Exair external mix spray nozzles
16 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdExair’s external mix spray nozzles atomise fluids in a range of spray patterns for a wide variety of uses. The devices are suitable where a high volume of liquid is needed.
First stage of Hurstville stormwater project complete
08 July, 2013Hurstville Mayor Cr Jack Jacovou last week unveiled the first stage of the Peakhurst Light Industrial Stormwater Harvesting and Reuse Scheme at Hurstville Golf Course.
Australia takes its water management expertise to Asia
08 July, 2013 | Supplied by: CSIROCSIRO scientists are applying their knowledge in trans-boundary river basin management to improve the livelihoods of people living in some of the poorest parts of Asia. CSIRO and its partners have begun work in the Koshi River Basin, which stretches from China, across the Himalayas through Nepal and discharges into the Ganges River in India.
Regional standards for SEQ water supply and sewerage assets
03 July, 2013As of 1 July, a uniform code applies across South East Queensland (SEQ) for the design and construction of new water supply and sewerage assets. The code is intended to make it easier for developers, engineers, consultants and service providers to deliver water infrastructure.
PWN Technologies and Metawater enter strategic alliance
02 July, 2013PWN Technologies and Metawater have entered a strategic alliance to seek out and develop global business opportunities for the supply of ceramic membrane systems.
Xylem Lowara e-HM series multistage pump
01 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Xylem Applied Water Systems Australia Pty LtdXylem has launched the Lowara e-HM series - a range of stainless steel, horizontal, multistage pumps, designed for commercial, industrial and residential applications. With good performance and efficiency characteristics, the pump is based on the same innovative hydraulic design as the vertical multistage e-SV series and has the ability to improve energy efficiency in applications by 15-20% - lowering life cycle costs and increasing energy savings.
Dwyer Instruments Series ULL ultrasonic level transmitter for liquids
28 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Dwyer Instruments (Aust) Pty LtdThe Series ULL is a direct-install level transmitter designed for non-contact measurement of liquid levels.
Water monitoring technology to detect leaks in network
06 June, 2013Queensland water utility Unitywater has announced an initial contract with software experts TaKaDu. The contract will provide Unitywater with a smart water network monitoring service designed to find hidden leaks and identify service abnormalities.
Optical fibre provides optimal water monitoring
27 May, 2013Edith Cowan University researchers have developed a cost-effective water quality sensor utilising fibre-optic nanotechnology. The project was funded by the National Centre in Excellence in Desalination Australia.
Eralytics EraCheck oil-in-water analyser
21 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Crea Laboratory Technologies Pty LtdWith the invention of mid-infrared quantum cascade lasers (QCL), a new form of liquid spectroscopy became possible. The EraCheck uses this portable and field-proven technology to enable fast, easy and reliable measurements in harsh environments.
Farmers want water ‘banked’ for future droughts
20 May, 2013A survey shows that farmers in the Namoi catchment area in the Murray Darling Basin are mainly supportive of water banking - storing surplus water underground - from large floods.
UV systems comply with guidelines for municipal water
15 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Fluidquip AustraliaThe International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) working group has released a new communication related to low-wavelength, medium-pressure disinfection. Berson UV systems are already in compliance.
Environmental bridge over troubled waters
10 May, 2013A breakthrough innovation, designed to purify water through the rapid removal of oily pollutants, could have major environmental benefits in the agriculture and manufacturing industries.
Automation and power products for Gold Coast desalination plant
10 May, 2013 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdThe Gold Coast desalination project, owned by the government statutory authority Seqwater, was the first large-scale desalination facility on Australia’s eastern seaboard. ABB supplied a wide range of automation and power products and systems which ensure that the plant is operated at a high level of efficiency and reliability.
$2.5m boost to the City of Unley’s water security
08 May, 2013The City of Unley will save up to 98 million litres of drinkable water per year and have a more secure, safe and sustainable water supply for the local community, thanks to an Australian Government funded stormwater-harvesting project launched today.
