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QUENCHING CHINAS GROWING THIRST FOR DESALINATION
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TE CHNOLOGY CAS E S TU DI E S
EDITORS NOTE NEWS TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP PRODUCT REVIEW DIARY /AD INDEX/WEB PROMO
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COLLECTION & DISTRIBUTION
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A stormwater reuse system at a new sustainable housing development in Australia proves independence from network.
TICK, TOC IMPROVEMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL WATER

An installed TOC analyser at a Dutch paper mill helped ensure a higher degree of treatment effciency. TE CHNOLOGY ROU ND U P
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LEADER FOCUS
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Energy Recovery Incs CEO Tom Rooney discusses how he has helped the company back on track to a 90% market share.
COMPUTER SOFTWARE & AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY
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EXECUTIVE TECH COMPARISON

How is technology helping utilities to detect leaks in challenging conditions, such as large diameter mains?
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Smart network modeling for small water utilities; launch of a 55sc Silica analyser; multivariable transmitters to enhance fow and level measurement, SCADA software for Windows 8 and TomTom system rolled out to meet KPIs. PRODU CT RE VIE W
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How fuel cells are being applied to water and wastewater treatment facilities, particularly in remote locations. RE G IO N A L S P OT L IG HT
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A NEW RUSSIA REVOLUTION IN DRINKING WATER?
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Inspection camera adapted for anaerobic digestion tank; storm tank cleaning system; ultrasonic level measurement for stormwater fow; water application storage covers; potable tank mixer and precision engineered welded storage tank. INTE RNATIONAL S HOW PREVI E W S
St Petersburg is leading change within Russias vast network of vodokanals following a drinking water plant upgrade.
MOLDOVA: DOWN BUT NOT OUT
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Despite holding the title of Europes poorest nation, Moldova has EU aspirations to turn around its failing water supply.
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Find out more about desalination growth in Asias economic powerhouse and check out the exhibition before the show.
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Change is at hand in the Balkan Peninsula of Serbia with a newly adopted regulation on emission limit values in surface water and groundwater.
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LEADING THE DIGITAL AGE

The new look WWi ties in with our increasing range of digital projects to keep the global water professional on the top of his/her game. Next month will see a major event meet up in China but does the country hold as many opportunities as predicted?
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LOVE IT OR FEAR IT, CHINA IS ONE COUNTRY THAT CANNOT BE IGNORED WHEN IT COMES TO WATER SUPPLY
elcome to the new look WWi magazine. The redesigned version is slicker, easier to navigate but still contains the vital information your business needs to not only survive, but thrive in an increasingly diffcult climate. In consultation with you, the global water professional, we have kept everything you liked, and changed and improved everything you suggested. We are living in a digital age. The new layout has been designed with this in mind. Many of you are requesting the digital copy of the magazine over print, which is understandable. Its delivered more quickly, saves paper and you can print out parts of the magazine you wish you read and keep. Yet print magazines will always have a value, especially for longer, more technical and in-depth articles. Nothing quite beats a hard copy when making annotations or notes for future reference. So choose from both options: digital or hard copy, the choice is yours. And what a great issue to kick off the newly designed series. As you can read (page 12) WWi had an interesting exclusive interview with ERIs CEO Tom Rooney about the global strides they are making on energy recovery devices for seawater desalination. On the topic of energy, this issues utility management section looks at the use of fuel cells in wastewater treatment. Eastern Europe is the focus for the Regional Spotlight (starting on page 36). Find out how countries like Russia, Serbia and Moldova are attempting to shrug off post-Soviet water legacies and rejuvenate struggling supplies. Water losses are inevitably high in these countries and this issues Tech Comparison article (page 18) addresses this topic head on. Complimenting the new look WWI is our new, bi-weekly video newscast Desalinate - focused on the latest contracts, technology and anlaysis of the global desalination industry. This leads me nicely on to the topic of China and the issues cover theme. Love it or fear it, China is one country that cannot be ignored when it comes to the global business of water supply. As you can read from former PUB director Khoo Teng Chyes article (page 52), Chinas NDRC is spearheading desalination development with 20 pilot projects in the desalination pipeline. We look forward to discussing this market next month at the IDA World Congress in Tianjin and saying n h ao to many of you. As Charles Darwin, the theorist of evolution, once said: It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change. Here at WWi we like to think we have not only managed the publishing transition change, but are leading it with magazines and digital products complimenting each other. What do you think of the new look WWi? Feedback to the usual address.
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VANCOUVER Canadas frst commercial nutrient recovery facility has been opened at the City of Saskatoons wastewater treatment plant, in partnership with Ostara. The installed CAD$4.7 million system will recover 75% of phosphorus and 10% of nitrogen from the wastewater to produce 730 metric tons of fertilizer per year. The build up of such nutrients in the form of concrete-like struvite can cause operational issues in WWTPs, such as choking process equipment.
NEW JERSEY New Jersey American Waters $3 billion refurbishment of the Pottersville Sewage Treatment Plant has been given the thumbs up by the Department of Environmental Protection with a consent order being lifted. The renovation included new ultraviolet disinfection units, a disk fltration system and new aerators. Planting more than 600 native plant species, the company was credited for its improvement work to the local habitat.
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CHILE A new 2.5 m3/second seawater desalination facility is being built to provide water to BHP Billitons Escondida mine in Chile, at an investment of US$1.97 million. The project will ensure continued water supply to Escondida, as water use increases upon completion of the 152,000 tonne per day OGP1 copper concentrator. The facility will be commissioned in 2017 and will include the development of two pipelines, four high pressure pump stations, a reservoir at the mine site and high voltage infrastructure to support the system.
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BRAZIL Brazilian energy company Petrobras has contracted Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies Brazil and Veolia Water Americas to design, build, own and operate a processing unit that will recycle oil back into refning production processes. The oil-bearing secondary material processing unit will be delivered to the Alberto Pasqualini REFAP Refnery located in Porto Alegre, South Brazil, which is the sixth largest of Petrobras refneries.
UAE A tender has been issued for consultancy services on a new 68,000 m3/day seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant by the Federal Electricity and Water Authority (FEWA). FEWA said bids must be from internationally reputed consultants with 10 years experience on desalination plants in the GCC with a capacity of at least 45,000 m3/ day.
IRAN Wasco, Irans water supply company, has issued a tender for the pre-qualifcation of companies for the construction of the countrys $1.14 billion major water transmission line in the south east of the country, according to MEED. The PCF (procurement, construction and fnance) project includes a 285 km pipeline to transport 110 million m3/year through seven pumping stations.
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CYPRUS The countrys ffth desalination plant with a capacity of 40,000 m3/day has been inaugurated. Located at the port city of Limassol, the 50 million euro plant will be operated by the international division of national Israeli water company, Mekorot. Together with its joint efforts on the Larnaca plant, the frm helps contribute 40% of the islands water consumption.
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SPAIN Aqualias All-gas project has grown its frst crop of algae biomass using wastewater nutrients after a two-year trial was started in 2011. Alcohol, oils (which account for around 20% of the biomass) and other chemicals are extracted from the algae for downstream biofuel production. Once fully operational, its anticipated the process could yield 100 tonnes of algae per hectare per year, over a 10 hectare site.
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GERMANY The countrys higher than European average charge per cubic metre of drinking water and wastewater (5.34 euros) has been making life diffcult for the private sector, reported business newspaper Handelsblatt. Suez Environnement CEO JeanMarc Boursier reportedly told the paper that as public authorities control 92% of the domestic market, its driving private operators out of the country.
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA South Africas eThekwini municipality in the coastal city of Durban may build the countrys frst large scale desalination plant. A newly released Second National Water Resources Strategy states that the desalination of seawater, on a large scale, is imminent. The largest facility in the area to date has been the 15,000 m3/day SWRO Mossel Bay plant, operating since 2011.
JAPAN Japans government is set to spend nearly $500 million to control radioactive water at Tokyos Electric Power Co.s (TEPCO) devastated Fukushima nuclear power plant. Industry minister Toshimitsu Motegi told reporters that the money would be spent on building a wall of frozen earth around damaged reactors to prevent groundwater mixing with water being used to cool melted fuel rods. Remaining funds will be used to upgrade water treatment systems on the site.
CHINA The Qingdao Hua Xuan Water Company has been granted 7.8 million yuan ($1.3 million) in government funding for the development of its desalination equipment production line, according to China Daily. The 10,000 m2 facility, including a testing centre, workshops and laboratory, will be used to produce the companys reverse osmosis membranes.
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disinfection industry ranging from conventional chlorine dosing to ultrasound and ultraviolet (UV)-LED is predicted to grow by 6.2% annually to $2.96 billion by 2019. A report from industry analysts Frost & Sullivan (F&S) Global Water and Wastewater Disinfection Systems Market says this will be driven by regulatory requirements and public health risks from drinking water contamination. UV Technology was predicted in the report to witness widespread acceptance with marked developments in LEDUV technology aiding in cost-cutting effcient disinfection solutions. Traditional gas chlorination disinfection will not be phased out from the market, but will give rise to attractive alternatives such as chlorine dioxide and electro chlorination. Gas Chlorination continues to dominate the global water and wastewater disinfection systems market, with a 2012 market share of 38.7%, says F&S. Meanwhile UV and Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOP) disinfection, on the other hand, currently holds 30.7% of the total water and wastewater disinfection systems market valued at $588.5 million. It is expected to have a higher occupancy rate by 2019, taking up 33.3% of the total market summing up to a revenue total of $968.7 million. F&S adds that electro chlorination is rising as an alternative after chlorine dioxide. One reason was the declining gas chlorination usage, which can attributed to its health hazards and rigid legislation specifying extremely low levels of residual chlorine. Close to 400 companies are estimated to be involved in the global disinfection market, leading F&S to call it fragmented. With the predicted 6.2% market growth, F&S said chlorine might experience a slowdown, while UV disinfection will stand out as the growth technology segment driven by innovative solutions such as the LED UV, an energy effcient disinfection alternative.
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INDUSTRY NEWS FO MEMBRANES SHOW NO FLUX DECLINE AHEAD OF CSM/PORIFERA DEAL

SM membrane manufacturer Woongjin Chemical Co has signed a deal with Silicon Valley start-up Porifera to market its forward osmosis (FO) membrane products for desalination through its global sales channels. Porifera said the membranes have been tested with no fux decline under the US Department of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency programme. In addition, Woongjin Chemical is currently participating in the National Research Project in developing Pressure Retarded Osmosis (PRO). Forward Osmosis membranes differ to Reverse Osmosis (RO) membranes as
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JORDANS MOVES RED SEA DESALINATION PROJECT AHEAD The frst phase of Jordans planned $980 million Red Sea desalination project has been given the go-ahead by the government, according to the Jordan Times. Plans include a 200 million m3/year facility in the Wadi Araba region and a conveyor to transfer seawater from the Red Sea. $33.5M STORM WATER PROJECT AWARDED IN SAUDI ARABIA Saudi Arabias Ministry of Municipal & Rural Affairs in Riyadh has awarded contractor Abdullah A. M. Al-Khodari Sons Company a contract to construct a Storm Water Drainage Network in Murooj, Massif and Nakhil Districts in Riyadh. The project is worth SAR125.5m ($33.5m). SOLAR DESALINATION SET FOR ISLANDS NORTH OF AUSTRALIA Solar powered desalination could soon start providing potable water on the island nation of Vanuatu, north of Australia. The 96 m3/day units are expected to supply drinking water to over 10,000 people on Eastern Ambae, as well as to 350 residents on the island of Aniwa UK UTILITY FINED FOR WASTEWATER BREACH Utility Southern Water has been fned 200,000 for discharging wastewater into the sea. The utility is allegedly spending 1.7 million addressing issues at a pumping station and said that it might have to replace the infrastructure altogether.
they use natural osmosis to flter water, whereas RO require additional energy through the form of pumps. Woongjin Chemical Filter Division said as well as entering into this next generation membrane market, it will continue to focus on membranes in the RO, Nanofltration, Ultrafltration and Microflter space. CSM said that opportunities exist for FO membranes in shale gas wastewater treatment, and in the treatment of wastes from the food and beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Currently UK frm Modern Water is the frst to prove its FO membranes on a commercial scale, with its Omani Al Najdah 200 m3/day project.
THAMES WATER TO GENERATE 1 MW AT CRAWLEY WITH THP

s part of utility giant Thames Waters plans to install thermal hydrolysis (THP) process plants at six of its main sewage works, it has contracted Norwegian frm Cambi to provide its B6-3 unit to site in Crawley. The signed contract is part of the Thames Water Crawley STW Enhanced Digestion (Thermal Hydrolysis) Plant Project from GBMjv, a joint venture between Galliford Try Infrastructure,
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ioflms in water pipes created through a combination of harmless bacteria could provide a safe haven for harmful bacteria such as E. coli and Legionella, according to new research by Engineers at the University of Sheffeld. The research team, from the University of Sheffelds Faculty of Engineering, studied four bacteria found in the citys drinking water to see which combinations were more likely to produce a bioflm, which is made up of layers of bacteria that form on the inner surfaces of water pipes. Bioflms can form on all water pipes and as these are usually non-harmful bacteria, they dont present a problem, explained lead researcher, Professor Catherine Biggs. However, bioflms can also be a safe place for harmful bacteria such as Escherichia coli or Legionella to hide. According to Biggs, if the bacterial growth is too heavy, it can break off into the water fow, which at best can discolour the water or create an unpleasant taste. At worst it can release more dangerous bacteria. The research looked at which conditions enable bioflms to grow with the aim of fnding ways to control the bacteria in the water supply more effectively and ensure drinking water remains safe, while still reducing the need for chemical treatments and identifying potential hazards quickly. Funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, the research isolated four bacteria in water taken from a domestic tap. Two were widely found in drinking water everywhere, one was less common and one was unique to Sheffeld. The researchers said that they mixed the bacteria in different combinations and found that, in isolation, none of them produced a bioflm. However, when any of the bacteria were combined with one of the common forms, called Methylobacterium, they formed a bioflm within 72 hours. Our fndings show that this bacterium is acting as a bridge, enabling other bacteria to attach to surfaces and produce a bioflm and its likely that its not the only one that plays this
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RIDING THE DESALINATION WAVE OF ENERGY RECOVERY

