Vanton Solar Powered Chemical Dosing System
28 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Acromet (Aust) Pty Ltd
The weatherable Solar Powered Chemical Dosing System from Vanton Pump and Equipment Corp features a nonmetallic, peristaltic pump for corrosion-free transfer of caustic and acidic treatment chemicals from an integral thermoplastic storage tank to water and wastewater containment facilities in remote locations.
Water savings at chicken plant
24 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Ovivo
Ovivo has recently completed an advanced water treatment plant (AWTP) facility for Inghams Enterprises at its Murarrie processing plant in Brisbane. The facility currently treats the equivalent of two Olympic-sized swimming pools of process water per day and when it reaches its full potential, it will treat close to three.
Upgrade for difficult waste
24 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Innoflow Australia Pty Ltd
Located an hour north of Brisbane, in the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast, Maleny Cheese is a family-owned business that first opened its doors in 2004. With its fine range of cheese products and on-site cafe, it is a popular spot with tourists and locals alike.
Upgrade wastewater recycling system
24 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Innoflow Australia Pty Ltd
Situated on Mt Tamborine in the Scenic Rim Region, Gallery Walk is one of the premier arts and craft centres of south-east Queensland. The collection of galleries and craft shops attracts hundreds of visitors each and every week.
Straub pipe repair clamp
16 January, 2011 | Supplied by: KCES Pty Ltd
The Straub clamp is used for the safe and reliable sealing of damaged pipes of all pipe materials.
Ovivo deployable membrane bioreactor (MBR) wastewater treatment system
24 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Ovivo
The Ovivo deployable membrane bioreactor (MBR) wastewater treatment system is contained within a standard 20-foot shipping container which allows for easy transport from site to site. The unit is suitable for applications such as: mining sites, construction sites, hotels and resorts, boat marinas, sports and leisure venues, caravan parks, sewer mining and black water treatment.
Expansion of re-use water at WWTP
26 October, 2010
Victor Harbor is a popular and rapidly expanding coastal town on the Fleurieu Peninsula, some
Sewer mining saving drinking water use
11 October, 2010
The NSW Government has awarded a water recycling licence to Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies to build a recycled water plant at the $500 million Darling Quarter development. The mixed-use development, located in Darling Harbour, Sydney, is one of the first to be granted a water recycling licence as part of the 2010 NSW Metropolitan Water Plan.
More beer, less waste
30 September, 2010 | Supplied by: CST Wastewater Solutions
Pacific Beverages’ Bluetongue Brewery in New South Wales features a water recovery plant, which targets best-practice, water re-use standards. The water recovery plant also provides renewable energy for the brewery.
Aqua Engineering DAF system
30 September, 2010 | Supplied by: CST Wastewater Solutions
A DAF (dissolved air flotation) system for treating or refining wastewater, engineered in Europe to EU standards, has been introduced to Australia.
Merger of water and wastewater companies
30 September, 2010
Ovivo - which stands for ‘Water for Life’ - is a new company formed as a result of the merger earlier this year of Christ Water Technologies (CWT) with EIMCO Water Technologies (EWT) and EWT’s American counterpart, Enviroquip. Launched globally on 13 September, it will be suitable for municipal and industrial water, and the water and wastewater markets.
KSB Amamix and Amaprop mixers
24 September, 2010 | Supplied by: KSB Australia Pty Ltd
The direct-drive Amamix series mixer range now comes with higher efficiency, greater achieved flows and increased thrust. The range features an ever clean blade (ECB) propeller design which offers varying pitches and sizes to 630 mm diameter. It also has the added advantage of a reduced diameter hub, tapered seal chamber and three-fold dynamic sealing, including lip seal protection and dual silicon carbide mechanical seals. All these features combined reduce the likelihood of propeller ‘ragging’ and/or mechanical seal failure.
ABB WaterMaster flowmeter and VeriMaster in-situ verification
24 September, 2010 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
The electromagnetic WaterMaster flowmeter which is designed specifically for the water, wastewater and effluent sewage markets now has an in-situ flowmeter verification capability. Built into the flowmeter the VeriMaster system has the ability to perform in-situ verification across the full range.
Protecting the environment and your reputation with organic carbon analysis
26 August, 2010 by Jimmy Britz, Analysis Product Manager, Endress+Hauser Australia | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd
Monitoring and controlling the amount of organic matter in our streams and waterways is critical for environmental protection. Total organic carbon (TOC) is the amount of carbon present in an organic compound and measuring it provides a fast and convenient way to determine water quality. This article looks at the different methods now available for analysing TOC.
Copa SAF wastewater system
20 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Ovivo
The Copa submerged aerated filter (SAF) wastewater system is designed for the ‘packaged sewerage treatment’ market. It has been modified by EWT to suit Australian requirements.
