Water & Wastewater Articles
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Desalination and Agriculture: Lessons From Spain
Although desalination is commonly believed to be too expensive for agriculture, Spain is disproving the notion. Spain has made a success of desalination, even for agricultural irrigation, despite long-standing challenges that in some cases have made it too expensive for the application. As far back as 2012, approximately 22% of desalinated water in Spain was already used for agriculture. ...
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Ocean Intelligence getting the attention it deserves - thrilled to announce our Series B!
At Sofar, our mission is to build a more sustainable future powered by ocean intelligence. We deliver large-scale ocean data to accelerate climate insights and want to scale this and bring ocean data to the masses. We believe in ‘Oceans First.’ If we have to choose between more profit or a better ocean, we will choose the ocean, always. We only have one planet. We are all in this ...
By Sofar Ocean
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VOC emissions generated from wastewater treatment basins in refineries and petrochemical plants - how to treat them
The challenge Wastewater treatment basins represent a major challenge at an environmental level, since they emit Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) emissions and generate odours due to the degradation of organic matter, which affect both people working at the plant, as well as the communities around and the environment. Whenever wastewater basins are open to the atmosphere, odorous emissions of ...
By TECAM
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Ozone Water Disinfection Cost - Spend only 0.03 cents/m³ on Your Treated Water
Here are the calculations of the ozone water disinfection cost when using Absolute Ozone Generators The government requirement to assure complete water disinfection is 0.2-0.4 ppm of ozone dissolved in water. First, let us accept a target concentration of 0.5 ppm, so there is some contingency. Also, I suggest for the purpose of this calculation of the ozone water disinfection cost a system, which ...
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Ozone as Sanitizer in Food Processing
Chlorine has traditionally been used in the food industry to control microbial growth on processing equipment and wash water. Fresh-cut produce is often treated with chlorine to extend its shelf life and reduce the risk of foodborne illness. However, chlorination may produce toxic and carcinogenic chlorinated organic compounds in water. ...
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Monitoring Wastewater Effluent using a Rapid, Automated Detection System for E. coli and Fecal Coliform Bacteria
Abstract This study was done to characterize the use of the TECTA™ system for rapid, automated detection of Fecal Coliform (FC) and E. coli (EC) bacteria in a combined test, with incubation at 44.5 °C. It provided automatic detection without the need for a technician at the end of the test, and results were logged and transmitted by e-mail. The TECTA test was performed alongside ...
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UK Technical Advisory Group (UKTAG) on the Water Framework Directive: Technical report on Groundwater Hazardous Substances
The Water Framework Directive advocates for the protection and improvement of water quality to achieve good ecological status. The UKTAG Water Framework Directive on Groundwater Hazardous Substances aims to provide guidelines and directions regarding the methods and procedures applied in the assessment, monitoring and control of risks associated with groundwater. It helps improve water quality ...
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Oxygen or Air-Feed Ozone Generators?
One of the first questions one is often faced with in designing an ozone system is whether the application requires concentrated oxygen or simply clean, dry air. I will explain why oxygen-feed ozone generators are the best choice for all industrial applications. It is very likely that your first online search for “ozone generators” will lead you to a series of air-feed generators. ...
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Crisafulli Flump Dredges Operate at Mines - Case Study
Mining companies find Crisafulli FLUMP dredges to be an to be an excellent choice in challenging environmental conditions and applications. FLUMP (floating lagoon pumper) dredges are small, easy to transport, remote controlled and extremely productive. From North and South America to West Africa, SRS Crisafulli FLUMP dredges are cleaning mining ponds/lagoons. Most operating mines have overflow ...
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Monitoring of the Intake Air Flow rate from an Airplane Painting Hangar - Case Study
Customer: Repair and painting hangar within an airport Material: Intake air Installation: Exhaust treated air ducts Function: Detection of decreased air flow due to malfunction of air suction fans Context An airplane and helicopter production and repair company needs to monitor the accumulation of dust and solvents in the air inside a hangar where vehicles are being maintained and ...
By ENVEA
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Iot smart agriculture
What is smart farming? Smart farming is the application of Internet of Things technology to traditional agriculture, using sensors and software to control agricultural production through mobile or computer platforms, making traditional agriculture more “smart”. In addition to precise perception, control, and decision-making management, in a broad sense, smart farming also includes ...
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Top 16 Weather Sensors in the Weather Station
Background: The weather sensors are the sensing end of the weather station and collect various weather-related data. The weather station can obtain the main parameters and information of the climate, all relying on the measurement of the sensor. These seemingly small parts are the basis for the normal operation of the weather station. They are like the front soldiers and stormtroopers of climate ...
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Aquaculture sewage treatment process and technical points
The organic matter concentration is high, the suspended solids are many, and the color is deep. The NH3-N concentration is very high due to the large amount of animal feces, and it contains a large number of pathogenic bacteria. The pollutants in the sewage mainly exist in the form of solid and dissolved carbohydrates, which make the sewage show high BOD5, CODcr, SS and chromaticity. , P and ...
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US firm to clean Gomti
In an effort to clean Gomti along with other rivers of the state, an American company, 'Oil Spill Eater International Corporation, in association with Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam, is conducting an experiment in a drain situated in front of Mankameshwar Temple on the banks of river Gomti. Company official Rajesh Pandey said, "The cost of cleaning in other countries is around 40 paise per litre and ...
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Simple ways to make your service business greener
The UK government may be encouraging businesses to become more sustainable, but eight out of ten small business owners in the UK don't know where to start. While they understand the importance of sustainability and want to make eco-friendly changes in the workplace, they're restricted by time and lack guidance. To help your local service businesses become more sustainable, we've identified simple ...
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General Information About The Egg Crate Making Machine
If you're thinking about beginning an egg crate production business, you'll should get a hold of an egg carton-making machine. Leading manufacturers create these appliances in order to produce 6, 12, and even 18. This bit of machinery is additionally highly favored as it uses pulp to generate a quick turnover. So, continue reading when we dive in the egg crate-making machine.Through the ...
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3 Cybersecurity Tips for Staying Out of the Headlines
Banks have the highest level of security among critical U.S. industries, yet by some estimates, financial Services companies are hundreds of times more likely to be the target of cyber attacks, and the situation is getting worse. No financial services company wants to generate these kinds of headlines regarding their cybersecurity. In addition to that, a new US rule orders banks to promptly flag ...
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Ahead of Kumbh, 4 Hi-Tech techniques to purify water
Keeping the upcoming Kumbh at the fore-front, Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam is all set to purify dirty river water with the help of four techniques of water purifications. As a pilot project, the techniques with implemented in the drains of Lucknow that open up into the Gomti. The first such technique of Geotube was recently set up for a pilot study in Kukrail drain. The second on-Oil Spill Eater (OSE ...
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`Sewage to selfie point` to save Ganga in state
Can the place where effluent are discharged in a river be so clean that one can stand up and take a selfie the re? This is the challenge that Namami Gange project has set for it self to clean the holy river, Chief minister Yogi Adityanath and Uniion minister for river development and Ganga rejuvenation Nitin Gadkari launched “Sewage Point to Selfie Point” campaign in the state on ...
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RWANDA Case study
Introduction Rwanda is located in the eastern part of the central part of the African continent. The water in this region is polluted due to many effects such as mud, leaves falling from trees, branch pieces, etc. The water is polluted due to the presence of communities in the upper parts of the water. Considering this, any damage to the system will adversely affect the living conditions in the ...
By ADENCO
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