When Tom Rooney joined Energy Recovery Inc (ERI) in 2011 the company was facing a tough desalination market. Here he speaks to Tom Freyberg about how he has grown the company to a 90% market share in two years and why divesting into other markets will be key for future growth.
efore we start, I want to ask you a question that Tom Rooney, CEO of ERI, presents to MBA students when giving presentations: is ERI a company in the water industry or the energy industry? Have a think about the answer and well come back to it later. When Rooney joined ERI in 2011, you could say the odds were stacked against him. Following the decline of the desalination market from its peak in 2007, ERIs market share had dropped to 50%. To most CEOs around the world, this fgure would be one to boast about. To ERI, this was simply not good enough. The company was used to controlling nearly three quarters of the energy recovery market back in 2008 with a 70% share. The companys fagship product, and one it has sold 14,000 of globally, is the PX Pressure Exchanger devices. In short, these devices work in membrane-
based desalination processes by recovering energy from the membrane reject stream and feeding it back to the SWRO process. Around 95-97% of ERIs revenue comes from this series of products, with the remaining 3-5% is generated from the sale of booster pumps sold alongside the pressure exchangers. ROUGH AND TUMBLE CORPORATE TURNAROUND It wasnt just the slowing desalination market that was to blame but also increased competition. In 2009 pump and valve company Flowserve bought Swiss company CALDER to supply energy recovery devices. While we saw a double up going from 2000-2008, we had a double negative from 2008-2011, that is to say ferce competition, Rooney tells WWi magazine. It drove our market share down to 50%. To fx the problems, ERI decided to bring in Rooney who had started getting the reputation as a turnaround CEO from his time at Insituform. He was called into the piping company back in 2003 to carry out a rough and tumble corporate turnaround. He describes the company at the time as facing: Very challenging problems with its operation management everything from a criminally high level of on the job deaths prior to me getting there, to losing market share, to losingmoney. The results speak for themselves. The CEO says he fxed the death rate at Insituform (now called Aegion), got the company proftable again and drove back the market share from 35% to 60%. Despite the apparent rough and tumble approach, Rooney describes his time there as a lot of fun where he
spent a great amount of time dealing with ministerial water policy makers, gaining a key understanding of why the water industry behaves the way it does. THREE-PRONGED ATTACK AT ERI The question everyone was asking in 2011 was whether the CEO could indeed strike twice with his new appointment at ERI. And how could he bring experience from a piping company and also a solar energy company into a frm known for its energy recovery devices in the seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) market. Rooney was clearly not hanging about from the start. From day one he came in with a three-pronged strategy: reduce costs in the company, make manufacturing more effcient and thirdly expand into new markets. As he later calls it, going back to block and tackle basics of great operations management. In summary this could be read as: creating a leaner and meaner global organisation. Such operations management included consolidating manufacturing of its turbo-charger pumps from an acquired Michigan facility to where its pressure exchangers are made in California. Two manufacturing facilities effectively reduced to one. In tough times you have to get lean, he says. Such leanness involved expected redundancies - not everyone has an administrative assistant anymore and addressing manufacturing costs. The CEO is proud of the results two years down the line. Its worked for us - we rebounded and about $43 million in revenue, with a 90% market share and even our gross margins have rebounded. We saw gross margins of about 28% in
A turnaround CEO? With results such as improving Insituforms market share from 35% to 60% and ERIs from 50% to 90%, some would say a resounding yes
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p Return on investment: Rooney refers to ERIs PX devices which are claimed to have a payback of as little as three months,
based on the global electricity cost of $0.10 per kilowatt-hour (kWh)
2011 which again a lot of industrial concerns would love to have 28% gross margins. For us, this is not where we knew we would operate. In the second quarter of 2013 we actually reported close to 62% gross margins. REDUCING SWROS SOUND AND ENERGY WAVES Despite the turnaround, the question has to be asked of whether when reducing manufacturing costs, has it sacrifced product quality a reputation ERI had been building itself on? If you sacrifce client satisfaction in order to save another $100 then youve really lost the game, he says. Thatll be a no then. While the main noise associated with desalination plants is from high-pressure pumps, it was actually upon addressing a client request for a quieter energy recovery product that ERI says it has improved product effciency. For the frst decade of selling those
devices, one of the only things clients were annoyed about was that they were loud they made a noise because there was water pulsation going on inside, like a water engine, he adds. Following investment, the CEO says they were able to reduce the noise by 15 decibels, describing them as quiet enough so you can talk near them. Rooney claims that the noise reduction actually led to further energy reductions for the pressure exchangers. Noise is a form of energy. If you fnd a way to not waste energy through noise you actually bring about more energy effciency inside the device, he says. So by going after one thing that was considered a mild annoyance to a client sound - we actually increased the energy effciency of the devices and increased the longevity of the devices. RETURN ON INVESTMENT Nobody in the world builds desalination plants without somebodys
energy recovery device in there, the CEO says. It might be an old fashioned Pelton wheel that might be 50-60% effcient, it might be somebodys turbo charger that might be 70-75% effcient or it could be our pressure exchanger that might be 98% effcient. Even at 30-50% effciency youre going to get a payback period that any chief fnancial offcer would jump at. Referring to the energy recovery concept as an economic slam dunk, Rooney believes the payback on the PX devices could be at little as three months, based on the global average electricity cost of $0.10 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). He says if the kWh price is higher, say $0.32 on a Caribbean island, then the payback would be quicker. The opposite is also true: a cheaper cost of energy say $0.1 per kWh in the Middle East would provide a slower return on investment. DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER? A question most water engineers will inevitably be asking, if not familiar with ERIs PX series, is whats the life expectancy of the product? Facility downtime is not a friend of any desalination plant operator. A facility not running means no potable water produced and ultimately, no revenue. Rooney pulls no punches when answering the question of the device mean time to failure. The answer is that it doesnt [wear out], he says confdently. One of the things that was vexing for us in early 2011 was that every bit of anecdotal evidence suggested that our devices would last forever. Then again, I could point to a pressure exchanger from 1999 or 2000 when there might have been some wear on them. But from 2011, it was becoming apparent that due to the material science used, our exchangers operate on very high tech ceramics. Ceramics used in the pressure exchangers are reportedly on the hardness level of sapphire. This means that damage isnt going to be done unless an object with the hardness of sapphire is run through it. Things like sand just get crushed by our devices and they dont wear, hesays. It was in Spring 2011 that ERI decided to put facts behind these claims and go beyond anecdotal evidence.
p Tough gear: the ceramics used in ERIs pressure exchangers are on the hardness level of sapphire they wear at less than 3
microns per year and Rooney says things like sand just get crushed
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Change in the air: to help turn around ERI from 2011, Rooney says it was important to go back to the block and tackle of basics of great operations management
The company brought six pressure exchangers back from the Perth Seawater Desalination Plant (PSDP), Australia that had been putting the units through their paces with fve years worth of wear and tear. They swapped the PX devices for new ones. Rooney claims his engineering team did a full life cycle engineering analysis of the units to test for wear. The results were, according to the CEO, astonishing. They found 0.00% wear on the ceramics. Even pencil marks left on the ceramics from technicians during manufacturing were still there. To articulate this technically, ERI says the ceramics inside the PX device wear at less than 3 microns per year (.003 inches over 25 years). As a further test, and PR stunt at the 2011 IDA World Congress in Perth, the company asked visitors to its booth to identify the worn, second hand pressure exchangers when put alongside brand new ones straight from the manufacturing line. Nobody could, laughs the CEO, proudly. PATENTS AND CUTTING OUT COPYCATS With impressive claims, does this mean ERI is a target of copycat companies wishing to enter the market, or competitors wishing to claw back market share? The day will come when we have
to fght off copycats for sure, Rooney says. When that day comes we intend to be tenacious, aggressive and assert our rights. We actually dont have a lot of copycat type of stuff. It really takes the knowledge of the fuid dynamics and the knowledge of extreme material science. One good thing is that as every day goes by, China is more respectful of intellectual property. It can safely be said that 20 years ago that wasnt the case,he adds. Only last month in July 2013 the company made the headlines for this very reason. It was awarded an injunction by a federal court for the Eastern District of Virginia against Leif J. Hauge, president and CEO of Isobarix and the inventor of the pressure exchanger being sold by ERI today. Despite a settlement in 2001 between the two parties, the settlement found the inventor to have been in contempt of the courts order. Julys injunction was to prevent Hauge whether through Isobarix or any other person or entity, from manufacturing and selling pressure exchangers and replacement parts for Energy Recoverys pressure exchangers. The CEO later says: Simply the act of a founder trying to come back and use a companys technology against it makes no sense at all, at any level, not to a federal judge or anybody.
GLOBAL EXPANSION AND FUTURE MARKETS In July alone ERI announced two substantial contracts in markets Rooney believes hold the most potential in the future. First up was the delivery of its PX technology for the Minera CAP expansion desalination project in Chiles Atacama Region III. Operated by Spanish frm Acciona Agua, the operation will have an initial capacity of 21,830 m3/day, growing to 39,310 m3/ day by 2014. Rooney describes Chile, in market terms, as an exciting new country driven by huge mining companies mining copper in an arid country that has the Pacifc Ocean sitting there. In the same month, ERI said it would be also be delivering 144 of its PX Pressure Exchanger Q300 units to Californias notorious Carlsbad Desalination Project. Company estimates suggest Orange Countys frst large-scale plant could save 116 million kWh of energy ($12 million) per year through the devices (based on a $0.10 energy cost). Although known for its planning and political delays, the Carlsbad desalination project is one Rooney believes could excuse the pun open the food gates when it comes to new projects. The start-up of the Carlsbad plant
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p Leading the energy revolution: Rooney has an undergraduate degree in civil engineering from Cornell University has and a
masters in fnance from the University of Chicago
is a momentous occasion, he says enthusiastically. It signals the US desalination market is really coming of age. I think when we look back fve to six years from now well see this as the coming of age of the US desalination market, which will be a very big driver for our industry. Commenting on other global markets, the CEO describes MENA (Middle East and North Africa) as the base of the desalination pyramid. He says with business decisions being made on a 10 cents per kWh compared to a historic one cent per kWh, this is one of the most exciting things coming out of the region. China, as expected, is a big market for the company, driven by desalination being formally backed by the government instead of using a South to North water transfer system. Rooney says one of the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC)
companies that ERI deals with is currently tracking over 100 potential desalination projects in the country. FRACKING AND FINAL WORDS Interestingly, despite such growth potential, Rooney believes his companys future does not lie solely in SWRO desalination. Currently it provides 100% of its $40+ million annual revenue. It could be that in fve years time desalination would represent 50% of our global sales, he says. In the oil and gas industry you have a dozen different applications for our devices. Yes youve got produced water and all forms of water in the oil and gas industry. Then youve also got gas processing, crude oil processing, pipelines and off-shore rigs. Theres also a middle ground where its both more and more were fnding oil and gas clients
are desalinating water for injection into wells for fracking. And so there we have it, the story of how one man is helping to spearhead a desalination energy change and how he has got ERI back on track and perhaps exceeding its former glories. Coming back to the opening question of whether ERI does indeed sit in the water or energy category of companies, what did you say? If youre anything like the crowds of MBA students Rooney speaks to, then 50% of people will vote water and the other half energy. Thats a wonderful refection on the fact that its a company that has an energy solution for the water industry, he says. When preaching to engineering students, the CEO encourages them to direct their careers at the waterenergy nexus, believing that the worlds energy crisis cannot be fxed without recognising the associated water footprint. Experience at a global water piping company Insituform and then a leadership role at a solar power company, backed by an undergraduate degree in civil engineering and later a masters in fnance at the University of Chicago could perhaps be the right combination for a leader to really push ERI into new markets. If a 90% market share can be achieved in the SWRO desalination market, then who knows what they can achieve in oil & gas. Watch this space. Tom Freyberg is chief editor of WWi magazine. For more information please email: tomf@pennwell.com.
FAST FACTS: TOM ROONEYS JOURNEY TO CEO

Born in 1959, he is a graduate of Cornell University with a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering. He also holds an MBA with a specialization in Finance from the University of Chicago. His professional career began in Texas in 1982 working for Turner, followed by Centex and then Gilbane, three multi-billion dollar corporations specializing in complex, large-scale construction management. In 2003, he was named president and CEO of Insituform Technologies (NASDAQ: AEGN), formerly traded as INSU) a then $600 million sophisticated plastics and infrastructure technologies frm with operations in more than 45 countries. In 2009, Rooney was named president and CEO of SPG Solar, one of the largest solar photovoltaic integrators in the US. Challenged with again turning this corporation around, he recognized early on that the future of the solar business lay in Asia. Rooney built global partnerships with Chinese manufacturers and suppliers which enabled SPG Solar to enjoy unparalleled growth and record proftability. In February 2011, he became the president and CEO of Energy Recovery (NASDAQ: ERII). In addition to his role as a CEO, Rooney serves on a number of corporate, NGO and charitable boards throughout the world.
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The Big Question: How is technology helping to detect leaks under challenging conditions?
In the next part of WWis technology comparison series, we look at leakage detection solutions. We ask suppliers how leaks can be located under each of the following challenging conditions: large diameter, non-metallic and lower pressure mains, as well as those located in urban conditions. Heres what they have to say.
Saying goodbye to a stick to the ear approach

Dale Hartley, business development director, Syrinix
he regulatory defnition of Economic Level of Leakage in England, the leakage rate below which leaks are deemed uneconomic to repair, has not moved for 10 years a point that was not lost on the newspapers in 2012 when the country faced drought conditions. Spurred on by that, and recognition from government and regulators alike that the ability to detect leaks has changed dramatically over that period, broad changes are expected to leakage targets in the next regulatory period in England. This is a challenge that utilities are already responding to. To add to the challenge, and no matter how precious water might be, the reality is meanwhile that many economies, globally, simply cannot afford to respond by pouring concrete. Alternative approaches to reducing leakage are increasingly a necessity. Large diameter pipelines, plastic pipelines and low system pressures are, of course, synonymous with troublesome leak detection. The core issue is poor sound propagation in these pipelines, dramatically inhibiting leak detection using more traditional acoustic
methodologies such as portable leak noise correlators, ground microphones and noise loggers. Internal inspection techniques using a combination of acoustic sensor technology and live camera feeds can offer a short term mobile option for fnding leaks without disrupting water supply. There are disadvantages to such approaches including the cost and time of deploying teams to carry out the work, the need for traffc management and contamination risk. There is, of course, also the reality that the sheer size of networks means that few pipes are surveyed for leaks on an active, as opposed to reactive, basis. Where major advances are being made is in completely removing the need for information gathering by deploying
teams to the feld unless and until problems are detected automatically. One solution being increasingly applied is the application of algorithm based software, aggregating data across a network to identify problems areas. In pursuit of automated leak identifcation, solutions are now combining analysis of fow, pressure and acoustic sensor technologies in single units with real time data graphically presented with automated precise alerts. As such technology-based approaches become the standard, having a utility employee wear a bright yellow jacket and holding a stick to his ear really will become a thing of the past. Costs will be saved, responsiveness improved and, most importantly, leakage drastically reduced along the way.
UTILITY APPLICATION With 165 of Syrinixs TrunkMinder units being deployed across London, utility Thames Water is using the device to transform how it manages its critical trunk mains, allowing tiny leaks to be detected and located automatically so they can be repaired before deteriorating into major bursts. Using the devices, Thames Waters engineers can review the operation of those trunk mains in detail, gathering real time information from multiple units from PCs anywhere and when the information is required, not just when it is available.
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Avoiding cost and evacuation in urban areas

Xiangjie Kong, director of research and development, Pure Technologies
eaks in large diameter transmission mains should be of great concern to pipeline operators since the pressure and capacity results in a high level of water loss and are often a precursor to failure. Inline leak detection can accurately locate leaks on large-diameter mains because it brings the leak sensor directly to the source of the leak and is not affected by the pipes diameter. While non-invasive systems are very effective in small pipes, they lack the accuracy needed to address large transmission mains as the sound of a leak does not travel as well as pipe diameter increases. Unlike structural condition assessment which requires specifc tools based on the pipe material
inline leak detection works on all pipe materials. Inline tools locate leaks based on their acoustic signature as the sensor passes the leak. Therefore, as long as water is leaving a pressurised pipe, the sensor will pick up the acoustic signature and detect the leak. During an inspection, the leak sensor, whether tethered or free-fowing, is brought directly to the source of the leak, making it highly sensitive to the acoustic signature created by the leak. When there is no fow, it is possible to pull the sensor through the pipeline using a winch system, making the tools effective in low pressure transmission mains. Locating leaks in urban areas is particularly diffcult as urban pipeline
networks are often complex and the environment typically has aboveground obstructions. In these areas, it is very important for leak detection tools to precisely locate leaks and estimate their size - excavation in an urban setting is costly. For that reason, tethered inline tools are very effective because they can be controlled closely by the operator and are tracked by a technician above the ground. This allows the utility operator and leak detection staff to work closely to confrm the location of suspected leaks by winching the leak sensor back and forth. This method allows leaks to be closely located, which helps the utility in planning repair projects in high-traffc urban settings.
Uncovering network blind spots

