bbe DaphTox II biomonitor
31 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Technical & Scientific Equipment
The bbe DaphTox II is a biomonitor, an enhanced version of the DaphTox, which gives early warning against a wide range of toxic concentrations.
Evaluating stormwater treatment alternatives
24 May, 2010 | Supplied by: eWater Limited
Maroochy Shire on the Sunshine Coast has an extensive waterway network that adds much to the area’s splendour and makes it a desirable place to live. However, the more people migrate to the area, the greater the threat grows to its catchments and waterways. Today, stormwater and agricultural run-off as well as nutrients from treated sewage discharge pose major risks to the health of the Maroochy River estuary.
New tools to encourage the uptake of water recycling
19 May, 2010
The CEO of the National Water Commission, Ken Matthews, and the Executive Director of the Water Services Association of Australia, Ross Young, have released three new software tools to assist Australia’s water managers to safely implement water recycling schemes.
National Centre of Desalination appoints Chair
19 May, 2010
Graeme Rowley, former Executive Director of Operations at Fortescue Metals Group, has been announced as the inaugural Independent Chair of the National Centre of Excellence in Desalination.
Tenders called to build residential recycled water scheme
20 April, 2010
Sydney Water has called for tenders to construct vital infrastructure for one of the largest recycling schemes in Australia.
Tank water protection
19 April, 2010
Maintaining rainwater tanks and other storages used for drinking water in a good healthy condition is important in removing the risk of outbreaks of dengue fever - a mosquito-borne viral disease which is often symptom-less but can create fatal consequences.
Rainwater harvesting system
29 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Grundfos Pumps Pty Ltd
Grundfos Pumps’s head office, located in Regency Park, South Australia, has recently completed the installation of a rainwater harvesting system. The system comprises three 50,000 L tanks that collect rainwater from 1,500 m2 of roof catchment area.
Water leak detection
26 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Watersave Australia Pty Ltd
Holroyd High School is forty-one years old this year. The school buildings have the usual plumbing ‘issues’ you would expect in a school of this age, including pipes that may be in less than pristine condition.
Straub pipe couplings
16 February, 2010 | Supplied by: http://www.kces.com.au
The installation of a Straub pipe joint is claimed to be fast, simple and reliable with the compact product being simply pushed over the pipe ends and tightened.
Panametrics DF-100E series of oxygen analysers
02 February, 2010 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
The Panametrics DF-100E series of oxygen analysers includes the DF-130E, which is designed to provide reliable, dependable and accurate measurements at an economic price. Depending on the application, the sensor can operate for years without recalibration. The only maintenance requirement is the occasional addition of replenishment solution and an alarm is included. The device offers limited options from plumbing, analog outputs and miscellaneous features.
Stormwater filtration solution
01 February, 2010 | Supplied by: Aquasol
As far back as 2006, a large council depot in South Australia had an issue with silt and hydrocarbons entering its many drains in its large sealed yard. After looking through a few options, it settled on the Drain King by Spilldoktor as the best solution for the application.
Offshore pumps continuous operation
01 February, 2010 | Supplied by: KSB Australia Pty Ltd
At the end of 1989, the KSB Group supplied the Norwegian offshore platform named Snorre A with five special pumps. The pump units have been in operation ever since. In order to maintain the pressure in the oil field, they have been pumping seawater into the oil field at high pressure for the past twenty years.
G’Day USA Water forum showcases Australian capabilities
22 January, 2010
Australian expertise in water conservation, management, policy and product development are the focus of a water forum held as part of G’Day USA: Australia Week.
‘Smart’ automation helping to secure Sydney’s water future
18 January, 2010 | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd
The construction of Sydney Water’s new desalination plant at Kurnell, south-east of Sydney, is in full swing and is said to be on track to become operational this summer. The automation and control of this innovative project is based on Profibus technology. Endress+Hauser was selected to be one of three key members of the main automation alliance to engineer and supply all general instrumentation to the plant.
