Mechanical pre-treatment for membrane plants
20 November, 2012 by Stefan Reber and Christian Frommann Huber, Germany | Supplied by: OvivoThe introduction of membrane technology solutions for the treatment of municipal wastewater fundamentally changed the requirements on mechanical wastewater treatment systems. Conventional screening systems with bar spacings or perforations from 6 mm were not sufficient to guarantee the stable and low-maintenance operation of downstream membrane plants.This extract article describes the history of fine screens as pre-treatment systems for membrane plants, with particular emphasis on the importance and influence of operational experience.
$10.3 million wastewater recycling upgrades in Riverton and Clare completed
19 November, 2012Senator Don Farrell, the Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water, has joined the Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, to mark the completion of the Riverton and Clare Integrated Community Water Supply and Re-use Schemes.
Embracing change: will energy dilemma drive change in the water industry?
22 October, 2012 by Alice RichardAs energy represents approximately a third of the operating costs for water plants, the water industry is faced with quite a dilemma. Australia faces yet another challenge: that of drought-proofing one of the driest countries in the world. The recent Schneider PlantStruxure NOW! 2012 User Conference included discussion on water and wastewater trends and the impact on Australian industry.
Electro Scan ES-38 sewer laterals and ES-660 sewer mains scanners
25 September, 2012 | Supplied by: UVS Pty LtdThe Electro Scan ES-38 scanner for sewer laterals and ES-660 scanner for sewer mains will be introduced to the Australian market by UVS in October.
BioGill listed in top 50 most promising high-tech water companies
20 September, 2012Clean tech company BioGill has been selected for the 2012 Artemis Top 50 Water Tech Listing.
Major advance in generating electricity from wastewater
15 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Oregan State UniversityEngineers at Oregon State University have made a breakthrough in the performance of microbial fuel cells that can produce electricity directly from wastewater, opening the door to a future in which waste treatment plants will not only power themselves, but will sell excess electricity.
Enterprise Connect boosts options for water treatment specialist
14 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Enterprise ConnectAvivaPure, a clean technology business from Notting Hill in Melbourne, is working towards commercialising its ECube, large-scale, solar- and wind-powered accelerated evaporator and antifouling technology. To assist in further research and development of its products, the company sought business advice from Enterprise Connect and undertook a business review. The advice and recommendations opened up new connections for the company with researchers from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and Monash University.
CST Rotary Screen
07 August, 2012 | Supplied by: CST Wastewater SolutionsThe latest CST Rotary Screen is suitable for high-efficiency screening of industrial and municipal wastewaters.
MWH a winning presenter at Singapore International Water Week
17 July, 2012MWH Global showcased a winning poster presentation during last week’s Singapore International Water Week (SIWW), which achieved record attendance of nearly 15,000 water professionals and elected officials from 99 countries.
Publication of ‘Biosolids Snapshot’
27 June, 2012The Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities today released the ‘Biosolids Snapshot’. The report is intended to provide a snapshot of biosolids in Australia.
Green power from wastewater with anaerobic technologies
25 June, 2012 by Jean Pierre Ombregt*The concept of using wastewater to create green energy is much more widely applicable than often realised. Any factory with a biological waste stream or wastewater with high COD (chemical oxygen demand) can easily use this model to generate energy. Some companies making the investment have achieved payback within a year. Most typically achieve it within two years.
Aquaconsult Aerostrip fine bubble diffusers
21 June, 2012 | Supplied by: OvivoThe Aquaconsult Aerostrip aerator is a fine bubble diffused aeration system. The aeration fine bubble diffusers feature low energy demand and can be used in a wide range of biological processes including continuous activated sludge, sequencing batch reactors and membrane bioreactors.
Dairy employs DAF treatment to achieve tough wastewater targets
05 June, 2012 | Supplied by: CST Wastewater SolutionsOne of the world’s leading dairy product companies is achieving high-efficiency discharge targets from a $1.5 million wastewater treatment facility for treating effluent from its Southern NSW manufacturing site. The company chose a high-performance high-efficiency DAF system, designed and installed by CST Wastewater Solutions.
Sewage pump improves plant performance
29 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Hydro InnovationsBundaberg Regional Council required a more efficient and robust solution for its Woodgate Vacuum Sewer Station. The overall efficiency of the plant was being hampered by the performance of the lobe-style pump. Hydro Innovations recommended the installation a Gormann-Rupp Ultra VS3A60-B (3″) two-stage, self-priming, centrifugal sewage pump.
Centurion centrifuges
28 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Rowe Scientific Pty LtdRowe Scientific has introduced the Centurion range of centrifuges from the UK into Australian laboratories.
