water management industry Articles
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Institutional trajectory for diffusing on-site wastewater treatment in urban China
Urban water scarcity has been an issue for a long time in China while water pollution has attracted more and more attention over the last two decades. Recently, on-site wastewater treatment (OST) has been proposed as a meaningful alternative to deal with both water pollution and water scarcity in cities in a more sustainable way. However, the diffusion of such an OST system is still slow and ...
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Reducing water consumption in industry through flow analysis and simulation: a case study from India
Increasing water shortages in some countries is forcing the industrial enterprises to secure their own supply of process water. Reducing water consumption and closing water cycles is essential in order to safeguard industrial water supply. The various ways of implementing water saving measures in a company can be highlighted via a status-quo analysis involving a simulation of the actual ...
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SABIC Introduces Fatigue-resistant Thermoplastic Resin for Water Management
SABIC has announced the launch of NORYL WM330G resin, the latest addition to its portfolio of high-performance thermoplastics for water management applications. The new product is the first in a family of materials featuring proprietary impact-resistant technology for improved fluctuating pressure performance compared to legacy materials. The 30 percent glass-reinforced polyphenylene ether ...
By SABIC
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An inexact multi-objective programming model for water resources management in industrial parks of Binhai New Area, China
In recent years, Binhai New Area of Tianjin has been suffering severe water shortage due to climate change and industrial activities. Integrated and effective water resources management approaches are urgent for the sustainable development of industrial parks in Binhai New Area. However, uncertainties exist in many aspects of the water resources system and are inevitably problematic for water ...
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2012 Economy and the Water Industry
2012 Economy and the Water Industry Our economic future is a topic that is on everyone's minds especially as we enter into 2012. Will our economic future improve? Will we get our funding? What are others doing to prepare? A recent internet search produced interesting results on the topic. Here are some of the results: Dealing with Economic Pressures in the Water Industry Black ...
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Water-reuse risk assessment program (WRAP): a refinery case study
The key approach to manage and prevent potential hazards arising from specific contaminants in water networks is to consider water as the main product delivered. This new concept, addressed as water-reuse risk assessment program (WRAP), has been further developed from hazard analysis of critical control points (HACCP) to illustrate the potential hazards which are the roots of hindering ...
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Why Water Management Professionals Can’t Afford to Ignore Innovation
Innovation in the water management industry is born from the collaboration between water managers, operators, engineers and manufacturers who set out to resolve problems or improve service levels that impact all parts of the supply chain. This is usually the result of early adopters either at the field level or in engineering disciplines who no longer are interested in maintaining the status ...
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Study: Water Use in Concrete Production Higher Than Expected
Researchers uncover areas where better management may mitigate high water use Although many environmental impacts of concrete production have been well studied, little research has been dedicated to just how much water it uses. But, a study published in the journal Natureseeks to quantify the impact of concrete production on global water withdrawals, and it makes some dramatic conclusions and ...
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Water risk to business is no small drip
At the World Economic Forum in Davos two weeks ago, I was struck by how often the issue of water risk was raised by business executives. As the global economic turmoil is receding, many CEOs and global leaders are turning to other threats—and water is high on the list. For the second year in a row, water crises were named among the top four global risks at the WEF. It’s easy to see ...
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Sampling of Pumps and Pump Systems
Manufacturers of pumps and assemblies are usually faced with the challenge of accurately measuring complex components with internal contours, such as flow channels inside impellers or pump housings with their complex geometries. Sophisticated geometry is an important aspect in determining the level of pump efficiency that can be achieved. This is essential for our customers, as it determines the ...
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Water Quality Standards in Australia
The National Water Quality Management Strategy (NWQMS) is the body through which water quality standards are developed in Australia. NWQMS provides an approach to water quality management that is agreed on nationally. It implements aspects such as adapting the guideline to suit local conditions, utilizing current scientific information to influence policy and decision-making, sharing information ...
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Lindner-Recyclingtech’s Micromat 2000 Shreds confidential information beyond recognition - Case Study
To destroy confidential documents, most of them containing personal, medical or financial data, Russell Richardson, a leading UK company in the field of secure document management, has been operating a Lindner Micromat 2000 single-shaft shredder since 2015, which complies with the specifications for the destruction of confidential and secret data (security level 3 – 5, DIN 66399-2). Because ...
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Water management in mining industry
The mining industry heavily relies on water Preserving water quality and quantity in mining is critical for uninterrupted operations Sustainable water management in mining can be started by choosing sustainable solution in treating mine water All human activity depends on the availability of water. From basic survival to the most complex and innovative industries, it is a resource whose ...
By LG Sonic
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Water procurement: So what is the perfect business solution?
Since water market opening, eligible customers have been able to choose who provides their water and waste water services. For customers to benefit from the water market they must be aware of the possibility to Switch Water Supplier and be able to access the water market by searching for and comparing offers from the water retail companies in the market, so that they can secure a better deal by ...
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SMART FLOW ARK: a platform to transform water management for cost reduction and sustainability
SMART FLOW ARK is a next-generation Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for comprehensive water monitoring in commercial premises. The platform revolutionizes water management in various industries, addressing rising water costs, sustainability concerns, and the risks associated with water leaks. SMART FLOW, a leader in water management solutions, is proud to introduce the SMART FLOW ARK, ...
By Smart Flow
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Stir it up: Five tips for more effective industrial aeration
We all know that aeration is a simple but versatile secondary treatment, with uses ranging from removing gases and dangerous compounds from wastewater, to encouraging the action of microbes as they break down solids. If you’re using aeration in an industrial setting, you may be producing streams with concentrations of biological oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), and ...
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How can a smart water solution stimulate water reuse?
80-100 gallons of water per day is the daily water consumption of the average person without taking into account their water footprint1. All and all, water is valuable and found everywhere in our economy. Humanity needs water for its everyday needs. Having said this, the world’s water resources are shrinking and the world’s population is growing. This forces the water industry to ...
By KANDO
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Sustainable Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals: A New Era
Ever ponder the progression of a single drop of H2O? Imagine it falling from the sky, rushing through rivers and streams, being drawn into an industrial process, then finally released back to nature. But there’s a crucial step we often overlook – the use of sustainable industrial water treatment chemicals. These silent heroes play an important role in this water journey. The story ...
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LIMS Key to Quality Data Management in Water Industry
WEFTEC has just wrapped up its 2012 conference – the largest meeting of its kind in North America. The Water Environment Federations’ annual meeting has again delivered comprehensive water quality education and training to thousands of water quality professionals. The leading discussions at WEFTEC this year were centered around emerging research and innovations in the industry. ...
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How Do Water Sustainability Efforts Affect Hotel Guest Satisfaction?
Eco-awareness among travelers is changing the way hotels manage water The hospitality industry has noticed that more and more travelers are taking the time to investigate hotel sustainability when choosing where to stay, and the trend is expected to continue. To investigate this phenomenon, a South Korean research team studied how water sustainability efforts affect hotel guest satisfaction. The ...
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