Hydroflux halves energy costs of Burra Foods’ wastewater treatment
09 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Hydroflux Industrial Pty LtdAustralian dairy ingredient processor Burra Foods recently installed a Hydroflux HyDAF Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) unit for primary wastewater treatment and successfully halved its energy costs.
Methane research shapes up at wastewater plant
07 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Kenelec Scientific Pty LtdA wastewater treatment plant in the US has used a dynamic imaging particle analysis system to monitor the condition and presence of methanogens in its anaerobic digestion process to find a potential correlation with methane production.
Titanium pump solves sewage spill challenge
26 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian Pump Industries Pty LtdSewage spill containment at waste transfer stations means handling corrosive sewage. Specifying a suitable pump is a challenge for wastewater consultants.
Andzac enables efficient water aeration
29 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Andzac Water Treatment
The Andzac Aerator, from Andzac Water Treatment, recently underwent independent testing at Goulburn Valley Water's wastewater management facility in Tatura, country Victoria. The product's venturi air-injection design provides a system that can provide efficient and economical surface aeration for wastewater treatment ponds and other bodies of water.
DAF pump saves capital, energy and maintenance costs
26 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Hydro InnovationsA single DAF (dissolved air floatation) pump is said to be able to replace the entire air bubble system on DAF plants, according to pump supplier Hydro Innovations.
Fluid Imaging Technologies FlowCAM imaging particle analysis system
20 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Kenelec Scientific Pty LtdThe FlowCAM imaging particle analysis system is a tool for detecting, identifying and quantifying algae or problem particulate matter in water treatment processes.
Calix ACTI-Mag SP60 spray coating for sewers
15 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Calix LimitedCalix's ACTI-Mag SP60 is a concentrated, controlled-viscosity, concentrated, stabilised suspension of magnesium hydroxide (MgO). The product is hydrated from Calix reactive MgO, imparting a good neutralisation capability due to the high surface area.
Wastewater purification in 2.5 minutes
28 April, 2015Engineers from Jhostoblak Corporate in Mexico have created technology to recover and purify seawater or wastewater, regardless of the amount of pollutants and microorganisms, in just 2.5 minutes.
Wastewater re-use using UV disinfection
16 April, 2015 | Supplied by: Fluidquip AustraliaThe UV disinfection industry has experienced tremendous growth over the last 25 years - particularly in Europe, the USA and South-East Asia. The development of new UV technologies over this period is a perfect example of an industry investing to meet market demand - in this case, demand for an effective, low-cost and environmentally friendly way to disinfect wastewater for re-use.
CNP AirPrex struvite removal and biosolids enhancement process
16 April, 2015 | Supplied by: Hydroflux Industrial Pty LtdAirPrex technology, by German group CNP, provides a struvite removal and biosolids enhancement process. It removes struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate) from anaerobically digested sludge streams, thus eliminating potential pipe blockages and mechanical issues without increasing chemical use.
Pump provides sustained operating efficiencies
01 April, 2015 | Supplied by: Xylem Water Solutions Australia LtdThe key operating requirement for any sewage handling pump is its ability to pass solids without clogging, ie, either a full or a partial clog of the impeller and/or volute.
Furphy Engineering Robotic Tank Inspection Technology
01 April, 2015Furphy Engineering has introduced the Robotic Tank Inspection Technology, which is claimed to increase safety, reduce risk and improve the accuracy of tank inspections.
Hydroflux Hydrothane STP ECSB (External Circulation Sludge Bed) for anaerobic wastewater treatment
27 March, 2015 | Supplied by: Hydroflux Industrial Pty LtdThe Hydrothane ultrahigh-rate anaerobic process takes organic content within wastewater and generates green energy.
Optimising wastewater treatment plant performance
23 March, 2015 | Supplied by: Aurecon Pty LtdWastewater treatment processes have been driven to reduce nutrient concentrations over the past couple of decades to improve receiving water quality particularly in inland waterways. This has led to the installation of complex and often energy-intensive processes. Recently, focus has been on optimising existing treatment processes both in terms of energy usage and plant performance to maximise performance, capacity and operation of the plants.
Energy-efficient sewage pump system reduces blockages
13 March, 2015 | Supplied by: Xylem Water Solutions Australia LtdQueensland water authority Unitywater has installed a new pump and controller partner system at seven of its sewage pump stations, in order to reduce blockages and save energy.
