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Nouryon has introduced LumaTreat™, a global patent-pending smart-tagged polymer line of products that is revolutionary in the water management industry. LumaTreat products are fluorescent monomers that attach on a deposit control agent. The combination of the fluorescent monomer and deposit control polymer provide a Smart Tag that accurately measures the ‘free’ or unused polymer in the water treatment system.

2021 03 05 110203The products are a breakthrough because LumaTreat can tag most polymers used in water treatment to prevent calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate and other deposits that, over time, produce scale deposits. To date, the industry has widely used pyrenetetrasulfonic acid tetrasodium salt (PTSA) in water treatment formulations. However, PTSA is an inert fluorescent tracer that only provides an estimate of how much formulation is in the water. LumaTreat enables customers to accurately measure ‘free polymer’ in the system, reducing the amount of polymer and water usage during the treatment process. This is a sustainable solution that both minimizes polymer consumption and conserves water.

“LumaTreat polymers contain high-purity (or active level) tagged monomers that provide accurate measurement of the free polymer and the amount of stress on the water treatment system,” said John Anderson, Sales & Marketing Leader, Industrial Specialties at Nouryon. “LumaTreat optimizes polymer and water usage under everyday conditions while preventing scaling during system disruptions, such as hot spots, pH pump failure or changing water conditions,” he said.

This version of LumaTreat is the first of three patent-pending compositions introduced by Nouryon, and targets water treaters who use PTSA. Nouryon is working in partnership with customers on additional versions to be introduced later. Nouryon’s patent applications are published as International Publication Number WO2020/243176 and WO2020/243180.

Another advantage for customers is that the LumaTreat polymers use the same fluorimeters found in PTSA technology so that water treaters can use their existing equipment. “This eliminates capital expenditure and ensures formulation costs won’t change significantly,” said Anderson.

“We’re really proud of the Nouryon team that has worked on this scientific breakthrough leading to a pending patent,” said Larry Ryan, Nouryon’s Executive Vice President and President, Performance Formulations and the Americas. “This innovation not only benefits the environment but also helps reduce costs for our customers. That’s a great win for everyone.”

Read more about how Nouryon is supporting sustainability.

About Nouryon 

We are a global specialty chemicals leader. Markets worldwide rely on our essential chemistry in the manufacture of everyday products, such as paper, plastics, building materials, food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care items. Building on our nearly 400-year history, the dedication of our 10,000 employees, and our shared commitment to business growth, strong financial performance, safety, sustainability, and innovation, we have established a world-class business and built strong partnerships with our customers. We operate in over 80 countries around the world and our portfolio of industry-leading brands includes Eka, Dissolvine, Trigonox and Berol. Visit our website 

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Swedish wave energy company, Eco Wave Power (EWPG Holding AB; ECOWVE) , develops a new software for real-time production verification. In addition to guaranteeing production efficiency, it also allows for the timely maintenance of the wave energy power plants.

The company's R&D and engineering department used extensive analysis of the global wave energy industry and found a strong need for the possibility of real-time production verification, which shall have significant impact on the possibility of the wave energy sector to secure debt financing and also impact on maintenance processes, including cost minimisation and duration.

The ensuing research focused on developing a computer system connected to a wave measuring technology on the one side and to the wave energy conversion unit, on the other side. The aim of which will be to provide a complete and fast live report of the current efficiency status of production of each wave energy module in a wave energy power plant.

The result will be the preventative-predictive and corrective smart Wave Power Verification (WPV) software. The software can speed up efficiency verification of the different sub systems of wave energy generation technologies, as well as detect failures in wave modules instantly.

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Eco Wave Power’s team of engineers currently work to finalize the development of the WPV (Wave Power Verification) project, which will get its first trial launch in the EWP-EDF One project, which is financed by the Israeli Energy Ministry and EDF Renewables IL.

Inna Braverman, Founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power said : "With this software, Eco Wave Power will put an end to some of the prevailing problems in the wave energy industry – which significantly affect commercialization efforts – by verifying the production, while predicting the failures. As soon as we will finalize the software’s development, we will add it to our product portfolio and position Eco Wave Power not only as a technology provider, but also as a world-leader in a proprietary software for the growth of the whole industry.  We plan to release the software for use by third parties, such as other wave energy developers, as well as relevant research institutions and leading universities, through unique licensing agreements. We strongly believe that the production of clean electricity from the waves is an important segment for the fight against climate change and are looking forward to contribute to the sector’s rapid development and commercialization."

About EWPG Holding AB (SE0012569663)

EWPG Holding AB (publ) (“Eco Wave Power”) is a leading onshore wave energy technology company that developed a patented, smart and cost-efficient technology for turning ocean and sea waves into green electricity. Eco Wave Power’s mission is to assist in the fight against climate change by enabling commercial power production from sea and ocean waves.

