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The article focuses on Iron Monitoring in Industrial Steam Generating Systems, and this corrosion control tool can improve equipment reliability and employee safety. Topics discussed include several on-line measurements are potentially suitable for monitoring condensate return, depending on the nature of the contaminants; and specific and cation conductivity they can provide a general indication of impurity ingress, with CACE helping account for the influence of ammonia.

The article focuses on the Reverse osmosis (RO) treatment technology for industrial water treatment including fouling of microfiltration membranes after coagulation treatment, high permeate quality of RO membrane and biofouling in RO membranes for seawater desalination.

The article presents a case study on the use of Memosens CLS21D and CLS82D conductivity sensors from Endress+Hauser to help vegetable processor Pastrost monitors the proper functioning of its reverse osmosis system in water purification process. It states that the sensors help the processor produced high-quality drinking water that is independent from municipal water supply which is also sustainable and cost effective.

Reports on a state-of-the-art process converting produced brine into freshwater in San Ardo plant. Use of chemical filtration, softening, filtration and reverse osmosis; Water reclamation; San Ardo process; Stability; RO membrane fouling; Membranes at high pH; Water quality; Costs.

The article reports on how the improvements in feed spacer geometry can reduce overall reverse osmosis (RO) system energy consumption.

The article highlights considerations for proper solenoid valve selection in reverse osmosis (RO)-based original equipment manufacturers (OEM) systems. Topics discussed include proper certifications, ready availability of composite valves used in RO systems, product reliability, and situations that can make integration of valve components into purified water and RO filtration systems difficult.

The article offers information about selecting the right solenoid valve, which is one of the component of membrane-based reverse osmosis (RO) filtration systems. Several key considerations for proper solenoid valve selection in RO-based original equipment manufacturers (OEM) systems are presented including proper certifications as well as reliability and connections.

The article focuses on the innovation in trends and technologies for water recycling in California amid ongoing drought in the state. Topics include the incorporation of advanced water purification and conservation techniques by the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility in El Segundo to overcome the drought and the utilization of microfiltration, reverse osmosis and ultraviolet disinfection by the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center in San Jose.

The article offers information on the potable reuse of wastewater in the U.S. Topics discussed include the implementation of the Clean Water Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the direct potable reuse (DPR) and the indirect potable reuse (IPR), and water treatment technologies including membrane filtration, reverse osmosis, and biological activated carbon. Also mentioned are the regulation and costs of potable reuse drinking water systems.

The article focuses on the use of fiberglass reinforced plastics (FRP) pressure vessels for housing reverse osmosis (RO) system. Topics include FRP pressure vessels are stated to be produced from spools of fiberglass fiber and held together by a specific grade of epoxy resin that is cured at elevated temperatures, and today's RO vessels are stated to be available in a range of pressure ratings depending on the membranes being used and the type of water being treated.

The article presents a case study on the development of cleaning systems such as effervescent compounds for reverse osmosis (RO) membrane plants to prevent fouling. Topics discussed include the impact of fouling on membranes such as damaging salt rejection capabilities and polyamide layer, factors that could damage RO membranes which include backpressure phenomena, differential pressure, and abrasion process, and the importance of volume, size, and distribution of bubble on foulant removal.

The article focuses on the implementation of wastewater management systems in the food and beverage industry to improve return on investment and profitability. Topics discussed include tips for the implementation of water-saving program such as emphasizing of water usage and the investigation of industrial-water treatment solutions, Culligan Matrix Solutions which provides reverse osmosis systems, and the impact of water treatment solutions on sustainability goals of a company.

The article presents a case study of membrane manufacturing by chemical companies such as BASF and LANXESS for use in water treatment. Topics discussed include the standardization of design in reverse osmosis (RO) which made RO the standard seawater desalination technology, the emergence of legislative drivers for cryptosporidium and virus removal in drinking water which led to the adoption of membrane filtration technology, and the substantial product improvements achieved by membrane makers.

The article looks at the Sorek large-scale desalination facility in Israel and its innovations. The facility, operated and owned by IDE Technologies, is known to process up to 624,000 cubic meters of potable water per day through its 16-inch BEL element vessels that are mounted vertically, which reduce assembly requirements for its seawater reverse osmosis membranes. Besides Sorek, IDE also runs desalination plants in Ashkelon and Hadera, both of which conduct large-scale water treatment.

The article focuses on direct potable reuse (DPR), which according to WateReuse Research Foundation (WRRF) executive director Wade Miller, DPR has been considered as a means of generating a source of clean water. It says that DPR is the process of wastewater treatment to drinkable standards, and returning it to the raw water supply without using an environmental buffer. It mentions the DPR's process including microfiltration, reverse osmosis, and ultraviolet light and hydrogen peroxide.

