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Environmental protection with Bentofix case study

The project had been discussed for more than 40 years before the three-laned road (width 11.50m) was finally constructed in 2002. The required water protection measurement was performed in four working steps according to the planning of the designing office Misera in Freiburg: A 10cm thick sand layer was installed over the prepared subgrade A needlepunched geosynthetic clay liner (GCL) ...

Aug. 8, 2014

By NAUE GmbH & Co.KG

Construction of a surface respository in the Ukraine case study

As part of the shutting down of the nuclear power station in Chernobyl, a surface respository for weak to medium radio-active waste is being constructed around 30 km away from the power plant premises. The total building project JCSRM-Industrial Complexe for Solid Rodwaster Management) is sponsored by the EU and RWE Nukem GmbH, general contractors for these measures, commissioned NAUE GmbH & ...

Aug. 8, 2014

By NAUE GmbH & Co.KG

Case No. 501: New QXC Silencer/Converter Installed on Waukesha H24GSID 375 KW Natural Gas Engines Achieves 2007 California NOx Regs

Generating power with natural gas engines in large commercial buildings, while controlling emissions and noise from the engines requires a unique catalytic solution. Johnson Matthey’s new QXC model 3-Way converter silencer was chosen for the task. This design contains a unique catalyst element sealing system that insures against pollutant bypass. Background Equity Offices had a need to ...

Mar. 1, 2005

By Johnson Matthey Emission Control Technologies

Construction of a road tunnel on the Autobahn A38 case study

Umbrella lining with Carbfol Today's modern traffic tunnels are increasingly being planned with a projected functionality for over 100 years – despite difficult geological and engineering conditions. The overriding objective of tunnel construction is the protection against the effects of groundwater and penetrating water. The local conditions at the highway tunnel construction site on the ...

Aug. 8, 2014

By NAUE GmbH & Co.KG

Extracting PCDD/F from Soil and Grass Samples

We are presenting the use of BÜCHI's Extraction Unit B-811 for isolating polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/F) from solid environmental samples (soil, grass) under standard conditions and by means of hot extraction. The extracts received will be further processed by means of an internationally recognized method and analyzed with high-resolution GC/MS in the single-ion ...

Apr. 12, 2012

By BÜCHI Labortechnik AG

Innovative horizontal reactor - case study

AVA was recently able to present a newly developed horizontal reactor for laboratory operation. After comprehensive tests at the technology centre, a special machine type was developed for the purpose of drying powdery raw materials for filter elements. The high-tech filter elements are manufactured as end-products for usage in diverse industrial applications. The challenge in the development ...

Nov. 26, 2015

By AVA GmbH u. Co. KG

Ämmässuo landfill, Finland case study

Opened in 1987, the municipal landfill Ämmässuo in Finland extends over 50 ha, making it one of the largest in all of Scandinavia. Two test fields were set up to find a suitable solution for the surface sealing system and future slope reinforcement The structure of these fields consists of a mineral gas-drain layer, a mineral sealing layer, a geosynthetic clay liner, a protection ...

Aug. 8, 2014

By NAUE GmbH & Co.KG

Seal-Record in Essen, DE. case study

The largest main collector within the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Company Essen has a nominal diameter of DN 3800. This main collectortown centre presented damages thatwere in need of redevelopment. After a thorough inspection, 33 leaky joints were selected for this pilot project and the company SMG Bautenschutztechnik fur Hoch und Tiefbau GmbH received the order. Project description The ...

Sep. 5, 2014

By Amex Sanivar

BA-C500 pump still going strong after 10,000 hours in service

A high volume jet water pump has been working on board of a sand dredger, belonging to the Dutch company De Vries & van de Wiel, since May 2010. This big 20" pump has worked flawlessly without significant maintenance since the first commissioning. After more than 10,000 hours of reliable service, the drive - a powerful V12 diesel engine - needed a complete overhaul. During this work BBA ...

May 15, 2015

By BBA Pumps North America Inc.

BA-C500 pump still going strong after 10,000 hours in service

A high volume jet water pump has been working on board of a sand dredger, belonging to the Dutch company De Vries & van de Wiel, since May 2010. This big 20" pump has worked flawlessly without significant maintenance since the first commissioning. After more than 10,000 hours of reliable service, the drive - a powerful V12 diesel engine - needed a complete overhaul. During this work BBA ...

