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AUGUST 2014
industry news
Trade Show Profile
Case Studies
12 To Be or not To Be Prepared for floods

16 Sustainable Savings for Wastewater Treatment
First North American installation of environmentally friendly deammonification system saves $200,000 per year
Water & Wastewater

Solutions
20 recycling earth's rapidly Shrinking resource
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A basic primer on how food and beverage plants can reuse water effectively and efficiently
Part 1 in a 3-Part Series
24 A holistic Approach to Process Control

Providing process improvement and energy savings
maintenance Solutions
30 making more "elbow" room

Vortab's Elbow Flow Conditioner removes swirl in tight spaces
Pump Solutions
34 how to Select diaphragms for Aodd Pumps

Asking the right questions and utilizing the best available tools will help AODD pump operators maximize diaphragm life
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36 The right Tool for many Jobs

Landia chopper pumps find a variety of uses across the country
dewatering Solutions
38 Pressure Sewer System Success

InvisiQTM offers an alternative to gravity sewage problems
motor Solutions
40 intelligent Pumping means efficient motor Use

Energy-optimized pumps feature integrated MLE motor to simplify commissioning, startup
42 AmPing it Up
Introducing the industry's first online asset management tool for critical drivetrain couplings
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46 The Power is out There
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Processing Solutions
48 vital Components in high demand

AUMA actuators adopted by the Caspian Pipeline Consortium
valves & Controls

Solutions
50 one moving Part, one Answer

CeramPump's valveless design improves denitrification
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INDUSTRy news
DEMATIC CMMS SOFTWARE SUPPORTS RESIDENT
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Dematic, a supplier of logistics systems for the factory,

warehouse and distribution center, has enhanced its Resident
Maintenance Program by including Dematic Computerized
Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) with every on-site
maintenance contract. The CMMS allows on-site maintenance
teams to more effectively manage maintenance activities while
increasing uptime and operating performance of automated
material handling systems and other infrastructure systems at the
users site.
Dematic CMMS is a robust and flexible software tool capable
of increasing the productivity and reliability of your mechanical
and electrical equipment. The software provides the tools
needed to assess and track equipment repairs, forecast future
repairs, and maximize uptime. Dematic CMMS incorporates
all the planning and scheduling of required maintenance and
ensures the technicians have the right parts available when
and where needed. In addition, the CMMS offers instant
access to data for generating high level reports and graphic
representations that provide the insight required to identify,
diagnose and take corrective action on potential issues before
they become a problem. Dematic CMMS also offers automated
and customized notifications, predictive analytics, spare part
management, along with resource scheduling and forecasting.
The Dematic Resident Maintenance program provides
production, warehousing and distribution operations with
technicians who perform preventive, corrective and emergency
maintenance, as well as operational assistance to ensure the
material handling system functions at optimum efficiency.
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Dematic can also provide service support for other facility

infrastructure such as HVAC, manual fork trucks, etc. Resident
Maintenance offers a range of options from a specific subsystem support team to a complex facility support staff. Dematic
Resident Maintenance programs increase performance, reduce
operating costs and prolong the life cycle of systems. The net
benefit to the customer is: dependable operation and high
system uptime.
FLOWROX LAUNCHES NEW INDUSTRIAL

IMAGING INSTRUMENT
Flowrox, a global leader in heavy-duty industrial valve, pumps

and instrumentation manufacturing and service, is releasing to
the oil and gas market the Flowrox Deposition Watcha new
instrument designed to enhance the monitoring of pipelines
and related flow-process equipment affected by paraffin wax
and asphaltene depositions. The Flowrox Deposition Watch is
a predictive device, as opposed to reactive solutions offered by
competitors, allowing its operators to address deposition issues
well before these reach critical levels that can cause downtime
or costly damage.
Crude oil contains a variety of molecular substances that
challenge the oil and gas companies with the buildup of paraffin
wax when it crystallizes into a solid deposition on the pipe
wallalong with the accumulation of asphaletenewhich can
altogether reduce the fluid flow or plug pipes and valves. The
deposition of paraffin wax and asphaltenes is a common reason
for a major decrease in production and revenue in oil wells as
it affects valves, pumps and pipelines, along with other pipeline
components critical to the fluid control process.
INDUSTRy news
The Flowrox Deposition Watch was developed specifically
for use in the oil and gas industry since this instrument
will allow customers to generate real-time images of any
depositions affecting a piping systemwithout ever having to
open up the pipeline and slow down production.
This is completely new technology which has very little
competition, says Todd Loudin, president and CEO of North
American Operations for Flowrox. The Flowrox Deposition
Watch can model mathematically deposition profiles and
provide calculations on the free available pipe remaining.
Using the Flowrox Deposition Watch will allow the
industry to make better decisions regarding when to add
chemicals and the frequency of addition of these expensive
chemicals for treatment of depositions, as well as allowing
them to make better decisions regarding when to disassemble
a pipeline for manual cleaning. The cost of an unplanned
shutdown due to deposits has the potential for becoming a
catastrophic event in the operation, and thus engineers and
operators tend to overfeed chemicals to cleanse depositions
or schedule more physical cleanings of the pipeline than
necessary.
The Flowrox Deposition Watch utilizes electrical
capacitance tomography (ECT) to create real time images
of the inside of the piping and uses electrical capacitance
tomography to detect the differences in permittivity of the
various substances found in the piping system. In addition,
the Flowrox Deposition Watch utilizes a patented algorithm
that creates a 3D image of the process fluid in the piping and
generates trend data as well as show free volume inside the
pipe and the growth rate of the deposition growth over time.
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Ultimately, the Flowrox Deposition Watch can show its

operators the deposition thickness, deposition profile, growth
rates over time, composition, and free flow volumeall of
which allow engineers to understand areas where pipes are
prone to these damaging deposits.
YASKAWA ACQUIRES SOLECTRIA RENEWABLES, LLC
Yaskawa Electric Corporation and Solectria Renewables,

LLC announced recently that the companies have reached a
definitive agreement whereby Yaskawa Electric will acquire
Solectria Renewables through its US subsidiary, Yaskawa
America Inc. Solectria Renewables will continue to operate as a
Headquartered in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Solectria
manufactures high performance photovoltaic (PV) inverters for
the residential, commercial, and utility-scale power systems.
Since being founded in 2005, Solectria has grown to become
a leader in the North American solar market. The company
employs over 160 people throughout the United States. wholly
owned subsidiary.
Founded in 1915, Yaskawa Electric is a $3.6 billion global
leader in factory automation solutions, and has also established
a leadership position in the low power PV inverter market in
Japan.
This acquisition will benefit Yaskawa and Solectria customers
alike. Yaskawa will bring scale, global sales, and manufacturing
facilities, as well as diversification to Solectria. Likewise,
Solectria will bring over twenty years of power electronics
experience, ten dedicated to the PV industry, and an in
depth knowledge of medium and high voltage PV products to
Yaskawa.
INDUSTRy news
Yaskawa America president and COO, Mike Knapek, explains:
This is an effort to broaden Yaskawas exposure in the renewable
energy market and expand the use of our technology expertise.
Solectria has built a strong and successful organization in the
solar inverter market over the past ten years. The philosophies
and strategies of both organizations are highly aligned on
enabling sales growth and market expansion through superior
customer experiences. We are very excited to bring Solectria into
the Yaskawa family to provide world leading inverter solutions.
Solectria CEO, James Worden, says, While this is a significant
step for Solectria, I am even more thrilled about what it means
for our customers. They will have the same management team
and personal interaction they are accustomed to, with the
advantage of a powerful, diversified, global partner. Our entire
team should feel incredibly proud about what we have built over
the past 10 years, but the best is yet to come.
FIRELANDS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE TO EMPLOY

ACLARAS ETWACS SYSTEM
Firelands Electric Cooperative (FEC) today announced plans

to use the new eTWACS power line communications system
from Aclara Technologies LLC, a leading provider of smart
infrastructure technologies to water, gas and electric utilities, for
its advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) requirements.
Based in New London, Ohio, FEC will begin AMI deployment
to replace residential, commercial and substation technology
with eTWACS communications modules, receivers, meter
transponders, receivers and processors by summer 2017, laying
the foundation for incremental deployment of future, advanced
technologies.
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It has been a very positive experience working with Aclaras

personnel, says April Bordas, general manager at FEC. I
have talked to many other general managers and cooperative
employees about their eTWACS system and have received
nothing but positive comments. We are excited about the benefits
of our new AMI system.
Aclaras advanced technology will allow utilities to collect and
analyze valuable data to better serve their customers. Utilities
can also implement other uses over time, like outage assessment
and restoration, voltage monitoring and energy monitoring for
distributed generation through net metering.
eTWACS technology dramatically increases the capacity to
perform daily, interval and on-request meter reads to meet the
data requirements of FEC. Data provided by Aclaras AMI system
will allow the utility to better understand patterns of usage and
identify programs to reduce system peaks and costs. Moreover,
meters on the eTWACS system can be connected automatically,
eliminating service calls.
Our eTWACS system offers utilities the flexibility to perform
outage management, load control and distribution management,
says Roxy Podlogar, director of product management at Aclara.
The time it takes to retrieve a full complement of 'shifted'
meter data from a 5000-meter bus, including intervals, voltages,
kilowatt hours, tamper indicators, error flags and demand, is
about twenty minutes.
Utilities employing eTWACS product can send and receive
more data via power lines. The eTWACS protocol provides
concurrent, bi-directional transmission of data simultaneously.
All substation buses are read in parallel, and the protocol allows
a single outbound command to retrieve data from all feeders.
TRADE SHOW profile
PumP and
Turbomachinery
SymPoSia 2014
T
he Texas A&M
Turbomachinery
Laboratory sponsors
the two annual symposia,
held in the fall of each year,
to promote professional
development, technology
transfer, peer networking,
and information exchange
among industry professionals.
These two events are led by
engineers with vast experience
in the petrochemical,
process, chemical, utility,
contractor, and consulting fields, along with
manufacturers of rotating equipment and
fluid-handling equipment from around the
world.
Both symposia feature lectures, tutorials,
case studies, discussion groups, and short
courses, as well as exhibits of the latest
services and full-sized equipment. These
international meetings emphasize the
technology and troubleshooting that users
need in today's challenging workplace.
CONNECT WITH YOUR INDUSTRY
The Pump and Turbomachinery Symposia

continue to be the only meeting organized by
users for users. The members of the Advisory
Committee, who provide overall guidance, are
recognized leaders in the rotating equipment
and power generation community. The
Symposia provide an outstanding opportunity
for users concerned with maintenance,
performance, troubleshooting, operation, and
purchase of rotating equipment. The technical
sessions provide an opportunity for attendees
to select lectures, tutorials, discussion groups,
and case studies that best meet their personal
and professional needs and interests.
Discussion groups highlight this userfocused approach that truly elevates
the Pump and Turbomachinery Symposia
experience. Peer-to-peer interaction and
networking opportunities abound throughout
the Symposia events.
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Topics for this years discussion groups include

Vertical Pump Problems and Solutions
Couplings and Alignment
Monitoring Vibration and Other Critical Machine
Conditions
Subsea Pumps and Drivers
Centrifugal Pump Operation, Maintenance, and
Reliability
Improving Mean Time Between Pump Failures
Monitoring Vibration and Other Critical Machine
Conditions
LEADERS IN THE FIELD
The exhibits feature products from many key companies

in the industry. Exhibiting companies normally send
their "first-team" players to these symposia; hence,
you can get knowledgeable help at the exhibit hall, in
addition to seeing major exhibits of equipment, designs,
and accessories. Prospective exhibitors at this years
Symposia include companies such as St. Marys Carbon,
Cincinnati Gearing Systems, Graphite Metallizing
Corp., and many others.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
The Turbomachinery Laboratory provides continuing

education opportunities to users of industrial
turbomachinery and pumping systems at the
annual International Pump Users Symposium and
Turbomachinery Symposium. The five short courses
provide attendees the best of both worlds in terms of
introducing important developments in the context of
todays industry, yet also offering detailed attention and
clarity to technical concerns.
Dont Miss The Top Exhibitors This Year!