Benny Keinan, vice president of research & development, TaKaDu
raditional methods for leakage detection are typically cost intensive and have some limitations related to the environment as well as mains condition and type. Water Network Monitoring is a novel approach that overcomes these constraints, detecting and locating leaks as well as other water network anomalies through data analytics and statistical modelling. Lets take Acoustic Surveys for instance. This is a physical method that requires feld operations and manually checked data. It works well with metallic mains, but non-metallic pipes such as PVC or concrete pose diffculty since they transmit much less sound frequency than metallic pipes. It can also be problematic to conduct Acoustic Surveys in noisy, urban environments.
Water Network Monitoring provides utilities with on-going visibility across their networks. Unlike the physical methods used to detect leaks, Water Network Monitoring can work with any type of pipe diameter or material as long as there is suffcient meter coverage along the network. The smaller the supply metered areas, the more focused and accurate the leakage detection becomes. Also, with frequent data transmission, monitoring becomes more effective since response times to network issues can be more immediate. The use of Water Network Monitoring helps minimise water loss and energy consumption while optimising utility operations. This process is done automatically and remotely by processing available network data, therefore reducing detection cost and saving time to both back offce and
feld teams. This approach is based on a utilitys existing online data (e.g. fow, pressure, water quality) taken from sensors and loggers along the network as well as additional data sources (e.g. GIS, calendar, weather), all transmitted to a central location. Collected information is then used to identify, characterise and alert on evolving conditions and trends, as well as to prevent or respond to various network ineffciencies such as leaks, bursts, zone breaches, meter faults and other operational malfunctions. Water Network Monitoring systems can differentiate under any condition between a water loss event as opposed to real consumption. This approach helps utilities uncover network blind spots, control water loss and even recognise small leaks before they become large.
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In recent years, a growing number of water utilities have installed fuel cell technology at water and wastewater treatment facilities. So, how does the technology work? What are the key technological and operational advantages, as well as the fnancial benefts? Andrew Williams investigates.
A key application of low temperature technologies is as a source of standby electrical power and the company turned to these for Dwr Cymru Welsh Water sites
cottish Water has recently installed fuel cell technology at several drinking water storage sites on the Isle of Lewis, in the northern part of Lewis and Harris, the largest island of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. As a result of the facilitys remote location, the utility had found it diffcult to secure a reliable source of power to ensure its telemetry equipment, which provides accurate data for recording the levels of drinking water contained in the tanks, remained fully functional at all times. In previous years, extremely high winds had dislodged solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and caused wind turbines to either burn out or seize up - and the isolated location of each 50 m3 water storage tank, located on the side of mountains at Meavaig and Marivaig, meant that connecting to the National Grid for electrical power was not fnancially viable. After discussions with UK-based company Fuel Cell Systems, Scottish Water fnally decided that fuel cell
technology was the most suitable alternative source of portable power to ensure the 18,500 islanders were provided with a constant supply of drinking water. TECHNOLOGY EXPLAINED As Tom Sperrey, CEO of Fuel Cell Systems, explains, there are two main groups of fuel cell technologies, high and low temperature. High temperature technology is mainly used for larger applications, while lower temperature technologies, such as Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells and Direct Methanol fuel cells (DMFCs), tend to be used for smaller scale projects. Lower-temperature fuel cells work by ionising a hydrogen-rich fuel by passed it though a semi-permeable membrane, and combining it with oxygen to create pure water - and to provide a fow of free electrons between an anode and cathode - producing an electrical current. This process creates a small voltage of around one volt - which
can be easily increased by stacking membranes alongside or above one another. Sperrey says that, with DMFC systems, the company has achieved an output of 2.5kW quite comfortably and with PEMs up to 200kW. However, beyond these levels high temperature systems would typically be used. A key application of low temperature technologies is as a source of standby electrical power and the company turned to these for the Isle of Lewis project, as well as for other similar schemes at Severn Trent and Dwr Cymru Welsh Water sites. In applications of this type, the system works by continuously monitoring battery voltage - and as soon as the load has reduced the voltage to a pre-set fgure, typically around 12.2V, the fuel cell automatically starts re-charging the battery to 14.4V, before shutting down again. The Lewis project uses Direct Methanol (DMFC) technology. Here, Hydrogen-rich Methanol is mixed with
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water - produced as a result of the reaction in the fuel cell - and reacts at both the anode and the cathode side of the cell. This reaction produces more water, which is largely re-used, a small amount of CO2 - which Sperrey says is often described as equivalent to that in a babys breath - as well as heat and
electricity. In simple chemical terms, the combined two-stage reaction is: CH3OH + 3/2O2 -> 2H2O + CO2. The small amount of condensate that is produced is pure water and is drained off to ground, not being in large enough volumes to justify capture. All of our water company customers to
date have, after initial trials, integrated the fuel cells digital status outputs into their own data capture systems, says Sperrey. In Sperreys view, when utilities decide to embark on fuel cell installations of this type, the savings realised are primarily related to saved manpower and transport mileage as a result of not having to replace discharged batteries on a regular basis. With current models, he says that a fuel cell system can provide up to 124 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of continuous power between visits. When you consider that a 12V 100AH battery with a typical lower discharge limit of 50% provides only 0.6kWh of autonomy, you can begin to see how amazing savings can be made, he says. As well as the fnancial savings gained from a vastly reduced recharge and refuel schedule, Sperrey also points out that there are obvious carbon savings as a result of the much reduced mileage involved in supporting remote sites. If you start to add in the administration support behind the man
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Although the technology has previously been employed at other treatment plants, the RP-1 fuel cell is the largest fuel cell operated on biogas in the country, says Pompa. The unit is a molten carbonate fuel cell that reacts with the methane in the digester gas to generate electricity and heat, with water - in the form of steam and carbon dioxide as the main reaction products. Before being introduced to the
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site and purchases all of the electricity that is generated at an agreed contracted price. As Pompa explains, the agreement has a 20-year duration with low fxed annual escalation to compete with grid pricing. For him, a key beneft of this PPA structure is that it contributes inherent risk mitigation for IEUA, since the amount of revenue that Anaergia receives is tied to the run time and effciency of the equipment. He adds: Moreover, Anaergia is the sole point of contact for both the fuel cell and gas conditioning system, so any equipment defciencies or breakdowns
are managed swiftly under one roof. In Pompas view, the fnancial benefts are a little diffcult to predict because IEUA is still only in the frst year of the 20-year agreement. He does stress that the electricity purchase price is competitive with current electrical utility costs. Since the fuel cell PPA contract has a fxed escalation rate of 2.5%, and IEUAs local utility has historically increased fees at a rate of approximately 6%, he points out that IEUA is confdent that the PPA price will drop below grid pricing in short order.
In addition, the fuel cells baseload operation allows for reduced reliance on the grid during peak periods, when utility tariffs are highest - which increases cost savings. The fuel cells heat recovery process results in further savings achieved from reduced natural gas usage that would be needed to generate heat for the anaerobic digestion process, he says. While the actual fnancial savings will be dependent on future utility costs, forecasting grid pricing at the historical average would save IEUA approximately $21 million in electricity
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costs over the life of the 20-year agreement, he adds. Pompa has no hesitation in recommending projects of this type to other utilities. He stresses the fact that IEUA has found that the PPA structure not only reduces the risk involved in this type of technology, but reduces the signifcant capital and ongoing maintenance costs that often serve as a roadblock to implementing a project of this magnitude. However, he points out that the establishment of a public-private partnership was essential in successfully developing and executing the project - as well as in creating the economic blueprint to ensure long-term fnancial benefts for both parties. In total, IEUA operates four wastewater treatment facilities within a service area of approximately 240 square miles. According to Pompa, only
two of these facilities treat biosolids through anaerobic digestion, so his view is that the Agencys opportunities for another fuel cell project of this type are limited. The technology is subject to economies of scale, so there are several factors that the Agency will need to consider before determining whether a similar project can be undertaken at another treatment plant, he says. MICROBIAL FUEL CELL RESEARCH In another development, a research team at Oregon State University is developing a microbial fuel cell (MFC) that uses microorganisms to break down organic matter and generate electricity simultaneously. As Hong Liu, associate professor at the Department of Biological and Ecological Engineering, Oregon State University, explains, the approach
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has emerged as a potential clean technology to harvest energy from wastewater. He expects that it will eventually replace existing biological treatment processes, such as activated sludge, trickling flter and anaerobic bioreactors in wastewater treatment systems across the globe. The electricity generated can reduce the energy cost and enhance the sustainability of wastewater treatment, says Liu. According to the associate professor, the treatment of organic-rich wastewater currently consumes about 3% of all electrical power produced in the US. In his view, capturing a part of the energy stored in wastewater would provide a new source of electrical power that would also avoid the consumption of energy for wastewater treatment. For Liu, a key beneft of the new approach for utilities is the fact that it consumes less energy - with a possible net energy gain - than activated sludge processes. He also points out that less sludge is generated than during activated sludge processes - and that there is a faster Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) removal rate than typical anaerobic processes. We are developing an MFC based decentralized wastewater treatment
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Australias new Fitzgibbon housing development is the countrys frst to supply treated stormwater for non-potable uses direct to homes. Add to that a roof water fltration system to augment drinking water and the decentralised system could be a win-win. A look at why the projects are receiving so much international attention. by David Hamlyn-Harris
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ocated 12km north of the city of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia the 114 hectare Fitzgibbon Chase development is a new model of sustainable and affordable housing. It includes stormwater harvesting for nonpotable reuse and roofwater harvesting for potable reuse. It demonstrates how a city can grow its water supply as it expands, while reducing the need for large capital investment and stormwater impacts on waterways. Fitzgibbon Chase is predominantly residential, comprising a mixture of single detached to multi-unit dwellings including Terrace, Loft, Villa and Town Homes and traditional big block family homes. The Fitzgibbon Stormwater Harvesting (FiSH) scheme will supply treated stormwater to around 1,300 homes for non-potable uses via a dual reticulation (third pipe) system. Furthermore, the Potable Roofwater (PotaRoo) harvesting scheme will harvest roofwater runoff from 500 homes in the development to augment the potable water supply. Together with
the FiSH project, the PotaRoo will offset approximately 50% of the potable water supply needs for the development. TREATMENT PROCESS These projects have been developed by Brisbane-based consulting engineers, Bligh Tanner. Participants included Economic Development Queensland (EDQ), the Queensland Government vehicle for delivery of sustainable affordable housing. Japanese engineering company, JFE Engineering, also assisted on the PotaRoo project. The FiSH project was developed to demonstrate stormwater harvesting into residential areas for the supply of non-potable water for irrigation, toilet fushing, cold water laundry and outdoor uses. In doing so it meets the requirements for providing an alternative water source under the then Queensland Development Code, obviating the need for individual rainwater tanks on each house. Stormwater is collected from a 290 hectare urban catchment and pumped via an oil and sediment trap into a
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5,000 m3 covered and lined lagoon. The scheme harvests less than 10% of average annual runoff from the catchment and requires a pumped diversion rate of only 144 m3/hour, aimed to capture low rather than large storm fow events. Water from the lagoon is treated through a 300 m3/day water treatment plant in accordance with Australian guidelines for non-potable residential use, including: Pre-fltration using an auto-strainer Sand fltration as the main fltration stage Activated carbon to remove organic chemicals UV disinfection as the primary disinfection process Residual chlorination (using sodium hypochlorite) before the treated water storage to provide a disinfectant residual. It is estimated that the stormwater harvesting system will supply approximately 89,000 m3/year (63%) of water for non-potable uses including
p From the local tanks, collected roofwater is pumped to the main 800 m3 raw water tank adjacent the water treatment plant
toilet fushing, cold water laundry, general external uses such as car washing, garden watering and public open space irrigation. Construction of the FiSH diversion, storage and water treatment plant is complete and the purple pipe reticulation is already connected to around 350 homes. The water treatment plant commissioning has been completed, which subject to meeting various authority requirements, is expected to service the community by
late 2013. Apart from water supply, the FiSH scheme provides a signifcant environmental beneft and cost savings for the development. Water harvested from the drain has entrained pollutants in the water and by removing this water from the normal runoff, it also removes the pollutants. Analysis shows that the amount of pollutants removed is of similar magnitude to the target urban stormwater pollutant reduction objectives that would normally require

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the construction of bio-retention fltration devices, wetlands or similar. This results in considerable money savings for the developer. ROOFWATER TO DRINKING WATER The PotaRoo roofwater project was
initiated by JFE Engineering to help prove technologies for producing potable water from roofwater runoff. The objective is to collect roofwater from individual roofs to a series of communal collection tanks, transfer the collected water to a central raw water
storage and treatment plant and then to inject the treated water directly into the town drinking water supply. When complete, the Fitzgibbon potable water project will harvest roofwater from approximately 7.8 hectares of roof catchment (500 homes) in Fitzgibbon Chase. The down-pipes from each dwelling will be connected to the roofwater collection system, designed to accept up to 2.9 m3/hour per 100 m2 of roof catchment based on a rainfall intensity of 30 mm/hour. Water in excess of that amount surcharges the system into the stormwater drainage. During small rainfall events, all roofwater will be collected; in larger events, excess runoff will overfow to the stormwater drainage system. Each collection system drains to a local communal rainwater tank. Four local tanks for four separate subcatchments have been provided with a total distributed storage volume of 915 m3. The tanks are constructed using a system based on buried reinforced concrete pipes located beneath parkland and road verges, providing fexible unobtrusive storage systems. From
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Pre-fltration using an auto-strainer Sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment Microfltration as a direct physical barrier to contaminants and to provide consistent high quality treated water Activated carbon to remove organic chemicals, tastes and odours Ion exchange to remove zinc UV disinfection as an additional barrier to pathogens that does not require the use of chemicals Residual chlorination (using sodium hypochlorite) in the treated water storage and distribution system to reduce the chance of bioflms and aesthetic problems including offtastes, odours and staining. During the frst phase of the project (short-term) the water will be injected into the non-potable harvested stormwater system. Following the validation of the treatment systems, it is intended that the water will be supplied into the main potable water supply. The PotaRoo is estimated to yield approximately 44,000 m3/year or about 35% of the total potable water demand for the housing estate. Construction of the PotaRoo is largely complete except for the collection system, which is being progressively rolled out as the development proceeds. The water treatment plant has undergone initial commissioning testing and validation. Plant operation and continued verifcation testing will commence in September 2014 once suffcient rooves will be connected to allow a reliable water supply into the system. Verifcation and assessment will continue for an extended period before the water will be deemed acceptable for direct potable use. CHALLENGES OF DECENTRALISED SYSTEMS While decentralised water supplies
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the local tanks, collected roofwater is pumped to the main 800 m3 raw water tank adjacent the water treatment plant. The water will undergo a high level of treatment to achieve water of potable quality and be monitored to ensure that it meets the relevant water quality requirements. The 200 m3/day treatment system (developed by JFE Engineering Corporation) includes a multi-barrier approach incorporating:
could provide a substantial part of water needs over time, the challenge lies in the widely held belief in and commitment to large scale systems. Other challenges relate to the shortcomings of existing water policy that does not yet accommodate stormwater harvesting, issues of governance models and longterm stewardship of schemes and costs. Cost issues relate to the need to optimise the unit cost of producing the water and also to the challenge of ensuring that the cost of new sources is compared against other new sources, rather than the traditional supplies that our regional systems rely on.
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Confusion over responsibility has meant England and Wales in the UK are playing catch up with global environmental leading countries when it comes to Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDs). A look at which councils have been more progressive and available commercial opportunities. by WWi. magazine
ustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), also known around the world as BMPs (Best Management Practices) and LIDs (Low Impact Developments) have come a long way in a short time in England and Wales. Over a decade of doubt over responsibility forced the two countries playing catchup with the rest of the world. Early adopters such as the US are still generating headlines a conference in New Jersey at the end of July held ambitious discussions about the use of green infrastructure (another commonlyused term) to manage stormwater and help communities to better withstand superstorms such as Hurricane Sandy. Elsewhere in the US, the EPA recently invited Great Lakes cities to apply for up to $1 million in sliding-scale funding for green infrastructure projects to reduce urban runoff and sewer overfows. The grants can be used to cover up to 50% of the costs of rain gardens, bioswales, green roofs, porous pavements, greenways, constructed wetlands and
other green infrastructure measures. The search for stormwater attenuation methods has also spawned a vast amount of green roof research around the globe. Berlin, Germany, is one of the key centres of research, and there are a further 40 countries around the world involved in the push including ten centres in the US alone, which provides federal tax credits of $1.80 per square foot of green roof. SHOUT FROM THE [GREEN] ROOFTOPS In England and Wales, SuDS activities have until recently been moving at a far gentler pace than the US. This is because the legal situation regarding responsibility for construction, operation and maintenance has been remarkably murky. As a result Scotland has raced ahead with a variety of SuDS projects, while argument confned progress south of the border to a relatively few landmark projects. The situation is gaining welcome clarity now, however,
which is driving a boom in SuDS. The government has stated that it aims to commence Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act in April 2014. This will make the right to connect to surface water drainage to the public sewer conditional on approval of SuDS by new local authority SuDS Approving Bodies for developments of more than one property, in line with new national standards. Government is working through the various issues in inter-disciplinary task and fnish groups comprising local authorities, developers and the water industry. The aim is arriving at an innovative and practical solution that all parties can sign up to. Recommendations for the national standards will be revealed this autumn. Research body CIRIAs associate Paul Shaffer notes that: Things are changing. Maybe not as fast as some people would like, but not as slow as others would. He adds: With the draft Standards developers and local authorities are
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looking at the destination of runoff now to manage peak fows, volumes and approaches to manage water quality, and how to ensure systems work as designed. This is placing local authorities in the driving seat. Within this procedure there are obviously a few key questions that need to be answered, he adds, such as the costs of delivery, and of maintenance. Hopefully we are moving away from the question of who looks after SuDS, he adds. On the costs side, he notes that it is always a challenge to ensure there is not an added burden for developers. There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that if consultation between developers, their designers and local authorities happens early enough and follows SuDS principles of dealing with stormwater as close to the source as possible and on the surface, it is possible to get a lowcost scheme. THE SUDS BIBLE CIRIA completed guidance in 2012 on retroftting SuDS to manage surface
p Cleaned-up: a water course in Kuala Lumpur into which a Downstream Defender discharges
water in existing developed areas, and launched an innovative online community, Susdrain. The site has already had 5000 visitors per month, with many people downloading case studies and commenting on the blogs about issues such as affordability and local delivery. CIRIA is also starting the process
of updating the SuDS manual, the stakeholder bible. This is being undertaken in recognition of the signifcant growth in stakeholder numbers since its publication in 2007 and the increasing number of SuDS schemes in the ground, which means that practice has also moved on. The revision also aims to fully support the

