WATER TALK
Low-Cost Desalination — The Promise Of Forward Osmosis
Utilizing low-pressure, low-energy membrane technology, Oasys Water is setting out to change the way people think about desalination. Lisa Marchewka, VP of strategy and marketing for Oasys, explains how forward osmosis is more energy- and cost-efficient than competing technologies.
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WIFIA, AWWA, And The Future Of Infrastructure Improvements
David LaFrance, the CEO of the American Water Works Association (AWWA), kicked off ACE14 by speaking with Todd and Todd of Water Online Radio about AWWA, this year's conference, and some of the largest topics affecting the water industry.
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Researchers Cross Oceans To Create Cutting-Edge Leak Detection Robot
Two prestigious universities have come together to tackle water loss. King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Saudi Arabia and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), created an innovative in-pipe leak detection robot, which uses pressure gradients to identify leaks. The detector — which operates autonomously — can sense leaks at any angle around the circumference of the pipe.
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UV LEDs Offer Next-Gen Technology
Dan Shaver, Manager of Business Development at Aquionics, discusses how the latest trend toward UV LEDs fits into the disinfection space.
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The Water Industry To-Do List: WWEMA Helps Set The Agenda
Vanessa Leiby, the new executive director for the Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association (WWEMA), has a lot on her plate. The following are just some of the initiatives the trade organization representing water and wastewater solution providers is addressing…
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Submersible Wastewater Pumps Emphasize Reliability, Response Time And A Reduced Carbon Footprint
Chantale Lhersonneau, Sales Manager for KSB, discusses the keys to success for the Company’s global distribution of submersible wastewater pumps.
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A Commitment To Employee Ownership
Ryan Spanton, Regional Sales Manager with WesTech Engineering, talks about the company’s focus on customers as brand advocates and other trends for the water and wastewater industries.
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Eliminate Filter Maintenance Costs Once And For All
Polly Stenberg, Director of Sales with Forsta Filters, explains how self-cleaning filters significantly cut costs and reduce maintenance for industrial, municipal, and irrigation applications.
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How To Select A Valve For Cost Savings
Tim Fallon, Product Manager at the Henry Pratt Company, explains how valve selection affects efficiency of flow, thereby influencing total electric costs for pumping water.
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Safer Disinfection With Peracetic Acid
John Maziuk, Technical Development Manager at Solvay Chemicals, discusses the benefits of peracetic acid over other wastewater and stormwater disinfection methods, including no harmful byproducts, a simpler process, and a longer shelf life.
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