Make Your Plans Now and Schedule
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AMERICAN SPINCAST
254.613.5150
www.amspincast.com
Booth # 1549
FLUID ENERGY CONTROLS

323.721.0588
www.fecintl.com
Booth # 850
R + W AMERICA
630.521.9911
www.rw-america.com
Booth # 406
BASETEK, LLC
877.712.2273
www.basetek.com
Booth # 451
FUSION BABBITTING CO., INC.

414.645.5800
www.fusionbabbitting.com
Booth # 551
REM SURFACE ENGINEERING

860.621.6755
www.remchem.com
Booth # 852
BOERGER, LLC
612.435.7341
www.boerger.com
Booth # 318
GARTNER COATINGS
281.997.3500
www.gartnercoatings.com
Booth # 1042
SIMERICS
256.489.1480
www.simerics.com
Booth # 410
CINCINNATI GEARING SYSTEMS

513.527.8634
www.cincinnatigearingsystems.com
Booth # 841
HILLIARD CORPORATION
607.733.7121
www.hilliardcorp.com
Booth # 713
ST. MARYS CARBON

814.781.7333
www.stmaryscarbon.com
Booth # 432
CMI ROTATING SERVICE CENTER, INC.

281.487.2354
www.rscturbo.com
Booth # 1200
KSB, INC.
804.222.1818
www.ksbusa.com
Booth # 538
TURBO FILTRATION, LLC

251.457.8807
www.tfcglobal.com
Booth # 1935
EX ONE
724.765.1328
www.exone.com
Booth # 216
PUMPWORKS 610
888.405.0209
www.pumpworks610.com
Booth # 416
UNIVERSAL PLANT SERVICES

281.479.6000
www.universalplant.com
Booth # 1733
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CASE Studies
By Jeremy duensing
uensing and Jeff Johnson, Schneider electric
ts safe to say that most of the

country has experienced extremely
volatile weather within the last few
years. Research shows that weather
patterns are, and will continue to be,
increasingly volatile due to changing
climate trends. Whether its dauntingly
cold temperatures or unexpected heavy
snowfallits no longer a question of
if severe weather will occur, but rather
when, and when it will affect your
assets.
The risk of floods are increasing as
the climate becomes more volatile, and
now more than ever, it is important to
understand what led us to this point
and how to stay ahead of flooding

waters. Information is power, and
preparation is key to protecting assets
in an emergency situation.
IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
The earths climate is influenced by

both natural and human factors, from
seasonal ocean cycles like El Nio and
La Nia to deforestation, agriculture
and urbanization. Communities,
infrastructure and governments are
all at risk of negative impacts due to
a changing climate. One of the most
devastating results is the increase
in the frequency of volatile weather
events, such as flooding. Scientists

have taken note of a greater number of
the more extreme weather occurrences
in recent years. New research suggests
that warming in the arctic region is
resulting in a weaker temperature
contrast that is slowing down the jet
stream. This has led to slower moving
weather systems or ones that have
been persisting for longer periods of
time over the same areas. Extreme
weather tends to occur more often with
these stalled weather systems.
In 2007, the Intergovernmental Panel
on Climate Change (IPCC) concluded
that intense rain events have become
About The Authors

Jeremy Duensing is the transportation product manager at Schneider Electric based in Minneapolis. In addition to several
years on the forecast desk, he has also started a forecast verification program and is a member of the American Meteorological
Society ITS/Surface Transportation Weather Committee. Jeff Johnson currently serves as the Schneider Electrics chief science
officer and is a certified consulting meteorologist, whose certification illustrates the highest level of professionalism and overall
knowledge of the science of meteorology. For more information, visit www.schneider-electric.com.
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more frequent in the last fifty years.

This, combined with increased run-off
from land use changes, means more
significant flash flood events can and
will occur. In addition, as the oceans
warm, scientists predict that the
number of hurricanes, and potentially
their intensity, could increase. Higher
sea levels from warmer waters also can
lead to greater storm surges.
According to the U.S. Geological
Survey, flooding already costs the
U.S. more than seven billion dollars
in damages, killing more than ninety
people annually. Increased flooding
has potential to wreak even more
havoc on dense populations, with
3800 towns and cities in the flood
plain.
From that, its not surprising that
floods claimed more in terms of
number of lives and property damage
than any other type of natural disaster
during the last century. By the end of
the century, assuming no change in
built infrastructure or values, a 2013
article in the Journal of Flood Risk
Management projected an increase of
approximately 30 percent in damages
from flooding alone. These trends
are likely to continue; an article in
Nature found the recent emergence of
a statistically significant positive trend
in the risk of great floods is consistent
with results from a climate model, and
that model suggests that the trend will
persist.
Accurate, real-time data give
a complete picture of conditions
decision-makers face, essential in order
to properly prepare for an increase
in frequency and severity of floods.
Improved visibility allows faster,
more informed decisions based on
aggregated data rather than estimating
when a disaster will affect certain
assets. Traditionally, several disparate
sources were needed to gather
information on the two key factors that
determined flood conditions: flooding
parameters and weather conditions.
Today, software can integrate all
pertinent information into a single
source that provides a clear, real-time
snapshot of the environment.
ability to set alert parameters and to

be notified whenever one of these
factors crosses a threshold that triggers
a response.
Tide Prediction
Tide predictions are based on the
gravitational force of the moon and
sun acting on large bodies of water
at a given time. These are especially

helpful when severe weather and
rainfall are approaching, as the tide
can significantly impact the severity
of conditions. For example, a storm
that hits at low tide may not require
the same level of preparation and
resources as a storm that arrives at high
tide.
FLOODING PARAMETERS:
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
A clear understanding of the most

critical parameters to monitor for a
potential flood is essential: water level,
tide prediction and wave height. New
technology gives asset managers the
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CASE Studies
Water Level
The measurement of a body of waters level is an obvious
factor when determining the likelihood of a flood, but quick
access to accurate readings may be difficult. Plotting water
level observations from thousands of ocean buoys and river
gauges alongside other high-impact weather information
such as radar and local storm reports, a system manager
increases his or her situational awareness with a real-time,
geographic representation of high-impact ocean tides and
river depths.
In addition, hourly forecasts of ocean water levels give
critical guidance on where large-scale weather patterns will
have an impact on tide levels in the future. This pinpoints

specific times of day where a normal tide may be higher
than expected due to strong storms and winds.
Wave Height
High tide timing and levels are key as well as wave
conditions during that time frame, to help best estimate how
infrastructure may be impacted. High waves may have little
impact if they are predicted to occur during low tide. These
same high waves occurring during a higher than normal tide
may have a much higher impact and will direct the size and
type of response necessary.
Above: Water level and wave height hourly forecast

Left: River stage observations
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WEATHER FORECASTING IS
ESSENTIAL
Current technologies can combine

real-time data with accurate weather
forecasting to give public safety
officials an even more powerful tool
for storm preparedness. Operators
now have the ability to use a real-time
map of water conditions that can also
display hourly forecasts to achieve
optimal awareness of when water
levels, tides and wave heights will
coincide with high-impact weather.
The climate is changing, and with it
the frequency and increasing severity
of extreme weather events, including
floods. Pumping system operators
must have a clear view of current
circumstances in their territory, as
well as an accurate understanding of
how forecasted weather events will
strengthen or mitigate the impact of
severe weather. With an aggregated
view of flooding parameters and
integrated weather forecasts, resources
can be mobilized more quickly,
communities can receive more
advanced warning, and managers can
be better informed to protect people
and infrastructure.
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CASE Studies
S uStainable S avingS
for W aSteWater
t reatment
By Chandler Johnson, World Water Works
First north american installation

of environmentally friendly
deammonification system saves
$200,000 per year
ustainable solutions can offer more than just

environmental benefits. Green technologies can offer
significant cost savings as well. Virginia utility Hampton
Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) was looking for these
when Chief of Special Projects, Charles Bott, approached
World Water Works, a leading designer and manufacturer of
wastewater treatment solutions, about the innovative and very
environmentally friendly Demon deammonification system.
This unique system replaces the complicated methods of
conventional nitrogen removal with a two-step single-stage
process that provides many benefits. In addition to reducing a
facilitys energy requirements and carbon footprint, this process
completely eliminates the need for chemicals. A few months
after installation, HRSD has not only been presented with the
American Association of Environmental Engineers and Scientists
(AAEES) Honor Award for Environmental Sustainability, but is
also on track to save $200,000 this year.
When companies talk about sustainable solutions, they often
focus strictly on the environmental benefits and the upfront
cost of the installation. However, with systems like the Demon
treatment process, innovations that help save the environment
can also help to save your facility money.
UPGRADING CAPACITY WITH INNOVATION
HRSD operates thirteen different wastewater treatment plants

across southeast Virginia, serving over 1.6 million people and
About The Author

Chandler Johnson is the chief technology officer at World Water Works, manufacturer of specialized advanced
water treatment solutions focused on performance, flexibility, and longevity. For more information, visit
www.worldwaterworks.com.
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handling a total of
249 million gallons
(942 million liters) per
day. Since its founding
in 1940, the group
has been dedicated
to innovation in
wastewater treatment,
pioneering new
technologies and
even patenting unique
processes.
HRSD initially
approached the project
from the perspective
of cost management.
Responding to
new regulations on
wastewater quality,
HRSD had added
denitrification filters to its York River plant. This upgrade was
undertaken with the expectation that the plant would be
expanded from 15 million gallons (56.8 million liters) per day
per day to 30 million gallons (113.5 million liters) per day, but
when that expansion was delayed, they were left with a partial
15 million gallons (56.8 million liters) per day and partial 30
million gallons (113.5 million liters) per day plant that was very
expensive to operate from a chemical standpoint.
Manager Charles Bott had seen operational Demon systems
while over in Europe, and when he returned stateside, he
was sure this was the

perfect solution for
HRSD. With a lot of
these processes that are
emerging in Europe,
they almost seem too
good to be true, he
explains. But once you
see them in action, and
you see that they are
accomplishing exactly
what they promise.
When I got back from
Germany, I was dying
for a Demon.
A CHEMICAL-FREE
AND CARBONFIXING PROCESS
The process was

developed by researchers at the University of Innsbruck, led by
Dr. Bernhard Wett, as an alternative to traditional methods for
removing ammonia from wastewater.
Conventional nitrogen removal has required a large amount
of energy, a carbon sourceusually methanol, and often other
chemicals as well. These systems use a multi-step nitrification/
denitrification process: The waste ammonia (NH3) is oxidized
to nitrite by ammonia oxidizing bacteria (AOB); this nitrite is
oxidized again to nitrate by nitrite oxidizing bacteria (NOB);
and then this nitrate is converted into nitrogen gas in two
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CASE Studies
additional biological steps. The first two
steps require relatively high levels of
dissolved oxygen, supplied by blowers.
The last two require an additional carbon
source (usually methanol) and produce
a large amount of sludge, which is
expensive to handle and dispose.
Demon changes all of this. It
employs a two-step, single-stage process
to provide equally effective nitrogen

removal. First, the same ammonia
oxidizing bacteria convert about half of
the ammonia into nitrite. Next, a second
class of bacteria (Anammox) converts the
remaining ammonia with this nitrite to
produce nitrogen gas. Anammox bacteria
work in an anaerobic environment, so
this second step requires no dissolved
oxygen and therefore no extra energy.

