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WEB3 days ago · Water Technology provides water treatment professionals with news and information on industrial water and wastewater management topics including treatment, monitoring, storage, disposal and reuse.
Bacteria and viruses commonly found in drinking water - Water …
WEBJul 31, 2014 · Here is a list of EPA regulated bacteria/viruses in drinking water, and their health risks: Legionella, a bacteria found naturally in the environment — typically in water, thrives in warm waters; this bacteria in water is a health risk if aerosolized (e.g., in a shower or air conditioning system) and inhaled, resulting in a type of pneumonia ...
Best practices for collecting water samples - Water Technology
WEBOct 9, 2014 · In order to get the most accurate results, samples need to be collected properly. While every lab may have their own set of sampling standard operating procedures (SOP), there are some common best practices for collecting samples. This article will go over some basics when collecting samples, like bottle type, preservation techniques, holding times, sampling techniques, sampling points and ...
5 key performance indicators in reverse osmosis operation
WEBDec 22, 2015 · The five most important parameters in reverse osmosis are the silt density index (SDI), differential pressure, normalized permeate flow, percent rejection and pressure drop coefficient. Reverse osmosis (RO) is a process that forces a feedwater stream containing dissolved impurities (salts and organics) …
New Guidance On Boiler Feedwater Sampling and Monitoring …
WEBNov 1, 2006 · A new document, “Consensus on Operating Practices for the Sampling and Monitoring of Feedwater and Boiler Water Chemistry in Modern Industrial Boilers” is now available from ASME - the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. It was prepared by the Water Technology Subcommittee of the ASME Research and Technology Committee on Water and ...
The basics of activated carbon adsorption - Water Technology
WEBFeb 1, 2016 · The basics of activated carbon adsorption. A teaspoon of activated carbon has more surface area than a football field. Activated carbon has more than 2,500 commercial product applications. Most wastewater plants use the carbons to purify the water and air leaving a facility. However, you will not find their characteristics and properties ...
7 common types of industrial wastewater equipment - Water …
WEBFeb 23, 2018 · Top industrial wastewater equipment, benefits and ROI. The following list includes the seven most common types of wastewater equipment, how each operates, and how it affects a business’s profitability: 1. Ultrafiltration systems. Ultrafiltration (UF) is a pressure-driven process that uses a membrane to remove emulsified oils, metal hydroxides ...
What chemicals are used and controlled in primary industrial …
WEBJan 9, 2015 · Certain types of chemicals are used to clarify wastewater in primary industrial treatment. They are categorized as follows: – pH adjustment chemicals – Coagulant chemicals...
Back To Basics: Mechanical Seals for Water and Wastewater Pumps
WEBJul 1, 2011 · A spring member to maintain face contact, such as a single spring, multiple springs or metal bellows. Other mechanical seal hardware, which includes shaft sleeves, gland rings, collars, compression rings, and/or pins. Mechanical seals require clean water, or other compatible liquid, for the lubrication of the seal faces.
Closed Cooling Water System Treatment and Monitoring
WEBNov 1, 2018 · Failure of a closed system has the potential to shut down a portion, if not all, of a plant’s operation. While closed cooling is suitable for many applications, neglect of water...