Water & Wastewater (Industrial)
How ozone can boost biologically active filtration
Biologically active filtration (BAF) is getting a substantial boost in many water reuse and wastewater treatment applications from the oxidation power of ozone. Ozone has a higher oxidation potential than chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, hypochlorous acid, and any other disinfectant on the market except fluorine. The use of ozone has increased dramatically in recent years, and …
Water’s ‘Big Six’ – Who are the major users of water & wastewater filtration in 2021?
The short answer is that media for liquid filtration can end up virtually anywhere. The global water and wastewater market is worth an annual $600 billion according to Evoqua Water Technologies of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a dedicated supplier of equipment and services to the water industry, with 2020 sales of more than $3 billion. This overall …
Student Spotlight: Electrochemical oxidation for the treatment of algae and cyanotoxins
Founded in 1896, Clarkson University is a private national research university with its main campus in Potsdam, New York, adjacent to the six-million-acre Adirondack Park. At Clarkson, Shasha Yang’s research mainly focuses on water (e.g., PFAS-contaminated wastewater and landfill leachate) treatment using electrochemical oxidation method. Shasha’s current project focuses on the mitigation of harmful algal …
The dark art of whisky distillation and clean water for the Highlands
Did you know? In Scotland and Canada, it’s “whisky” … But in the Ireland, the U.S. and elsewhere, it’s “whiskey” … So while we’re not beyond the occasional typo here at IFN, in this case there is a method to our madness. The filter practices and processes of whisky manufacturers are often closely guarded secrets …
SUEZ Water Technology & Solutions focuses on solving problems in an increasingly water-stressed world
With 90,000 employees worldwide, SUEZ provides water and waste management solutions that enable cities and industries to optimize resource management and strengthen environmental and economic performances, in line with regulatory standards. SUEZ’s global business unit, Water Technologies & Solutions (WTS), operates in over 100 countries, employs over 10,000 people around the world and serves over …