It also requires no methanol or other
chemicals.
Overall, the system completely
eliminates the need for chemicals, greatly
reduces sludge handling volumes by
up to 90 percent and reduces nitrogen
removal energy requirements by up to 60
percent. In addition, since the Anammox
consumes carbon dioxide, the process is
carbon fixing and can reduce the carbon
footprint of a wastewater treatment
facility.
When you look at the process and
conventional nitrogen removal side-byside, theres really no comparison, says
Bott, For a facility like the York River
treatment plant, where the chemical
costs were so expensive, a chemical-free
process was exactly what we needed.
THE FIRST NORTH AMERICAN

INSTALLATION
Bott approached World Water Works,

about installing a Demon system at
the York treatment plant because World
Water Works first introduced the system
to the North American market, and
has the exclusive right to distribute the
system in the United States.
For HRSD, World Water Works could
see that it was just a perfect fit. First off,
HRSD already had much of the right
equipment. The plants existing batch
reactors and equalization tanks could
easily and quickly be retrofitted for the
process. More importantly, though, they
had people who understood the process
and were invested in bringing the latest
technologies to their facilities.
But a full scale Demon system was
yet to be installed outside of Europe. One
of the main reasons for this was the need
for seed Anammox bacteria in order to
start up the system. It took two and a half
years for Dr. Wett to cultivate enough
bacteria for the first operating Demon
installation in Austria. Other European
plants could obtain start-up Anammox
from this plant, and purchase more
if necessary to keep their installation
running.
This would not be so easy for HRSD,
since shipping the seed bacteria overseas
would be both expensive and logistically
difficult. But fortunately, World Water
Works had the right relationships with
European facilities and had already
developed the infrastructure to supply
Anammox to installations in the United
States.
With this harvesting ability, World
Water Works and HRSD were able to
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go through with the installation. Given

the set-up at the York River plant, the
relatively simple and inexpensive
implementation took fewer than four
months. Successful operation has
continued since January.
The start-up went very smoothly.
World Water Works provided great
technical support and great support
overall, says Bott.
World Water Works has also developed

WaterEnergy, a process that integrates
Demon, along with other systems, into a
wastewater solution that can actually make
facilities have 5 to 30 percent net positive rate
of energy production. It may sound a little
bold, but the technology is there and only
requires an opportunity to make it happenas
seen with with Demon and HRSD.
Breakthroughs in wastewater
treatment hold a lot of promise for
a greener future. But the key take
away from the installation of the
system at the York River Treatment
Plant is that a green wastewater
solution, like the Demon process,
can be very cost effective as well as
sustainable.
LOW MAINTENANCE,
HIGH REWARD
The York River Treatment Plants Demon

system has fulfilled the hopes HRSD
had for it. Although the energy savings
are harder to quantify, the chemical
savings have been extremely significant.
By reducing the volume of methanol
and other chemicals used at the site,
the utility will be able to save about
$200,000 per year.
Demon would have reduced costs for
any plant, but in this particular instance
it significantly reduced costs from a
chemical standpoint, explains Bott.
The system is also low maintenance
and, after a little getting used to, requires
a low amount of operational oversight.
A specially designed biomass separation
device keeps bacteria levels stable and
automated controls make system nearly
worry-free.
The benefits of the system have also
attracted a lot of outside interest. For
bringing the system to North America,
World Water Works and HRSD
received the American Association of
Environmental Engineers and Scientists
Honor Award for Environmental
Sustainability, and in the eight short
months of operation, more than a dozen
groups have stopped by to check it out.
As I knew from my own experience,
when you read about this sort of system,
it can seem too good to be true, says
Bott, But once you see it, once youve
been in the plant and seen how its
incorporated, you can really understand
how it works. Were always excited to
introduce other groups to this system,
since its been so successful for us.
BEYOND YORK RIVER
And HRSD is only experiencing the

minimum the process has to offer. For
facilities looking to reduce energy
requirements of a main treatment plant,
Demon can be integrated into the main
stream solution and provide even more
noticeable benefits with big energy
cost savings in addition to the reduced
chemical costs.
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WATER & WASTEWATER solutions
Recycling Earths
Rapidly Shrinking
Resource
A basic primer on how food and beverage plants
can reuse water effectively and efficiently
Part 1 in a 3-Part series
By nate maguire, Greg Claffey, and Keel robinson, Xylem
ater is required throughout a food and beverage

facility for various uses, including makeup
water for cooling towers and boilers, washing
of equipment and input for the production of goods. That
water can be delivered through a supply connection from
a municipal system, extracted from the local environments
natural water supply, such as a ground well, or by
reclaiming existing wastewater from the facilitys processes
with advanced reuse treatment, lowering the plants fresh
water requirements.
Since water is an essential element in food or beverage
operations, reusing it can reduce a businesss water usage
ratios, help meet sustainability goals, lower supply risk, and
contribute to cost savings, making it a top priority for many
companies today.
THE BENEFITS OF REUSING WASTEWATER
Water is a resource that has been taken for granted

for decades but is now a critical focal point for many
companies, communities and governments as the earth
faces a water crisis.
Only 2.5 percent of the worlds water is fresh water, and
of that, only 1 percent is accessible as much is trapped in
glaciers and snowfields (see reference 1). As a result, only
a tiny fraction of the planets water is available for everyday

use. By one estimate, global fresh water demand will
exceed supply by a staggering 40 percent in 2030 if current
trends continue (see reference 2).
As corporate citizens, businesses must look at their
impact on the environment and assess how their operations
affect the communities they operate in and serve. By
reducing their source water requirements, food and
beverage companies of any size can do their part to reduce
environmental impact, while reinforcing their corporate
social responsibility. Many companies also realize
substantial cost savings from water-related investments.
Other benefits of water reuse include
Enhancing sustainability practices
Ensuring the appropriate water quality standards for
food and beverage processes
Mitigating business risk by lessening dependency on
external water sources
These reasons help explain why water reuse is growing
around the world. From this white paper, business leaders
will gain an understanding of the deployment of water
About The Authors

Nate Maguire is the Americas business unit director, industry, and agriculture for Xylem's applied water systems business
unit; Greg Claffey is Xylems director of treatment sales, North America; and Keel Robinson is Xylems North America
reuse marketing and business development manager. Xylems well-known global brands provide world-class products,
comprehensive solutions, and unmatched applications expertise in more than 150 countries. To implement a water reuse
system in your facility, visit www.xyleminc.com/food.
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reuse technologies, including which

elements should be considered when
investing in a system.
WASTEWATER EFFLUENT
Wastewater that is discharged into

a collection network is generally
handled by a Publically Owned
Treatment Works (POTW) or treated
under the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES).
Publically Owned Treatment Works
(POTW)
In the U.S., POTW facilities are
typically owned by local governments
or municipalities, and are designed to
treat domestic sewage, not industrial
wastewater. Some industrial facilities
can be permitted to discharge water
to these treatment plants if they follow
certain pretreatment processes, such
as removal of solids, reduction of
biochemical oxygen demand (BOD)
and adjustment of pH.
POTWs are sensitive to industrial
discharge because of the potential
impact it can have on their facilitys
operations. As a result, many require
corporations to pull permits for
NATIONAL RAISIN
COMPANY
The National Raisin Company,
in Fowler, California, is one of
the largest independent raisin
processors in the global industry.
Processing approximately 200
tons (181.44 tonnes) of raisins
daily, the company generates
between 60,000
to 80,000 gallons
(227,125 to 302,833
liters) of wastewater
per day, primarily
resulting from washing
raisins.
The company called upon

Xylem to provide a customized
treatment system designed
specifically for their unique water
requirements. National Raisin
recouped installation costs in less
than two years, and continues to
save hundreds of thousands of
dollars a year on its wastewater
disposal bill.
During washing,
dust, sugar and other
contaminates soak
into the water. The
company needed a
solution that would
enable them to clean
and reuse this large
volume of water
effectively.
AUGUST 2014 | 21

discharge and charge significant fees.
In addition, fines and other penalties
can be imposed for discharge permit
violations.
National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES)
Discharging water into a river, lake,
creek or other body of water falls
under the NPDES, a division of the
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA). Companies wishing to discharge
wastewater through the NPDES need to
treat the water more heavily than if they
were to discharge to a POTW facility.
As a government-regulated system,
there are strict permit requirements for
this type of discharge. In fact, many of
these standards are more stringent than
those imposed for reuse. Violations
of these discharge requirements can
result in the EPA issuing punitive fines
and consent decrees, which subject
plants to routine inspections to ensure
compliance to standards. By not
following the mandated provisions,
companies can also find themselves
responsible for environmental damage
remediation.
Companies that are discharging
wastewater either through POTW or
NPDES should consider their full cost
of wastewater disposal when evaluating
treatment and reuse of wastewater.
Reusing water can reduce food and beverage operations water usage ratios, help meet sustainability goals, lower
supply risk, and contribute to cost savings.
IDENTIFYING THE RIGHT

TREATMENT OPTION
There are a wide variety of technologies

commercially available for wastewater
treatment in reuse applications. Those
Table 1: Example treatment process
technologies can be classified as
conventional treatment processes, which
can remove solids, and adjust pH and chlorine levels, or
conventional treatment processes cant. They are arranged
advanced processes, which filter and oxidize water resulting
for specific needs, including:
in a higher quality product. Advanced methods give the
plant more flexibility with how and where the recycled
Removal of solids and bacteria via microfiltration or
water is used.
ultrafiltration membranes.
Biological nutrient removal with sequencing batch
CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT PROCESS
reactors (SBR) or membrane bio reactors (MBR).
Removal of dissolved organics or salts with reverse
A conventional treatment process removes solid waste found
in water. The technologies in this category provide minimal
osmosis.
Removal of trace contaminants and pathogens via
disinfection and include the use of screens, dissolved air
flotation and primary clarifiers, filters, biological treatment
oxidation and disinfection.
via conventionally-activated sludge, chlorination and pH
Removal of dissolved organics and contaminants via an
adjustment, reducing solids and Biochemical Oxygen
adsorption process or ozone-enhanced biological active
Demand (BOD). For some reuse applications, such as turf
filtration.
irrigation, conventional treatment may be all that is needed.
ADVANCED TREATMENT PROCESS
When a conventional treatment process isnt adequate

for meeting the required treatment standards, advanced
treatment technologies can be implemented. These
technologies go further to remove contaminants that
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REFERENCES
1. Shiklomanov, Igor. World Fresh Water Resources. Water in Crisis: A Guide to
the Worlds Fresh Water Resources. Ed. Peter H. Gleick. 1993. Print.
2. The Water Resources Group. Background, Impact and the Way Forward. Rep.
26 Jan. 2012. 16. Web.
A Holistic Approach
to Process Control
Providing Process Improvement
and Energy Savings
Part 1 of 2
By Tilo Stahl, BioChem Technology, inc., and frank diScuillo Jr.,
lebanon Authority Wastewater Treatment facility
econdary wastewater treatment,

specifically activated sludge
treatment, can be broken down
into a series of unit processes, each
of which are linked to the process
immediately before and after by the
hydraulics and the biology of the
system. For example, in a typical
Modified-Ludzak-Ettinger process
(MLE process, figure 1), the basic unit
processes would be
Anoxic treatment for

microbiological removal of nitrates
(denitrification)
Aerobic treatment for
microbiological removal of BOD
(Biological Oxygen Demand) and
conversion of ammonia to nitrate
(nitrification)
Internal mixed liquor recycle to
return nitrates to the anoxic zone
for denitrification
Secondary clarification to separate

the sludge from the treated
wastewater
Sludge wasting (WAS) for removal
of sludge from the system
Sludge return (RAS) for
replenishment of active microbes to
the treatment tank.
Additional unit processes might be
alkalinity control and carbon addition.
Secondary Clarifier
Influent
Effluent
Anoxic
Aerobic
Nitrate Recycle
Return Activated Sludge
Figure 1: MLE Process Schematic
Waste
Activated
Sludge
About The Authors