The article looks into the reverse osmosis desalination plant development and wastewater redesign projects in Hong Kong aimed to reduce its reliance on Southern China's Dongjiang river basin for the bulk of its water supply. Data shows the total water demand of Hong Kong in 2012 and the measures under the Total Water Management Strategy. The Water Supplies Department (WSD) highlights the benefits of the desalination plant. An update on the progress of sludge treatment projects is provided.

The article discusses the advantages of using membrane technology for water and wastewater treatment, and various developments thereof. Chris Stafford, researcher at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, informs that the main advantage of membrane technology is that it can remove contaminants having a range of sizes from the feed stream, through microfiltration and reverse-osmosis. Stafford says that research is being conducted on self-healing and self-cleaning membranes.

The article focuses on Modern Water, a company in Great Britain that offers water technologies, which was the only company to use forward osmosis (FO) in desalination. It states that the FO technology idea came from Adel Sharif, a professor in University of Surrey in England. According to Neil McDougall, exectuvie chairman of Modern Water, the technology could contribute to 50% savings than reverse osmosis (RO) on cooling water.

The article focuses on the water treatment system at the new Emmons County Water Treatment Plant in North Dakota. It notes that the water treatment system demonstrates the successful use of ozone as a pretreatment for the downstream ultrafiltration (UF) and reverse osmosis (RO) membrane technologies with no compatibility issues. It notes that the new plant has been funded by the U.S. American Reinvestment and Recovery Act.

The article reports on the technological developments in the purification and treatment of drinking water and wastewater. It focuses on the processing of leachate, which is the aqueous effluent that is produced due to rainwater percolation through wastes, biochemical processes in waste cells, and the inherent water content of the wastes. It cites the main membrane processes used in landfill leachates treatment, including microfiltration (MF), ultrafiltration (UF) and reverse osmosis (RO).

The article offers information on arsenic as a contaminant in drinking water and ways of treating it. It states that arsenic is odorless, colorless and tasteless in water and can enter water supplies through soil erosion, and describes arsenite and arsenate as two forms of arsenic contaminant in water. It informs various methods of removing arsenic content in water which include reverse osmosis, anion exchange and oxidation-filtration.

The article discusses findings of the journal's annual benchmarking survey on water technology in the U.S. The survey presented views of several experts regarding reverse osmosis' (RO's) current place in the market and predictions on its future. According to a research from the 2030 Water Resources Group, there is significant supply and demand gaps in coming years.

The article focuses on treatment of water for coffee brewing. The water affects the brewing equipment as well as the taste of coffee and its quality depends on the amount of total dissolved solids (TDS). Espresso machines can get limescale and corrosion. Ion exchange treatment and reverse osmosis can be used for this. Point-of-use (POU) quick change system can be a third option. Reverse osmosis is better than ion exchange system. It can be used for both espresso and drip coffee brewing.

The article presents the second part of the two series article on reverse osmosis (RO) treatment to remove minerals in tap water on topics dealing with the effect of RO on water mineralization and the functions of RO purifiers.

The article offers information on the reverse osmosis (RO) facility at the Slovnaft oil refinery owned by petrochemical company, located in Slovakia which is considered at the largest surface water treatment plants in Eastern Europe. Topics discussed include production of a broad range of petrochemical raw, involvement of company in filtering water from the Danube river to supply boiler feed water and economics and operation of the RO modules.

The article focuses on the refurbishment of the reverse osmosis desalination plant in the Spanish Canary Islands. Topics discussed include the features of the desalination plant constructed by water treatment supplier Veolia Water Systems Ibérica and reconfiguration with the aim of complying with the local regulations in terms of permeate water quality while reducing energy consumption. The installation of a high pressure pump with frequency converter and Pelton turbine is mentioned.

The article discusses the basic design and component elements of a reverse osmosis (RO) system. A full water analysis is required to determine the compatibility of the membrane and its fouling potentials to help with system design parameters like recovery, flux rate of permeate, quality of permeate, and levels of pretreatment. Once a water analysis has determined level of pretreatment and the type of RO system, accessories for system maintenance and operation can be determined.

The article discusses the impact of temperature and pressure on reverse osmosis (RO) production. It explains that pressurized RO tanks apply a rising backpressure against the incoming water which reduces production on a 1 psi-to-1 psi basis. It states that shut-off valves used to prevent the tank's backpressure seriously affect water quality. It is not advisable to use water from a heater unless the intended product water is not for drinking purposes.