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national standards. Guidance will likely be available in winter 2014/15, and weve undertaken consultation to get peoples views on the original SuDS manual with a view to how to make changes going forward, starting this autumn, Shaffer adds. The hope is that another project on demonstrating the multiple benefts of SuDS will help to establish the business case. CAMBRIDGE LEADING THE WAY Among the lead councils in England now is Cambridge, which has provided another useful resource - guidance. Simon Bunn leads the Sustainable Drainage design team at Cambridge City Council, which produced the award-winning Cambridge SuDS design and adoption guide in 2009. He says: This was in advance of any SuDS legislation and in response to the prospect of major growth in and around Cambridge. Adoption was seen as a barrier to the implementation of SuDS and our councilors took the decision in 2007 to adopt SuDS to promote their implementation within these areas of growth.
The Water Bill, which is currently going through Parliament, also provides for sewerage undertakers to build and maintain drainage to slow down or prevent surface waters entering a public sewer, using SuDS where possible. Online forums have been full of discussion of whether this clashes with the Flood and Water Management Act schedule. Bunn sees the Water Bills proposal to allow water companies to construct SuDS as a positive move, explaining that in Cambridgeshire as part of the Cambridgeshire Flood Risk Management Partnership, which is led by the County Council, we are working together with Anglian Water on surface water management plans and some of the measures to reduce risk across the city might involve the construction of SuDS. He cautions that the steps local governments should be taking to prepare for their enhanced roles are very dependent on the commencement of schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act and the associated National SuDS Standards and Guidance. Although it has been
announced that it is the intention of Defra to aim for commencement in 2014, the detail of what actually will be commenced will defne how local authorities should prepare for their role. COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES Commercial companies are also noticing the sudden change in uptake. Jeremy Hughes, the commercial manager of Formpave, which makes the Aquafow permeable paving system, says one of the challenges is adherence to legislation. Design services manager John Lloyd explains that 2008 planning legislation removed the right of a domestic homeowner to connect to a sewer, and is intended to prevent private domestic homeowners discharging the water from a driveway onto a public footpath or road. He adds: The way this was envisaged as working is that all private homeowners would have to apply for planning permission for their new drives or hard standings/patios over 5 m2 in area. The aim was that gaining the relevant permission was far more costly than just constructing the drive using
CASE STUDY: URBAN SUDS

