Author: Water. Desalination + reuse
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Low PPCP risk from water-reuse for irrigation – study
Levels of pharmaceuticals and personal-care products (PPCPs) in crops irrigated with treated wastewater were found to be “quite low” and probably not a health concern in a study carried out recently by the University of California – Riverside.
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Al Ghubrah desalination to use ERI energy-recovery devices
Energy Recover Inc is to supply its PX Q300 Pressure Exchanger® technology for the Al Ghubrah seawater desalination plant in Oman.
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LiqTech lands follow-up membrane order from China
LiqTech International Inc of Denmark has received an additional purchase order for its silicon carbide (SiC) membranes from RIPE (Huzhou), a Chinese membrane system integrator.
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Seven Seas completing Caribbean hat-trick of plants
Florida-based Seven Seas Water Corp has recently commissioned the second and largest in a series of three desalination plants in the Caribbean – the 4.6 MGD (17,400 m³/d) Point Fortin plant in Trinidad.
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New WRRF reports on MBR disinfection and ion-exchange
The WateReuse Research Foundation has published reports on: disinfection in satellite water-reuse facilities; and use of ion-exchange in desalination concentrate management.
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WateReuse issues RFP for LNG use in desalination
The WateReuse Research Foundation (WRRF) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a project to develop a methodology on use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in desalination.
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Grundfos pump system boosts for RO and UF
Danish pumpmaker Grundfos has launched a new range of lightweight booster modules for high flow and pressure applications, including reverse osmosis (RO) and ultrafiltration (UF).
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Philadelphia team claims substitute for activated carbon
Researchers at Philadelphia’s Temple University claim to have developed a novel adsorbent that is more effective, reusable and environmentally friendly at removing contaminants of emerging concern from wastewater.
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ERI lands Al-Jubail contract in Saudi Arabia
Acciona Agua has awarded a contract to Energy Recovery Inc for PX Pressure Exchanger energy‑recovery equipment for the SWRO‑4 desalination plant in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
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LiqTech membranes get drinking-water certification
The silicon carbide (SiC) membranes manufactured and marketed by Danish company LiqTech International Inc have been tested and certified by NSF International to NSF/ANSI Standard 61, which means they are now approved for usage in drinking water systems.