DuPont wins five 2022 R&D 100 Awards

DuPont has announced that it has been named winner of five 2022 R&D100 Awards in the mechanical/materials category. The R&D 100 Awards, sponsored by R&D World Magazine, recognises the 100 most […] The post DuPont wins five 2022 R&D 100 Awards first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

  • 29 Aug 2022
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Toray Creates Membrane Separators to Recover Lithium from Used Lithium-Ion Batteries

  Toray Industries, Inc. announced that it has innovated a nanofiltration membrane to recover lithium from used automotive lithium-ion batteries which are expected to be generated in large quantities in the future and are currently largely disposed of. Toray is already starting to evaluate the recovery using actual lithium-ion batteries and will accelerate research and […]

  • 26 Aug 2022
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Live webinar with NX Filtration on hollow fiber NF modules

On Thursday 15 September 2022, Filtration+Separation will host a free live webinar event in partnership with NX Filtration on hollow fiber NF modules.

How are your headworks coping with a world of change?

By Mike Bambridge, managing director of CST Wastewater Solutions Efficient and easily maintained screening is the first and very critical stage in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, as water industry […] The post How are your headworks coping with a world of change? first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Emerson’s machine visualization solution differentiates OEM systems and improves user operations

PACSystems RXi HMI delivers visualisation for the digital age: intuitive graphics, smartphone-like usability, collaboration from anywhere and industrial ruggedness. Machine builders in any industrial application can now use Emerson’s PACSystems […] The post Emerson’s machine visualization solution differentiates OEM systems and improves user operations first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

  • 25 Aug 2022
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Wilo expands in wastewater treatment

Wilo has made two wastewater treatment acquisitions in Germany: FSM Frankenberger GmbH & Co KG in Pohlheim and WSM Walower Stahl- und Maschinenbau GmbH in Walow.

  • 25 Aug 2022
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Aquaporin collaborates on Canary Islands’ desalination and wastewater pilot project

Aquaporin is partnering with the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Canary Islands Institute of Technology to develop a forward osmosis desalination and wastewater pilot plant based in Mancomunidad del Sureste de Gran Canaria.

  • 25 Aug 2022
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LG unveils ‘table-type’ air purifier

LG Electronics (LG) is presenting its new air purifier, the PuriCare Objet Collection Aero Furniture, at IFA 2022. The follow up to the acclaimed PuriCare AeroTower revealed at CES earlier this year, the new table-type model blurs the line between beautiful furniture and advanced air purifier, offering a design that can be tailored to meet […]

  • 25 Aug 2022
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Clean TeQ Water licences mine tailings dewatering technology

Australia’s Clean TeQ Water has signed an exclusive global technology licence agreement with Soane Labs for its Accelerated Dewatering Technology, known as ATA, with an option to purchase the technology within an 18 month period.

  • 25 Aug 2022
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Hengst Filtration presents its extensive product portfolio at the Automechanika in Frankfurt am Main

From September 13 to 17, the filtration specialist will be presenting itself at the Automechanika in Frankfurt (booth A71 in Hall 4.0) under the motto “The SMART Alternative” and in the well-known OE quality.

From grape to glass

Filtration plays a crucial role in the winemaking process. Here we discover more about the techniques and filter types employed and why they matter.

SUEZ expands suite of advanced analytics solutions

SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions has unveiled the latest additions to its robust suite of advanced analytics: IVAP* and CompRISE*. These data-driven analytics enable customers to optimise the operation of […] The post SUEZ expands suite of advanced analytics solutions first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

  • 23 Aug 2022
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PepsiCo and Arizona State University Launch Global Water Academy

  PepsiCo, Inc. announced, in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU), the open sourcing of the PepsiCo Water Academy. The course, jointly developed by the partners, will be open to individuals outside of the company for the first time.   Read more: PEPSICO PressPelease

SMART advances in the detection and quantification of viral pathogens in wastewater

SMART’s new assay used in a wastewater surveillance study revealed that Omicron displaced Delta as the dominant variant in an Italian population within just 3 weeks. Researchers from the Antimicrobial […] The post SMART advances in the detection and quantification of viral pathogens in wastewater first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

  • 22 Aug 2022
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Aquaporin announces collaboration on novel desalination and wastewater pilot project

  A collaboration between Aquaporin, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and Canary Islands Institute of Technology will develop a revolutionizing forward osmosis pilot plant based in Mancomunidad del Sureste de Gran Canaria. Read more here

Syrinix adds east and west coast distributors

Partners target wastewater monitoring to protect critical ecosystems Syrinix, a provider of water and wastewater monitoring solutions, added two new distributors: Environmental MD (EMD) and Whitney Equipment Company, Inc. (WECI). […] The post Syrinix adds east and west coast distributors first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Singapore Polytechnic, Grundfos, and other partners, participate in sustainability conference