Tilo Stahl, PhD is a systems engineer at BioChem Technology, Inc., and Frank DiScuillo Jr. is the superintendent of the
Lebanon (Pennsylvania) Authority Wastewater Treatment Facility. BioChem Technology specializes in the monitoring,
optimization, and control of wastewater treatment processes. For more information, visit www.biochemtech.com.
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Process control in a WWTP like this

is typically treated as control of the
unit processes to meet subordinate
objectives. There are a number of
reasons for this approach:
Unit processes are well understood,
whereas the linkage between the
processes is less understood.
Nutrient removal plants have
become more complex, with lots of
moving parts.
If the control of one unit process
fails, that part can be operated
manually whereas linked control
systems can be more difficult to
understand and back up manually.
The overriding plant objective is
to meet permit, and anything that
is perceived to jeopardize this is
rejected.
Control systems rely on good,
reliable instrumentation, and until
recently, this has not been available
or economically feasible.
and low loading levels. That means that

the plant will over-treat during a large
part of the day, when the loading is
well below the maximum. It also means
that the plant consumes more energy
than necessary, possibly stresses the
biology under low loading conditions,
and does not optimally utilize the plant
capabilities.
HOLISTIC PLANT CONTROL:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This paper presents a control system

for the city of Lebanon (Pennsylvania)
Authority Wastewater Treatment
Facility. The plant was upgraded in
2012 to reduce the amount of nitrogen
discharged into the Chesapeake Bay
Watershed. The nitrogen discharge is
As a result of these conditions,

controls are broken down into
subsystems:
Aeration blowers are controlled to a
maintain a constant pressure in the
air header as the air demand of
the system increases, the pressure
drops and the blowers ramp up to
maintain the pressure, or vice versa.
Flow control valves in each
aeration zone are controlled by a
proportional-integral (PI) control
loop that reads and responds to
an error signal from the dissolved
oxygen (DO) probe opening or
closing the valve to increase or
decrease air through the diffusers to
maintain the DO set point.
Blower header pressure and DO set
points are static and are manually
selected by the operator.
The internal mixed liquor recycle
rate is either constant or a fixed
multiple of the influent flow rate.
Swing zones (zones that can
be either aerobic or anoxic by
switching diffusers on and off)
are switched manually, mostly
seasonally.
Manual set points are selected to
ensure that the plant meets permit under
all expected conditions. However, the
level of contamination of the influent
wastewater (loading) typically varies
by a factor of 3 to 8 between daily high
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Figure 3: View of the Infilco-METEOR IFAS elements
chemical consumption and without

system disruptions.
The control system for the plant has the
following functions:
Figure 2: Satellite view of the plant during construction showing major process components
Anoxic
IFAS
Influent
Anoxic
Effluent
Swing Zones
Figure 4: Layout of secondary treatment trains
measured as a TMDL (Total Maximum

Daily Load) of 146,000 pounds
(66,224.5 kilograms) per annum, which
at the current average daily flow rate of
six million gallons (22.7million liters)
per day equates to a permissible nitrogen
concentration of 8 mg/l.
Due to the physical constraints of the
plant location (see figure 2), treatment
intensity had to be increased without
increasing the size of the treatment
reactors. For this reason, the plant
chose to introduce Integrated Fixed
Film Activated Sludge (IFAS) for BOD
removal and nitrification, with anoxic/
aerobic swing zones. The IFAS elements
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are shown in figure 3. The IFAS zones

have course bubble diffusers to provide
the necessary air scouring for the IFAS
elements, and the swing zones are
outfitted with fine bubble diffusers to
provide energy efficient supplemental
aeration when needed. The plant
has internal mixed liquor recycle for
denitrification, and a trickling filter
bypass for supplemental carbon when
needed for denitrification. The layout of
the bioreactors is in figure 4.
The overall control objective is to
optimally utilize the plant capacity to
meet the effluent permit requirements
with the lowest possible energy and
Determine optimal DO set points in

each zone in real time to achieve
required treatment levels.
Maintain DO levels in the IFAS
zones.
Switch on/off swing zones when
needed, and maintain DO levels in
the swing zones when on.
Control air flow to each control
zone to meet the localized oxygen
demand.
Control blowers to meet the total
oxygen demand.
Minimize system pressure in the air
headers (most-open-valve control),
particularly when adding/removing
fine bubble (swing zone) aeration to
coarse bubble (IFAS) aeration.
Control internal recycle flow to
maximize denitrification (total
nitrogen removal).
Control a trickling filter bypass
to increase available carbon for
denitrification in the anoxic zones.
Control carbon addition in the
tertiary denitrification filter.
The control system could also control
the waste rate of the sludge and the solids
retention time, if desired by the operator
or plant engineer. The basic control
system architecture is in figure 5.
EXECUTION
The integration of all of these control

objectives was achieved through the
combination and integration of two basic
control systems: BIOS and BACS.
1. The BioChem BIOS: The Bioprocess
Intelligent Optimization System
(BIOS) uses real time process data
to calculate optimal DO set points
for each control zone and the ideal
Carbon Dosage
System
Trickling Filter
Bypass System
Nitrate Recycle
System
Carbon
Flowrate SP
Bypass
Flowrate SP
Biological Reactor
Field Instrumentation
Process Control
System
Valve Position SP
Total Air
Flowrate SP
Nitrate Recycle
Flowrate SP
Plant Process
Data
DO SP and
Swing Zone
Control
Valve
System
Blower
System
Diffuser
System
Figure 5: Control system architecture
internal mixed liquor recycle rate

and trickling filter bypass flow rate
for minimal energy consumption and
maximum total nitrogen removal. It
uses a feed-forward control model,
the influent ammonium loading
data and actual plant operating
conditions to calculate optimal
nitrification rates and minimum
DO set points to achieve the
required treatment level. It controls
the mixed liquor recycle rate to
achieve best possible denitrification
for total nitrogen removal. In
this particular application it also
determines the overall aerobic
capacity that is required to meet
the demand and switches the swing
zones on and off accordingly. The
denitrification reaction in the anoxic
zone requires BOD in the form of
carbon compounds to support the
microbial respiration, and in the
case of carbon deficiency in the
influent flow the BIOS can also
control a bypass from the paralleloperating trickling filter treatment
train to increase available BOD and
maximize total nitrogen removal.
2. The BioChem BACS: The Bioprocess
Aeration Control System (BACS) uses
airflow and residual DO readings
to calculate the required airflow to
each control zone to meet the DO
set point, controls the blowers to
deliver the precise amount of air
required to meet the demand, and
controls the air flow valves to each
control zone to distribute the air per
system requirements, while always
maintaining one valve in a widewww.modernpumpingtoday.com
Figure 6: View of the control panel
open position (typically about 85

percent open) to minimize system
pressure and reduce the load (and
thus the energy requirements) of the
blowers.
The use of swing zones with fine
bubble diffusers and IFAS zones with
coarse bubble diffusers on the same
air header is a peculiarity of Lebanon
plant, because the fine bubble diffusers
have a significantly higher restriction
(and thus higher dynamic pressure) than
the coarse bubble diffusers. As a result,
the most-open-valve is on one of the
swing zones when they are aerated,
and on the IFAS zones when the swing
zones are not aerated. The swing zones
utilize a mechanical mixer to maintain
solids suspension when they are un-
aerated. This scheme allows the blowers

to operate at a pressure of about 7.8
psi when the swing zones are aerated,
and a pressure of 6.9 psi when they
not. This saves a significant amount of
blower energy compared with a constant
pressure blower control scheme, where
the pressure would always have to
be above the level of the fine bubble
diffusers, to ensure aerobic operation of
the swing zones when they are switched
on.
The two control concepts are
integrated into one control panel (figure
6) with a single user interface in the form
of a touch screen HMI and an Ethernet
connection to the plant SCADA. The
control panel also houses the entire
input/output switching for the field
devices and instrumentation.
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MAINTENANCE solutions
Making More
Elbow Room
Vortabs Elbow Flow Conditioner removes swirl in tight spaces
By randy Brown
n industrial installations,
process plants are designed
to minimize floor space.
Abbreviated floor space can
result in inadequate short runs of
straight pipe required upstream
from pumps, flowmeters, and
other critical components
used in the process industries.
Inadequate lengths of upstream
piping, valves, compressors,
spiral welded pipe, expansions,
reductions, and elbows alter the
medias tangential, radial, and
axial velocity vectors. These
alterations generate swirl, jetting,
and velocity profile distortions.
Wastewater treatment
engineers who cant find
room for the recommended
straight pipe run needed by
electromagnetic flow meters in
sewage lift stations will find the
Vortab Elbow Flow Conditioner
from the Vortab Company
eliminates the problem by removing swirl and asymmetric
velocity profiles caused by pumps placed too close to the meter.
To provide accurate and repeatable flow measurement,
electromagnetic and other types of flow metering technologies
require a specific amount of straight pipe run upstream and
downstream from the installed location of the meter. The
straight pipe runs create a swirl-free and symmetric velocity
profile in the pipe that can be measured accurately over and
over again.
When electromagnetic flow meters are placed too close
to pumps in sewage lift stations, there can be measurement
problems. Sewage lift stations are required to pump wastewater
from one elevation to a higher level when gravity flow

isnt feasible for any number of reasons. Often there isnt
enough available plant real estate to support the straight pipe
run required by electromagnetic and other flow metering
technologies.
The Vortab Companys elbow flow conditioner eliminates the
flow meter upstream piping requirements by conditioning the
flow stream into a flow regime, mimicking adequate straight
run. In addition to conditioning the flow stream, the 90-degree
angle tab-type Vortab Elbow Flow Conditioner eliminates the
pipe cost and technician labor for the 5 to 10 upstream and 3 to
5 downstream pipe diameters required by mag meters.
for more information

The Vortab Company is a global supplier committed to meeting the needs of its customers through innovative solutions to the
most challenging requirements for optimizing flow meter accuracy and repeatability in gases or liquids. For more information,
call 800.854.9959 or visit www.vortab.com.
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The Vortab Elbow was developed

using the same tab-type flow
conditioning technology as the straight
run Vortab Flow Conditioners, which
have been laboratory proven and
successfully installed in hundreds of
plants worldwide.
To validate the Vortab Elbows unique
design--ball valves, gate valves, outof-plane and in-plane elbows and
swirl generators were installed at the
immediate inlet of the Vortab elbow and
tested in state-of-the-art gas and liquid
calibration facilities.
The Vortab Elbow Flow Conditioner
isolates the flow irregularities and
conditions the flow stream into a swirlfree and symmetrical velocity profile.
Swirl reduction and velocity profile
correction occur naturally in long
lengths of straight pipe due to diffusion
and turbulent mixing. Vortabs anti-swirl
and inclined vortex generating profile
correction tabs, projecting from the
inside pipe surface, generate vortices
that accelerate these natural pipe effects
to create a uniform, non-swirling,
symmetrical flow profile in a much
shorter section of pipe.
The simple, flexible designs of the
Vortab Elbow, the Vortab Insertion
Panel (VIP) and the Vortab Insert Sleeve,
Short Run, Meter Run and Field Kit
configurations provide a cost effective
solution to crowded installations for
flow meters and other critical process
equipment. Vortab provides the most
effective flow disturbance isolation,
lowest pressure drop and least
affected by fouling of any of the flow
conditioners available.
Vortab flow conditioners can be
made from carbon steel, 316L stainless
steel or Hastelloy C-276. A variety of
process connections are also available
ANSI flanges, male NPT threads, butt
welded preps or retaining wafers.
Delivery time for the Vortab flow
conditioner is available in less than
five weeks, depending on size. Custom
configurations are also available from
the factory.
Flow disturbances adversely affect
differential pressure, turbine, vortex
shedding, ultrasonic, and magnetic
flowmeter technologies. Poor piping
practices increase flowmeter error, often
outside of the specified performance
limits of the flowmeter manufacturer.
Flow disturbances can induce cavitation
and noise in pumps, control valves
and other critical process components
resulting in excessive wear and damage.
In todays flow metering

environment, accuracy, and
repeatability are critical. The Vortab
Elbow ensures accurate and repeatable
measurement by eliminating flow
distortions that degrade flowmeter
performance. The simple, flexible
designs of the Vortab Elbow and the
VIP provide a cost effective solution
to poor installations for flow meters,

control valves, pumps, and other
process equipmentas well as the most
effective flow disturbance isolation,
lowest pressure drop, and least affect
by fouling of any of the conventional
perforated plate, tube, or rotational
vane type flow conditioners offered in
the market today.
AUGUST 2014 | 31
PUMP solutions
How to Select DiapHragmS

for aoDD pumpS
Asking the right questions and utilizing the best available tools will help AODD pump operators maximize diaphragm life
PART 1 OF 2
By rob Jack, Wilden and Pump Solutions Group (PSG)
election of the right diaphragm for an air-operated

double-diaphragm (AODD) pump is a critical
consideration for safety, efficiency and trouble-free
operations. A number of factors must be taken into account
when choosing the proper diaphragm that will be suitable
for a specific application. Previous experience is always a
very helpful guide, but new applications will often require
research and outside advice to determine the appropriate
diaphragm that will meet specific application requirements
and parameters.
In selecting a diaphragm, there are seven primary factors to
consider:
diaphragms that comply with U.S. Food and Drug