One key perceived obstacle, retroftting SuDS systems into built-up environments, is now being successfully overcome. Owen Davies of the London Borough of Lambeth explains that the council is undertaking some innovative SuDS schemes in one of the countrys most urban areas. The borough is experiencing a range of challenges that have put it at the forefront of urban SuDS development. Davies says: We have 46,000 properties that suffer urban fooding, population increase and lots of land grabbing, with Victorian sewers almost at capacity. When deciding what sort of SuDS system to adopt, the borough looked predominantly at land use. 15% of the borough is public highway, and there is other local authority property. So we are looking at constructed grass verges on SuDS principles. Modeling showed one such verge would absorb 35% of runoff. The council has constructed 1115 m2 of verge in the past 15 months, and has also installed a rain garden. Where the opportunity arises we are putting in green infrastructure/ SuDS elements to slow water down, Davies explains. Lambeths work has been undertaken in the full knowledge that under the FWMA it will have to maintain the systems it installs. The verge construction has been undertaken opportunistically alongside highways work, at a standard cost. Its all about being repeatable, he says. The council is also considering two major schemes in parks, one of which will attempt to contain the rainfall in the park within the park, and the other diverting highway fows into the park, where they will be attenuated. Hopefully both will be delivered this year, he says. The London Boroughs of Haringey and Kensington and Chelsea are also looking to deliver schemes this year.
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a permeable pavement or soakaways. Unfortunately local authorities have yet to enforce these new planning laws. The planning legislation was introduced in 2008 as a measure derived from the Pitt Report on the UK fooding in 2007, he explains. He notes that local authorities have not had the funding to impose this ruling. They are already very much stretched, and cannot employ people in the planning department to enforce this. Its disappointing, because it means that standard paving on driveways is still prevalent. Hughes adds that concerns about maintenance costs and environmental impacts, and also whether permeable paving can be dug up and re-used, have stalled the process. Permeable paving, he explains, is the top layer of a SuDS system that requires the creation of multiple layers that must be installed in a particular way. In addition, different manufacturers adopt different approaches to their construction. Local authorities, he explains, have expressed concern about excavations into these carefully-constructed systems, for instance for utility repairs. Lloyd says that Oxfordshire has been adopting these systems for eight years and now has a good understanding of the costs of construction and maintenance. They believe it is cheaper than traditional tarmac, he observes. WATER FRAMEWORK DIRECTIVE DRIVER Alex Stephenson of stormwater control and wastewater treatment specialist Hydro International adds that treatment is becoming a more and more important feature in SuDS schemes. He says this is partly due to potential Flood and Water Management Act requirements and also driven by the Water Framework Directive (WFD), which requires specifc surface water quality improvements by set dates. The Flood and Water Management Act requirements if everything goes according to plan will be a tipping point, he adds. Every decent sized development will have to include SuDS and local authorities will have to take responsibility. Again, he points to the popularity of proprietary devices compared to the more extensive pond and swale systems. If a development needs storage, control and treatment it can take up the space of seven houses. This is where proprietary devices are becoming popular. SUDS ARE FINALLY TAKING OFF Phil Gelder, of consultant Richard Allitt Associates, notes that at long last some of the blockages [to SuDS] are being removed. Some water companies, certainly Severn Trent, look at SuDS as a potential solution for dealing with sewer fooding. In the business plans that the industry is currently preparing for the next AMP, he predicts that SuDS will be in the mix of projects. He adds: If people will embrace partnership working, it will work. We need people who are willing to work together for the beneft of everyone. Because there are so many partners involved in the water cycle, unless there is joined-up thinking we wont get it right. He nevertheless concludes: These are very exciting times. Things are moving in the right direction. For more information on this article by WWi magazine, email: tomf@pennwell.com.
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he water sector may be about controlling and distributing a liquid that fows, yet investment into Russias water sector could be called anything but fowing. Water distribution has a reputation of being poorly managed and unequally distributed across the vast country. One possible reason for a lack of privatisation is that 4,000 separate operators mostly owned by municipal authorities are responsible for drinking water and wastewater across the country. Water supply and wastewater treatment in Russia is managed by Vodokanals. The progressive decentralisation process of water set out to bring the decision-making process
Covered by multiple public utilities known as vodokanals, Russias water sector has not got the best reputation for effcient and modern service. Yet St Petersburg managed to save 65,000 by upgrading a drinking water plant with pneumatic automation technology. A look at whether such success could be recreated elsewhere in the country. By Tom Freyberg
closer to local conditions. In reality, it created diffcult conditions as a result of a sudden disintegration of Ministries of Communal Services and an overfragmentation of the sector. Currently 84% of Vodokanals are operated by largely ineffective and commercially unviable municipal enterprises. Yet it is a country that is abundant with this natural resource: almost a quarter of global water resources are located within Russia. The challenge lies in getting high quality water resources from mountain regions, the Baikal Lake and rivers in Eastern Siberia, to the more populated regions. Even the Russian Water Association is frst to admit the technology challenges facing its nation: The existing water
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supply system in Russia uses obsolete Soviet times technology. The key assets are exhausted, and go out faster and faster. Investments and implementation of new technologies for the system reequipment may not catch up with the obsolescence and breakdown of the key assets. To summarise this quote into key statistics, over 40% of the water supply network is in urgent need of refurbishment and modernisation.
PUTINS PIKE AND INVESTMENT SPIKE Estimates from industry analysts Frost & Sullivan suggest that $11 billion is required for the necessary upgrades. The Pure Water Federal Target Programme for 2011-2017, signed in December 2010, aims to increase coverage of water and wastewater services in Russian regions. Aims include reaching 95% for safe water supply coverage and 84% of wastewater collection and treatment in 2017. Russian President Vladimir Putin may be associated more with the topic of water from another macho PR stunt involving being photographed with a caught fsh (opponents have questioned the alleged weight), yet he has also made headlines for comments on privatization. At the end of July GWI reported that president Putin would sell off under performing water utilities into the private sector by 2016. Vodokanals would be assessed based on quality of facilities, as well as water loss. The latter is one serious issue in Russia: high water losses account for
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actuators, shut-off valves and sensor boxes; Vodokanal opted for ready-toinstall control cabinets with VTSA valve terminals, pressure and fow sensors and service units from Festos MS series. The control system gathers current data and compares this continuously with defned set points. The supplied automation technology is fully integrated into this monitoring process and uses sensor signals to supply up-todate information on the operating status of individual plant sections. Simply by replacing the electric drives with 120 pneumatic actuators, we were able to save at least an additional 65,000, adds Pirschin. MODERNISING MOSCOW With St Petersburg demonstrating fnancial and energy savings from water technology upgrades, has it spurred on its Russian bigger brother and capital city, Moscow? It appears so. In June the Bank of Moscow announced it would be assisting water and wastewater company, Gorvodokanal Volgograda, with 300 million RUR ($9.1 million) loan for a water metering programme for residential properties. Despite such cash injections, low tariffs continue to hinder sector development. Mosvodokanal (MVK), the citys water supplier to 13 million consumers and the largest in Russia, reportedly faces fnancial trouble. It is not helped by the large fnancial gap between water production costs and how much consumers pay for the service. The city government wishes to keep water tariffs low, as the social gaps widens and even a small increase could severely affect many citizens affected by poverty. To put this into context: tariffs in Moscow are said to be among the lowest in Eastern Europe. As reported in the Moscow Times, MVK is also affected by general investor prejudice that the industry suffers from a lack of transparency and corruption. Festos Mller confrms the problem not just in Russia, but the region as a whole. Strategically Eastern Europe is a very interesting market, especially the new countries joining the EU, he says. We also know that they have major funding problems but they also have major corruption problems. So, we have
p Pneumatic actuators of various sizes: these open and close sand-bed flters for the inlet lines and reverse fushing for
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As the Vodokanal supplies 4.8 million people with 1.9 million cubic metres of drinking water every day, a third of total energy costs is a substantial amount. This is not only a regulation driver, but also its their task that the city of St Petersburg identifed as their own political interest to show that its possible, Armin Mller, segment manager for water at German technology supplier Festo tells WWi magazine. St Petersburg also has the status of being a pilot city and also in competition to Moscow. In terms of governance they want to prove that theyre able to decrease the energy consumption by a third to improve the quality for water and wastewater services. Being the pilot city of Russia has also meant St Petersburg has been using ultraviolet treatment technology for the bulk of the citys water treatment. Other Russian cities are expected to follow. MODERNISING DRINKING WATER SUPPLY Previously, electric drives were the frst choice for Russias water treatment plants, for processes like the opening and closing of inlets and outlets for sand-bed flters or in pumping stations. In order to achieve the energy-saving targets which we had set ourselves, we therefore needed to fnd new solutions, explains Maksim Pirschin, manager of the new block K-6 of the Surface Water Treatment Plant South in St. Petersburg. Block K-6 of the waterworks alone provides 350,000 m of drinking water, through 20 new sand-bed flters. Each flter basin is assigned six butterfy valves with actuators and shut-off valves to open and close the inlets and outlets. Using electrical drives would have meant an installed load of 75 kW, according to Festo, with the plant not being able to supply this without extending the electrical infrastructure. Instead, a solution involving a pneumatic system with actuators DAPS, including two air compressors, was suggested, which required an installed load of only 10 kW. In addition to valve assemblies consisting of butterfy valves with
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to drop ourselves back from being part of this. At Festo this is completely a no go. This is also the concern we have to reach our plans/targets, as in some countries this is the way to make business in municipal areas, such as water and energy. Taking a strong stance against corruption, Mller reveals that Festo plans to bid for Moscows drinking water modernisation tender. This follows meetings at the Metropolitan Solutions Show in Hannover. EASTERN EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES The segment manager for water believes opportunities remain outside of the municipal market too. Strategically Russia is the biggest market, as well as Poland, Czech Republic and Hungary, he says. One other issue that we are focusing on more and more is having the municipal side but also more industrial applications. Mller says that when he frst started at Festo six years ago, the overall global investment into water was broken down as 90% into municipal and 10% industrial. Now its as much as 40% going towards industrial. Water supply across Russia is in desperate need of modernisation. The St Petersburg project is one example that shows, once lengthy contract negotiation has been passed, private sector technology and solutions can make a difference. A saving of 65,000 is notable for any utility. With the 2017 target for the Pure Water Federal Target Programme quickly approaching, the country has a long way to go in a short space of time, if it is to meet its water and wastewater targets. This article was written by Tom Freyberg. For more information email: tomf@pennwell.com
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Hands on: an internal audit revealed that over 60% of the villages wells contain specifc substances, more precisely oil products in large quantities, thereby water sources are prohibited from being used for drinking
MOLDOVA
Despite European Union aspirations, Moldova remains the poorest country in Europe. Nearly half of the population in rural areas lack access to drinking water. Funded pilot projects show that water and sanitation services can be improved. So whats holding back the country and what opportunities remain for the global water sector? by Jeremy Josephs
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ts clearly not something to boast about. But the fact of the matter is that the Republic of Moldova landlocked and sandwiched between Romania and Ukraine is the poorest country in Europe. Take any poverty indicator you like the United Nations Development Program, the Human Poverty Index, child poverty, rural poverty and Moldova will be up there, alas, taking its reluctant place on the poverty podium. And it will come as no surprise to discover that deprivation and decline likewise loom large when it comes to detailing the history of the fedgling republics water supply and sanitation services. The statistics make grim reading indeed: only a third of the countrys population of 3.6 million have access to safe drinking water; less than half to any kind of sanitation system at all. And where there are systems up and running, the story is one of poor maintenance and post-Soviet centralised neglect so much so that around 10%
of samples from urban water supplies (which function for only two to 16 hours a day) are contaminated with coliform bacteria. Operation costs are high and collection rates low, with an economic environment not assisted by the fact that the country scores poorly on Transparency Internationals (The Global Coalition against Corruption) list of criteria which include their notorious bribe payers index. A couple of years ago the government gave the green light to the Implementation of the Human Right to Water and Sanitation in Moldova, and began work on a grand international Protocol on Water and Health. But like many such fne declarations, their good intentions have yet to make any impact on the ground. It is therefore perhaps as well that aid has been to hand. The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has been at the forefront of international assistance for over a decade now. Why? Because, as Veronique
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Hulmann, who heads up SDCs Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Division explains, More than 45% of the population, especially in rural areas, have no access to drinking water. Then, secondly, because the national authorities estimate that it would take 2.3 billion Swiss francs ($2.5 billion) to upgrade the countrys water and sanitation infrastructure. EUROPEAN UNION ASPIRATIONS The SDC had provided small decentralized water supply systems, EcoSan dry toilets for schools and households, and wastewater treatment plant constructed wetlands managed by local water associations in the districts of Hincesti, Nisporeni, Ungheni, Straseni and Ialoveni. Tens of thousands of people benefted. Some of these projects were co-fnanced by the Austrian Development Agency, which classifes Moldova as a focal country of Austrian aid to Eastern European Countries, as the Austrian Foreign Ministry puts it. Because over the last few years Moldova has been steering an increasingly pro-European course,
seeking rapprochement to Euro-Atlantic structures. And its true that Moldova currently aspires to join the European Union and has implemented its frst three-year Action Plan within the framework of the European Neighborhood Policy of the EU. The countrys Prime Minister Vlad Filat puts matters thus: I want us to rejoin the EU family of nations to which we once belonged. Historically, culturally and geographically we are a European nation. We have belonged to Europe for hundreds of years and that is why we want to rejoin it. Moldovas application is likely to remain precisely that - aspirational in nature - for the time being, at least. Heather Grabbe, from the UKs Centre for European Reform, describes the current impasse rather bluntly: Moldova, she says, is simply too poor for the EU to contemplate offering membership any time soon. All of which means Moldova will continue to rely on outside aid. PILOT WATER PROJECT The World Banks International
p EU ambitions: Moldovas Prime Minister Vlad Filat
(right) has said his country is historically, culturally and geographically a European nation.
Development Association (IDA) fnanced a Pilot Water Supply and Sanitation Project with a view to improving the quality, effciency and sustainability of water supply and sanitation services. Five utilities in fve towns were selected to participate. The program had three main objectives: improving the performance and effciency of water supply and sanitation systems; increasing revenue collections and enhancing the capacity of local water and sewerage utilities.
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p Post soviet struggles: 10% of samples from urban water supplies are reported to be contaminated with coliform bacteria
p Grape expectations: despite being the poorest country in Europe, lacking suffcient drinking water, Moldova has a well-
according to the Law on Public Services of Communal Management, the central public administration has the responsibility of partnership promotion, hence public private partnerships between municipalities and private investors or service providers. Take the example of Veolia Environnements involvement in Moldova. Several schools were recently renovated with the fnancial support and technical expertise of the Veolia Environnement Foundation. In the towns of Molesti, Ialoveni, Sofrancani and Edinet, children were provided with a safe and conducive environment in which to study - a blueprint, it is hoped, for all schools in Moldova. Indoor toilets were installed (instead of wooden cabins behind the school) and an effcient heating system too. Thierry Vandevelde, executive offcer of the Veolia Environnement Foundation, says: This project is part of a long-standing collaboration and our priority is to provide the children with better access to basic services such as water, sanitation and heating. The involvement of the community in this project was essential to the success and sustainability of the project. But more cynical observers are already posting negative comments on websites and blogs attempting to reframe this humanitarian relief as early attempts at market entry. DANUBE DEVELOPMENT The largest part of Moldova lies between the Dniester and Prut rivers. The Prut then joins the Danube before fowing into the Black Sea. And although Moldova has access to the Danube for less than 500 metres (with Giurgiulesti being the only Moldovan port on the Danube). It could just be this slender Danubian connection that could offer some additional optimism for the future. For a new Danube Water Program, launched this summer at a conference in Vienna (note Austrias involvement again), has been designed to support policy dialogue and build capacity in the water supply and wastewater sector in the Danube region. And its the concept of best practice which has been singularly lacking in Chis au. , in For other Danube basin countries Albania, Bosnia, Kosova and the
established wine industry
The early results were promising - in all fve pilot utilities, 100% of water samples came to test negative for pathogens, while round-the-clock access to water service was provided in four of the fve targeted towns. In Stefan Voda it was provided for 19 hours per day, providing 250,000 people with safer water and more reliable sanitation services in the process. Water losses were reduced by onethird, utility revenues rose as collections recouped up to 95% of billed amounts. It was all a good news story, undoubtedly, but the powers that be in Moldova were perfectly well aware that relying upon external funding or help is certainly no substitute for a well-thought out, longterm, sustainable domestic policy. PRIVATISATION This leads to the sensitive question
of privatisation. Sensitive because the transition from centrally run command economies to bastions of private enterprise has been to put it diplomatically more than a little fraught in a number of the new and emerging post-Soviet states. A 2011 report compiled by Lena Michel and entitled Opportunities for Change in the Water Supply System of Chis au describes the situation: As , in the water utilities in Moldova are all still state owned there is basically no domestic private sector involvement. However, this is possibly going to change with future public private partnership (PPP) implementation plans. As the pilot project on PPP has just been initiated in the north of the country, the results need to be assessed to see if possible to apply PPPs to the case in (the capital city of) Chis au. However, , in
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Ukraine to name but a few, were hardly shining lights unto other nations when it came to effective river management. And precisely why the World Bank launched a water supply and sanitation sector capacity building program for the eleven countries in the Danube region Moldova included, of course. AUDIT RESULTS: DIFFICULT AND DEADLOCKED A recent internal audit obtained by WWi concludes that the situation in Moldova has become diffcult and deadlocked. The audit confrmed that the main objective of gradually increasing drinking water supply had not been achieved. The most challenging situation was found in rural areas and the report cited an alarming and specifc instance in the villave of Lunga, in the Floresti district. Over 60% of the villages wells contain specifc substances, more precisely oil products in large quantities, thereby water sources are prohibited from being used for drinking. It is crucial to notice that the village has
no other sources of water supply. The same situation was found in the town of Iargara, in the Leova district. The audit was the bearer of additional bad news: At the same time, even though it was set as a priority the construction of the wastewater treatment program in Soroca and Rezina with deadlines - 2006-2009, it did not start any so far [sic]. Old habits die hard but maybe change is indeed in the Moldovan air. Further to Moldovas Human Rights Council resolutions 16/2 of 2011 and entitled The human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, the Government has now adopted a decision to support cooperation between public and private sectors in water and sanitation services by initiating PPP projects to supply water in northern and central cities. It has said that the Soroca-Balti Aqueduct was proposed as the basic objective to develop public-private and operating capture, processing, transport and distribution systems of drinking water, as well as the collection and treatment of wastewater in Balti and in towns in the districts of Soroca, Drochia,
Floresti, Rascani, Sangerei and Telenesti. So its not all doom and gloom in Moldovas water sector: the Safe Water and Sanitation for All initiative, organised by the NGO Ormax, recently scooped an award. It won the 2013 United Nations Water Best Practice Award Category 2 for best participatory, communication, awareness-raising and education practice through partnerships between local people and the Moldovan authorities. The UN report noted: This strategy of partnership was sent to the Ministries of Environment and Health and some of the proposals were integrated as effective tools in the national strategy for water protection. So, partnership as the blueprint for a brighter water sector future for Moldova? Its surely not just NGOs who are manifestly hoping that this will indeed be the case. Jeremy Josephs is a freelance contributor for WWi magazine. For more information, email: tomf@pennwell.com.
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Despite possessing picturesque waterways, the largest cities in Serbia, including Belgrade, Ni and Novi Sad release their wastewater untreated into the passing rivers due a lack of treatment infrastructure
INTERGRATED WATER APPROACH FOR
SERBIAS RESURGENCE
he Republic of Serbia, which covers 88,361 km2, is located in the south-eastern part of Europe, at the heart of the Balkan Peninsula. The country can be divided into three broad zones on the basis of geography and climate, land quality, farming systems, socio-economic development, and political and administrative boundaries. These include the regions of Vojvodina, Central Serbia and Southern Serbia. Approximately only 8% of all available surface waters in Serbia originate within its borders. The remaining 92% are transboundary waters entering Serbia through the Danube, Sava, Tisa, Drina and other rivers. Compared to the EU countries, Serbia has a poor reputation concerning wastewater management. Serbia, as many transition and developing countries, has been facing many challenges to restructure its wastewater
Lacking investment and regulation over the years has meant Serbias water infrastructure has been neglected. In the central part of the country only 37% of the population are connected to a mains sewerage system. Change is at hand, however, with a new adopted regulation on the emission limit values in surface and ground waters. by Svetlana Vujovic and Srd-an Kolakovic
management system into a sustainable one. Two Public Water Management Companies (PWMC) - Srbijavode; Vode Vojvodine - have been formed to manage water within the certain administrative regions. SURFACE WATER QUALITY Surface water quality in Serbia is not at a satisfactory level. The examples of very clean water - class I and I / II - are very rare and are found in mountainous areas, for example along the river Djetinja, Rzav, Studenica, Moravica, Mlava in Central Serbia. Utilized capacity of existing groundwater sources for water supply, according to the Water Master Plan of Serbia, is about 23 m3/s, or about on third of available resources. From this, about 45% is used by the population, about 25% is for industry and public consumption, with the remaining
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Only 8% of all available surface waters in the Republic of Serbia originate within its borders. The remaining 92% are transboundary waters entering Serbia through the Danube, Sava, Tisa, Drina and other rivers
population is connected to the sewerage system. The results of an analysis performed within the project Global Waste Water Study in Serbia & Pre-feasibility Study for Belgrade Waste Water Management show that about 75% of the total urban population in Serbia is connected to the public sewerage system. The percentage of the rural population connected the public sewerage system is about 9%. Only three urban municipalities have a rate higher of 75% - Kragujevac, Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci. Agglomerations with a population smaller then 25,000 are usually equipped with the general sewerage system while municipalities with 25,000 to 250,000 citizens have a separate stormwater system. The city of Novi Sad has only one sewerage system. ABANDONED WWTPS A survey shows that there are 19 municipalities in Serbia, with wastewater treatment plants, 14 with biological treatment and fve with mechanical treatment. Concerning the rest of Serbia, only seven local municipalities have already started to build such a plant (six with biological treatment) while 11 municipalities reported that they are planning the construction in the near future. Only 16% of the population in Serbia is connected to the wastewater treatment plant. The largest cities in Serbia, including Belgrade, Ni and Novi Sad release their wastewater untreated into the passing rivers. Some of the existing wastewater treatment plants are abandoned, many only provide primary (mechanical) treatment and many are not continually operated, due to poor maintenance and lack of fnancial resources.
water consumed during the process of purifcation of the water and losses in the network. Irreversible losses in the water supply are estimated at about 20% of abstracted water. The average specifc water consumption per capita in Serbia is about 350 l/day of raw water for drinking purposes, sourced from groundwater (59%), surface water (24%) and springs (17%). Approximately half of the countrys population lives in urban areas and is supplied by the three largest (Belgrade, Novi Sad and Ni) or medium-sized water supply systems. In the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina there are 465 settlements of which 69 do not have piped water. People living in rural areas get their drinking water from three different sources: i) offcial piped water systems owned and operated by the municipality; ii) private piped systems built and operated by the communities
themselves, and iii) private wells (tube well/borehole with pump, dug well. Data on rural public water supply systems are very scarce, but it is estimated that there are about 5,000 that are not registered and are not water quality controlled. Water supply systems cover 300,000 private wells. Only 10% of the exploited water sources are protected with sanitary protection zones around intakes. WASTEWATER IN SERBIA In most European cities the percentage of households connected to the sewerage system varies around 95% while in Belgrade this number reaches only 85%. At the national level these indicators show an even worse situation. For example in the Province of Vojvodina the same indicator is around 45%, while in central Serbia it goes even lower with around 37% of the
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The countrys environmental regulator, SEPA, has made the following assessment of Serbias water infrastructure:
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Collection and treatment of wastewater is the least developed segment of the water; Low percentage of polluters with wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs); Low percentage of existing Comunal WWTPs which are operational; Insuffciently developed public sewerage systems (50% of the population connected); Unbilled water/distribution and network losses exceed acceptable levels. There needs to be prioritized construction of WWTPs for all communities larger than 2000 P.E.;
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POLLUTION PREVENTION Serbia has contributed to the practical implementation of the Water Framework Directive, as an active participant in the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River. On the positive side, new regulations present the basis for a new, combined approach in water pollution prevention. During the period 20102012, numerous by-laws were adopted, including a regulation on the emission limit values in surface and ground waters and associated deadlines to reach these achievements. For the frst time, the regulator of Serbia has issued all limit values for process wastewaters (by sectors) at the facility/unit discharge location, with the demands for separating wastewater fows and prohibiting the dilution of these waters in order to achieve the above-mentioned values.
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Wastewater from households Wastewater from industrial sector Wastewater from other users
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p Discharged wastewater in the Republic of Serbia, by origin, 20102012
2010 2011
Water treated by tertiary treatment Water treated by primary treatment Water treated by secondary treatment
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Total wastewater, thous. m3
Wastewater from municipalities with wastewater collecting system, thous. m3 From industrial sector 51 540
Wastewater from municipalities without wastewater collecting system3), thous. m3
Number of households connected to wastewater collecting network
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From other users 2 33 945 125 213 1 475 677
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309 745
Serbia North
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180 608
129 009
31 649
19 950
76 201
860 224
Region of Belgrade
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118 136
81 312
23 949
12 875
27 642
518 586
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62 472
47 697
7 700
7 075
48 559
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129 137
95 251
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13 995
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101 093
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54 615
12 701
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40 636
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Wastewater from paper production is known to be challenging to treat. One paper mill in the Netherlands required a new TOC analyser to monitor the concentration of the inlet water stream to its bioflters. Piet Broertjes explains how a solution was found that helped ensure a higher degree of treatment effciency and purity of discharged effuent into the North Sea Canal.
aper mills are known for their substantial use of production water. Wastewater generated from these mills is known for its problematic composition and characteristics. The percentage of bio-based materials is relatively low and, as a consequence, the purifcation of it is tough. Essentially the wastewater contains minuscule fbres, fllers, whiteners, carbonates, starch, pigments, glues and additives, etc. These elements are present as particulates (suspended solids) as well as in a dissolved state.
PAPER PRODUCTION IN THE NETHERLANDS Crown Van Gelder N.V. (CVG) is an independent, modern paper manufacturer. The paper mill is located on the North Sea Canal close to Amsterdam/ Velsen in the Netherlands. CVG produces specialties for graphical and industrial applications in the wood free uncoated and single-coated paper sector. The annual production capacity of the two sophisticated paper machines approaches 220,000 tons of paper on reels.
At CVG most of its production water is reused in the process, partly treated by their two-stages wastewater treatment plant. Firstly, through a physical-chemical purifcation and then by biological purifcation in two bioflters. Generally online analysers and paper mill wastewater dont go well together. The wastewater has the annoying tendency to foul and plug/block the wetted parts e.g. sample tubes, sample pump, solenoids, vessels, reactor etc. The time investment that is needed to clean and replace the relative small analyser parts is just too long. It is therefore very understandable that paper mill maintenance and service engineers shy away from using on-line analysers. CVG started with a Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analyser market study. The selection criteria they where demanding included accurate measuring results, reliable operation, fast response, low use of reagents, multi stream capabilities, rugged, low maintenance and of coarse a reasonable investment. To be safe CVG engineers
wanted to visit a reference installation, have test samples being analysed and carry out a two month trial on site. PEAK SHAVING In March 2012 a new online TOC analyser was installed - the LAR QuickTOC - to monitor the concentration of the inlet water stream to the bioflters. Composite samples where collected and analysed by their laboratory by the Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) analysis method, proving that the online TOC method correlates very well to the COD method. The degradation of solved organic substances, mainly partially degraded starch, is done by a layer of microbial organisms that grow on the hollow flling of the bioflters. The healthy biological growth of the bacteria in the bioflters can be optimised by a well balanced nutrient dosing rate. The performance and effciency of the bioflters then improves signifcant. Now, having the continuously TOC/ COD input, CVG operators can match and fne tune the nutrient dosing rate
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Degradation of solved organic substances, mainly partially degraded starch, is done by a layer of microbial organisms that grow on the hollow flling of the bioflters
even when the discharged organic load and fow of the wastewater changes. Moreover, peak loads can be avoided by pumping the highly contaminated waster into a holding and buffer tank (so called: peak shaving). The installation of this new TOC analyser helped CVG to control its discharged waste water purity up to a quality level higher than that required by the discharge permit. Only then they return their purifed water to the North Sea Canal. PRE-TESTING THE TECHNOLOGY ODS proposed to perform a durability test with real CVG samples. As the results of it were required in a relatively short period of time the procedure was speeded up. A 10 litre tank containing CVGs wastewater was acidifed to pH 2, carbonates were removed by purging the sample with carrier gas. The analyser was confgured as a TC mode which offers the shortest cycle time. By use of an extra pump the sample was circulating from the tank through the analyser sample vessel back into the tank. During a period of three weeks a relatively large amount of samples, ten
times more than usual, was injected into the reactor of the TOC analyser. Every week the reactor was visually inspected. It was proved that - even after injected more than ten thousand samples - the reactor was completely unblocked. Based on these results it was expected that the reactor maintenance would be needed only once per six to 12 months. Even then, the eventually formed residue in the reactor outlet can be removed during the analyser operation. ON-SITE TRIAL Soon the QuickTOC analyser was put online. Wastewater was pumped and transferred through a 1 fast sample loop. Close to the analyser it fows at high velocity through the FlowSampler which is based on the so called antiisokinetic principle. Via a 45-degree pipe connection the sample extraction tube is brought into the centre of the fast sample loop, pointing downstream. As a result of the high velocity in the fast sample loop, big and high mass particles will pass by. However, smaller particles, especially the saturated organic particles such as fbres and fllers, will be sucked into the sample tube and transferred to the TOC
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The LAR TOC analysers measuring principle is based on the noncatalytic thermal oxidation technique
analyser. It works in a straightforward way and its operation is maintenance free. The analyser was calibrated successfully. TOC/COD CORRELATION STUDY For wastewater processing and control it is important to know the amount of oxygen that is needed to oxidise it. It can be measured by use of the laboratory COD dichromate method. However, this COD method uses hazardous chemicals and it takes about two hours to perform a complete COD measurement. More and more, it is replaced by the somewhat faster and easier COD cuvette test. However, both COD methods are time consuming and not suitable for online use. On the other hand the QuickTOC analyser responds fast and is therefore very suitable for wastewater process control. The downside is that the TOC method actually is a carbon counting
method instead of an oxygen demand method. Given that a good reproducible COD/TOC correlation could be found, the TOC method would be very suitable. Therefore, CVG started a correlation study. Composite samples were taken and COD analyses were performed in the laboratory. After a period of about a month the outcome of the COD laboratory analyses were compared to the measured TOC values. A reproducible COD/TOC correlation factor was found. Moreover, when measuring the wastewater fow as well, the discharge load can easily be calculated by use of the following formula: Load (kg O2/ minute) = fow (litres/minute) times COD (mg/litre O2 . 106). Then, the wastewaters COD value and the discharge load is continuously available to be used for real time process control. This all is most useful for CVG to optimally operate their wastewater treatment plant. In those cases where the
wastewater composition keeps steady and where the COD/TOC correlation factor can be reproduced, the TOC method is very suitable. Moreover, the LAR QuickTOC offers the capability to enter the COD/TOC correlation factor and its output is directly presented in mg/litre oxygen demand (COD). SAMPLE TRANSFER AND BLOW BACK One point of particular interest is worth noting. During the transfer of the sample from the sampling point to the analyser inlet, the sample tube fouled by deposition of a slimy matter. It caused plugging of the sample tube. Being an exceptional case it needed an extra solution. Hence, ODS designed, built and installed a simple blow back unit. It operated as follows: once per 50 measurement cycles a solenoid valve is activated for only a few seconds and as a consequence pressurised air fows
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the chemical oxygen demand. When a high peak load is monitored the operators can consider to pump this highly contaminated charge/batch into the buffer tank and postpone its gradual discharge to the bioflters to a later time. By doing so, the intake load of the bioflters is averaged. Secondly, dosing of nutrient agents can be controlled in a smoother way. This all benefts to the health of the bioflters bacteria assuring a higher degree of treatment effciency and, of course, to the purity of the effuent water which is to be discharged into the North Sea Canal. Piet Broertjes is a manager of specialist environmental projects at ODS Sampling and Analytical Systems in the Netherlands. .
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SEAWATER DESALINATION: A Promise for Chinas Future?

