Case Studies
Modelling best placement of green infrastructure to reduce urban heat
A numerical tool for designing Water Sensitive Cities — a concept closely aligned with water wise cities — is creating demonstrated impact in places like the City of Unley, Adelaide. [ + ]
Lismore City Council solves sludge-pump choking problems
Lismore City Council was having chronic problems with its digester pump choking at its South Lismore sewage treatment plant. [ + ]
Saving water in Perth's fast-growing suburb
The City of Swan has implemented a water-saving solution for playing fields in the Ellenbrook district, which is one of the Perth's (and Australia's) fastest growing suburbs. [ + ]
Advanced oxidation process for taste and odour removal
To remove taste and odour compounds at Sung-Nam Water Treatment Plant, Xylem provided a complete advanced oxidation processes (AOP) system. [ + ]
Solving a gritty problem for wastewater treatment plants
CST Wastewater Solutions introduces high-performance inlet screening and grit removal technology, suitable for wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) operating in sandy environments throughout Australasia. [ + ]
Grease is the word
The design of grease traps has not really changed much at all since the 19th century, when a gentleman called Nathaniel Whiting obtained a patent on the first ever grease trap. That's where a dissolved air flotation (DAF) system such as the Hydroflux Grease Trap Dissolved Air Flotation (GT-DAF) system comes in. [ + ]
Newly discovered bacteria can remove nitrogen from wastewater
Researchers have come across a type of bacteria that could fundamentally reshape efforts to cut the huge amount of electricity consumed during wastewater clean-up. [ + ]
Solar success for Victorian bulb farm
After averaging $60,000 a year on energy, P Aker Flowerbulbs recruited energy management company AEES Group to design and install a solar system to help reduce costs. [ + ]
Ageing treatment plant gets a makeover
After reviewing a variety of technology platforms, Terrey Hills Golf and Country Club decided to retrofit BioGill above-ground bioreactors to its existing wastewater treatment plant. [ + ]
Solar heating enhances air quality in schools
A Massey University construction professor was recognised at the 2016 New Zealand Institute of Building Awards for her work on a solar heating project in New Zealand schools. [ + ]
Solar power for the aged-care sector
With Perth's aged-care industry rapidly growing, energy consultancy Perdaman Advanced Energy (PAE) is helping the sector to become more financially and environmentally sustainable. [ + ]
Integrated compressor system helps a regional wastewater plant
When pump manufacturer Robuschi tested its ROBOX energy WS 65 magnet screw compressor in a civil wastewater treatment plant in the province of Trento, Italy, the new technology performed beyond the client's expectations. [ + ]
Recycling food waste leads to smooth sailing for yacht club
The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club used a Bin Trim rebate from the NSW EPA to purchase a worm farm that will divert 5.25 tonnes of food waste from landfill each year. [ + ]
From coal to biomass: converting a power plant
Britain's EPH Lynemouth Power has awarded Emerson a contract to help convert the 44-year-old coal-fired Lynemouth Power Station to a biomass-fuelled power plant. [ + ]
Intelligently solving wastewater challenges in Victoria
In July 2016, North East Water installed Xylem's Flygt Concertor system to solve a challenging wastewater issue and deliver clog-free pumping to Jordyn Terrace wastewater pump station. [ + ]

