Abattoir wastewater solution uses EtherCAT technology
17 October, 2016 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New ZealandThe electropneumatic system used at the abattoir was set up to return higher quality water back into the environment and to reduce the impact on the environment while exceeding the minimal specifications of the water authorities.
UQ sewer technology bound for overseas
03 October, 2016The University of Queensland has developed technology which uses free nitrous acid to remove biofilms that adhere to the inner surfaces of sewer mains, thus controlling odour and corrosion.
Wastewater pumping with integrated intelligence
16 September, 2016 by Stefan Abelin, Director, Project Management, Xylem Inc. | Supplied by: XylemTomorrow's wastewater pump station will require more functionality, higher reliability and advanced data communication.
Plant upgrade enables irrigation via treated wastewater
15 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Hydroflux Industrial Pty LtdBy upgrading the Gracemere sewage treatment plant, Rockhampton Regional Council has ensured that the local sports fields, golf club and grazing land are fully irrigated by wastewater — once treated — that is discharged from the plant.
Reducing the environmental impact of winery waste
13 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Factor UTBWhen Treasury Wine Estates planned to expand the capacity of the Matua Marlborough winery, Marlborough District Council required a significant reduction in environmental impact.
Energy-efficient and safe wastewater pump for chicken plant
09 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Hydro InnovationsA NSW chicken process plant went for safety and energy efficiency in selecting the wastewater pumps for its latest expansion.
Kaeser blower system assists Collie WWTP in meeting diurnal process aeration requirements
08 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors AustraliaThree Kaeser EBC series blower systems were recently installed at Water Corporation's Collie Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to efficiently and reliably meet the compressed air requirements of an upgraded process aeration system.
BeanAir wireless sensor network
25 August, 2016 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdThe BeanAir wireless sensor network (WSN) enables real-time monitoring of performance and environment. An integrated system allows BeanGateway/BeanDevice to operate without an internal battery.
Wastewater pumping system at airport solves clogging and halves energy usage
18 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Xylem Water Solutions Australia LtdHeathrow Airport Water Services Department trialled and installed Xylem's latest Flygt wastewater pumping system in an effort to solve chronic clogging issues at one of the airport's wastewater pumping stations. As well as delivering consistently clog-free pumping, the system also reduced energy consumption by 53% at the pumping station.
SCADA and RTU technologies for regional wastewater utility
12 July, 2016 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson Process Management is replacing an outdated SCADA system and remote terminal units (RTUs) used throughout Hampton Roads Sanitation District's (HRSD) vast wastewater collection system.
Treatment plant upgrade withstands nature's fury
11 July, 2016 | Supplied by: CST Wastewater SolutionsAn upgrade by Richmond Valley Council of its Casino sewage treatment plant (STP) has paid immediate dividends by withstanding the fury of June's storms and flooding without suffering any polluting spills or odours.
Calix ACTI-Mag corrosion and odour prevention for sewerage systems
30 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Calix LimitedACTI-Mag is a concentrated, stabilised suspension of magnesium oxide. It is particularly effective for neutralisation and heavy metal capture in industrial wastewater treatment plants, municipal wastewater treatment plants, flue gas treatment (sulfur dioxide, chloride removal), sugar and chemical processing.
Calix PROTECTA-Mag corrosion protection for manholes
28 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Calix LimitedPROTECTA-Mag is a concentrated, controlled-viscosity, stabilised suspension of magnesium hydroxide. It prevents corrosion by raising manhole surface pH, thus inhibiting the formation of acid-producing bacteria.
Atlas Copco GHSVSD+ vacuum pump
30 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Atlas Copco Compressors AustraliaThe GHSVSD+ vacuum pump is a dry pump that does not require any sealing water. It features Atlas Copco's latest variable speed technology, providing the ability to match the vacuum pump's speed to the demand of the sewerage system.
Do you have the most efficient wastewater pump?
12 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Hydro InnovationsIn selecting the most efficient wastewater pump, do managers of assets just look for the pump with the best hydraulic efficiency? If so, they may not be winning the pump efficiency game.