With Chinas State Council establishing a higher than expected target for desalination capacity by 2015, market activity has accelerated. Ahead of the IDA World Congress in Tianjin, Khoo Teng Chye looks at how international companies are tackling the rapidly moving Chinese market.
any articles have been written about Chinas thirst, and how desalination will be a viable solution to fulfl its water demand. What Chinas planners actually think, outsiders may never really know. But if one were to read the signals that have been coming out of Chinas government regarding desalination development over the last 18 months, it does seem reasonable to conclude that desalination has been elevated to a level of importance never before seen. Previously, to cope with water stresses, the Chinese government had rolled out a plan to develop a Water Conservation Society. This plan was integrated into the 11th Five Year Plan (2006-2010), and three important documents - the China Ocean Agenda 21, The Outline of the National
Planning for Development of Ocean Economy and The Special Plan for Seawater Utilisation. These were promulgated to act as the guidelines for the Chinese seawater desalination industry. In particular, The Special Plan for Seawater Utilisation clearly stated the regional short-term (2010) and long-term (2020) targets for regional desalination and seawater utilisation. INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES In February 2012, Chinas State Council announced its 12th Five-Year Plan (FYP) for desalination, establishing a higher than expected target of 2.2 - 2.6 million m3/day of online capacity by 2015, versus less than 1 million m3/day today. The all-powerful NDRC (National Development and Reform Commission) has been delegated with the task of spearheading the development of the desalination sector to ensure that it meets its targets. Meanwhile, it is believed that the government will extend subsidies and preferential fnancing policies to seawater desalination projects, support initial public offerings or bond sales by related enterprises and encourage private investment into the industry. All in all, it is expected that RMB10.813.6 billion (US$1.8 2.2 billion) of new investment will be required over fve years. One of the goals of the 12th FYP for desalination is to increase domestic equipment production so that it provides 70% of all equipment used in desalination plants a policy similar to that used to build up the countrys wind energy industry a few years ago. In fact, besides the similarity to the wind energy industry, the aim of the governments plan for the Chinese desalination sector
seems similar to what was achieved in the areas of rail and aviation. While foreign technology is still welcomed into China, it seems that the government is trying to produce the whole value chain domestically. In March 2013, in the latest move to boost the development of the desalination sector, the NDRC announced the frst batch of regions and companies that have been selected to carry out seawater desalination pilots. The list includes the cities of Shenzhen in Guangdong, Zhoushan in Zhejiang, Luxixiang Island in Zhejiang, Binhai New Area in Tianjin, Bohai New Area in Hebei and several industrial parks and companies. Eventually, the list will grow to include about 20 pilot projects by the end of the 12th FYP. The NDRC has asked the listed regions and companies to actively promote the application of desalted water and encourage its use in daily supplies. MARKET ACTIVITY Against the backdrop of the Chinese Governments focus on desalination, Abengoa, IDE Technologies, Aqualyng and Hyfux are already in the thick of the action. Abengoa has started commercial operations at a 100,000 m3/day plant in Qingdao, which it will operate and maintain for 25 years. Hyfux has also developed Chinas largest membranebased seawater desalination plant in Tianjin Dagang, which has a current designed capacity of 100,000 m3/day that is expandable to 150,000 m3/day. In September 2012, IFC invested US$12 million in Aqualyng to expand the companys seawater desalination
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(US$1.8 2.2 billion) of new investment will be required over fve years in the Chinese desalination market
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EXHIBITOR PROMOTION IDE TECHNOLOGIES
PARTNERSHIP SUCCESS FOR TIANJIN MED PLANT
he rapid industrial development of China has rightly been admired around the world but it also creates challenges, especially how to provide clean water in an effcient and effective manner. The Chinese State Development and Investment Corporation (SDIC) needed a reliable and sustainable supply of clean water to be based near the Tianjin power plant, about 200 kilometers northeast of Beijing, and chose to partner with IDE to develop a state-of-the-art facility. IDEs proposal for SDIC was a win-win concept. The plant would feature an advanced seawater desalination process that would be powered by the electric power plants waste heat, which, unless captured and re-used, would be discharged into the atmosphere. The system installed includes eight 25,000 m3/day Multi Effect Distillation (MED) units for the production of 200,000 m3/day high-quality purifed water. The plant has the potential for expansion to 400,000 m3/day. In addition, employing an innovative new technology, the system is able to recycle the post-desalination waste brine and use it to create pure table salt. The plant was developed and built on an Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) basis and commissioned in 2010 & 2013. Guo Qigangang, general manager of the Tianjin SDIC Jinneng Electric Power Plant, said: IDEs MED technology has enabled us to realize an environmentally-friendly powerseawater-desalination-salt production model. This helps us to minimise our environmental footprint while reducing our costs. We are proud of this world-class design and believe that it will serve as a model for other power plants throughout theworld. SDIC chose to partner with IDE due to its unmatched
experience - IDE has built 400 plants in 40 countries and has installed some of the worlds largest SWRO & MED desalination plants. In APAC, IDE has installed a total capacity of around 500,000 m3/day. A CUSTOMISED APPROACH The customised approach applied for the Tianjin plant took IDEs globally leading thermal desalination technology and ensured optimal performance in local conditions. IDE employed an innovative Waste Heat Utilization System, which uses waste heat generated by the Tianjin SDIC electricity plant to power the desalination plant. This reduces costs and minimises the discharge of heat from the plant to the atmosphere. IDE also uses a state-of-the-art technology that recycles the plants waste saline brine output for processing into table salt. A closed Seawater Circulation Mode was also created. This unique technology eliminates dependence on external fresh water resources, so reducing costs and environmental impact. ABOUT IDE IDE is a world leader in water treatment solutions. We specialise in the development, engineering, construction and operation of some of the worlds largest thermal and membrane desalination facilities and industrial water treatment plants. IDE partners with a wide range of customers municipalities, oil & gas, mining, refneries and power stations on all aspects of water projects, and delivers over 2.4 million m3/day of high quality water worldwide. With industryleading technology, high expertise, fnancial fexibility and creative thinking, our proven track record spans 400 plants, 40 countries, and four decades. www.ide-tech.com
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The plant is one of the frst largescale, commercial seawater reverse osmosis plants in China and BEWG had reiterated plans to build a second plant in Caofeidian, with a capacity of more than 1 million m3/day. CHEAPER DESALINATION Another challenge that policy makers and planners have to address is the issue of cost. It is without doubt that desalination is relatively expensive, but it is believed that maturing and better technology will eventually offset rising energy costs. While desalinated water is unlikely going to be as cheap as rainwater, it can certainly be affordable. As demonstrated by Hyfuxs bid for the second desalination plant in Singapore, coupling a power component to a desalination plant can bring about very IDE Technologies 200,000 m3/day plant in Tianjin has been called one of attractive pricing. The frst year cost the worlds largest Multi-Effect Distillation (MED) desalination plants price of desalinated water offered by Hyfux is just S$0.45/m3 and the facility projects in China. Aqualyng will use the funds to build new capacity will be 318,500 m3/day. desalination plants in areas in China and also other parts of In conclusion, while the history of China has seen many Asia. Aqualyngs joint venture partner is Beijing Enterprises examples of grand engineering projects, few have been as Water Group (BEWG). Together, they have commissioned awe-inspiring as those related to water. The Three Gorges the frst stage of the Caofeidian desalination plant in Hebei Dam and the South-to-North Water Diversion Project are but province, which can process 50,000 m3/day of fresh water. two recent examples. Perhaps, if desalination succeeds in bringing relief to the residents of the water-stressed cities, it could qualify as another worthy addition to the list of Chinese engineering achievements. As the IDA World Congress theme puts it Desalination is a Promise for the Future. Authors note: Khoo Teng Chye is currently the executive director of the Centre for Liveable Cities, Ministry of National Development, Singapore, after having served as chief executive of PUB. For more information on the article, email: Khoo_Teng_Chye@mnd.gov.sg.
IDA WORLD CONGRESS

The International Desalination Association (IDA) will be holding its biennial World Congress in Tianjin, China on 2025 October 2013. The event will see a gathering of researchers and practitioners from the world over, exchanging their views and ideas on the role of desalination as a viable and sustainable solution to the worlds water challenges. The Technical Program will cover a broad but comprehensive range of hot topics such as Governance and Finance, Sustainable Desalination, Effective and Effcient Operations, and Innovative Desalination Technologies. In addition, the Congress will also take a look at Desalination Culture and Heritage, which will trace the development of desalination technologies and derive lessons to be learned from past experiences, successes and failures.
EXHIBITOR PROMOTION ACCIONA AGUA
OPTIMIZING WATER MANAGEMENT GLOBALLY A

CCIONA Agua designs, constructs, manages and operates water and wastewater infrastructure for global industrial and municipal clients. In the desalination market ACCIONA Agua manages 75 desalinations plants with a total capacity of 2.1 million m3/ day. Capacity is no constraint to the size of project we deliver, with six of the plants over 100,000 m3/day and 60 plants over 5,000 m3/day. Yet ACCIONA Agua is much more than a world leading desalination company. We have also designed and constructed 300 wastewater treatment plants and 14 tertiary treatment plants which provide water suitable for reuse. Among the
WWTPs that ACCIONA Agua has designed and is building is the Atotonilco WWTP which is the largest in the world with capacity of 3,024 ML/d. Through continued investment in our Water Technology Centre, maximum effort is put into technological research, development and innovation, enabling us to become a leading company in the sector. The research team is engaged in more than 20 projects and the R&D center (located in Barcelona, Spain) features pilot plants dedicated to the energy optimization of water treatment plants and services. Thanks to this intense research activity, ACCIONA Agua has fled more than 14 patents related to desalination, membranes and reuse bioreactors and water technologies. The Adelaide Desalination Plant (South Australia) is now under operations contract for the next 20 years by ACCIONA Agua and its Australian partner, Trility. The plant is a vital component of the south Australian Governments plan to secure the water supply for 50% of the population of Adelaide, a city with one million inhabitants. The design and construction of the plant has been carried out by the Adelaide Aqua consortium in which ACCIONA Agua had lead the design and technology processes. www.acciona.com

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ACCIONA Agua offers water treatment services and manages the entire water cycle. It is focused on a range of activities, from water capture and producing drinking water through desalination, to purifcation and return to the environment. At this time, ACCIONA Agua supplies a total of 70 million people with water in 20 countries around the world. Booth: D27/D28
Remi Claeys (part of Sapagroup - Sweden) has been supplying high frequency welded 5052-alloy aluminium tubes to the desalination industry for more than 20 years. With the ongoing development of technologies for water desalination and thermal energy conversion, there is a renewed interest in using HF welded 5052 aluminium tubes for the production of tube-shell heat exchangers. Booth: C22
IDE specializes in the development, engineering, construction and operation of some of the worlds largest and most advanced thermal and membrane desalination facilities and industrial water treatment plants. IDE delivers over 2.5 million m3/day of high quality water worldwide. Booth: D07
BASF will feature its comprehensive range of innovative water solutions for the desalination industry at various stages of water production, including coagulants, ultrafltration membranes, antiscalants, chlorine scavenger, and surfactants to ensure desalination plants operate effciently and effectively. Booth: A77/A78
Statifo is the worlds leader for the development and application of static mixing technology for water related industries. The DesalMixer meets the demands of the desalination industry with a high mixture quality, low pressure drop and competitive pricing. Booth: C18
KSB is a leading international manufacturer of pumps, valves and related systems for process engineering applications and building services, for water and wastewater management. KSB manufactures pumps and valves at 32 production centres in 19 countries. Booth: A19
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EXHIBITOR PROMOTION REMI CLAEYS
HIGH FREQUENCY WELDED ALUMINIUM TUBES W

