logging ...
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Emergency-Ready Technology for PFAS & Hydrocarbon Remediation
Environmental emergency response teams depend on advanced remediation technology to mitigate oil and chemical spills as swiftly and effectively as possible to restore affected areas in a cost-efficient manner that meets regulatory criteria. Iron Creek Group offers environmental teams next-level remediation technology designed to comply with the most stringent environmental standards around the ...
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How to Hydroseed: Hydroseeding Tips from the Pros
If you’re looking for a quick and effective way to seed a large area, get a lush, green, and healthy lawn, or re-establish vegetation in an area that’s been disrupted by construction activities or wildfire, hydroseeding, or hydromulching as it’s also commonly referred, has probably entered your radar. And it’s easy to see why - hydroseeding is fast and cost effective, ...
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Efficiency vs. Clarity within Wastewater Pretreatment
Industrial wastewater treatment plants play a significant role in preserving the environment, protecting public health and the ecosystem, while also dealing with the dirty water produced by their manufacturing facility. Industrial wastewater treatment facilities are designed to help speed up the natural process of water purification and do so in a way that maintains compliance, meets stringent ...
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PAH analysis and forensic mapping in sediments on Grand Calumet River - Case Study
Sitelab Corporation was hired by an environmental contractor to analyze 100 sediment samples collected from a post-dredge area covering a 1 mile stretch of river in Hammond, Indiana. The data was used to determine which of the 25 sample locations would require further ...
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Performance Testing Wipe Samples on Sheet Metal with Cutting Oils - Case Study
A manufacturing company uses cutting oils to produce sheet metal to assemble elevators. The metal must be cleaned after production. Wipe samples were collected by the client and sent to Sitelab's laboratory for analysis in order to monitor and adjust a new cleaning system installed. Sitelab's UVF analyzers are very sensitive to lubricating oils and cutting oils used in manufacturing. Small ...
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Radar Level Measurement In Open Channels - Case study
The inlet and outlet levels of a test facility of the Federal Office for Water Management are to be continuously monitored and ...
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National Hydrometeorological Measuring Network Portugal - Case study
Irrigation of agricultural areas is of essential importance in Portugal. A high number of water reservoirs is maintained for that purpose. One of the responsibilities of APA, the portuguese environmental agency, is to have the total real-time view about all of the portuguese water resources. A high number os measuring stations is necessary to fulfill that ...
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University Innsbruck, Institute of Botany - Portable Weather Stations - Case Study
Various customers required c in the last years. One application are measurements at remote places where in single cases the equipment has to be carried by food to the measurement site, another application are measurements at frequently changing ...
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Groundwater Measuring Network for a Construction Site near the Millstätter Lake in Austria - Case study
During a street construction project suddenly problems with the groundwater level turned up. Property of neighbours was damaged. Instant action was ...
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Best Techniques For Getting Egg Carton Making Machines That Happen To Be Efficient
There are a good number of businesses worldwide that create a phenomenal amount of eggs. These forms are responsible for creating countless eggs each year, and to get this done, they must also have egg carton making machines. The cartons which they produce should be carried out automatically, utilizing these high-tech manufacturing machines. You might not be able to find one in your immediate ...
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What You Must Know Of The Continuous Pyrolysis Plant
Also known as the fully-automatic pyrolysis plant, continuous pyrolysis plants use automated screw feeders that feed raw materials straight into a reactor. The discharging and feeding occurs at the same time without interruptions, allowing the plant to work 24/7.The continuous pyrolysis equipment is specially intended for profits, safety, and they are eco-friendly. These machines are not merely ...
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