Category: Pretreatment/cleaning
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Toshiba to research wastewater adsorbent in Singapore
Toshiba Corporation has set up an Aqua Research Centre in Singapore, its first water treatment research and development (R&D) centre located outside of Japan.
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Changes for Severn Trent Services in Spain
Severn Trent Services (STS) has set up a website for its Spanish subsidiary STS/Aplicor, which will henceforth be known simply as Severn Trent Services.
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Coating prevents biofilm on filter elements
FouleX is a new development from Boll & Kirch’s research and development designed to prevent the build-up of biofilm contamination on filter elements.
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WRA/IUVA webcast looks at disinfection in reuse
The WateReuse Association (WRA) and the International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) have announced a webcast discussing the various applications of UV technologies for water reuse purposes, including disinfection (inactivation of pathogens) and destruction of chemical constituents.
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Promotions and appointments announced by BWA
Two appointments affecting the European and Americas regions were announced by BWA Water Additives of the US on 2 April 2012, as well as two new vice-president positions.
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Soaking ‘dead’ RO membranes brings surprising results
Restoring the flux to reverse-osmosis membranes damaged by clay deposition is a tricky procedure. The authors provide a case-study of various different remedies that were tried before they found the right one. This article first appeared in the February/March 2012 issue of Desalination & Water Reuse magazine.
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SWMOA New Mexico/Colorado workshops in April
The Southwest Membrane Operator Association (SWMOA) is holding two membrane operator training workshops in New Mexico and Colorado in April 2012.
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CaribDA opens registration for Aruba conference
The Caribbean Desalination Association (CaribDA) has opened registration for its 2012 Conference & Exposition 80 Years Of Desalination Makes For One Happy Island.
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EDS organising desalination pavilion at IWA congress
The European Desalination Society (EDS) is organising a desalination pavilion at the International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress & Exhibition in Busan, Korea, during 16‑21 September 2012.
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AMTA moves to new website
The American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA) has a new web address.