hen Remi Claeys Aluminium (part of SAPA group) started to supply special orders for 5052 tubes more than 30 years ago, little was known about the use of aluminium tubes for the production of a vital resource: water. As time went by, water has become more scarce and the need for newer, better and cheaper technologies to produce fresh water has become a global challenge. High frequency welded aluminium tubes from Remi Claeys AluminiumSAPA are part of this solution. Remi Claeys Aluminium (part of SAPA group since 2004) was founded in 1949 and originally started as a manufacturer of steel tubes. Since 1963 however, the production of HF welded aluminium tubes started as core business. With the ongoing developments in LT-MED desalination, the use of 5052 aluminium condenser tubes combines technological with economical advantages. The LT-MED technology offers superior thermodynamic effciency compared to MSF, while the lower operation temperature reduces scaling. The lower temperature makes it also possible to use aluminium for the condenser tubes. One of the major issues when selecting aluminium for condenser tubes of low-temperature MED plants, is the impact of corrosion on 5052-aluminium tubes. The reduced
corrosiveness of seawater at lower temperatures combined with the use of de-aerated feedwater lowers the corrosion level signifcantly. Commercial MED plants equipped with 5052-aluminium tubes have been running stable and reliable since more than 25 years, which confrms that well-engineered MED plants make use of all the technical and economical advantages offered by 5052 aluminium welded tubes. www.remi-claeys.be
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EXHIBITOR PROMOTION BASF
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orld leading chemical company, BASF, will feature at booth A77/78 its comprehensive range of innovative water solutions for the desalination industry at various stages of water production. This includes coagulants, ultrafltration membranes, antiscalants, chlorine scavenger and surfactants to ensure desalination plants operate effciently and effectively. One highlight will be the new T-Rack 3.0 based on inge ultrafltration membrane technology. BASF will also unveil the next generation of the Sokalan RO-Xpert software with its unique feature of precisely predicting magnesium hydroxide scale formations. NEW ERA OF ULTRAFILTRATION TECHNOLOGY BASF is the leading provider of inge ultrafltration membrane technology produced from its high-performance plastic Ultrason. inge has now launched the third generation of its ultrafltration racks: T-Rack 3.0. Designed for optimum pressure resistance, these new racks open up an even wider range of potential applications. The membrane surface area of each T-Rack 3.0 module has been increased to 70 m2, which gives the racks an even higher capacity than previous models. The new design of the racks also enables more modules to be packed into the same space, signifcantly increasing the capacity of the overall system while maintaining the same compact footprint. Its high corrosion resistance makes the new T-Rack 3.0 a particularly good choice for larger facilities, for example as a pre-treatment stage for seawater desalination or wastewater reuse.
Heat transfer unit of a MSF-Thermal Seawater Desalination plant before and after the use of Sokalan PM 15 I
free antifoam that provides excellent foam control for thermal desalination processes at low dosage rates. BASFs Sokalan RO range of high-performance membrane antiscalants has been developed focusing on sustainability and low environmental impact. This is while considering specifc customer requirements that allow operation of RO desalination plants more effectively. Sokalan RO antiscalants are a high performance chemical pre-treatment that control inorganic salts, metal hydroxides, and colloids in RO feed water. The unique performance characteristics provide users with more complete control of system feed water chemistry, reducing membrane fouling and minimizing cleaning requirements. The Sokalan RO portfolio includes phosphorous free specialty products for superior scale inhibition caused by calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate, and barium sulfate as well as solutions for magnesium hydroxide, silca and calcium phosphate scale inhibition. In addition BASF offers effcient raw materials for reverse osmosis membrane cleaners. SOFTWARE CONTROL The next generation of the Sokalan RO-Xpert software is designed to recommend the most suitable and effcient Sokalan RO antiscalant for a reverse osmosis system. The software takes into consideration the feed water analysis as well as the plant process parameter. It calculates the scaling and fouling potential as well as the required dose rate to control the process and allows the project data to be saved to fle. Software permits manual selection of the antiscalant to allow comparison between different Sokalan RO types. A comprehensive summary of this calculation including feed water analysis, plant performance data as well as reject composition, scaling potential and indices can be printed if required. With BASFs extensive experience in water and wastewater treatment the Magnafoc LT coagulants and focculants portfolio complements the offering providing advanced pre-treatment performance and residuals treatment in the RO desalination process. www.watersolutions.basf.com
T-Rack 3.0: Compact, pressure-optimized and powerful the new generation of inge ultrafltration modules
WHEN EVERY DROP COUNTS For more than two decades BASF has been known for its innovative thermal desalination products. The antiscalant Sokalan PM 15 I is an industry benchmark and is approved for use in major MED and MSF thermal seawater desalination plants worldwide. Sokalan AF is a pure organic, silicone
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BASF understands todays global water management challenges and is responding by delivering world-class technologies and developing sustainable solutions. From water production, through water use and water purication, BASF has leveraged its expertise and extensive capabilities to protect, conserve and sustain the earths most precious resource water. As the worlds leading chemical company, we are dedicated to your success by bringing to you over 100 years of comprehensive experience, technology, innovation and commitment. At BASF, we create chemistry. www.watersolutions.basf.com
EXHIBITOR PROMOTION KSB
4-IN-1 TECHNOLOGY FOR LOWER LIFE CYCLE COSTS

The SALINO Pressure Center a new system for reverse osmosis desalination
s one of the worlds leading manufacturers of pumps, valves, drives and automation products, as well as complex smart systems, KSB also develops customised solutions for water treatment and transport Complex processes such as seawater desalination require smooth and intelligent interaction between many components. This is supported by open-loop/closed-loop control and monitoring systems developed and produced by KSB. KSB pumps have been handling fuids in numerous desalination plants for many years, in some for over 40 years. Hundreds of pumps and almost one thousand valves from KSB are used in the huge desalination plants of Al Taweelah and Fujairah (both UAE) on the Persian Gulf. Alongside products for the classic multistage fash (MSF) and multiple effect distillation (MED) processes, the Frankenthal-based company also manufactures components for reverse osmosis desalination. High-pressure pumps are put to use in seawater desalination plants in locations such as Singapore, Cyprus, Spain and Australia to ensure that drinking water is produced effciently. Working around the clock, the pump systems provide high levels of availability, reliability and economic effciency. A special feature of the most recently developed product for reverse osmosis systems is its economic use of electrical energy. The SALINO Pressure Center consists of an axial piston pump and an axial piston motor, arranged on a
common shaft. Driven by the membrane return fow, the axial piston motor transfers its power directly to the pump shaft. Four functions are fulflled by one and the same unit: creating high pressure, compensating pressure losses, driving, and recovering energy. There is no need for a separate booster pump. The entire system runs on a single electric drive and frequency inverter. Compared to conventional energy recovery systems with pressure exchangers or Pelton turbines, this design saves up to 50% in energy costs. The SALINO Pressure Center is designed for reverse osmosis systems with a capacity of up to 480 m3/day. The electric drive has a rating of 29 kW. All components are seawater resistant and dimensioned with low life cycle costs in mind. Fluctuating salt contents in the seawater to be processed can be responded to by means of the integrated control system. In recent tests the new compact unit desalinated one cubic metre of seawater with a salt content of 35,000 ppm at a power input of approximately two kilowatts per hour. As no piping is required between the individual components, the new system takes up minimal space, which makes it ideal for use in mobile container units. KSB is the frst manufacturer to supply this type of compact system for the RO process. www.ksb.com
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More efficient desalination with our pathbreaking 4-in-1 technology

KSBs SALINO Pressure Center revolutionises seawater desalination by reverse osmosis. This is a worldwide first: The four main components the high-pressure pump, energy recovery device, booster pump and electric motor are replaced with a single compact unit. As a result, it has the best energy efficiency and lowest life cycle costs in its class. Its also easy to install and operate, and highly reliable to run. Which makes our new SALINO Pressure Center ideal for small and medium-sized systems in industry, ships and hotels. See for yourself in more detail: www.salino.ksb.com
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RED HOT INDUSTRIAL WATER SOLUTIONS in Amsterdam

This years Aquatech Amsterdam event will include a special focus on wastewater treatment and industrial water use. A look at why an Industrial Leaders Forum and Leaders Dinner should attract visitors, and other highlights not to be missed at the show which has been going since 1964.
quatech Amsterdam focuses on process, drinking and wastewater technology with an emphasis on water and wastewater treatment, transport and storage, process control technology and process automation and point-of-use. This trade event attracts the most infuential market leaders and features a complete overview of the latest innovative technologies, new products and services,
as well as unparalleled networking opportunities. Thousands of water industry professionals gather at this exhibition because new developments are often shown for the frst time at Aquatech. EXHIBITION Focused entirely on water, the exhibition has been well received by the market since its inception in 1964.
A large number of market leaders have expressed their confdence in Aquatech and at this years exhibition will be once again presenting their latest solutions to leaders from around the world. Among them are: Danfoss A/S - RO Solutions Xylem Georg Fischer Piping Systems Ltd. Hach Lange
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SPOTLIGHT ON INNOVATION - AQUATECH INNOVATION AWARD Research and development in the area of water technology is vital for the future of many businesses, as well as for a sustainable planet. The Aquatech Innovation Award encourages and rewards organisations who are innovative and stand out from the competition. With over 70 innovations that reveal ideas, designs and prototypes within multiple primary industry categories, this year has seen more entries than ever before. The winner will be announced at the opening ceremony of the exhibition. All entries will be judged by an independent jury of international specialists in one of the following categories. Categories of the Aquatech Innovation Award include: water treatment (drinking water, clean water, including point of use); wastewater treatment; transport & storage; process control technology & process automation and innovation not to market yet. A special route will be set to highlight all new products on the exhibition foor, this way visitors can be sure they see the latest technologies and innovations on the market. INDUSTRIAL WATER SOLUTIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE In line with market demand, the special focus for 2013 will continue to be on wastewater treatment and industrial water use for special industrial segments that depend heavily on water. Manufacturers rely on water for all levels of production. Industrial water users seek innovations for their water policy in order to save costs and to ensure clean and sustainably effcient ways to reuse the (waste) water they discharge. The upcoming Industrial Leaders Forum and the Industrial Leaders Dinner discussions on water technologies in the industrial segments will further attendees knowledge on these topics. Also a special industrial water solutions route will highlight the products of interest for industrial water users. EXCHANGE OF KNOW-HOW After three editions of the AquaStages, this will again be an essential part of the exhibition programme. Found in halls 2 and 7 on the exhibition foor, the AquaStages will feature two theatres for seminars, workshops and lectures. This will be an interactive meeting point where exhibitors can present new solutions for various felds within the water industry, as well as water, spatial planning and architecture.
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INTERNATIONAL WATER WEEK Aquatech Amsterdam is part of the International Water Week (IWW) Amsterdam, a comprehensive one week programme featuring the IWW event and conference which brings together water and energy, water and food, as well as water, spatial planning and architecture. The IWW will be incorporating the Young Water Professionals Programme to infuence the next generation of Young Water Professionals to contribute and also decide on topics and fnd integrated solutions. The week is
organised by the International Water Association (IWA), the Netherlands Water Partnership, International Water Conferences (IWC), and Amsterdam RAI. INTERNATIONAL INFLUENCE COUNTRY PAVILIONS Aquatech Amsterdam will feature a number of country pavilions where groups of companies will exhibit together from each represented country. Some of the pavilions that will be found at Aquatech will include the Holland business pavilion, China,
WEF, and recently introduced - US. The pavilions are an easy way for visitors to fnd connections based on country or geographical location. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PIPE-FITTING COMPETITION Want to see some of the best pipe-ftters in the water industry? Sponsored by the Royal Association for Drinking Water Supply in the Netherlands, the objective of this competition is to complete a simulated house connection in the shortest possible time. Teams will compete and the best Dutch team will win the honor of the Dutch Water Cup of Drilling and Tapping.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE

All-inclusive 25,000 m2 overview of water technology and total solutions A host of new products, solutions, and innovations More than 850 exhibitors, including the market leaders Networking opportunities with thousands of international water professionals Comprehensive seminar and workshop programme.
Authors note: Aquatech Amsterdam 2013 will be held in the RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre from Tuesday November 5 to Friday November 8, 2013. The exhibition will be open from 10.00 to 18.00 on the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and from 10.00 to 17.00 on Friday. For more information visit www.amsterdam.aquatechtrade.com
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EXHIBITOR PROMOTION GF PIPING SYSTEMS
THINKING BIG DIMENSIONS AT GF PIPING SYSTEMS F

rom our biggest dimensions for water distribution ELGEF Plus to the new iJOINT, GF Piping Systems provides system solutions and outstanding services for water production, water treatment, water transport and distribution, recovery and reprocessing. As a leading provider of piping system solutions, Georg Fischer carries over 60,000 products for the safe and reliable transport of liquids and gases. State-of-the-art jointing technologies, fttings,
valves, automation products and pipes are used in a wide range of applications from the water source to the point of consumption. For example, over one billion cemented joints using PVC-U from GF Piping Systems have been installed in thousands of applications. At Aquatech Amsterdam GF Piping Systems presents products throughout the entire water cycle made of durable, corrosion-resistant and lightweight plastic with the highest standards adding value for more safety, quality of life and comfort. One of the most important highlights is the ELGEF Plus Topload Branch Saddle System. ELGEF Plus Topload based on the proven principle of the established ELGEF Plus modular system is the innovative branch saddle solution for large PE pipe installations from d315 to d2000 mm for gas, water and industrial applications. The new iJOINT range contains straight and reducing couplers, tees, elbows, threaded connectors, end caps and metal transition adaptors ranging from d20 to d110 mm. With those highly innovative products GF Piping Systems covers all aspects of the water cycle, thus contributing to an effcient, resource-saving and economical use of water along the valueadded chain. www.gfps.com
SOLUTIONS FOR BIG DIMENSIONS

Our unique ELGEF Plus branch saddle system for large pipe installations up to DN 2000 mm makes your big projects easier, faster and more economically. Georg Fischer N.V. 8161 PA Epe / Ne Phone +31 (0) 578 678 222 www.georgfischer.nl
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ATG UV is leading the way in UV (ultraviolet) system design for Low Pressure, Low Pressure Amalgam and Medium Pressure UV Systems, treating fows from 1 m3/hr to over 5,000 m3/hr in a single, compact, high output UV system. atg UV Technology is a leader in the design and manufacture of UV disinfection systems for a range of industry applications, including municipal drinking water (validated); wastewater; storm water; water re-use and others. Booth: 03.406
Genesys International Limited is an industry leader in the development and manufacture of speciality membrane chemicals for RO/NF and UF systems. The Genesys range of antiscalants has been developed to allow maximum system recovery rates and the Genesol cleaning range is proven to reduce CIP frequency and operating costs. The Genesys Membrane Autopsy Laboratory in Madrid is recognised as a centre of excellence performing forensic work on operational systems. Booth: 01.613
MICRODYN-NADIR has been a world leader in the research, development and manufacturing of membrane technology for over 45 years and is based in Wiesbaden, Germany with offces and facilities located around the world. For further information please visit MICRODYN-NADIRs experts at Aquatech Amsterdam.
Booth: 07.612
Toray Membrane Europe AG (TMEu) is a trading arm of Toray Industries (Japan), an established leading supplier of membrane products for water. TMEu provides membrane elements for the entire spectrum of separation processes from microfltration to ultrafltration, nanofltration and reverse osmosis. Membrane confgurations include fat sheet polyvinylidenefuoride (microfltration for membrane bioreactors), spiral-wound polyamide/composite (nanofltration and reverse osmosis applications), and hollowfber PVDF (ultrafltration of water) types.
Booth: 03.325
Cambi is the world leader in Advanced Anaerobic Digestion, having delivered 27 plants worldwide since 1995, with six more under construction. Cambis Thermal Hydrolysis Process (THP) treats sludge and biowaste prior to anaerobic digestion with unique high pressure disintegration, giving faster digestion rates, more biogas, better dewatering, better quality biosolids and higher load capacities than any other process. Booth: 07.251
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with 17,500 employees in 31 countries and 52 production sites worldwide. We have 75 years of experience in water treatment and purifcation applications. With Lewatit ion exchange resins and Lewabrane RO membrane elements we offer our customers two premium separation technologies. Our products are supported with a full service package that includes system design with our innovative LewaPlus software tool. Booth: 06.103
GF Piping Systems, with headquarters in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, is one of three divisions within the Georg Fischer group and a leading supplier of plastic and metal pipe systems with a global market presence. Our portfolio offers connection technology, fttings, fxtures, sensors and pipes for the treatment and distribution of water as well as the safe transport of industrial fuids and gases.
UV-Technik is an OEM-supplier of UV-components for water and air treatment applications like drinking water disinfection, ballast water or wastewater treatment, air purifcation and surface disinfection. Available products include UV-lamps, submersible lamp systems, electronic ballasts, UVsensors, UV-monitors, measurement devices and fttings.
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EXHIBITOR PROMOTION MICRODYN NADIR
SELF-HEALING BIO-CEL MEMBRANE BIOREACTOR