Administration (FDA) 21 CFR 177 standards. Diaphragms
used in the pharmaceutical industry must comply with
United States Pharmacopeia Convention (USP) Class VI
standards.
5. Inlet condition (flooded suction and suction lift):
Capacity to pump fluid from one location to another. For
different pumping configurations and conditions, certain
diaphragm materials are more efficient and longer lasting
than others. Outside advice from an expert such as a
Wilden distributor can assist in determining the optimum
material for specific applications.
1. Chemical resistance: Material compatibility with the

fluid being pumped. The spectrum of fluids pumped
can range from water to aggressive acids and caustics.
Each diaphragm material has been tested to measure
its compatibility against many chemicals. The operator
should evaluate the pumped fluid against published
chemical compatibility guides.
6. Flex life: Expected longevity of the diaphragm before

requiring replacement. Achieving maximum mean time
between repairs (MTBR) is a key goal in selecting a
diaphragm. However, some materials have inherently
shorter flex lives than others even under ideal conditions.
2. Temperature ranges: Capability to remain flexible in low

temperatures and not deteriorate in high temperatures.
Temperature is a very critical factor, and the working
range available in diaphragm materials varies greatly.
The type of fluid can also affect the working temperature
range of the material.
7. Cost: Total cost of ownership determined by multiple

factors such as initial price, rated flex life for the
application and costs of downtime and diaphragm
replacement labor. Because of the many variables
involved, advice from an outside expert such as a
Wilden distributor can greatly assist in selecting the best
performing, most cost-effective option for individual
applications.
3. Abrasion resistance: Ability to withstand wear and

friction from contact with solids and particles in the fluid
being pumped. Diaphragms are available to handle fluids
ranging from clear to heavy slurries to dry bulk pumping.
4. Sanitary standards: Requirements that the diaphragm
comply with hygienic or sanitary standards. Applications
in the food and beverage industry must utilize
Over the years, a number of materials have been tested

extensively for use in diaphragms in AODD pumps.
These materials can be grouped into three primary
families: rubber, TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) and PTFE
(Polytetrafluoroethylene or Teflon). We'll begin with a closer
look at rubber diaphragms and examine TPE and PTFE in
more detail in next month's installment. Each family and the
About The Author

Rob Jack is a development engineer IV for Wilden and Pump Solutions Group (PSG ). Wilden is a leading manufacturer of
air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps. He can be reached at 909.422.1784 or rob.jack@psgdover.com. For more
information, visit www.wildenpump.com. Wilden is an operating company within Dover Corporations Pump Solutions Group
(PSG), which is comprised of several leading pump companies, including Abaque, Almatec, Blackmer , Ebsray, Finder,
Griswold, Maag, Mouvex , Neptune, Quattroflow, and Wilden. Find more information at www.psgdover.com.
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materials within each family offer properties and attributes
that make them suitable for different applications.
RUBBER DIAPHRAGMS
Rubber diaphragms are compression molded of synthetic

rubber with a nylon fabric mesh positioned within the rubber
to improve the diaphragms flexing characteristics. The
following are the rubber diaphragm materials available:
Neoprene is an exceptional
general-purpose, low-cost
diaphragm. Perfect for
nonaggressive chemical
applications such as waterbased slurries, well water
or seawater, it provides
good flex life and abrasion
resistance.
Buna-N provides excellent
performance in applications
involving petroleum/oilbased fluids such as leaded
gasoline, fuel oils, kerosene,
turpentine and motor oils. In
wide use throughout the fuel processing industry, Buna-N
is also referred to as nitrile and provides moderate flex life
and moderate abrasion resistance. For food and beverage
applications, versions are available that comply with FDA
21 CFR 177 standards.
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EPDM is an excellent material for extremely cold
temperatures and is an economical alternative when
pumping dilute acids or caustics. EPDM diaphragms are
in use in the manufacturing, food, pharmaceutical and
paint/ coating industries. The material exhibits good flex
life and moderate abrasion resistance, and it is available
in versions that comply with FDA 21 CFR 177 standards.
EPDM is also a good choice where statically dissipative
materials are required.
Viton is excellent for extremely
hot temperatures and provides
exceptional performance
with aggressive fluids such
as aromatic/chlorinated
hydrocarbons and strong,
aggressive acids. Viton is often
the only diaphragm material
suitable for applications where
harsh chemicals are used because
of its high temperature limit and
chemical resiliency. It provides
moderate flex life and moderate
abrasion resistance.
NOTES
Hytrel, Viton and Teflon are registered trademarks of DuPont
Company.
Geolast and Santoprene are registered trademarks of ExxonMobil.
Saniflex and Wil-Flex are registered trademarks of Wilden.
AUGUST 2014 | 35
PUMP solutions
The Right Tool

for Many Jobs
Landia chopper pumps find a variety
of uses across the country
By Art Savage, landia, inc.
n old adage warns that if the only tool available is

a hammer, then every problem will look like a nail.
However, when it comes to chopper pumps, Landia
customers have been finding a variety of uses for this tool.
From Arkansas to Utah, and a myriad other locations across
America, operators continue to find innovative solutions
to problems with the help of Landia chopper pumps. The
following two case studies illustrate just a few of these
solutions currently in use in the field.
CASE STUDY 1:
PROTECTIVE CHOPPER PUMP CUTS GREASE
Benton, Arkansas, where a recirculating Landia chopper

pump churns up grease and scum.
At the Benton
Utilities
Wastewater
Treatment Plant
near Little
Rock, Arkansas,
a tough
new Landia
EradiGator
chopper pump
is ensuring
that grease
and scum are
continuously
churned up to
prevent other
smaller pumps
in the process
from blocking.
The
recirculating
chopper pump
was supplied
with a custombuilt bracket
to fit into the
bottom of a
square
tapered
scum pit
at Benton,
where the scum
pit receives skimmed-off
wastewater from the plants clarifiers.
Were really using the Landia chopper
pump more as a mixer so that a layer of scum cant build up
and block the existing smaller pumps we have on our rail
system, notes Jonathan Buff, manager of Benton Utilities
Wastewater Treatment Plant, comments. Either way, its very
effective.
Were really using the Landia chopper

pump more as a mixer. . . . its very
effective.
Jonathan Buff, manager of Benton
Utilities Wastewater Treatment Plant
About The Author

Art Savage is regional sales manager for Landia, Inc. For more information Landias range of applications, call 919.466.0603,
email info@landiainc.com, or visit www.landiainc.com.
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Landias EradiGator chopper pumps are widely used in lift
stations and scum pits for mixing and macerating debris and
grease, in order to prevent clogging of pumps and piping.
Previously, we did experience problems with blocked
pumps, especially because we are working with just a
3-inch line, adds Buff. But the Landia chopper pump
keeps everything churned up and on the move, with no
problems for our existing units, which can now send
the mixed scum to our digesters with no breakdowns or
downtime.
CASE STUDY 2:
MIXER AND PUMP RETROFIT FOR BIOREACTORS
The newly expanded wastewater treatment facility in American Fork, Utah, where
Landia has completed a successful pump and mixer retrofit
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Working in close conjunction with leading Utah and
Idaho engineering firm Bowen Collins and Associates, Inc.
to select long-lasting equipment that would give optimum
performance, mixers from Landia now mix the sludge in the
anaerobic and anoxic tanks, while internal Landia recycle
pumps send nitrified mixed liquor from the aeration basin
onto the anoxic tanks.
Operating at low propeller speed, each Landia mixer is
equipped with large surface area propeller blades to ensure
gentle treatment of the activated sludge.
The axial flow pumps operate on variable frequency
drives, by which each pumps flow rate is optimized for the
required Nitrate recycle rate.
The move to bioreactors has been a learning experience
for us, with a great deal of hard work put in to achieve
the required mixing and recirculation, says Ed Yates,
maintenance coordinator for Timpanogos Special Service
District. Landias pumps and mixers are performing well
and the support weve been given by the company to help
get the equipment up and running to our satisfaction has
been exemplary.
The $77 million project, which also features a new
headworks and influent pump station, has increased the
capacity of the treatment plant from 18.3 million gallons
(69.3 million liters) daily to 30 million gallons (113.5
million liters) daily.
Over the past twenty-five years, Landia has installed
thousands of mixers and axial flow pumps in U.S.
wastewater treatment plants for mixing and pumping of
activated sludge.
At the newly expanded 30 million gallons (113.5 million

liters) daily wastewater treatment facility in American
Fork, Utah, Landia has completed a successful pump and
mixer retrofit that has transformed eight existing oxidation
ditches into new high-rate activated sludge bioreactors with
biological nutrient removal, solids dewatering, and UV
disinfection.
A total of forty-eight Landia submersible mixers and
sixteen Landia axial flow pumps are achieving complete
mixing and nitrate recycling in a new activated sludge
process at the site run by the Timpanogos Special Service
District, close to Utah Lake, which serves ten cities in the
region.
Serving the water, wastewater,

general, electrical and environmental
industries, Bowen Collins and
Associates numerous successful
projects include the a sewer master
plan and asset management assessment
for Salt Lake Citys sewer system,
which consists of approximately 640
miles (1029.98 kilometers) of pipe,
8500 manholes, and 33 lift stations.
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DEWATERING solutions
By daniel mcClusky, moyno
InviziQ offers an alternative

to gravity sewage options
Moynos InviziQ
pressure sewer system
has been nominated by
Australian urban water
corporation, Wannon
Water, as the preferred
option for a major new
network in Victoria,
Australia.
esigned as an intelligent
alternative to conventional
gravity sewering options,
InviziQ provides controlled transfer
of sewage, but because it does not rely
on gravity it offers the freedom to install
sewers in any area, irrespective of the
terrain, slope, environmental sensitivity
or topography. It features a network
constructed from small diameter pipe,
and can be installed either in narrow
trenches or via directional drilling. This
gives virtually unlimited freedom in the

design and layout of the network, which
can then be sized to meet the specific
needs of each individual project.
LEADING THE WAY

IN DUTTON WAY
Moyno has secured a significant

success by being nominated as the
preferred supplier for a major new
pressure sewer network in Australia.
Having evaluated various other
alternatives, urban water corporation

Wannon Water has chosen Moynos
innovative InviziQ pressure sewer
system as the most cost-effective and
easy-maintenance option for the Dutton
Way project in Portland, Victoria.
The Dutton Way residential project
currently houses 180 properties which
are serviced by septic sewage tanks.
This figure will increase to 314 homes,
all of whom will have the option to
install an InviziQ sewage pumping

The 2013 acquisition of Robbins and Myers by National Oilwell Varco (NOV) saw the coming together of NOV Mono and
Moyno, creating the worlds largest designer and manufacturer of progressing cavity pumps and associated equipment.
The business now offers a broad portfolio of products and services to help global process industries improve production,
reliability, and profitability. For more information, visit www.moyno.com.
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The InviziQ system will give each home in Dutton Way access to a highly effective sewage solution and can be scaled
up as new properties are added.
system that feeds into the existing

Portland sewer network. The InviziQ
system is the perfect answer for a
development like Dutton Way. as it
will give each home access to a highly
effective sewage solution and can be
scaled up as new properties are added
over time.
SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT
Moyno was able to present the InviziQ

system to Wannon Water and took
the opportunity to demonstrate their
ability to provide technical support for
a large-scale project. As the InviziQ
system used on the Dutton Way project
is installed by a certified installer, free
training sessions have been provided
for local contractors to obtain certified
status. Any Dutton Way resident who
chooses to install an InviziQ system
on their property will be supported
by Wannon Water, who will be
responsible for maintaining the units
pump and motor assemblies for life.
InviziQ uses advanced PCB-based
control technology and versatile
software allowing it to self-monitor
and run diagnostic tests to ensure that
the system is operating efficiently. It

can also support two-way telemetry
for remote monitoring, and multiple
InviziQ systems can be linked
to enable centralized network
management.
A SMARTER ALTERNATIVE
InviziQ offers dry well design, the first

and only PSS alternative delivering
clean access to the system motor and
other working parts of the unit. The
system ensures no confined spaces,
improving safety and simplifying
maintenance. Plus the InviziQ
safeguards and design greatly reduce
the possibility of people and pets
falling into an exposed unit, giving
owners added peace-of-mind.
InviziQs leading edge solid-state
level sensor provides more reliability
than traditional, mechanical float
alternatives, which are subject to
failure due to exposure to raw sewage.
The sensor has no moving parts and
is designed to provide trouble-free
performance for the life of the unit.
Residents can now experience the
freedom to build and operate wherever
they wantchoose their location,

determine their sightline, and build
on their terms. The InviziQ Pressure
Sewer System is a smarter alternative to
conventional gravity sewage options.
Rather than relying on gravity and a
network of costly lift stations to transfer
sewage, PSS utilizes reliable grinding
and pumping technology to efficiently
and responsibly move sewage to
treatment facilitiesno matter the
terrain, slope, environment sensitivity
of the area, or complex topography of
the region.
AUGUST 2014 | 39
MOTOR solutions
IntellIgent PumPIng
Means Efficient Motor Use

