Water & Wastewater (Industrial)
Process Profile: Zero liquid discharge
Zero liquid discharge (ZLD) is a filtration process that is gaining prominence as freshwater resources globally continue to decline and environmental regulations for wastewater discharge grow more stringent. At a fundamental level, ZLD technology employs a combination of pretreatment and evaporation to crystalize solids in effluent and produce water for reuse. Once the solids are …
Pentair goes all in on smart, sustainable water solutions
Pentair, a leading global water treatment company, believes that the health of the world depends on reliable access to clean, safe water. With approximately 110 locations in 30 countries, Pentair’s 10,000 employees are focused on its mission to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that empower its customers to make the most of life’s essential resource — …
Zero Liquid Discharge market projected to reach US $9B by 2025
Zero liquid discharge (ZLD) system market size is being driven by the declining level of freshwater sources globally, according to a new report by Global Market Insights. The level of wastewater from industry is rising at an alarming rate, and this water must be treated and recycled for continuous industrial usage. The rise of industrialization …
Consumer water treatment system sales in Asia/Pacific to grow 9% annually
Demand for consumer water treatment systems in the Asia/Pacific region is expected to show gains of 9.0% per year through 2022 to $10.3 billion. Driven by advances in China and India, the growth rate is the second fastest of any region in the world after the Africa/Mideast region. These and other trends are presented in …
Solid-liquid separation technology for removing contaminant fines
By Barry A. Perlmutter, President & Managing Director, BHS-Sonthofen Inc.
Treating water for environmental and process benefits is becoming more important in the oil and gas, energy, bioenergy, biochemical and chemical industries. As these operations are looking to become more cost efficient, water usage is being investigated. One critical aspect of these processes is the solid-liquid separation technology that is used to keep the water free of solid contaminant fines.