Membrane Bioreactors (MBR) have become the leading innovation in wastewater treatment through conventional activated sludge. BIO-CEL combines the benefts of traditional hollow fber and plate and frame confgurations without any of their inherent disadvantages. The selfsupporting membrane sheet is just 2 mm thick, resulting in an extremely high packing density and very low specifc energy consumption. The BIO-CEL membrane separates within the ultrafltration spectrum, producing high capacities of quality effuent at consistent fows. The BIO-CEL confguration centers on fat sheet technology, with directional fow eliminating clogging and reducing downtime. The modules open top and bottom channels reliably prevent the deposition of sludge and fbre
accumulation during the continuous cross-fow operating process. The self-supporting structure of the membrane module enables frame-free installation, thus eliminating blockages around the external boundaries of each component. The membrane module is confgured to allow for consistent permeate fow and a highly effective back fush over the entire membrane surface. Membranes built into submerged modules and installed in a WWTP have to be of the highest quality in order to ensure, among other things, the compliance with international water standards when looking at effuent quality and turbidity. The unique BIO-CEL sheet, which represents the core part of the BIO-CEL MBR module, has a self-healing mechanism. Due to its sandwich-like and self-supporting structure the membrane heals itself even though it might be damaged considerably (deep scratches, cut edge etc.) and closes any scratch or cut immediately. Several tests have proven that, even under worst case conditions, such as very low MLSS (Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids) concentrations and immense damages of the sheet, the BIO-CEL module offers turbidity values which are compliant with existing international regulations for water reuse. www.microdyn-nadir.de
Come and visit us at Aquatech Amsterdam
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EXHIBITOR PROMOTION LANXESS
SUCCESSFUL DEVELOPMENT OF A RO MEMBRANE PRODUCT LINE
p For quality assurance purposes each individual Lewabrane product is checked
in an element tester.
ANXESS is a global solution provider for liquid purifcation technologies with 75 years of experience in water treatment. We have a leading position on the market with our Lewatit ion exchange resins. Furthermore, we are strongly committed to our new reverse osmosis (RO) membrane business. Our Lewabrane RO membrane
elements have been installed in more than 24 different countries around the world. We offer Lewabrane products from our modern production facility in Bitterfeld, Germany. They comply with the NSF/ANSI Standard 61. Our product portfolio includes four different types of RO elements: a high rejection type, a high fow type, a fouling resistant type as well as a low energy type for energy savings from low pressure operations. In 2014, LANXESS plans to introduce a new RO element for seawater desalination. Many benefts have been observed in laboratory results as well as in real operational plants. The results confrm a consistent performance, with high salt rejection rates at good water productivity. In one operating plant, the running time between the membrane cleaning cycles could even be doubled in comparison to the formerly installed product. These results in particular demonstrated that the target of a highly crosslinked membrane with lower fouling tendency was achieved and verifed at feld conditions. Lewabrane products are supported with a full service package that includes RO system design with our innovative LewaPlus software tool. www.lewabrane.com Booth Number: 06.103
Meet LANXESS at Aquatech Amsterdam 58 November, 2013 Hall 6/7, Booth 06.103
SYSTEM DESIGN ENERGIZED BY

The LewaPlus design software is a comprehensive software design tool for Lewatit ion exchange resin (IX) and Lewabrane reverse osmosis (RO) membrane systems. It is the only software application that can design a reverse osmosis and downstream ion exchange system in a single step. The software is now upgraded to include a post-treatment module, a new power consumption, and a capital and operating cost module. Get your free trial license of LewaPlus 1.4 today! www.lewabrane.com

EXHIBITOR PROMOTION CAMBI
THERMAL HYDROLYSIS FOR BIOSOLIDS & BIOWASTE C

ambi AS is a privately owned company based in Norway and has offces in Denmark, the UK, Poland, Germany, China, Korea and US. This is in addition to an international network of agents and representatives. The company has also been involved in the development of environmental technology since 1989. Cambi AS has developed and installed worldwide its unique steam explosion thermal hydrolysis process (THP), a technology for the treatment of wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) sludge prior to anaerobic digestion. At this years Aquatech Amsterdam Cambi will be presenting its THP process for medium sized WWTPs starting at 1,000 tonnes per day dry solids (t DS) and increasing up to 7,000 tonnes. The new Cambi B2 will enable your plant to supply up to 50% more biogas, half the disposal cost and double the capacity. It is a Plug & Play concept for smooth integration into the existing plant. All Cambi models - B2, B6 and B12 THP - will provide even higher volatile solids (VS) reduction rates, which leads to more biogas and better dewatering by the introduction of the last MARK II technology, for enhanced high pressure disintegration (steam explosion) and higher capacity (+30%).
The use of the thermal hydrolysis process in sludge treatment for WWTPs can help medium-sized plants to be converted, with the import of sludge from other nearby plants, into strategic sludge treatment centers. CASE STUDIES: UK, NORWAY AND THE US At utility Thames Waters Chertsey WWTP (London, UK) our process operators have tuned the plant to the exceptional capacities of up to 7 kg VS m3/day and retention times as low as 10-12 days. Drammen (Norway) has recently installed a medium-scale sludge treatment center for dewatered sludge from nine municipalities (18,500 wet t/year), fats from the food industry (3,000 t/year), sludge from septic tanks (7,000 t/year) and other biological substrates (2,000 t/year). The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) in its Blue Plains plant treats a sewage fow of 370 MGD (15 m3/s), the largest wastewater treatment plant with advanced treatment in the US. From 1996 to the present, Cambi thermal hydrolysis units installed and under design/construction worldwide have a capacity of 768,000 t DS/year. www.cambi.no
Turbocharge your digester and save money!
Cambis Thermal Hydrolysis Process (THP) is the proven pre-treatment of sludge for dramatically improving performance, stability, loading and pasteurisation in anaerobic digestion projects around the world.
The Thermal Hydrolysis Process is energy efcient and easy to integrate in new and existing anaerobic digestion plants.
VISIT CAMBI AT: WEFTEC 2013, Chicago, USA (Booth 4435), 7-9 October Aquatech Amsterdam (booth 07.251) 5-8 November www.european-biosolid The 18th European Biosolids Conference Manchester, 19 & 20 November www.european-biosolids.com
since 1995 to reduce both disposal quantities and the cost of building and operating digesters.

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TECHNOLOGY ROUND-UP COMPUTER SOFTWARE & AUTOMATION
Hach launches 5500sc Silica Analyzer

Hach Company has introduced the Hach 5500sc Silica Analyzer for the power industry. This analyzer is specifcally designed and engineered to improve on the highly reliable Series 5000 Silica Analyzer. The 5500sc is designed to reduce maintenance and user interaction due to the collection of improvements to what Hach claimed is the industrys only Silica Analyzer with a pressurized reagent delivery system. Hach said the 5500sc has a pressurized reagent delivery system that helps eliminate the frequent maintenance associated with analyzers that use traditional pump systems. The 5500sc can operate continuously for up to 90 days on only two liters of the needed reagents, which is designed to help facilities reduce user interaction with longer replacement intervals New reagent change process features colour coded caps that allow changeover with a twist of the cap eliminating spills on the instrument, foor or operator clothing. Hachs proprietary Prognosys technology Predictive diagnostic tools are said to help reduce unplanned downtime due to, alerting operators before there is an issue and walking through the steps to correct it. www.hach.com
Multivariable transmitters enhance fow and level measurements

ABBs Measurement Products business has announced the US release for the new multivariable transmitters in the 266 series. The transmitters have been designed to directly calculate the mass fow or standard volume fow for gases, vapors and liquids with dynamic fow compensation from three process variables: differential pressure, absolute pressure and temperature. The transmitters enhance differential pressure fow measurements of DP primary elements such as Orifce Plates, Pitot Tubes, Venturis, and Wedge Meters. Apart from pressure dependent and/or temperature dependent changes to the density of the fuid, the transmitters also correct for such parameters as the discharge coeffcient, thermal expansion of pipelines and primary device, along with the Reynolds number. In addition, these instruments can measure the level of liquid-flled tanks and boiler drum level with temperature and/or pressure dependent density changes of the process medium. www.abb.com/measurement
SCADA software for Windows 8

Iconics has released its new version 10.8 of Genesis64 and MobileHMI HMI/SCADA, Energy AnalytiX and FDDWorX (Fault Detection and Diagnostics) software solutions. Designed and certifed for Windows 8, Windows 8 apps and Windows 2012 Server operating systems, the updates take advantage of these Microsoft operating systems. Users can visualize current plant, pumping and well site operations from any Windows 8 device with fully animated graphics and extensive charts and trends. They also can respond to alarms and alerts in real-time. www.iconics.com/mobilehmi/8
Xylem rolls out TomTom to help meet KPIs

Xylem Water Solutions UK has rolled out an advanced TomTom system in the UK featuring integrated tracking, navigation and vehicle diagnostic devices across its entire 192-strong commercial feet. The move, supported by offcial TomTom partner F16 Consulting, will enable Xylem to provide customers with reliable ETAs, ensure its drivers arrive at site on time and generate substantial fuel and effciency savings. Paul Whiteside, Xylem Water Solutions logistics manager, said: We are regularly measured against Service Level Agreement KPIs by our customers and TomTom will help ensure we hit our agreed targets. www.tomtom.com
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PRODUCT REVIEW
Water Storage
Camera for AD tanks

Hayes GFS, a provider of Glass-Fused-toSteel (GFS) Tanks has worked with Ashtead Technology to source an intrinsically saferated camera to help a local authority inspect one of its anaerobic sludge digestors. Following discussions with Ashtead Technologys engineers, a suitably certifed push-rod camera was deployed from a customised access point that enabled the Hayes staff to produce comprehensive images and videos showing the condition of the digesters roof and walls. Despite its strength, GFS also presents a signifcant challenge for internal inspection. Most of Ashtead Technologys push-rod cameras and remote-control crawlers are employed for the inspection of drains, culverts and pipes. However, these environments can also be potentially explosive due to the accumulation of methane, so intrinsically safe instruments and a Pearpoint P374 camera system in conjunction with a digital video recorder, was recommended for the AD application.
Tank cleaning system

There is an increasing demand, particularly from water utility operators, for an effective way to thoroughly clean storm tanks in an automated way. Generally, storm overfll tanks are cleaned manually where someone with a pressure washer would enter the tank to perform regular cleaning as part of tank maintenance. However, this is a labour intensive process and it also raises safetyissues. A solution has now been developed by spray nozzle specialists BETE with the introduction of its HydroWhirl Storm blaster an automated storm tank and screen cleaning system. This system will be particularly appreciated by water utility operators where storm tank cleaning and screening can often be an expensive, labour intensive process. The Storm Blaster can be confgured to deliver high-impact cleaning to between 80 and 180 downward spray pattern. This and the combination of its twin head, 8 nozzle design, results in powerful cleaning to storm tanks up to 20 metres in diameter with a cleaning cycle of under 10 minutes. The 4 nozzle variant can clean tanks up to 30 metres in diameter with cycle times as low as 15 minutes.
MEPAS storm fows

Pulsar Process Measurement have supplied non-contacting ultrasonic level measurement instruments that have been incorporated into United Utilities fagship project, the Mersey Estuary Pollution Alleviation Scheme (MEPAS). The aim was to provide key control and monitoring functions throughout the network of CSO/SSO (overfow) chambers, vortex and interceptor sewers that form the MEPAS network. Under the new control arrangement, the holding capacity of the system is maximized, so storm fows to the plant are better managed, discharges of untreated and semitreated sewage to the river are minimized. Limits are in place and controlled accurately to avoid any risk of further fooding arising from overfow of the system. Each CSO includes three or more Pulsar units, at measurement points to maintain control and fows within the chamber, at the outfall end, measuring river levels and within the vortex chamber feeding on to the wastewater treatment plant.
www.hayes-gfs.com www.ashtead-technology.com
www.pulsar-pm.com
www.bete.co.uk
Storage tank covers

CST Covers provides custom designed aluminium structures and covers for municipal and industrial water and wastewater applications. The company offers multiple structural, high-strength aluminum design solutions including domes, vaults, extruded fat covers, formed fat panel covers, truss supported covers, and space frames, as well as custom products specifcally designed for customers unique vertical and overhead applications. CST Industries Inc.
Large volume tanks

For a large volume tank, Superior Tank Company can erect a Precision Engineered Welded Storage Tank. A Superior welded tank can be used for a wide variety of products ranging from rainwater collection systems to fuel storage, up to 20 million gallons (75,700 m3). They can manufacture a welded tank to suit customers desired applications, whether it be potable water, wastewater, water for fre prevention, crude oil, refnery fuids, and more.
Potable tank mixer

Priced below $8,000 and with a performance guarantee, the GridBee GS-12 electric mixer from Medora Corporation is a low-cost solution for preventing ice damage in potable water storage tanks. Year round, the GS-12 mixer helps minimize thermal stratifcation, prevent short-circuiting and stagnant water conditions, and ensure uniform water age and distribution of disinfectant. The GS-12 takes new incoming water off the foor and mixes it throughout the water column.
www.cstindustries.com
www.superiortank.com
www.medoraco.com
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September 16-19, 2013 IDA Desalination Academy 2013, Singapore www.idadesal.org/events/ September 23-25, 2013 Arabian Water & Power Forum (AWPF), Dubai, UAE www.cwcawpf.com/ September 23-25, 2013 Power + Water Middle East, Abu Dhabi, UAE www.powerandwaterme.com September 25-26, 2013 Water & Energy 2013: Looking Beyond the Shales, Houston, TX, USA www.waterenergystrategy.com/ October 2-4, 2013, POWER-Gen Asia (Industrial Water Day), Bangkok, Thailand www.powergenasia.com October 5, 2013 WEFTEC 13, Chicago, IL, USA www.weftec.org October 14-17, 2013 IWA Development Congress & Exhibition, Nairobi, Kenya www.iwa2013nairobi.org October 22-24, 2013 Filtech 2013, Wiesbaden, Germany www.fltech.de October 20-25, 2013 IDA World Congress, Tianjin, China. www.idadesal.org/events October 22-24, 2013 WATEC Israel 2013, Tel Aviv, Israel www.watec-israel.com October 23, 2013. Water METERINGChina 2013, Hangzhou, China. www.meteringchina.com/event/ watergas2013/en/ October 27-31, 2013. IWA International Conference on Water Reuse, Windhoek, Namibia www.iwareuse2013.com
A selection of events related to the water and wastewater industry in 2013 can be found here. For a full list, visit: www.wwinternational.com and click on the Events tab at the top of the page.
November 5-8, 2013, Aquatech Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands www.aquatechtrade.com/amsterdamen/ Pages/default.aspx November 13-15, 2013. Urban Drainage Group (UDG) Autumn Conference, Nottingham, UK. www.ciwem.org/events/eventscalendar/2013/nov/13/udg-autumnconference--exhibition.aspx December 1-3, 2013 Saudi Water & Power Forum 2013, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia http://ksawpf.com/ December 2-4, 2013. Water Expo China + Water Membrane China, Beijing, China www.waterexpochina.com January 20-22, 2014. International Water Summit, Abu Dhabi, UAE http://iwsabudhabi.com/portal/home. aspx
January 29-31, 2014. InterAqua 2014, Tokyo, Japan. www.interaqua.jp/eng/ March 10-13, 2014. AWWA/AMTA Membrane Technology Conference & Expo, Las Vegas, Nevada, US www.awwa.org/conferences-education/ conferences/awwa-amta-membranetechnology.aspx April 13-16, 2014. International Conference on Desalination, Environment & Marine Outfall Systems, Muscat, Oman www.idadesal.org/wp-content/ uploads/2013/06/Brochure_Firstannouncement.pdf April 29 May 1, 2014. Ozwater14, Brisbane, Australia www.awa.asn.au June 1-5, 2014. Singapore International Water Week, Singapore www.siww.com.sg/
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ADVANCING ASIAS ENERGY FUTURE

POWER-GEN ASIA INDUSTRIAL WATER DAY
LEARN AND DISCOVER MORE ABOUT ASIAS INDUSTRIAL WATER NEEDS
POWER-GEN Asia, co-located with Renewable Energy World Asia, is the regions leading exhibition and conference attracting 7,000 delegates and attendees from over 60 countries from South East Asia and around the world. As a new addition to the Conference Sessions, POWER-GEN Asia will include an Industrial Water Day as part of Industrial Water Day on Thursday 3 October 2013. Estimates suggest that the amount of water needed for global power production is expected to double over the next 40 years. The World Energy Council predicts that by 2050, total power demand for water is expected to increase by 100 billion cubic meters. Faced with a booming population and associated power requirements, Asia faces a large challenge when it comes to water supply for power generation.
POWER-GEN ASIA INDUSTRIAL WATER DAY HIGHLIGHTS

The new Industrial Water conference sessions are designed to provide highlights ts of some of the leading Asian countries when it comes to water management. As well ell REGISTER as an opening strategic session, a technical programme will demonstrate how w FOR THE the latest water technologies such as membrane bioreactors are being used ONE DAY PASS in power generation. The Water Day will run in conjunction with the other 4 ON THURSDAY 3 conference tracks taking place as part of this years conference. OCTOBER FOR JUST Planned sessions as part of this Industrial Water Day will include the below: Session 1: Strategic Water Issues/Country Spotlights Session 2: Intake, Cooling and Blowdown Treatment Considerations Session 3: Water System Operation and Maintenance Session 4: Wastewater Reuse
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