May 15, 2015

By BBA Pumps

Troublesome leaks

Blowers and Vacuum Pumps employed in evaporator systems have problems with frequent leaks. This includes both the internal and external sealing systems. Beginning with 2016, following numerous tests, CONCES offers all end users of evaporators, new solutions for blowers of various manufactures. A well-sealed Blower and Vacuum Pump guarantees ultimate efficiency of your sewage treatment system. ...

Mar. 10, 2016

By Conces

Pumping at Subzero Temperatures

Pumping of cryogenic (low-temperature) products is important for many applications, especially in the field of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The Sulzer J-unit is a special sealing system for cryogenic pumps. It was invented more than 60 years ago. The evolution of the J-unit design since then has been impressive and has now resulted in a recently filed patent application by Sulzer. Since ...

May 11, 2014

By Sulzer Ltd.

Micronized-Water-Base-Wax

Features: Easy dispersionHigh gloss and hardnessGood scratch resistance and dirt resistance Application: water emulsion waxThey have affinity for water-based system and is suitable for various water-based and ink and coating It can be used for water-based ink varnish and waterborne coatings. Provide anti-adhesion, anti-scratch, anti-fouling and anti-friction effects, while providing a smooth and ...

Aug. 30, 2019

By King Honor International Ltd

Implementation of the Regulatory Authority Information System in Egypt

As part of the implementation of a barcode-based system to track Radioactive Sealed Sources (RSS) in Egypt, the Regulatory Authority Information System Personal Digital Assistant (RAIS PDA) application was developed to extend the functionality of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA's) RAIS database by allowing users to download RSS data from the database to a portable PDA equipped with ...

Jun. 26, 2008

By Inderscience Publishers

Development of a sealing material and robot for automatic socket rehabilitation of grey cast iron pipes in drinking water supply systems

The project DeWaLoP, led by Vienna Water, aims to develop a robot that is able to apply a sealing system to repair the joint sockets of pressure operating water pipes measuring about 1 m in diameter. To do this, a modification of the sealing material for inner surface application will be developed and a complex robot system will be designed to perform various tasks, such as inspecting, cleaning ...

Aug. 6, 2013

By IWA Publishing

Tonabrocky reservoir roof lining - case study

Geosythetic lining works include the installation of a 1,825m2 of 1.5mm smooth HDPE liner over the concrete roof of one existing and one new reservoir. Works included Fusion and extrusion welding techniques Sealing of HDPE liner to vertical concrete surface of 6nr. access hatches using a stainless steel battening system Fabrication and sealing of 16 nr. pipe boots around cylindrical ...

Jul. 18, 2013

By Agru Ireland Ltd. T/A Lining Tech

Best technology for treating oily wastes in the Middle East – VacuDry® vs. rotary kiln

When it comes to drill cuttings and contaminated soils treatment, numerous technologies are available on the market. For heavy oily wastes, especially OBM cuttings and sludges, only thermal processes have proved to be effective. For the last decade, few technologies have been competing for the latter oily wastes. In particular, traditional indirect fired rotary kilns and VacuDry® vacuum ...

Oct. 21, 2019

By econ industries services GmbH

Food & pharmaceutical - carbonating mineral water - Case Study

PROBLEM A leading producer of bottled mineral water was experiencing problems using a conventional glass bead carbonator for dispersing and dissolving carbon dioxide gas in water. Consistent gas bubble sizes were impossible to achieve without frequent maintenance and lost production. A further problem with the conventional equipment, which was designed without any particular attention to ...

Jan. 1, 2020

By Statiflo International Ltd.

`Advanced Aboveground Storage Tank Inspections - In Service Robotics Tank Inspections,` presented at the 2004 NPRA Environmental Conference

Abstract This paper describes the advanced in-service tank inspection methods available for use in the inspection of aboveground storage tanks (AST) in the petroleum and petrochemical industry. ASTs are subject to several federal and state regulations requiring tank owners to perform tank floor/bottom integrity, seals system, and deck fittings inspections on a routine basis. The conventional ...

Sep. 27, 2004

By Trinity Consultants

Advanced Aboveground Storage Tank Inspections – In-Service Robotics Tank Inspections

This paper describes the advanced in-service tank inspection methods available for use in the inspection of aboveground storage tanks (AST) in the petroleum and petrochemical industry. ASTs are subject to several federal and state regulations requiring tank owners to perform tank floor/bottom integrity, seals system, and deck fittings inspections on a routine basis. The conventional procedure for ...

Sep. 1, 2004

By Trinity Consultants

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