White Papers and Case Studies For The Power Generation Industry

1. Water And Power Generation Remain A Balancing Act Amid Tightening Regulations 11/1/2019

   A recent survey digs into the treatment aspects of water in the power industry, revealing how electric utilities are responding to concerns over regulations and volumes of use.

2. Selenium Removal Technologies: A Review 1/15/2016

   Selenium, a contaminant of concern in industries such as mining, oil refining, and power generation, is removed from wastewater principally through either biological or chemical/physical processes. This article will describe those technologies, several technology providers, and other sources of information.

3. U.S. Power Profile Shift Sparks Water Opportunity 9/12/2016

   The power sector looks to zero liquid discharge and taps municipal reclaimed water as a water reuse strategy.

4. A New Approach To Early Biofilm Detection 11/14/2013

   To assist industrial operators in managing and preventing biofilm, Italian start-up ALVIM Srl created a monitoring system that provides early warning detection of bacterial biofilm growing on pipelines, tanks, heat exchangers, RO membranes, and other equipment.

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. The Long Journey Of An Energy-Water Bill In Texas 7/6/2015

   Being an environmental advocate in Texas may seem like an uphill battle, and I make no bones about the fact it most certainly is.

7. Texas’ Evolving Energy Reality: Clean Energy Uses Less Water 6/14/2016

   It’s been an interesting time for water in Texas. Beyond the incredibly wet and cool spring we’ve been having, Memorial Day saw the second year in a row of record-breaking floods.

8. Keeping The Operator In Focus: The Four Pillars Of Operator Effectiveness 8/2/2018

   This paper shows how the four pillars of operator effectiveness lead operators to greater awareness, faster response and better decisions.

9. Straight Talk On Radiation 6/22/2015

   From time-to-time I write on topics that are related to water and wastewater as a "backgrounder" so that those involved in the field can gain a wider perspective and have available to them a cogent explanation minus jargon on various topics. By Dr. J.H. Wakefield

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.