Energy-optimized pumps feature integrated MLE motor
to simplify commissioning, startup
By helen mubarak, Grundfos north America
ump users are asking for

greater efficiency and
more integrated solutions
from both their pumps and
motors, and Grundfos constantly
strives to make its pumps even
more efficient and energy
saving. Using state-of-the-art
technology and cutting-edge
design, Grundfos pumping
solutions meet virtually all
customer requirements for
efficiency, reliability, and cost
effectiveness.
SIMPLIFIED SOLUTION
BENEFITS OF AN MLE MOTOR
The intelligent MLE motor

system greatly simplifies pump
commissioning and startup
for each of the models. As a
pioneer of innovative pumping
solutions, Grundfos is dedicated
to developing the highest
quality pumps and pumping
systems while at the same
time contributing to a better
quality of life and a healthier
environment.
Ideally suited for new
commercial HVAC/R
applications and retrofits, the
LCSE offers one sole supplier
for pump, motor, and drive,
resulting in reduced planning,
purchasing, installation, wiring,
and commissioning costs.
First introduced at the 2014

Special pump-related functionalities,
AHR Expo, the Grundfos LCSE
which are matched to specific pump types
split-coupled end suction
pumps are now available in
Low acoustic noise from motor due to
the United States. Available in
high switching frequency (9 to 18 kHz)
twenty-one different models,
BENEFITS OF A SYSTEMS
Automatic motor efficiency optimization
the fully integrated, intelligent
APPROACH
The LCSE offers a systems
LCSE pumping system features
Nominal output by highest pulse
the MLE variable speed motor in
approach, which, through
frequency as a standard option
ranges from 3 to 30 horsepower
intelligent technology, adapts
Motor temperature rise class B (even with
in 3500 revolutions per minute
precisely to current demand to
integrated variable frequency drive)
and 3 to 25 horsepower in 1800
deliver performance, energy
Integrated variable frequency drive
revolutions per minute. Speed
efficiency and reliability. The
cooling by motor fan
control pumps like the LCSE
integrated, energy-optimized
offer energy savings of up to 50
MLE system consists of a system
controller, variable frequency
percent.
Our integrated pump
drive (VFD) and standard
systems help our customers meet the energy challenge
asynchronous motor all in one, and can be fitted with loose
now by improving system performance and reducing
sensors. Both are configured and interfaced at purchase,
lifecycle costs, says David McLean, vice president of
and their plug-and-pump design results in quick and easy
business development for Grundfos Commercial Buildings.
installation.
About The Author

Helen Mubarak is the public affairs coordinator for Grundfos North America and can be reached at hmubarak@grundfos.com.
With an annual production of more than 16 million pumps, Grundfos is the global leader in advanced pump solutions and a
trendsetter in water technology, specializing in circulator pumps for heating and air conditioning as well as centrifugal pumps
for industrial applications. Product CSI specifications, range charts, brochure, pricing, and selection of the products are
available at www.grundfosexpresssuite.com.
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SAVINGS WHERE THEY COUNT
APPLICATIONS
BENEFITS
HVAC
Pump with integrated motor, drive and control
Pressure Boosting
35 percent smaller foot print than frame mount

design
Plumbing
Industrial
Water Utility
Wastewater
Agriculture
One sole supplier
Lower weight offers installation ease

Eliminates coupling alignment
Rapid mechanical seal replacement without

motor removal
Power consumption accounts for

85 percent of all costs incurred
during the life cycle of a pump
nine times more than the initial
purchase price and cost of regular
maintenance. Therefore, even the
smallest improvement in efficiency
can translate to sizeable savings.
Grundfos LCSE split-coupled end
suction pumps are the latest speed
control pumps to enter the market
and offer pump users a more
efficient way to meet their needs.
GOOD TO GO
In addition, the LCSE features a footprint

35 percent smaller than that of a framemounted design. Its design allows for
rapid mechanical seal access without
motor removal. The unique design
requires no baseplate grouting or
coupling alignment in the field. The LCSE
also features Grundfos GO technology,
which allows building managers to
remotely control and monitor the
pump from a smart phone or tablet.
The GO also facilitates installation and
commissioning.
AUGUST 2014 | 41
MOTOR solutions
AMPing It Up
Introducing the industry's first online asset management tool
for critical drivetrain couplings
By Joe Corcoran, emerson industrial Automation
merson's Power Transmission

Solutions introduces
industry's first online tool for
tracking the location, life history
and latest revision drawings and
installation instructions for all
critical drivetrain couplings owned
by customers, whether installed
or in spares inventory. Ideal for
petrochemical equipment, turbine
generators, and mill drives, the
system identifies and graphically
displays coupling location in the
drivetrain.
Developed by Emerson's KopFlex business unit, the webbased tool, known as the Asset
Management Program (AMP) for
couplings, accurately identifies
couplings, graphically displays
the location in a specific drive,
identifies parts/couplings at the
site that are interchangeable,
makes assembly drawings a click
away and gives a detailed service history and action to be
taken during service intervals. Also, the system provides
access to latest engineering drawings, repair history, spares
inventory, and interchangeability information.
THE COUPLING AMP
Developed by a worldwide engineering team experienced in

coupling design, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting,
the Coupling AMP provides in-depth information on
components critical to the operation of major systems
such as compressors, turbines or pumps. Plant engineers
plan shutdown maintenance with tight timeframes, yet
they struggle to identify couplings by make, model, serial
number, stock code, manufacturer's part number, and so on.
How the Coupling AMP works
Adding to this disorganization are emergencies. Engineers

may take parts from new or old couplings and use them in
repairs. This is not only bad practice because of balancing
issues, but it makes it almost impossible to track where
all these parts went, and what's been stripped from old or
new couplings, etc. In a couple of years, they have no idea
what's happening. Moreover, its very difficult to track the
service history of couplings. Customers told us there's no
commercially available software designed with a friendly,
useful system to organize the needed information the way
they'd like to access it. Coupling AMP addresses this void.
THINKING LIKE ENGINEERS
Coupling AMP has been carefully built to categorize,

display, and log information in the exact same way that
About The Author

Joe Corcoran is manager of high performace engineering for the Kop-Flex products. The group he heads selects and designs
couplings, and processes orders and inquiries for high performance couplings and torquemeters. Emerson Industrial
Automation is a trusted partner for products and solutions that increase machine performance, efficiency, reliability, and
availability and provides automation and power generation technologies and services to a wide range of industries. For more
information, visit powertransmissionsolutions.com.
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plant engineers already

visualize it.
Engineers sometimes
identify couplings by
serial number, assembly
drawing number or their
own stock code. For them,
we have a search function.
More commonly, rotating
equipment engineers know
the exact location of a
coupling by heart, and
for these cases there is an
"Equipment Overview"
which is the first page after
login.
Coupling AMP's custom
graphics display specific
drive configurations for
rotating equipment. By
clicking on a coupling,
AMP opens a "coupling
card" with all related
information, such as enduser stock code, serial numbers, OEM part numbers, KopFlex part numbers, location of spares or interchangeable
parts, bill of material, latest revisions of the assembly
drawing, installation instructions, and service history.
The system also maintains records on customer training,
troubleshooting analyses, service reports, and more in a
history associated with a

specific serial numbered
coupling. This information
is available 24/7 on the
Internet.
Coupling AMP is a
subscription service
maintained by Emerson.
It begins with a survey
of a customer's site by a
Kop-Flex representative
where all relevant data
is collected. Kop-Flex
then populates AMP and
provides a user name and
password to the customer.
Edits and additions are
handled via e-mail to KopFlex.
SEE THE FUTURE

TODAY
The Coupling AMP

will be introduced and
demonstrated at the Pump and Turbo Symposia, September
22 through 25, in Emerson's booth 1231. The demonstration
site is available at the website amp.emerson-ept.com, with
the login and password of "turbouser." Users can see two
plants and two rotating equipment assemblies in each, with
sample data.
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POWER GENERATION solutions
T he P ower Is o uT T here
EIA projections show
hydro growth limited by
economics not resources
By michelle Bowman and Christopher namovicz,

U.S. energy information Administration
between technical potential on the one hand and economic

recent study conducted by Oak Ridge National
and operational potential on the other hand.
Laboratory (ORNL) for the U.S. Department of
ORNL's assessment used topographical, hydropower,
Energy, the New Stream-reach Development Resource
hydrologic, and environmental datasets to assess the energy
Assessment, finds that 61 gigawatts (GW) of hydroelectric
density at stream reaches (segments), while spatially linking
power potential exists at waterways without existing
to each stream's
dams or diversion
respective ecological,
facilities. This value
TOTAL U.S. HYDROPOWER ELECTRICITY GENERATING CAPACITY
Estimates of
social, cultural,
excludes Alaska,
Gigiwatts (1950-2040)
resource potential
2012
policy, and legal
Hawaii, and federally
180
1 GW: expansions (EIA)
constraints. The
protected lands.
160
12 GW: Existing
EIA projection
ORNL's hydropower
report quantified the
nonpowered
dams
(ORNL)
140
(2GW added
61 GW: new stream-reach
technical resource
resource estimates
by
2040)
120
development (ORNL)
capacity available
contrast with the 2
100
at more than three
GW of additional
80
million U.S. streams,
hydropower capacity
60
projected to be added
qualifying its
101 GW: existing
40
capacity in 2012
through 2040 in
findings by saying
20
"the methodology
EIA's latest Annual
alone does not
Energy Outlook
0
1950
1965
1980
1995
2010
2025
2040
produce estimates of
(AEO2014) Reference
generation, cost, or
case. The difference
Capacity values prior to 1989 are estimates. Existing capacity includes conventional hydroelectric and
in the two sets of
potential impacts of
pumped storage. New stream-reach developments are stream segments without an existing dam. Expansions
numbers represents
sufficient accuracy
add power to existing dams. Some expansions are included in the Annual Energy Outlook 2014 projections
(source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, EIA-860, and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory).
to determine
the significant gap
About The Authors

Michelle Bowman and Christopher Namovicz are analysts at the U.S. Energy Information Administration of the Department of
Energy. To read a copy of the EIAs Annual Energy Outlook 2014, visit www.eia.gov.
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project-specific feasibility or to justify

investments."
WHERE TO FIND
NEW HYDRO POTENTIAL
Hydro resource studies typically

estimate potential hydropower capacity
by resource class: undeveloped sites
without dams (new stream reach);
existing dams without hydroelectric
facilities, or nonpowered dams
(NPDs); and existing hydroelectric
facilities with potential for additional
generating capacity, all included in the
chart above. In addition to its current
study of undeveloped sites, in 2012
ORNL completed a DOE-sponsored
assessment of NPDs.
In that report, ORNL estimated that
nonpowered dams could contribute
as much as 12 GW of additional
hydroelectric capacity. In addition,
EIA's AEO2014 also considers 1.4
GW of potential from the third
resource classexpansion of existing
hydroelectric facilities.
Links from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)

