Water Monitoring Articles
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Maximizing ice road open season and worker safety with real time temperature data
The Arctic region is facing an unprecedented crisis as temperatures soar nearly four times higher than in the rest of the world1. This warming trend has caused the operating window of ice and winter roads to shrink, leaving remote northern communities and industries with limited access to transport essential goods and resources during the winter months. A recent study found that a further rise ...
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Case Study: Water Level Sensors for Remote Towers
ABM provides critical support and process feedback with remote level monitoring platform BACKGROUND Water towers are a critical component of municipal water distribution systems. Monitoring water level is essential to ensure a reliable drinking water supply, maintain water distribution systems and enhance emergency response capabilities. For this project, a municipality sought a reliable solution ...
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Nitrate Pollution of Groundwater
What are some of the environmental and health issues surrounding nitrate in groundwater, and options to resolve them? Nitrogen is a naturally occurring element that is essential for life on Earth. It makes up 78% of the air we breathe and is essential for plant and animal growth. However, when too much nitrogen is present in fresh water, it can cause environmental problems and contaminate ...
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Warming rivers endanger aquatic life, research unveils
Rivers across the globe are experiencing unprecedented rates of warming and loss of oxygen, endangering aquatic life. Recent findings from a Penn State-led study reveal that among almost 800 rivers examined, a staggering 87% have been warming, while 70% have been losing oxygen. For areas like the American South, the future could be even bleaker. Projections indicate that within seven decades, ...
By LG Sonic
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What is a geosynthetic clay liner used for?
Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL) is a specialized engineered material used in various civil and environmental engineering applications for its excellent hydraulic barrier properties and soil stabilization capabilities. Here are some of the primary uses of geosynthetic clay liners: 1. **Landfill Liners:** GCLs are commonly used as part of the liner system in landfills. They serve as a barrier to ...
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The Origin and Evolution of the Gyroscope
The gyroscope’s origins can be traced back to its humble beginnings as a simple children’s toy known as the “spinning top.” This seemingly magical feat captured people’s imaginations, from curious youngsters (at least until the era of television and digital entertainment) to more mature thinkers intrigued by the seemingly impossible balance it achieved. This ...
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Going with the flow, or fighting for it?
Across Southern Africa, water is a symbol of life; held sacred by a diverse collection of indigenous peoples and communities who believe in the cleansing and life sustaining power of water. It is the spiritual belief of many of these communities that water is a “gift to future generations.” Along the course of South Africa’s Letaba river this life sustaining spiritual connection ...
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Copper Wire Rods
Copper wire rods are the starting material used in the production of various copper-based products, including wires, cables, electrical conductors, and other components. They serve as the raw material for wire drawing processes, where they are drawn into different gauges and shapes. We will explore the specifications, packing methods, dimensions, weight ranges, rod diameters, and the differences ...
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Copper and Copper Alloy Wire
Copper and Copper Alloy Wire Copper alloy wire is a widely used material known for its exceptional electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and ductility. It finds applications in numerous industries, ranging from electrical and electronics to automotive, construction, and telecommunications. Copper alloy wire is primarily composed of copper, with the addition of ...
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Optimizing Temperature Monitoring for Artificial Ground Freezing Projects with Digital Thermistor Strings
What is artificial ground freezing? Artificial ground freezing is an engineering technique that is commonly used for groundwater control and/or excavation support for shafts and tunneling projects, and mine sites1. It involves drilling closely-spaced pipes into the ground and then running coolants, such as chilled brine between -25 °C and -35 °C, through them to extract heat from the ...
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Permafrost Thaw: Monitoring Ground Temperature to Assess Climate, Ecological, & Infrastructure Impacts
Permafrost is a critical component of the Earth’s cryosphere and plays a crucial role in regulating the planet’s climate. However, permafrost is vulnerable to changes in temperature, and as global temperatures rise, it is thawing at an alarming rate. This thawing process can lead to a cascade of environmental, ecological, and infrastructure impacts1. Permafrost temperature monitoring ...
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Enhancing Urban Navigation Data Quality with RESEPI
Urban navigation has become increasingly complex with the growth of cities and the rising demand for efficient transportation systems. Accurate and reliable navigation data is crucial for optimizing urban mobility, ensuring safety, and reducing traffic congestion. One technology that has revolutionized urban navigation data quality is RESEPI LiDAR, a cutting-edge system that combines LiDAR ...
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Key Maintenance Tasks of Marine Winches: Ensuring Reliability and Safety
Marine winches are indispensable tools in maritime operations, serving various purposes such as mooring, anchoring, towing, and cargo handling. These vital components require regular maintenance to ensure their reliability, performance, and, most importantly, the safety of both crew members and vessels. In this article, we will discuss the key maintenance tasks necessary to keep marine winches in ...
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Advancing Ice Road Monitoring and Forecasting: Unleashing Potential Through Data and Technology
The vast expanse of Alaska’s North Slope presents unique challenges and opportunities for industries dependent on efficient logistics and operations. Among the most captivating and demanding of these challenges is the construction and use of ice roads. Serving as vital lifelines to access remote communities and industrial operations, these frozen pathways have traditionally depended on ...
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Temperature Profiling: A Key Tool for Monitoring Water Environments
The future of our planet and its inhabitants rests on the health of our water bodies. As climate change and human activity threaten the state of our lakes, rivers, streams, and oceans, temperature profiling provides us with a powerful tool to gain valuable insights and reduce the risks associated with these life-sustaining resources. In this blog, we’ll discuss a few uses of temperature ...
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Preventing Acid Mine Drainage: Role of Digital Temperature Sensors
Acid mine drainage (AMD), also known as acid rock drainage (ARD), is a significant environmental concern arising from the exposure of sulfide minerals in mining waste to air and water. This chemical reaction, driven by the oxidation of sulfides, leads to the generation of highly acidic waters and the release of toxic heavy metals, wreaking havoc on ecosystems and water quality. AMD’s ...
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Environmental Impacts of Untreated Industrial Wastewater Discharge
Ever stopped to think about what happens when industrial wastewater is not treated? Picture this: A once thriving river, full of life and energy, now chokes on the harmful byproducts from factories upstream. This is the reality of the environmental impacts of untreated industrial wastewater discharge. We often take for granted that clean water will always flow from our taps. But where does it ...
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Volume flow measurement for monitoring the volume flow in an evaporative cooler - Case Study
Customer: Cement plant in Germany Installation: In the inlet of the evaporation cooler Product: Different dusts Function: Monitoring of the air volume for more process safety and energy savings ...
By ENVEA
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Role of Screw Press Dewatering Machine in Processing Spent Grains
The brewing industry is an ancient and significant sector that has produced vast quantities of spent grains as a byproduct. Spent grains are solid waste generated during the production of alcoholic beverages, characterized by high moisture content and rich organic matter and nutrient resources. However, the high moisture content of spent grains poses environmental challenges during prolonged ...
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From Lab To Screen: How Computational Chemistry Is Transforming Materials Science
The discovery of new materials with desirable properties in the field of materials science used to heavily depend on laboratory experiments and trial-and-error methods. Yet, the introduction of computational chemistry has completely changed this process by giving researchers the ability to predict and optimize the behavior of materials even before they are created in the laboratory. This ...
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