Case Studies
Simpler pump system installed at chicken processor
When one of the largest chicken processors in Australia wanted to install a set-and-forget system, they approached Hydro Innovations for a solution. [ + ]
Smart pipe coating could remove mercury from water
Flinders University researchers have produced a sustainable way to remove mercury from water using a smart polymer coating for PVC pipes. [ + ]
Logging leftovers could be used for sustainable biofuel
The tops of trees and the wood left behind after logging at pine farms could be used as a biofuel to reduce carbon emissions, researchers have found. [ + ]
A 'greener' way to clean wastewater treatment filters
Researchers have developed reusable nanoparticle catalysts to clean contaminants inside membrane filters without damaging them. [ + ]
Bacteria turns carbon waste into chemicals for fuels, fabric
International researchers have selected, engineered and optimised a bacteria strain to break down waste carbon dioxide (CO2) and convert it into acetone and isopropanol (IPA). [ + ]
Circular economy in Brisbane: from building waste to roads
Rino Recycling gains approval to supply recycled material to the Department of Main Roads. [ + ]
From PPE to water, vinegar: a circular solution to healthcare waste
Researchers have used a hydrothermal deconstruction process to convert PPE waste into water and vinegar. [ + ]
Solar-powered method for inexpensive desalination
A passive solar evaporation system could be used to clean wastewater, provide potable water and even sterilise medical tools in off-grid areas. [ + ]
Wastewater development at Sydney Fish Market
Aerofloat Australia has been contracted to design and build two wastewater treatment plants for the new Sydney Fish Market development at Blackwattle Bay. [ + ]
Pump cuts maintenance costs at Luggage Point WWTP
Utilita Water Solutions selects a Gorman-Rupp Eradicator system to solve a downtime issue with its digester turnover pumps. [ + ]
Solar cells get thinner, tougher and more efficient
Rice University engineers have achieved a new benchmark in the design of atomically thin solar cells made of semiconducting perovskites. [ + ]
WaterStart pilot intelligent water system solution
WaterStart and the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) have partnered with Xylem to test its smart water solution. [ + ]
Mornington 240 MWp/480 MWh battery project a step closer
Renewables company Maoneng has received development approval for its proposed 240 MWp/480 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Mornington Peninsula. [ + ]
Council controlling wastewater storage levels with floating evaporators
Even in our drought-ravaged country, torrential rainfall may not be welcome. That's certainly the case for a large regional area in Western Australia. [ + ]
Aussie tech accelerating the electrification of UK homes
Australian technology startup Gridcognition has announced a partnership with its first UK-based customer, SNRG. [ + ]