Singapore Polytechnic (SP) has announced the set-up of its latest research centre — the Environmental Sustainability & Energy Efficiency Centre (ESEE) — at the “Values-Based Green Transition – For Singapore […] The post Singapore Polytechnic, Grundfos, and other partners, participate in sustainability conference first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

PUB establishes green financing framework to advance sustainable development and climate action

Proceeds from green bonds issued will finance projects to strengthen Singapore’s water security and sustainability PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, has established a Green Financing Framework to fund planned and […] The post PUB establishes green financing framework to advance sustainable development and climate action first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Tips when selecting an ideal chopper pump

When it is time for a new pump change, operators need to determine exactly which chopper pump model and specifications will best fit their needs. From operating conditions to lifetime […] The post Tips when selecting an ideal chopper pump first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

  • 18 Aug 2022
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FILTREX India – Call for papers open

Building on the outstanding success of the three previous editions, EDANA and BCH present a high-level conference and unique business opportunities, supporting the growing market for filtration across the Indian subcontinent and Asia.

  • 18 Aug 2022
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Aecom to provide filtration engineering services for WTP in British Columbia

Infrastructure consulting firm Aecom has secured a contract with the Regional District North Okanagan (RDNO) to provide engineering services for the construction of a new filtration facility at the Mission Hill Water Treatment Plant (MHWTP) in British Columbia, Canada.

  • 18 Aug 2022
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Mann+Hummel renews syndicated credit line

Mann+Hummel has closed an €800 million revolving credit facility with a syndicate of nine core banks.

  • 18 Aug 2022
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Weir Minerals president to retire

Ricardo Garib is retiring as president of Weir Minerals at the end of this year.

  • 17 Aug 2022
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Audax Private Equity acquires Rensa Filtration

Audax Private Equity has acquired air filtration products manufacturer Rensa Filtration.

Energy efficiency takes spotlight at Danfoss webinar

Supporting desalination in a sustainable and energy-efficient manner. The world is faced with greater water shortages due to overexploitation, water pollution and more extreme weather patterns as a result of […] The post Energy efficiency takes spotlight at Danfoss webinar first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

SG MEM institutional members awarded with Singapore National Day Awards (2022)

Congratulations to Prof Wang Rong (NTU), Prof Hu Jiangyong (NUS) and Prof Iftekhar A Karimi (NUS) for being awarded with the Singapore National Day Awards by the President of the Republic of Singapore, for their contributions to education in Singapore as well as their dedicated service to their universities.         Prof Wang […]

Researchers discover adsorbent material that filters toxic chromium and arsenic from water supplies

Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are tackling a global water challenge with a material designed to target not one, but two toxic, heavy metal […] The post Researchers discover adsorbent material that filters toxic chromium and arsenic from water supplies first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

An endless loop to securing tomorrow’s water

Water is vital for all life and the environment. Speaking with Water & Wastewater Asia, Vincent Caillaud, CEO of Veolia Water Technologies, shares more about closing the water recycling loop […] The post An endless loop to securing tomorrow’s water first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

  • 11 Aug 2022
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Amazon Filters invests for further growth after equity buy-back

Amazon Filters is taking on new premises and equipment to boost production capacity after buying out the stake of its long-term equity partner BGF.

  • 11 Aug 2022
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Centrisys/CNP expands US team

Centrisys/CNP, the North American manufacturer of decanter and thickening centrifuges and dewatering systems, has hired two new team members to meet the growing demand for its products and solutions.

  • 11 Aug 2022
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Aeropress has launched a reusable steel filter

The makers of the Aeropress (styled AeroPress by the company) has launched a reusable steel filter for the popular single-cup manual brewing device.

  • 10 Aug 2022
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Second Mesa Day school buses retrofitted with new filtration system

Second Mesa Day school is improving air quality on its school busses by equipping them with MERV-13 equivalent filtration and UV-C technology, and taking a step toward keeping students and school bus drivers safe by filtering the air on the buses.

Flowfinity launches new IoT sensor integration capabilities for situational awareness

Flowfinity, a platform for business process automation, has announced new capabilities to help utilities and enterprises with complex physical assets achieve situational awareness to avoid unexpected downtime or major service […] The post Flowfinity launches new IoT sensor integration capabilities for situational awareness first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

  • 10 Aug 2022
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FLSmidth to provide mineral processing technologies for zinc-lead concentrator in Kazakhstan

FLSmidth has signed a DKK950 million contract with ShalkiyaZinc to supply mineral processing equipment, including filters and thickeners, for a greenfield zinc-lead concentrator at its zinc and lead mine in the Kyzylorda region of Kazakhstan.

Future filtration

Martin Klein vice president of engineering filter elements at Mann+Hummel, has had a long career spanning almost two decades in the filtration industry. Filtration+Separation talks to him about the future of the industry and what will be the most surprising change yet.