National Hydropower Asset Assessment Program (NHAAP)
1. New Stream-reach Development Resource Assessment (nhaap.ornl.gov/nsd)
2. Non-powered Dam Resource Assessment
(nhaap.ornl.gov/content/non-powered-dam-potential)
THE SEARCH IS ON
FOR NEW SITES
Although resource potential quantifies

maximum feasible capacity additions,
EIA's AEO2014 Reference case also
considers market and policy hurdles
that can limit actual development of a
new hydroelectric power plant. These
include economic factors, performance
characteristics, federal regulations,
electricity demand, and the cost of
competing sources for new generation.
Because hydropower is a mature
technology, most of the technically
and economically superior sites have
already been developed.
NEW TECHNOLOGIES AWAIT
Current EIA projections do not reflect

the recently released data from ORNL.
However, the resource assessments
for the AEO2014 Reference case
do account for new stream-reach
development and nonpowered dams
potential and overlap between the
two datasets is likely. Even though
current EIA projections suggest that
much of the undeveloped hydro
resources may not be economic in the
near- or mid-term, the latest ORNL
report provides new information
to assess the technical potential
of hydropower and improve the
understanding of resources that can
take advantage of new technologies
such as in-stream turbines.
AUGUST 2014 | 47
PROCESSING solutions
Vital Components in High Demand

auma actuators adopted by the
caspian Pipeline consortium
By merrill markson
AUMA has supplied 745 electric actuators plus controls and gearboxes for valve automation at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium project
stablished in the early 1990s

through the collaboration of
the Russian, Kazakhstani, and
Omani governments, the Caspian
Pipeline Consortium was tasked
with the important job of building a
dedicated pipeline from oil-producing
Kazakhstan to export routes in the
Black Sea. The successful involvement
of eight production companies in the
projectincluding industry giants such
as Chevron, Shell and ExxonMobil
helped finance the initial construction
cost of $2.67 billion. Also, previously
unused pipeline assets from the Russian
Federation were put to use by the CPC
with a value of close to $300 million.
For over a decade, since the
first oil being loaded onto a tanker
successfully in the fall of 2001 and
regular operations beginning in 2003,
the CPC has stood a testament to public
and private partnership, as shares were
divided equally between the three

governments and the eight companies.
To maintain this success, however, the
Caspian Pipeline Consortium relies on
experts from a range of fields to keep
the oil flowing. AUMA contributed a
vital component to the CPCs efforts.
EXPLOSION-PROOF ACTUATORS
Over 700 explosion-proof actuators,

including controls, and 200 gearboxes
have been supplied by AUMA to support
the Caspian Pipeline Consortium.
AUMA GHT 360.2 gearboxes, with
torques up to 50,000 Nm, were
supplied to support the operation of
the large valves incorporated into the
pipelines, which are designed for a
temperature range from -36.4 to 122
degrees Fahrenheit (-38 to 50 degrees
Celsius).
AUMA explosion-proof actuators use
a plug-in type electrical connection.
This applies to both power supply and

signal cables. The wiring made during
installation remains undisturbed, even
if the actuator has to be disconnected
from the mains or the DCSfor
example, for maintenance purposes. The
actuator can be quickly reconnected
and wiring errors are avoided.
Explosion-proof connections are always
double sealed. The flameproof enclosure
inside the actuator remains intact even
after removing the plug cover.
AUMA Priwody, which is centred
in Moscow, represented the actuator
manufacturer locally to support
the CPC contract. Working with
Tyazhpromarmatura, Russias leading
producer of oil and gas valves, AUMA
quoted a competitive technical
actuation solution, which matched the
customers precise requirements and
succeeded in replacing the incumbent
actuator supplier.

AUMA is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of modular electric actuators. For more information, visit
www.auma.com.
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CASPIAN PIPELINE
PROFILE
Pipeline length:
940 miles (1510 kilometers)
Diameter variance:
40.0 inches (1016
millimeters) to 42 inches
(1067 millimeters)
international applications. The company

rises to this challenge producing
tailored solutions designed to meet the
precise requirements of schemes, and
varying environmental conditions.
To this end, you have to know your
markets. Thinking globally means acting
regionally. A comprehensive worldwide
sales and service network ensures that
there is a competent local contact for

every customer. Since 1964, AUMA
has established a leading brand in the
field of modular electric actuation.
It is testimony to the expertise and
dedication of their global workforce that
reliability, innovation, and service are
concepts that are closely linked with the
AUMA name.
Projected design elements:

Five pumping stations from
Stage 1 build
Ten pumping stations from
Stage 2 build
Two single point moorings
included in the marine
terminal
Tank farm volume:
Four 3,500,000 cubic feet
(100,000 cubic meter) steel
storage tanks
Pipeline throughflow:
Initial projection: 350,000
barrels per day
Increased projection: 1.3
million barrels per day
Main reasons cited by CPC for

choosing AUMA were the companys
proven reputation, easy commissioning,
and setting of its devices, immediate
responses to requests and its excellent
service center. The CPC project is one
of the most significant pipeline plans
supported by AUMA. It is an excellent
example of the cooperation of the
actuator manufacturer and the valve
supplier.
THE ACTUATOR SPECIALISTS
As this project is a major international

crude oil transportation initiative that
involves Russia and Kazakhstan plus
leading oil and gas companies and
will facilitate transportation of oil from
the Caspian field to the Black Sea,
the choice of AUMA explosion-proof
actuators is a testament to their position
as actuator specialists.
In a world where industrial processes
have become increasingly complex,
AUMAs actuation technology caters
for a multitude of valve control
requirements in a wide range of
AUGUST 2014 | 49
VALVES & CONTROLS solutions
One Moving Part,

One Answer
CeramPumps valveless design improves denitrification
By herb Warner, fluid metering, inc.
or small and mid-size treatment facilities, Fluid

Metering, Inc.s (FMI) valveless QDX metering pump
is the answer for low volume addition of methanol for
nitrate removal in wastewater effluent. The release of high
nitrogen concentrations of wastewater effluent into bays and
watersheds is of great environmental concern as it can have
a devastating effect on water ecosystems. Through a process
known as "denitrification," water treatment facilities convert
the excess nitrate into nitrogen gas, which is then vented into
the atmosphere.
CERAMPUMP QDX
The CeramPump QDX hazardous duty metering pump from

Fluid Metering has proven to be an excellent choice for
methanol metering for waste water denitrification due to its
unique valveless design. This is especially applicable in small
to mid-size treatment facilities where flow rates are extremely
low causing valved pump designs to become air-bound and
lose prime.
The CeramPump has only one moving part in contact
with the process fluid, a rotating and reciprocating ceramic
piston. Similar to conventional piston pumps, the pistons
reciprocation performs the pumping function. However, this is
where the similarity to conventional piston pumps ends.
HOW IT WORKS
The piston simultaneously rotates during the pumping cycle

and is synchronized to alternately open and close the inlet
and outlet ports of the pump effectively functioning as a valve.
At no point are the inlet and out ports interconnected, thus
eliminating the need for check valves. The pump drive is FMIs
QDX hazardous duty drive, typically required for pumping
methanol.
The valveless CeramPump technology was first patented
by Fluid Metering over fifty-five years ago. Fluid Metering's
pumps, have only one moving part to accomplish both the
pumping and valving functions, thereby eliminating the check
valves that are present in all other reciprocating (syringe

pumps, diaphragm pumps, bellows, piston) designs.
WHAT YOU KNOW, IN A WHOLE NEW WAY
FMIs valveless metering pump uses a unique rotating and

reciprocating ceramic piston, moving within a precision mated
ceramic liner to accurately pump fluid in one direction without
allowing any backflow. The reciprocation action of the piston
is similar to a standard piston pump. As the piston moves back,
it draws fluid into the pump chamber. As it moves forward,
fluid is pushed out of the pump. The simultaneous rotation
About the Author

Herb Warner is the marketing manager for Fluid Metering, Inc. For over fifty years Fluid Metering's pumps have been used
for precision fluid control in chemical process, pharmaceutical manufacturing, mining, water and wastewater treatment,
environmental monitoring, and food processing, as well as medical and analytical instrumentation. For more information, call
800.223.3388, email pumps@fmipump.com, or visit www.fmipump.com.
50 | AUGUST 2014
alternately aligns a flat of the end of

the piston with inlet and outlet ports,
effectively functioning as a valve.
DESIGN ADVANTAGES
CeramPump valveless metering

SUCTION
STROKE
There are a variety of key advantages

that come with using FMI's patented
CeramPump valveless piston pumping
technology:
Valveless Design
The valveless feature of the
CeramPump design is its most
FLUID
significant feature. There are
typically four check valves present in
diaphragm, bellows, and traditional
piston pumps. Even during normal
operation, these will wear over
time and not seal properly allowing
backflow. As a result, accuracy drifts and minimally the pumps
need recalibration. Eventually, the check valves need to be
serviced.
Ceramic Internals
The CeramPump uses sapphire-hard ceramics for both the
piston and mated liner. These components are dimensionally
stable in that they will not change shape or dimension over
time. Therefore, the pumping chamber remains stable for
millions of dispenses without downtime or recalibration.
In addition to dimensionally stable they are chemically
DISCHARGE
STROKE
CERAMIC
PISTON
CERAMIC
LINER
PISTON
FLAT
FLUID
CROSSOVER
POINT
inert which allows our pump to work in a greater variety of
chemicals.
Accuracy and Precision
Throughout the pumping cycle the inlet and outlet ports of the
FMI valveless metering pump are never interconnect ensuring
accurate fluid flow in one direction preventing any backflow
(without check valves). As a result FMI pumps accuracy is held
from microliters to the full flow range and output does not
change more than 1 percent of set value. Inaccurate pumps
can generate waste and incur extra costs.
AUGUST 2014 | 51
SEALING solutions
hat's the
FROM TESTING
pressure
TO THE FIELD
in that
"Beta testers of the
refrigerant line, oil
TDWLBwhether
line, water line or
dentists, welders,
gas cylinder? Now
bar and mall
you can check your
owners, HVAC
cell phone or iPad
OEMs or boat
if you're within
ownershave told
150 feet and you'll
us this will save
know. The new
time, equipment
TDWLB pressure/
damage, and
temperature
wasted money
sensor designed
for unneeded
by Transducers
service, downtime,
Direct is the
premature refills,
industry's first to
and so on," says
be powered with a
Rob Matthes,
coin-cell battery,
president of
By mark mcdaniel, Transducers direct
controlled with a
Transducers Direct.
smartphone app,
"The pressure
and certified as
of any fluid can
Bluetooth Smart.
be monitored from
vacuum to 10,000
Developed for
psi. A/C contractors
home automation,
can read refrigerant
industrial, marine
pressures without
and commercial
clumsy gauges,
applications, the
bars can monitor
TDWLB uses a
their gas cylinders,
patent-pending
design and
homeowners can
proprietary digital
monitor their own
circuitry for high
A/C refrigerants,
energy efficiency
water or swimming
to provide an
pool lines,
eighteen- to
Matthes adds,
twenty-four-month
and inspectors
battery life and
can check line
redundant sensing.
pressures remotely.
Its smart phone
It ends the
app ("T-Direct
refrigerant leaks
TDWLB" on iTunes
that occur when
and soon Android)
attaching gauges,
lets the user name
so it's EPA friendly.
each sensor one
There has never
time securely, then
been anything like
program setpoints/
this, and we'll
alarms for multiple
be announcing
sensors, monitor
expanded
All wetted parts of the TDWLB are stainless steel. The sensor is EMI/RFI protected and sealed to IP-67 rating.
readings, and
capabilities for this
graph activity
platform in coming
over timeall
months."
from a phone, tablet, or computer. The TDWLB is available in
SIMPLER IS BETTER
two different compensated accuracies of 1 percent and 0.25
The US-made sensor is all digital, eliminating mechanical
percent, with temperature sensing as an option. It is designed
components, wear parts, analog circuitry and setpoint drift
for ultimate reliability and accuracy. Unique in design, it uses
for intermittent, rather than dynamic, machine-control
applications.
a one-piece, precision-machined stainless steel diaphragm
New pressure/temperature
sensor ends testing leaks,
brings data to users
Breakthrough wireless sensor first to transmit

pressure/temperature over Bluetooth, with setup
and readout on smartphone app
About The Author

Mark McDaniel is vice president of sales at Transducers Direct LLC and can be reached at 513.583.9491 or
mark_mcdaniel@transducersdirect.com. For more information on the TDWLB, visit www.transducersdirect.com.
52 | AUGUST 2014
There has never been anything like this.

