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Water Treatment

6 Cool Mobile Apps for Water & Wastewater Professionals

In a world where phones are getting smarter every day, it makes sense to put them to work wherever we can. Our devices are with us 24/7, and with the right apps they can be customized to take over many regular job tasks while on the go. These days there are apps designed to assist in every conceivable function, and the water and wastewater treatment industry is no exception. Smartphones can unchain you from your desk, and eliminate the need to run back to the office every time you need to check measurements or perform calculations. Mobile apps are often free, but even when they aren’t, the value they provide is usually well worth the investment. You can’t put a

March 10, 2015 No Comments

Mixer Configuration

Optimizing an Anoxic Mixer for Denitrification

Optimizing an Anoxic Mixer for Denitrification in Water Treatment Simply adding bacteria to a wastewater plant does not guarantee that they will achieve the targeted task of denitrification. To encourage their growth, it is essential to first establish an anoxic environment, and then introduce an anoxic mixer that has been optimized specifically for the process. The Denitrification Process Denitrification in wastewater treatment is the conversion of nitrate (N03) to nitrogen gas (N2). It is a process that involves the reduction of nitrogen present in waste streams to an acceptable level so the treated water can be discharged into the environment via streams, ponds, lakes, etc. Lowering nitrate levels in a waste stream is achieved through creating an anoxic environment in which heterotrophic

December 11, 2014 4 Comments

Mixing Principles in Play

Fontus Bottle Turns Air Into Water

Fresh Water On-the-Go Avid cyclists may never run out of water again, especially if Kristof Retezár is along for the ride! Mr. Retezár, an industrial design student at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, is a finalist for the 2014 James Dyson Award. His award nominated design for the ‘Fontus’ is a self-filling bottle that literally makes water out of thin air. Appropriately named after the Roman god of wells and springs, the Fontus prototype collects and condenses moisture from the air while a bicycle is in motion. It then fills up a water bottle attached to the bike frame. Noted on the James Dyson Award website, Mr. Retezár says that the Fontus is ‘Useful on long bike tours,

December 10, 2014 No Comments

Water Treatment

Alberta Oil Sands Inspire Industry Innovation

Oil Sands Water Treatment New Technology Promises Continuous and Sustainable Improvement Responsible development of the Alberta oil sands reveals complex challenges that are driving technological innovation across the country. These innovations are key to continuous performance improvements in the industry. Canadian businesses are developing solutions to challenges both new and old, and are helping to establish Canada as a world leader in tailings reclamation, water treatment and liquids storage. Tailings Reclamation A byproduct of oil sands processing plants, tailings consist of clay and other process effluents mixed with water. The resulting solution is contained near the production in tailing ponds that pose great and growing concerns about the impact on the environment. ElectroKinetic Solutions Inc. (EKS), has developed a patented

September 11, 2014 No Comments

Water Treatment

Neutralization Mixing for pH Control

Neutralization Mixing for pH Control Wastewater Treatment Neutralization Neutralization, also known as pH control, is the process of adjusting or maintaining a desired pH level in the wastewater. Generally, neutralization involves the introduction of chemicals to bring water to a neutral pH of 7.0: Acids with a pH less than 7.0 are used to lower the pH of a tank of basic liquid Bases or caustics with a pH higher than 7.0 are used to raise the pH of a tank of acidic liquid The objective of neutralization is to bring effluent wastewater to a neutral pH of 7.0, meaning neither acid nor base, making it suitable for discharge. The acceptable pH level of the discharge varies by location and

June 11, 2014 1 Comment

Water Treatment

How Water Shortage is Trying to Ruin Your BBQ

How Water Shortage is Trying to Ruin Your BBQ BEER!! There is nothing quite like enjoying a frosty cold one on a hot summer’s day, while grilling the perfect steak in your back yard. The problem? Beer is a deeply agricultural product – breweries are tied to the seasons, land productivity, and most importantly, available water. Although water is beer’s primary ingredient, the water shortage in California isn’t the only crisis our beer fridge is facing as the days get warmer. Drought & A Looming Water Crisis Many breweries in California rely on the Russian River as a water supply. But the recent drought and shrinking water supplies have them scrambling to find new sources. Viable options include employing a

June 9, 2014 1 Comment

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