Water and Wastewater Solutions For The Power Generation Industry

1. Design And Care Of Reverse Osmosis Systems, Part 2: Upstream Equipment 1/14/2019

   The success of a new reverse osmosis (RO) membrane system is often directly related to its pretreatment. The previous section of this article discussed RO design issues and introduced how a pilot study should include a study of its probable pretreatment equipment since the pretreatment performance will directly affect the performance of the RO system. However, piloting the upstream processes can be challenging in sizing these components for the pilot RO unit’s low flow rate.

2. Compliance Tips For EPA's New Power Plant Regulations 11/10/2015

   Now that the final rule has been published in the Federal Register, the stage is set for official implementation of the U.S. EPA’s Steam Electric Power Generating Effluent Guidelines on Jan. 4, 2016.

3. Eliminate CIP And Cut Wastewater Disposal In Half With CCD 7/31/2014

   A high water recovery rate is essential for this well-known soy protein manufacturer.

4. Why Strategic Choices — And Water — Could Make People More Energy-Efficient 1/9/2017

   At my household, a new year means a new energy and water-use baseline. By that I mean, every month, I look at how much electricity and water I used in comparison to the same month the previous year — so I can try to be as efficient as possible. But I work in the energy field, and I know that’s not a typical New Year’s tradition. Most people don’t examine the trends of their energy-use or spend much time thinking about how to reduce it.

5. A Promise To Our Children To Save Water In Texas 5/4/2015

   It’s no secret that Texas is currently in the midst of a multi-year drought – yet the vast majority of our electricity comes from sources that contribute to this prolonged drought, namely coal, nuclear, and natural gas. All of these energy sources require copious amounts of water to produce electricity.

6. Radioactive Waste: Can Membranes Reduce The Fear Factor? 10/1/2014

   It’s no wonder that the word "radioactive" scares people. I remember Chernobyl. I was raised on The Simpsons, with its bumbling plant operators and three-eyed fish. I've followed the Fukushima tragedy closely. But, scary or not, nuclear power isn't going anywhere soon.

7. Pile Cloth Media Filtration For Clean Utilities 4/15/2019

   Cooling towers and boilers consume the most fresh water in the industry, with industrial process waters carrying the balance. Power plants and refineries use more water volume for the cooling process than any other area of the facility. Mining and food and beverage industries consume higher volumes for their processes. Clean water may come from a range of sources, including clarified surface waters, groundwater or properly treated wastewater (reuse) sources.

8. Cloth Media Filtration Removes Coal Ash And Coal Fines At Power Plants 1/15/2019

   Coal-fired power plants generate coal fines and coal ash from a number of sources, including coal combustion residuals (CCR), particularly fly and bottom ash from coal furnaces, and coal pile runoff during rain events. In support of an industry-wide effort to reduce, improve, and remove coal ash ponds, a variety of technologies have been tested and employed. Read the full application note to learn more.

9. Stator Cooling Water In Power Generation Plants 12/1/2020

   Power Generation plants produce electricity by converting one form of primary energy (nuclear or non-nuclear) to motive power in order to drive generators and produce electricity.

10. 4 Safety Considerations For Anyone Storing, Handling, or Transporting Substances 3/25/2014

    Substances regulated or substances unregulated may ultimately impact the environment, health, and water supply of others. The following safety considerations are advised for those who store, handle, or transport potentially dangerous substances.