The article evaluates the cost-effective FORBLUE™ SELEMION™ cation- and anion exchange membranes from AGC Chemicals Americas; a new reverse osmosis system from Mi-T M Corporation; and the Aqua MultiBore C-Series ceramic membrane from Aqua-Aerobic.

QF2500HT pumps excel in biopharma applications due to industry-leading designs, including pump chambers that provide improved drainability to maximize product recovery. A new thrust handling device allows the use of standard motors on pumps with 100 hp motors and above. Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group's (WMFTG) Maso-Sine Certa 800 is designed to offer enhanced food product quality through gentle handling. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on energy-saving membranes for Point-of-Use/Point-of-Entry (POU/POE) reverse osmosis (RO) systems. Broader trends in the development of membrane technologies for water purification are presented. Opinions of water treatment industry experts Chris Sacksteder of Dow Water & Process Solutions and Henry Avina of AXEON Water Technologies are cited. Benefits of low-energy (LE) and low-pressure (LP) membranes for consumers are also discussed.

The article presents several products including Aqua MultiBore C-Series ceramic membrane from Aqua-Aerobic, OptimaFlow Series elements line is available for all existing ultrafiltration from Synder Filtration, and Leopold Type 360 underdrain is a bolt down underdrain system from Xylem.

The article discusses the seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) wastewater treatment facility in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. It states that the facility is designed by Biwater Treatment Ltd., a British engineering, water and wastewater company. It mentions that once the facility is operational, it will supply the residents and tourists with 10,400 cubic meters of high-quality and affordable potable water per day.

The article discusses the advantages of using low pressure (LP) and low energy (LE) membranes in commercial reverse osmosis (RO). It states that the elements can help reduce feed pressure requirements by enabling the use of less expensive and lower pressure pump. Moreover, LP/LE elements can also supply extra water without the required switching to a higher pressure pump, save operational and energy costs.

The article focuses on the increase requirement of saline water conservation. It informs that the evolution of desalination technologies including membrane effect desalination (MED), reverse osmosis (RO) and electro dialysis (ED). It further highlights that desalination projects have implemented in various countries including Australia, Spain and North Africa.

The article discusses the dangers and several treatment options for waterborne diseases, which are caused by pathogenic microorganisms that are transmitted in contaminated fresh water. It states that consumers who are exposed pathogenic organisms have high risk of gaining illness. It also mentions that disinfecting water resources can help in reducing the risks of diseases, which can be done through various methods such as chlorination, ultraviolet (UV) purification and reverse osmosis (RO).

The article focuses on the contamination of drinking water in the U.S. with pharmaceuticals and other personal care products (PPCPs). It discusses Associated Press' (AP) investigation which revealed the presence of a wide range of PPCPs in drinking water, and mentions various methods for treating PPCPs in drinking water which include reverse osmosis and ultraviolet (UV) treatment. It informs about the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) efforts to establish standards for drinking water.

The article evaluates several water and wastewater management equipment, which include Auger Monster screening system from JWC Environmental Inc., Automated Filter Intelligence System (AFIS) from Fluid Conservation Systems, and RO-400 series of reverse-osmosis systems from Pure Aqua Inc.

The article discusses the harmful effects of drinking alkaline water. It is stated that the unique properties of mineral free, ultra-pure drinking waters actually make the pH measurement meaningless in the body. The pH level is a quantitative measure of the hydrogen ions representing the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. It is stated that distillation and reverse osmosis (DRO) water is very sensitive, and its pH adjusts immediately to the body.

The article discusses the challenges and consideration in seawater pretreatment. According to the article, the pretreatment system only removes most of the suspended solids but not all of them. In addition, it affirms that the rate and reservation of the fouling of systems are two important factors that have the most fundamental effect on the performance and efficiency of seawater reverse osmosis process.

The article focuses on the use of chlorine and chlorine-based chemicals to disinfect water and its impact on the membrane of water treatment systems. More than 98% of water treatment facilities in the U.S. use chlorine or chlorine-based chemicals to disinfect water. One of the problems facing water treatment systems using reverse osmosis (RO), such as point-of-use coolers, is the chlorine degradation of the RO membrane performance. Research is on to develop chlorine-resistant RO membranes.

The article examines the efficiency of reverse osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration (NF), both pressure-driven membrane processes, in removing total dissolved solids (TDS) from the Truckee River in California and Nevada. Two NF membranes and two RO membranes are used in the bench-scale investigation. The study indicates that both NF membranes had higher initial fluxes compared to the RO membranes. The authors found that membrane processes can be utilized in removing nutrients from the water.