Dwyer Instruments Series V4 Flotect flow switch
01 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Dwyer Instruments (Aust) Pty LtdRugged and reliable, the Series V4 Flotect flow switch operates automatically to protect pumps, motors and other equipment against damage from reduction or loss of flow. It controls the sequential operation of pumps and controls dampers according to flow.
Nubian Water Systems acquires UV Guard
29 June, 2012Nubian Water Systems announced yesterday the first in a series of steps to grow its water treatment and recycling business with the acquisition of UV-Guard Australia, an ultraviolet (UV) disinfection technology and services business.
Water management trails climate change on the boardroom agenda
29 June, 2012The CDP Water Disclosure Australia Report, launched yesterday by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), finds that only 55% of the ASX 100 companies that responded to the CDP Water questionnaire report board-level oversight of water-related policies, strategies or plans.
Pilbara to boost water savings by billions of litres
25 June, 2012Pilbara communities will save up to 1.15 billion litres of water each year through a $1.5 million expansion of water-efficiency projects.
Kaeser EBC series of Turnkey Rotary Blowers
15 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors AustraliaKaeser’s EB 291 C and EB 421 C rotary blowers are supplied connection-ready with integrated mains power supply equipment and monitoring. With drive powers from 18 to 75 kW, they cover deliveries of 15.2 to 40.1 m3/min at up to 1000 mbar (g) or 500 mbar (partial vacuum).
Australia “needs national groundwater strategy”
13 June, 2012Australia will not have enough fresh water to meet the combined needs of a rapidly growing population, expanding industries and conservation of native landscapes in the mid-21st century if it fails to articulate a national groundwater strategy for the future. The caution comes from two of the nation’s most eminent water scientists, Professor Craig Simmons and Professor Peter Cook of the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training (NGCRT).
Experts to gather to promote healthy waterways
12 June, 2012Leaders in water-quality management and research will gather at CQUniversity Mackay to share ideas and work towards protecting the Mackay Whitsunday catchments at the Healthy Waterways Symposium from 13-15 June.
Tapping geothermal energy to create fresh water for WA
07 June, 2012Researchers at The University of Western Australia will investigate the use of geothermal energy to desalinate groundwater in WA.
Stormwater project flowing
06 June, 2012Darling Square, Powlett Reserve and several tree-lined median strips in East Melbourne will thrive well into the future with the completion of the Darling Street stormwater project. Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said this was a world-first inroad stormwater harvest scheme that would help save more than 20 million litres of water and safeguard Darling Street’s surrounding parks and trees.
Noshok Valve Product Solutions catalogue
06 June, 2012 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdNoshok has announced its expanded valve product offering and enhanced valve manufacturing capabilities, available in the Noshok Valve Product Solutions catalogue. The valves, made in the US, have their performance ensured by being 100% helium leak tested to 1 x 10-4 mL/s before they leave the factory.
Nanoparticles seek and destroy groundwater toxins
05 June, 2012Iron nanoparticles encapsulated in a rust-preventing polymer coating could hold incredible potential for cleaning up groundwater contaminated with toxic chemicals, a leading water expert says.
Bürkert Inox valve and modular block assembly system
05 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Burkert Fluid Control SystemsBürkert has released a modular valve and block package designed to make systems quickly and easily. The Inox system incorporates an all stainless steel pneumatically actuated valve and standard block modules with eight standard port channels.
Water meters powered by water
04 June, 2012University of Waikato scientists are hoping to create a smart water meter, completely powered by the water running through it.
New turf at golf course to save council thousands
04 June, 2012Strathfield Council has completed a major sustainability project at Hudson Park Golf Course using turf which could deliver potential savings of up to $40,000 annually.
Hach sensION+ MM110 Portable pH, ORP, EC Field Kit
01 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Hach Pacific Pty LtdThe Hach sensION+ MM110 Portable pH, ORP, EC Field Kit is an all-in-one system that makes general water quality meter testing fast and simple.
