Rotork IQ19 valve actuator
19 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Rotork AustraliaRotork has introduced the IQ19 — a non-intrusive, intelligent, electric actuator with an optimised combination of valve stem diameter acceptance and torque output to facilitate the automation of valves and penstocks typically found in the water and effluent treatment industries.
Tackling tough water treatment jobs
19 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology GroupBredel hose pumps have tackled tough media such as kieselguhr and crude oil with ease, indicating that the robust pumps are suitable for extreme tasks.
Electro-Chemical Devices HCA1 Portable Colorimetric Chlorine Test Kit
18 January, 2016 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdThe Electro-Chemical Devices HCA1 Portable Colorimetric Chlorine Test Kit is suitable for testing free and total chlorine in drinking water, wastewater, environmental waters, cooling towers and rinse waters in the food and beverage industry.
CEO Insights: Andrew Nicol, Andzac Water Treatment
12 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Andzac Water Treatment
Andrew Nicol, the Managing Director of Anzdac Water Treatment, talks about how new technologies and a new attitude can result in big savings.
Water pipes crawl with millions of bacteria
21 December, 2015Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have discovered that drinking water is to a large extent purified by millions of 'good' bacteria found in water pipes and purification plants. So far, the knowledge about them has been practically non-existent, but this new research is about to change that.
Smart water metering for a dry continent
10 December, 2015 by Glenn JohnsonWhile Australia is the driest populated continent on Earth, growing urban populations, economic growth and increased agricultural production are all expected to increase water usage further in the coming decades.
Desaln8 In Situ Desalination technology
02 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Desaln8 Pty LtdISD is a low-power desalination solution that solves the waste issue at the point of source. The chemical-free technology is said to be cheaper to run than traditional desalination systems.
Michell Instruments HygroCal100 portable humidity verification system
23 November, 2015 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
Michell Instruments has introduced a portable verification system for humidity probes — the HygroCal100. Weighing just 3.2 kg and with a battery life of up to 8 h, the unit is designed with portability in mind.
Top tips for Smart Irrigation Month
16 November, 2015With Australia set to face a severe El Niño summer, with predicted droughts and bushfires across the country, Reece Irrigation has declared November 2015 to be the inaugural 'Smart Irrigation Month'.
Alfa Laval PP spiral membranes
12 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Alfa Laval Pty Ltd
Alfa Laval's range of membrane filtration equipment includes its PP spiral membranes. The compact membranes offer a large filtration area, which is said to give the user better performance and the possibility to produce a wider product range.
Underground water mining — why fixing leaks is essential to enable development
09 November, 2015 by Guenter Hauber-Davidson* | Supplied by: WaterGroup Pty LtdCould California happen here? Yes, acute water shortages are not the reserve of historically arid regions alone.
Oxygenating the Swan and Canning rivers
04 November, 2015 | Supplied by: BOC LimitedLinde Gases has developed SOLVOX systems for the efficient introduction of oxygen into the treatment of drinking water. The technology has been proven as a primary remediation technique for the Swan Canning Estuary System, Perth.
Tecpro Australia stainless steel eductors
02 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Tecpro Australia
Eductors from Tecpro Australia offer a simple way to mix and maintain desired suspension levels of solids. They are highly polished inside and out to prevent bacteria build-up.
Zeulab Microcystest test kit for microcystins in water
26 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Novasys Group Pty Ltd
Microcystest is a test for the detection of microcystins and nodularins (hepatotoxins) in water. The kit is based on the protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) activity inhibition by microcystins and is therefore able to detect the potential toxicity caused by microcystins in water samples.
Making boat ballast water safe
23 October, 2015 | Supplied by: UV-Guard Australia Pty LtdWith the boating season fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about how owners of boats can meet regulations and ensure their ballast water is pathogen-free before discharge to the ocean.