Duperon Corporation Awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Wastewater solutions provider takes the first step on quality management. Duperon, a screening and solids handling equipment manufacturer, has been awarded International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) certification for its systems […] The post Duperon Corporation Awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certification first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Olea Edge Analytics announces water monitoring trial programme for drought-stricken Texas municipalities

Olea Edge Analytics, an edge computing platform for the water utility industry, has offered a risk-free 90-day trial of its solution to cities and counties affected by Texas Governor Greg […] The post Olea Edge Analytics announces water monitoring trial programme for drought-stricken Texas municipalities first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

C40 Cities: Climate-related flooding and drought to cost world’s major cities US$194B annually

A C40 Cities study finds that without urgent action, millions more people around the glove will face grave risks from river flooding, along with more frequent and severe drought by […] The post C40 Cities: Climate-related flooding and drought to cost world’s major cities US$194B annually first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

WaterIQ appoints Jordan Meissner to lead newly established lake and pond division

WaterIQ Technologies, which creates ultrasonic solutions to combat harmful algae and biofilm without the use of chemicals, has appointed Jordan Meissner as vice-president of the WaterIQ lake and pond division. […] The post WaterIQ appoints Jordan Meissner to lead newly established lake and pond division first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

  • 4 Aug 2022
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Launch of S.sensing TS, a Sedimentation Tank Automatic Monitoring System Powered by AI

  Kurita Water Industries Ltd. (Head Office: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; President: Michiya Kadota) has launched a system called S.sensing TS that enables automatic monitoring of processing conditions in sedimentation tanks during the sedimentation process of wastewater treatment. Read more here

Building a sustainable smart city

In the face of the greatest challenge of our time – climate change – cities of the future not only have to be smart but also sustainable, as Water & […] The post Building a sustainable smart city first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

  • 4 Aug 2022
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SPX Flow and Flottweg partner to improve plant-based process solutions

SPX Flow Inc has entered into a new partnership with separation technology company Flottweg SE that will enable both companies to design, supply, install and commission end-to-end plant-based process solutions for customers in the nutrition, health, food and beverage industries.

  • 4 Aug 2022
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New MANN-FILTER transmission oil filter for the e-axle

Contrary to some opinions, the majority of electric vehicles have a transmission that is housed in what is known as the e-axle. This e-axle is a compact solution for the electric drive of battery electric vehicles and applications in hybrid vehicles. Electric motor, power electronics and transmission are combined into one compact unit, which directly […]

  • 4 Aug 2022
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LiqTech names new president and CEO

Ceramic silicon carbide filtration technology company LiqTech International Inc has appointed Fei Chen as president and CEO.

  • 4 Aug 2022
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Our top filtration stories in July

Featuring SWM, Neenah, Mativ, Keppel and Pall.

  • 4 Aug 2022
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Nederman acquires RoboVent

Swedish environmental technology company Nederman has acquired North American industrial air filtration specialist RoboVent in a SEK430 million deal.

British Water appoints Mark Fletcher as chair

Mark Fletcher, global water leader at Arup and an Arup Fellow, has been announced as new chair of British Water. The appointment was announced at the trade association’s annual general meeting on 28 […] The post British Water appoints Mark Fletcher as chair first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Temasek Foundation Call for Proposals

  Temasek Foundation champions sustainability and innovative solutions to improve liveability in an abc World of active and productive economies, beautiful and inclusive societies, and a clean and cool earth. The Foundation funds and supports ideas and innovations that bring about solutions, systems and capabilities to address various challenges, particularly environmental, healthcare and other adversities […]

Spring Accelerator promotes net zero water challenges

Emission-cutting innovations from three global technology players have been accelerated through the UK water sector with the collaborative platform, Spring.  Technologies from Siemens, Xylem and Cobalt Water Global have also been mobilised […] The post Spring Accelerator promotes net zero water challenges first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

World’s largest ceramic membrane-based water treatment works in development using PWNT innovations

The United Kingdom’s South Staffs Water, a regulated clean-water company serving 1.3m people and 35,000 businesses, is upgrading its Hampton Loade water treatment works using PWNT’s CeraMac technologies. Once completed […] The post World’s largest ceramic membrane-based water treatment works in development using PWNT innovations first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Veolia marks 20 years of purified water technology with Orion

Veolia Water Technologies, a solutions provider for both water and wastewater treatment, has celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Orion, a multi-technology purified water production system for the pharmaceutical and […] The post Veolia marks 20 years of purified water technology with Orion first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Megaprojects: Conquering data logistics through project controls technology

Bridging stakeholders and businesses with data-driven insights to meet future demands. BY PAULA PERRIN Infrastructure projects continue to gain in importance. They are also gaining in size, thus the term […] The post Megaprojects: Conquering data logistics through project controls technology first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.