Crusher Takes Its Lumps, Minimizes Elbow Grease

CCP, Inc. in West Paterson, N.J. makes over 1,000 product formulations under private labels for the cosmetics industry, using materials such as persulfates, alkali silicates, phosphates, sodium chloride, and magnesium chloride.

Thermal Flow Meters Help Electric Power Plants Keep Their Cool With Hydrogen Gas

In all electric power generation plants (gas, solar, coal or nuclear), the fuel source of choice heats a large boiler, which creates steam that drives turbine blades to rotate. The turbine shaft in turn spins magnets inside the generator, which induces an electrical current in a coil of wires. It’s a high-temperature process both in terms of the boilers and steam, but also at the back end of the process where the electric current generates a large amount of heat that must be managed in order to keep the generator’s wire coils cool enough to avoid degradation or failure. Depending on the MVA size of the generator, hydrogen (H2), air or water is typically used to provide cooling.

Sun-Activated LilyPads Remove Contaminants Without Chemicals

Puralytics LilyPads are hardly noticeable in the ponds, lakes, and catchment areas where they are deployed. Made of mesh and plastic, the flat, 1-meter diameter disks could even be confused for their plant namesake if not for their white color.

Discfilters Treat Up To 12,000 gpm Of Secondary Sewage For Cooling Water

The client is one of the largest combined electric and gas companies in the United States, servicing 1.8 million gas customers and 2.2 million electric customers in more than 300 urban, suburban and rural communities. Following a successful site visit, the Client contracted Veolia for the treatment of up to 2725m³/h (12,000 gpm) of sewage plant effluent for cooling tower make-up.

Real-Time Heavy Metal Monitoring For Oil & Gas

Large, distributed water networks are not well-suited for conventional water monitoring processes which rely on manual sampling and lab testing. In particular, this midstream oil and gas company had a need to detect Iron, Selenium, and other heavy metals at a precise level comparable to a lab. In addition, it wasn’t feasible to manually test the entire water system at the requisite frequency. Finally, instrument reliability and unplanned downtime were an issue.

AnoxKaldnes MBBR Reduced Wastewater OPEX At Meat Processing Facility

Valley Pride Pack wanted to reduce the operational costs associated with their wastewater treatment system.

Determination Of Hexanal In Foods Utilizing Dynamic Headspace

Hexanal is one of many well-documented aromatic components that contribute to flavor and aroma in common consumer food products containing omega-6 fatty acids. Hexanal content is also used to measure the oxidative status of foods rich in omega-6 fatty acids.

Lessons From Nestle's Zero Water Facility

Under pressure to avoid using Southern California’s endangered groundwater supply, Nestlé has announced plans to convert a Modesto milk factory into a “zero water” facility capable of extracting water from the materials it manufactures and reusing it for industrial processes.

Tap Vs. Bottled Taste Test: Consumers Weigh In

DC Water’s taste test shines the spotlight on municipal water quality, public perception, and consumer relations.

Sustainable Clarification In Food And Beverage Operations

Companies within the food & beverage industry generate significant quantities of wastewater each day. For example, a 16 oz. can of beer is about 90-95% water; however, to make that can, beer producers utilize approximately 7 times this quantity. About 2/3 to 3/4 of the water is typically discharged as wastewater to a municipal sewer system.

FEDI System Has Been Running Successfully For Six Years

Brazos Electric Cooperative Power Plant in Cleburne, TX is a nominal 258 MW combined cycle gas fired power plant operating on AGC (Automatic Generation Control) load requirements. The plant uses approximately 54 million gallons of water per year for boiler feed water and NOx control of its combustion turbine.

Cooling Tower Crisis: How Hydrogen Peroxide Scrubbed Away The Bacteria Buildup

A West coast power plant needed an immediate solution to clean its cooling tower that was fast, cost effective, and did not require removal and manual cleaning of the tower's fill material. 

A Roundup Of Energy, Water, And Climate Bills In The 84th Texas Legislative Session

We’ve almost made it to the midway point of the 84^th Session of the Texas Legislature. As many already know, the Texas Legislature only meets from January to May every other year, so a lot has to get done in these few months.

Dechlorination Of RO Feed Water In Power Station

Plant Bowen, a coal-fired power station in Georgia, successfully implemented Atlantium's HOD UV technology to eliminate microbial growth and improve the performance of their reverse osmosis system. The HOD UV system removed chlorine, reduced maintenance costs, and extended the lifespan of membranes.

CleanFlo™ Monoscreen® Case Study

When the polar bears at the Brookfield Zoo were introduced to their new habitats at the Great Bear Wilderness, they had no idea how much more fulfilling their life would become.

MBBR-DAF System Drastically Reduced BOD And TSS Amounts Released Into Nearby Harbor

Ladysmith, BC is home to nearly 8,000 people on the western coast of Canada and has a history of coal mining, forestry, rail and marine industry. An existing wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) provided treatment to the town’s wastewater before discharging to the Ladysmith Harbor. The plant removed primarily particulate matter and suspended solids from the wastewater to be driven to a composting site. The existing system met some needs, but would not be able to achieve the future BOD and TSS effluent limits proposed to the town.

Mine Waste Dams Threaten The Environment, Even When They Don't Fail

Scars from large mining operations are permanently etched across the landscapes of the world. The environmental damage and human health hazards that these activities create may be both severe and irreversible.

Unlocking Efficiency: The Advantages Of Peristaltic Pumps Peristaltic pumps have emerged as a revolutionary solution in industrial pumping, offering a myriad of benefits over traditional pump technologies. Fundamental to these pumps is a simple yet ingenious component: the hose. By using advanced hose designs, these pumps can significantly increase longevity and decrease operational costs. Let's explore how these innovative pumps are reshaping industrial pumping and driving efficiency across a range of applications.

Assessing PPCPs: How To Handle The Micropollutants That Pose A Major Threat

A study conducted by the state of Washington’s Department of Ecology and the EPA assessed the efficacy of PPCP treatment removal rates of various wastewater treatment processes.

AnoxKaldnes MBBR Reduced Wastewater OPEX At Meat Processing Facility

Valley Pride Pack wanted to reduce the operational costs associated with their wastewater treatment system.

Energy-Efficient Blowers Help Clean Riachuelo River

Cleaning tannery effluent is an energy-intense process. The Curtidor Industrial Park (PIC) has found a way to keep energy usage and costs down while reducing pollution in the Riachuelo River.

Agricultural Reuse Projects Offer A Glimpse Into The Future Of Water

The WaterReuse Association and Water Environment & Reuse Foundation have teamed with Pentair to highlight new ways that water recycling can be utilized to improve agricultural practices.

Greener Pastures Ahead For Pumps

Energy-saving pumps will be ever more present in 2021 as investment in eco-friendly infrastructure continues to grow.

Aeration System Solves Odor And Nutrient Problems For Carrot Packing Plant

A carrot packing plant was having severe odor problems due to septic conditions in their truck washout water holding lagoon. In addition, nutrient and nitrogen levels were becoming an issue for land application of the wastewater for crop production.

Emergency Containment Solutions And Disaster Support For A Liquid Storage Facility

Discover how a successful partnership between an environmental company and a liquid storage facility helped mitigate a disaster from escalating and gave them the rapid response they needed.