2011 WEFTEC Videos

31. Transitioning To Turbo Blowers 10/16/2019

    In 2019, Kaeser Compressors assumed control of the venerable line of PillAerator turbo blowers, strengthening its ability to serve the wastewater industry — or wherever else atmospheric process air is needed on a constant pressure level. Watch this video to understand what inspired the decision, as Manual Dias, Business Development Manager at Kaeser, covers the advantages that turbo blowers offer versus other types of blowers. Al Moreno, Kaeser's District Manager, then highlights the company's screw blower technology, followed by Global Product Manager Peter Werhahn, who provides the business case for investing in turbo blowers.

32. A New Option For Situational Blower Needs 10/15/2019

    Long known for serving the wastewater industry with blower and compressor solutions, Aerzen recently branched out to expand its service capabilities with Aerzen Rental USA. With this new, standalone company, Aerzen can now provide its low-pressure, oil-free units for short-term and/or immediate use. In this video, Matt Piedmonte, director for Aerzen Rental USA, cites five situations where a customer might need a rental, and answers some common questions around technology, logistics, and setup/operation. Hint: The company had a head start in mastering these elements, as Aerzen International Rental has been serving Europe for two decades.

33. The Role Of Digitalization In Today's Treatment Plants 10/9/2019

    The best systems are ones that are not just effective by design; importantly, they are employed to optimal effect. When it comes to treatment plant instrumentation and automation, it's essential that the volumes of data collected throughout the treatment process are easily understood and acted upon. In this video, Jack Roushey, Marketing Manager for the Flow Division of Siemens Process Instrumentation, talks about how Siemens addresses these challenges through their portfolio of process measurement and analytics systems. He discusses the advantages of digitalization, including digital twin technology, and how smart instruments can be leveraged to solve some of the industry's highest-level concerns, such as water quality and resiliency, while making it more simple than ever for operators.

34. SiC Strength: Silicon Carbide Membranes 10/22/2018

    Silicon carbide, or SiC, membranes are made from one of the earth's hardest natural materials, making them extremely strong and resilient. They are also hydrophilic, lending to a high flux rate (4 to 6 times that of other membranes) and making them particularly suitable for stormwater/CSO applications.

35. Disinfection Solutions From De Nora 10/11/2018

    Daryl Weatherup, Managing Director at De Nora Water Technologies, gives an overview of De Nora's updated disinfection offerings, including its CAPITAL CONTROLS MCP ozone generator, CAPITAL CONTROLS Chlorinator, and ClorTec onsite hypochlorite generator. 

36. Aeration Efficiencies Found With Automated Controls 10/9/2018

    With a variety of blower combinations available to optimize aeration performance at wastewater treatment plants, efficiencies are now being found by focusing in on aeration control systems. Eric Bennett, Controls Product Manager with Aerzen, recently discussed the advantages operators are finding by deploying the company's AERProcess solution in managing energy use, optimizing biological processes and reducing wear and tear on blowers and valves.

37. Electrocoagulation For 'Untreatable' Water 10/24/2017

    Whatever the setting, and however contaminated your water, BakerCorp has a solution. That's the message shared by Mehrzad Emanuel (Vice President, Filtration), Doug Herber (Vice President, Water Treatment Technology), and Bruce Lesikar (Director of Engineering) in this video presentation from WEFTEC, where they discuss BakerCorp's electrocoagulation technology and its mobile treatment platform with Water Online Chief Editor Kevin Westerling.

38. UV Wastewater Disinfection Trending Up With Advancements, Installations (Video) 10/18/2017

    Jen Muller, VP of Marketing for Trojan Technologies, provides an update on two key TrojanUV technologies, the TrojanUVFlex and TrojanUVSigna. The former is designed for potable water reuse applications, including direct potable reuse (DPR), while the latter is ideal for wastewater disinfection as a replacement for chemical disinfectants. Muller shares the features and benefits of both products, and also discusses the TrojanUVSigna's installation at two of North America's largest wastewater treatment plants.

39. Siemens Reveals 3 Key Factors For Water Quality 10/18/2017

    Jack Roushey, product manager for instrumentation at Siemens, gives his take on trends in the water industry, including the three most important factors for ensuring a quality end product — safety, performance, and reliability within your process measurement and control regime. Talking to Water Online's Kevin Westerling, Roushey illuminates the impact of these important parameters with a discussion on lead in drinking water, which has recently caused contamination events, regulatory scrutiny, and a mandate for improved process control.

40. Big Air: Aerzen Introduces Turbo Blower For Large Treatment Plants 10/18/2017

    Aerzen USA has long preached — and excelled in delivering — "right-sized" blower solutions, offering energy efficiency by producing the proper amount of air for the application. Until recently, however, the company did not have an option for the largest of wastewater treatment plants. That has changed with the introduction of the Multicore series turbo blower, which is described in the following video by Tom McCurdy, National Sales Manager for Aerzen's Environmental Group.