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Non-revenue water (NRW), poses a very big challenge to many water utilities today. Reducing if not totally eliminating non-revenue water remains the primary concern not only in the Philippines and the Asian region but also world-wide, especially in these times where sources of drinking water supply is rapidly declining. Better and more efficient ...

Pathogen intrusion is a phenomenon that can cause a serious pollution problem in drinking systems. The paper describes the entry of external fluids through pipe defects caused by a pressure drop. This situation is especially important during hydraulic pressure variations. Pressure variations that can cause intrusion are analyzed in this paper. ...

HOBAS Under Live Runway When the main water supply line at the McAllen, Texas, airport was rehabilitated using HOBAS pipe, it brought new meaning to the phrase “slipline live.” McAllen-Miller International Airport (MFE) is the primary business airport of deep South Texas and Northeast Mexico. To accommodate the future needs of the ...

Fabricated Plastics Limited is headquartered in Maple, Ontario, located on the northern outskirts of Toronto. One of North America's largest custom composite and dual laminate fabrication companies. Fabricated Plastics is dynamic, energetic, creative and resourceful. Engineering design, problem solving and fabrication are world class with the ...

Two highly topical energy-related issues have engaged Canadian environmental interests of late and are shaping governmental policies at both the national and provincial level. These are the role of natural gas as a transition fuel to a lower-carbon future, and building the infrastructure needed to move Alberta heavy oil to the West Coast for ...

Brace Yourself for Record Price Increases from the Lamp Manufacturers. As we first reported in June, there is a rapid, emerging shortage of rare earth metals, a primary component used in the manufacture of fluorescent lamps - principally phosphors. Phosphors are transition metal compounds or rare earth compounds of various types. The most ...

The European Union Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings, which relates to all member nations of the European Union, are obliged to set limits on greenhouse gas emissions, particularly from buildings. Typically steam is used for a wide range of applications within larger establishments including, humidification, hot water, space ...

The European Union Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings, which relates to all member nations of the European Union, are obliged to set limits on greenhouse gas emissions, particularly from buildings.   Typically steam is used for a wide range of applications within larger establishments including, humidification, hot water, ...

The European Union Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings, which relates to all member nations of the European Union, are obliged to set limits on greenhouse gas emissions, particularly from buildings. Typically steam is used for a wide range of applications within larger establishments including, humidification, hot water, space ...

A HOT WET SUMMER Once again, we’ve entered the hurricane season, when hot humid air envelops most of North America. Beginning in the Spring and lasting until the first frost of Autumn, the air is typically well above 60% Relative Humidity, which is ideal for promoting the growth of mold. The official Hurricane season runs from June to ...