Rob Matthes,
president of Transducers Direct
and header. This provides ten times the life of a conventional
diaphragm and eliminates all springs, pushrods, micro switches
and O-rings. All wetted parts are stainless steel. The TDWLB's
all-digital design eliminates amplifiers, filters, and amplified
noise, producing a high-resolution signal without analog
variability or noise in the circuit. It is easily programmed and
monitored through its app.
BUILT TO LAST
The TDWLB senses pressure by using a time-to-digital converter

(TDC) to measure the duration of a capacitive discharge across
the changing resistance in a Wheatstone bridge atop the
diaphragm. Clever circuitry splits the signal from the bridge,
creating a redundant signal that ensures continuous machinery
operation if one half should fail.
All wetted parts of the TDWLB are stainless steel. The sensor
is EMI/RFI protected and sealed to IP-65 rating. Standard
overpressure rating is 2X, with 4X optional. Burst pressure is
5X or 20,000 psi, whichever is less. The TDWLB is available
with a variety of industry standard pressure-port connections.
Replacement battery packs are available from Transducers
Direct.
By sending pressure information over Bluetooth, the TDWLB ends the refrigerant leaks
that occur when attaching gauges.
Powered by coin-cell battery for eighteen to

twenty-four months, new pressure/temperature
sensor ideal for A/C refrigerant monitoring,
aerospace/marine/industrial applications, home
and medical automation.
NOTE
Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Bluetooth Smart indicates
the device (1) incorporates Bluetooth Core Specification Version 4.0 (or
higher) with a Low Energy Core Configuration or Basic Rate and Low
Energy Combined Core Configuration, and (2) uses the GATT-based
architecture to enable a particular functionality of the product.
AUGUST 2014 | 53
MODERN PUMPING products

mCCromeTer
fPi-X dual Sensor electromagnetic

lectromagnetic flow meter
Process and plant engineers contending with swirl and other flow
disturbances in the line will find the new FPI-X Dual Sensor Electromagnetic
Flow Meter from McCrometer delivers accurate and repeatable measurement
under extreme flow conditions unachievable with other technologies. The
FPI-X is the latest extension of McCrometers successful FPI Mag product line
that offers advantages of high performance and easy, low cost installation.
Designed for use in close proximity to cascading or multiple pump
arrays, the FPI-X mag meter delivers 0.5 percent
accuracy where no flow meter previously could
serve. Whether installed near pumps, valves,
elbows, headers, or any other equipment that
makes it impossible to create a symmetrical
velocity flow profile in the pipe, the FPI-X will
outperform traditional mag meters.
McCrometer will be featuring the FPI-X
alongside other metering solutions at Booth
6737 at WEFTEC in New Orleans, September
27 October 1, 2014.
Featured Product Release

For more information, visit www.mccrometer.com.
TriCor CorioliS TeChnoloGy

3-inch Coriolis flow meter
TRICOR Coriolis Technology, a brand of AW-Lake Company, announces the release of their new
3-inch Coriolis flow meter to add to their TCM series. This meter is particularly well suited to
the oil and gas industry in applications such as measuring the midstream transportation of oil
and gas, rail car and truck loading, allocation metering in crude oil and natural gas production,
and metering of refined products in downstream production applications, as well as a whole host
of other industries.The new flow meter can measure flows 8433 pounds per minute (230,000
kilograms per hour) or 1012 gallons per minute (230,000 liters per hour / 34,700 Bbl/day), and
withstand pressures up to 1450 psi (100 bar) with a high degree of accuracy (0.1 percent of
reading). This new meter will soon have the following hazardous area certifications: ATEX Ex IIC
TI-T6, and CSA/cUS Class 1 Div 1. For more information, visit www.tricorflow.com or contact
Marcia Reiff at 262.898.2511 or mreiff@aw-lake.com.
eleCTro STATiC TeChnoloGy

AeGiS iPro-mr ring
Electro Static Technologys new AEGIS iPRO-MR Ring combines shaft voltage bearing
protection with continuous monitoring of shaft voltage levels from a remote locationall
in real time. The AEGIS iPRO-MR is an AEGIS Shaft Grounding Ring and a shaft monitoring
ring in one, ensuring optimum uptime and reliability of large motors and generators in
critical applications. The iPRO-MR is ideal for the protection of motors in remote locations
that cannot be easily monitored or maintained. The AEGIS iPRO is the longest-lasting
and most effective shaft grounding system on the market available today. It is engineered
to handle high frequency shaft currents up to 100 MHz. It can be installed as part of a
preventive maintenance program whenever bearings are replaced. For more information,
contact Adam Willwerth, sales and marketing manager, at 866.738.1857, sales@est-aegis.
com, or visit www.est-aegis.com.
54 | AUGUST 2014
henKel
loctite C5-A and loctite Silver Grade

Anti-Seize lubricants
Formulated to prevent seizing, galling and corrosion on metals, Loctite C5-A CopperBased Anti-Seize and Loctite Silver Grade Anti-Seize resist high temperatures, heavy loads,
chemicals, fluids and vibration, and are available in general-purpose, metal-free, foodgrade, marine-grade and high-purity formulas. Both Loctite C5-A Copper-Based Anti-Seize
and Loctite Silver Grade Anti-Seize are designed for either maintenance or equipment
manufacturing applications, and can be used on bolts, bushings, pipes, fittings, flanges,
manifolds, nuts, studs, heat exchangers, valves, steam lines, union retainers and clamps. In
addition to these two Mil-Spec conforming anti-seize products, Henkel offers a full range
of anti-seize formulas including general purpose, metal-free, food-grade, marine-grade and
high-purity materials. For additional information, visit www.henkelna.com/antiseize or call
800.LOCTITE (800.562.8483).
WATSon-mArloW PUmPS
Qdos 60 Peristaltic metering Pump
Watson-Marlow Pumps Group will showcase its new Qdos 60 peristaltic metering pump
at WEFTEC 2014 from September 29 October 1, 2014, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The
Qdos 60 is designed to reduce chemical metering costs compared to conventional solenoid
or stepper-driven diaphragm metering pumps. The new model follows the highly successful
launch of the revolutionary Qdos 30 pump, expanding the Qdos range to incorporate flow
rates from 0.001 to 15 GPH at 100psi. The Qdos range of pumps eliminates the need for
ancillaries, boosts productivity, and cuts chemical wastage due to its highly accurate, linear
and repeatable metering. For more information on the Qdos 60 Peristaltic Metering Pump
visit Booth 3207 at WEFTEC 2014, or contact Doreen Goodrich, marketing communications
manager, at 978.988.5309 or doreen.goodrich@wmpg.com or visit www.wmpg.com.
AShCrofT
Types 80 and 81
isolation rings
Keep your pressure instruments
safe from clogging by
installing an Ashcroft Type
80 or 81 isolation ring in your
pipeline. With the process
medium contacting only
the flexible inside wall of the
isolator, the pressure is translated
through a liquid fill to the sensing
device atop the ring. To dampen
the effects of pulsation, a needle
valve can be incorporated,
while the exclusive Safe Quick
Release (SQR) option
will permit the harmless,
leak-free removal
of the instrument
for calibration or
maintenance while the
system is still under
pressure. For more
information about
the Types 80 and 81
isolation rings, visit
www.ashcroft.com or call
the Ashcroft ActionLine at
800.328.8258.
GloBTeK, inC.
iTe medical Power Supply

GlobTek, Inc. has been delivering leading edge, innovative power
solutions for more than thirty years. Our latest entry in the ITE line
for medical power supply includes GTM41133-90VV-x.x-T2, desktop/
external, regulated switchmode AC-DC, input rating of 100 to 240V~,
50 to 60 Hz, IEC 60320/C8 AC Inlet connector, Class II, non-earth
ground (aka "Figure-8"), output rating of 90 Watts, 12 to 48V in 0.1V
increments. It also has achieved the following approvals: CB, CE,
cETLus, cETLus 60601-1 3rd, China RoHS, Double Insulation, GOST-R,
IP21, Level V, PSE, RoHS 2, S-Mark, Ukraine, VCCI, WEEE. The body
is made of high impact plastic, 94V0 polycarbonate, non-vented
housing with LED to indicate Power Out. For more information, call
201.784.1000, email sales@globtek.com, or visit www.globtek.com.
AUGUST 2014 | 55
PUMPING trends
Ontario Is On Tap
WaterTAPs Dr. Brian Mergelas highlights Ontarios lead position in the water industrys revolution
ntario, Canada, currently has more than 900 water

industry companies, supported research centers,
incubators, accelerators, and programs that encourage
innovative water and w astewater technologies and services. Dr.
Brian Mergelas is chief executive offer of the Water Technology
Acceleration Project (WaterTAP), a non-profit organization that
supports Ontarios status as a world water technology hub.
WaterTAP brings private sector experience to the challenge of
helping water technology entrepreneurs, utilities, and investors
make the connections and find the resources they need to keep
our water sector prospering.
For more information, visit
www.watertapontario.com.
Dr. Mergelas recently sat with
Modern Pumping Today to
discuss Ontarios leading role
in the global water industry.
ways of thinking. Traditional procurement approaches favour

incumbent technologies and public-private partnerships lean
towards big new systems rather than taking advantage of
innovation to extend the lives of existing systems. Through
WaterTAPs Invest to Save working group of industry experts,
we are exploring ways that different approaches to financing
and procurementapproaches that favour long-term savings
and help meet asset management goalscan help accelerate
innovation.
Modern Pumping Today:

Ontario ranks as the top
water patent jurisdiction in
the world. How can other
areas learn from Ontarios
example?
Dr. Brian Mergelas: In

Burlington and other
successful regions,
particularly ones that
belong to the Ontario Clean
Technology Alliance, water
technology companies
have experienced success due to local resources such as
manufacturing bases, supply chains, and academic and research
facilities. There are opportunities to tap into clusters of talent
and expertise. These collective resources are vital to fuelling
a healthy clusterand, in Burlington in particular, success is
breeding success. Alumni from major companies, such as Zenon
(now owned by GE), have gone on to develop exciting new
companies.
Dr. Brian Mergelas: While

much of Ontarios success in the water technology sector has
happened organically, a great deal of it is due to a supportive
environment for innovation. Investments from the provincial and
federal governments have helped build demonstration facilities
that allows full-scale testing of new technologies, for instance,
and general support for start-ups, as well as pre-commercial
applied research, has encouraged homegrown talent to pursue
entrepreneurial activities and tackle new challenges.
Ontario has brought more focus to the sector with WaterTAP.
The Provinces decision to create WaterTAP in 2010 recognized
that dedicated support and knowledge base is required to grow
the sector and strengthen SMEs that are providing solutions for
the worlds water challenges. In partnership with many of the
provinces related resources and assets, such as the Southern
Ontario Water Consortium, MaRS Discovery District, and the
Ontario Clean Water Agency, WaterTAP is connecting those
businesses to opportunities for growth.
MPT: How do you see the role of municipal and private sector
partnerships?
Dr. Brian Mergelas: End markets are critical to water technology
acceleration. A strong group of water users, such as utilities
and industrial customers, can make or break the success of any
solution. We recognize that technologies cant be pushed to
the marketthere needs to be a pull. By creating a healthy and
productive dialogue between end users, solution providers, and
researchers, we reduce perceived risk of adoption and shorten
the innovation cycle. We also increase the ability for solutions
to meet real-world challenges, rather than filling a market with
solutions looking for needs.
With regard to financing and procurement, we believe that
innovative technologies can require new approaches and
56 | AUGUST 2014
MPT: WaterTAP has pointed

to the city of Burlington
on the shores of Lake
Ontario as a success story
of supporting water-related
businesses. What lessons can
the water industry learn from
Burlington?
MPT: Where are the emerging opportunities in today's water

industry?
Dr. Brian Mergelas: WaterTAPs mandate is to increase adoption
of Ontario-based water technologies in the marketplace. We
believe Ontario has a great deal of expertise in nine core
clusters. Mature clusters include membranes, ultraviolet
disinfection, and pipe inspection and rehabilitation. Clusters
with high growth potential include biogas and resource
recovery, stormwater management, and smart systems, such as
monitoring, sensors, and big data. Ontario companies also have
measurable success in water and wastewater treatment, as well
as technologies that promote energy and water efficiency.
MPT: How vital is the role of research and development in
todays water sector?
Dr. Brian Mergelas: Research and development is vital, and
both Ontario and Canada do a good job of supporting it. At
WaterTAP, we work closely with organizations that support
R&D and demonstration, such as Ontario Centres of Excellence
and the Southern Ontario Water Consortium. Our focus is to
strengthen the commercial uptake of those proven technologies.
Part of that job is enriching the relationship between technology
developers, researchers, regulators, and end-user markets.

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