Desalination in the desert
12 September, 2013Researchers at Murdoch University are working with the National Centre of Excellence in Desalination Australia (NCEDA) on a project to secure water supplies in desert communities.
Control and monitor water at mine site truck wash
11 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Xylem Water Solutions Australia LtdThe Multitrode system has been used in a recent project for Hydrasyst for a heavy- and light-vehicle truck wash and recycling plant at a mine site in Blackwater, Queensland.
Michell Instruments Transportable Condumax II hydrocarbon and water dewpoint analyser
11 September, 2013 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdMichell Instruments has developed a transportable version of its hydrocarbon dewpoint analyser, enabling engineers to provide a fast response for investigations into the quality of natural gas wherever it is needed. The Transportable Condumax II measures hydrocarbon and water dewpoint in the same way and to the same accuracy as the online version.
Additive prevents biofouling in reverse osmosis membranes
11 September, 2013Flinders University has been granted a provisional patent through Flinders Partners, the commercialisation arm of the university, for an additive that prevents biofilms from clogging up membranes used in the desalination of seawater.
Siemens marks a century of chlorinated water disinfection
10 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdThe first commercially produced gas chlorinator was installed in a public drinking water system in 1913, revolutionising the way the world fought water-borne diseases. The technology was installed by Wallace & Tiernan - now a company of Siemens Water Technologies, which is celebrating the product’s 100th anniversary.
Hanna Instruments HI 99191 portable pH meter for low ionic strength water
02 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Hanna Instruments Pty LtdThe Hanna Instruments HI 99191 is a waterproof portable pH/temperature meter designed specifically for measuring the pH of drinking water, since the pH of water influences properties including taste, odour, clarity and disinfection.
OTT Hydromet ecoLog 500 groundwater data logger
30 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Aqualab Scientific Pty LtdThe OTT Hydromet ecoLog 500 groundwater data logger specialises in long-term measurement of water levels and temperature.
Campbell Scientific CRS451 and CRS456 water-level recording sensors
30 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Campbell Scientific Aust Pty LtdThe Campbell Scientific CRS451 water-level recording sensor, contained in a compact stainless steel case, consists of a water level and water temperature sensor that has its own clock and memory to store collected data.
Tsurumi Pump KTV slurry pump
29 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Australian Pump Industries Pty LtdMoving thick slurries when dewatering on site is a challenge for submersible pumps, so Tsurumi Pump has developed a series for this application. The KTV is a cast iron, heavy-duty slurry pump with an integrated agitator, which stirs the solids-laded liquid so that suction is smooth and efficient.
Dwyer Instruments Series PUX2 Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Converters
29 August, 2013 | Supplied by: http://www.dwyer-inst.com.au/Product/Flow/Flowmeters/Ultrasonic/SeriesPUX2The Series PUX2 Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Converters are paired with the Series PSX2 sensors in order to utilise the transit-time difference for measuring flow rates in pipes from the outside. It is a compact and lightweight instrument said to incorporate the latest electronics and digital signal processing technologies.
EPA South Australia releases Adelaide Coastal Water Quality Improvement Plan
29 August, 2013The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released the finalised Adelaide Coastal Water Quality Improvement Plan (ACWQIP) - a culmination of over five years' work and consultation with key stakeholders and the community for the improvement of water quality along Adelaide's coastline.
Hanna Instruments HI 84530 total acidity mini titrator for water analysis
28 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Hanna Instruments Pty LtdThe HI 84530 mini automatic titrator is designed for the rapid and accurate analysis of total titratable and strong acidity in water.
Better protecting groundwater from toxic waste
20 August, 2013A research team has developed a better way to protect groundwater from acids, heavy metals and toxic chemicals - such as those found in mining, industrial and domestic waste - which would otherwise contaminate the water for decades, rendering it unusable and undrinkable.
Dynafluid 2000 steam and water mixing valve
16 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Tecpro AustraliaUtilise plant steam to provide instantaneous hot water with the Dynafluid 2000, a steam and water mixing valve now available from Tecpro Australia. The product combines steam with cold water to deliver a constant flow of hot water without the need to install expensive and complicated water heating and pumping systems.
Exair CE-compliant Chip Trapper
07 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdIndependent laboratory tests now certify that Exair’s Chip Trapper meets the rigorous safety, health and environmental standards of the European Union that are required to attain the CE mark. The product offers a fast, easy way to clean large coolant sumps.
