New water know-how on show at Beltana
16 April, 2008
A preview of Australia's best knowledge for saving money and water in the pastoral industry will be unveiled at the Beltana Field Day in South Australia, 23 April 2008.
Membranes used in desalination
10 April, 2008
According to Tom Pankratz, a director of the International Desalination Association (IDA) and editor of the weekly Water Desalination Report, membranes that employ nanofiltration or reverse osmosis technologies to remove salt from water also effectively and consistently remove most organic compounds classified as pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) and endocrine disruptors (EDCs).
Water management prize awarded
07 April, 2008
Dr Andrew Benedek, Canadian researcher and technopreneur, has received the inaugural Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize in Singapore for outstanding contributions in the world of water management.
Acquisition powers growth
02 April, 2008
Eimco Water Technologies Limited has acquired AJM Environmental Services Pty Ltd to expand its activities in Australia.
Clearer picture of the Murray-Darling's future
29 February, 2008
The latest issue of ECOS reports on a massive research effort to accurately map the Murray-Darling Basin's surface water and groundwater resources.
Sulfur hexafluoride detector
25 February, 2008 | Supplied by: Ampcontrol Pty Ltd
The Austech SF6 leak detector is an extractive gas sampling system designed for the continuous detection and monitoring of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas leaks. The product houses an in-built gas sensor which is designed to enhance the detection sensitivity of SF6.
Strap chopper
25 February, 2008 | Supplied by: Fromm Packaging Australia
The model 510 Sweed Strap Chopper operates at high volume and is designed to reduce PET strap into a saleable waste for recycling. The strap waste can be easily reduced in volume from a 3 m2 industrial bin to a 200 L drum.
Major water interception report released
14 February, 2008
The National Water Commission has released a report on the challenges facing governments in managing water interception activities.
Vortex flowmeters
23 January, 2008 | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd
Proline Prowirl 72/73 flowmeters can be used for the accurate and reliable measurement of steam.
Desalination energy efficiency
23 January, 2008
"New discoveries in microbiology and nanotechnology applied to reverse osmosis (RO) membrane technology will allow increased energy efficiency of desalination and water recycling plants around the world", said Dr David Garman
Monitoring water in schools
23 January, 2008 | Supplied by: 'us' - Utility Services
HydroShare is a web-based water consumption monitoring system which monitors actual use, trend and water flow in real time which means that water leaks can be identified immediately and repaired faster
Bottle makes dirty water drinkable
11 January, 2008
Michael Pritchard has introduced the Lifesaver container, a plastic bottle that claims to instantly clean the dirtiest water, making it safe to drink.
Straub repair clamp
18 December, 2007 | Supplied by: KCES Pty Ltd
The Straub-Clamp is used for the safe, reliable repair of gas, water and drainage pipes made from a range of materials (steels, cast iron, ductile, iron, fibre cement, GRP, PE, PP, ABS, PVC).
Online water quality control
18 December, 2007 | Supplied by: Crea Laboratory Technologies Pty Ltd
The Pamas Waterviewer is an online particle counter for water quality control measurements.
Chlorine tester
18 December, 2007 | Supplied by: Palintest Ltd
The Chlorosense chlorine tester is simpler and less technique-dependent than DPD tablets. It provides quick, simple and accurate testing of a wide range of chlorine concentration levels.
