Monitoring power use in irrigation systems
23 May, 2014 by Wayne Brown, MottechAlthough water is the number one key input into an irrigation system, energy also plays an obvious role. This is so much the case that it is becoming an increasingly expensive input in running irrigation systems, both in agricultural and municipal applications.
How water contributes to liveable cities
21 May, 2014 by Adam Lovell*Liveability is now part of the Australian vernacular. Every few months we hear news that Australian cities are topping international tables on liveability. But what does it mean to live in a liveable city? And while we think water is critical in having liveable cities - what does that mean?
Black & Veatch to upgrade largest water treatment plant in Singapore
20 May, 2014PUB, the national water agency of Singapore, has selected Black & Veatch to help upgrade Chestnut Avenue Waterworks (CAWW), the largest drinking water plant in the country.
Metasphere Point Orange intelligent logger
16 May, 2014 | Supplied by: MetasphereMetasphere is introducing an intelligent logger called Point Orange to the Australian water market. The unit is designed to provide flexible outstations that are multipurpose and multifunctional.
Waterfind launches Australian Water Tender
12 May, 2014Water market specialist Waterfind has launched the Australian Water Tender (AWT), a scheme which provides irrigators with access to an additional water supply.
Bertolini CAX triplex pumps
12 May, 2014 | Supplied by: Australian Pump Industries Pty LtdBertolini's CAX series triplex pumps are designed for pressures up to 750 bar (10,875 psi). Based on the company's CX series, the pump has applications in reverse osmosis, desalination, food, petrochemical and chemical industries.
Proposition for a national water bank
12 May, 2014Professor Craig Simmons has proposed the development of a national water bank - a vast monitored network of 'underground dams' to help Australia avoid water shortages for centuries to come.
Eijkelkamp Agrisearch Equipment Global Data Transmitter Multiple
10 May, 2014 | Supplied by: Aqualab Scientific Pty LtdEijkelkamp Agrisearch Equipment has launched the Global Data Transmitter Multiple - a modem that provides end users all over the world with a safe and reliable way to always have continuous data sets.
OTT MF pro electromagnetic current meter
09 May, 2014 | Supplied by: Aqualab Scientific Pty LtdThe OTT MF pro handheld current meter is a user-friendly, low-maintenance electromagnetic current meter, designed specifically to simplify in-stream discharge measurement.
Turner Designs C-sense in situ pCO2 sensor
08 May, 2014 | Supplied by: Aqualab Scientific Pty LtdTurner Designs offers C-sense, a compact, lightweight pCO2 sensor for measuring the partial pressure of gas in liquids. Designed for applications involving immersion in water, oil or water and oil mixtures, the product combines an oil-resistant membrane interface with a compact, temperature-compensated, non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) detector.
Nutrients offset water pilot project
05 May, 2014A pilot project funded by Queensland Urban Utilities will not only have big environmental benefits but will also demonstrate a way to help moderate water prices.
Dwyer Instruments Model UFM compact ultrasonic flow meter
30 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Dwyer Omega (Aust) Pty LtdThe Model UFM is a clamp-on ultrasonic flow meter which implements the transit-time difference to measure flow rates in pipes non-invasively.
Dwyer Instruments Series WD3 Water Leak Detector
28 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Dwyer Omega (Aust) Pty LtdThe Series WD3 Water Leak Detector, from Dwyer Instruments, protects equipment from water damage by detecting the presence of water in drip pans in air handler units; under raised floors in data centres; or on floors around sump pumps and drains.
Emerson Rosemount 3051S MultiVariable wireless pressure transmitter
23 April, 2014 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson Process Management has introduced the Rosemount 3051S MultiVariable wireless pressure transmitter, designed to directly measure two process variables in one installation so users can gain greater insight into their process without increasing installation costs.
Hach WIMS water data management software
15 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Hach Pacific Pty LtdHach Water Information Management Solution (WIMS) software helps users see the complete picture of their water or wastewater systems so they can make operational decisions with confidence.