EWP is recognized as a “Pioneering Technology” by Israel’s Ministry of Energy and was labelled as an “Efficient Solution” by the Solar Impulse Foundation. Furthermore, EWP’s project in Gibraltar has received funding from the European Union Regional Development Fund and from the European Commission’s HORIZON2020 framework program. The company was also recently recognized by the United Nations in receiving the “Climate Action Award”, which was granted to the company during COP25 in Madrid, Spain.

The Eco Wave Power share (ECOWVE) is traded on Nasdaq First North Growth Market.

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With COVID-19 reducing in-person access to energy plants around the world, Ecolab is using new digital solutions to deliver its water, energy and sanitization solutions.

  • With COVID-19 causing restricted access to facilities, Ecolab used mixed reality to safely install a PURATE™ chlorine dioxide generator at a leading midstream company’s facility.
  • Mixed reality enabled Ecolab engineers to remotely “see” inside the plant and guide a single on-site field representative through installation, testing and implementation.
  • With PURATE, this midstream company safely reduced costs, improved efficiency and simplified logistics for natural gas processing operations while improving sustainability.

2020 10 27 102732Ecolab used mixed reality to guide the installation of PURATE chlorine dioxide generators at multiple facilities for one of the largest independent midstream energy infrastructure companies in the U.S. These installations mark Ecolab’s first use of mixed reality to install, test and deliver a chlorine dioxide generator solution for cooling tower operations at an energy plant.

Mixed reality combines elements of virtual reality and augmented reality to create a blend of the physical and digital world that users experience through mixed reality headsets. Ecolab leveraged the technology to install three PURATE generators, which generate ClO2 and can be more effective than bleach or bromide solutions in controlling the fouling and microbial problems that can reduce the efficiency of heat exchangers in cooling towers (EPA Reg. No. 1706-242).

“Due to the travel, social distancing and plant access restrictions in effect for COVID-19, a typical installation process that involves several on-site engineers was not possible for this company,” said Steve Kramarczyk, a corporate account manager for the Global Heavy division of Ecolab. “Still, the company wanted to realize the cost and logistics savings PURATE offers, so we were able to use mixed reality to safely oversee its installation.”


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By wearing a mixed reality headset, a single Ecolab field representative was able to transmit on-site visuals and critical data to a team of Ecolab engineers working remotely. Similar to a guided space mission, the engineers, whose combined experience totaled more than 50 years, were then able to guide the representative through a variety of operations at the plant that included:

  • Inspection and planning
  • An installation process in the cooling towers that involved lifting the PURATE generator into place with a crane
  • Inspecting valves, monitors, electronics and checking for leaks
  • Mechanical and control testing of the PURATE generator, wet testing it with water, and finally, testing it with its chlorine dioxide chemical solution

The installations took approximately 1.5 days each and the results were near instantaneous. The PURATE ClO2 solution is more effective than competitive products, which results in fewer shipments of chemicals to the company’s plants. This means there is less time spent onboarding supplies, reducing logistics and labor needs, as well as the time spent handling chemicals, which contributes to the customer’s health and safety goals. Fewer chemicals on site enables the company to better optimize its available plant space. PURATE also operates in a wider pH balance than bleach or bromide, which will offer the midstream company more flexibility in its treatment options in the future.

“Digital technologies like mixed reality will have a transformative effect in the energy sector,” Kramarczyk said. “Not only will companies that embrace them be able to perform major equipment installations, they will be able to better assess risk, monitor their operations and improve their efficiency. Ecolab has spent decades building relationships with our customers and learning about the innerworkings of their operations. It’s this intimate knowledge that enables us to leverage our digital solutions effectively for our customers.”

Ecolab Field Representative Daniel Reed shows off the mixed reality headset that enabled the remotely-guided PURATE installations.Ecolab Field Representative Daniel Reed shows off the mixed reality headset that enabled the remotely-guided PURATE installations.

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Wednesday, 20 September 2017 11:00

Watch out for the fatberg costs

~ Infographic outlines importance of waste water treatment ~

Click the pic to download the fact sheetClick the pic to download the fact sheetGlobal water, energy and maintenance solutions provider NCH Europe has published an infographic outlining the importance of effective waste water treatment. Created by Mario Kelly, VP of NCH Europe’s Waste Water Innovation Platform, the infographic explains how a business failing to treat its waste water contributes to the formation of fatbergs in sewers.

With the blame for fatbergs often placed on consumers clogging drains with sanitary products, many businesses don’t realise the negative contribution of excess fats, oils and grease (FOG) contained in their waste water. Once discharged into the sewage systems, FOG gathers and hardens to form fatbergs.

To help prevent this, strict regulation exists to limit the amount of trade effluent a business discharges. Costs are incurred if a company’s waste water output exceeds this limit, with the price varying depending on the types of contaminants found within the effluent. This is determined using the Mogden formula.

To stay within the guidelines of legislation, businesses are expected to treat their waste streams before they discharge to public bodies of water. However, waste water requires frequent treatment, which often gets forgotten or neglected, resulting in a contaminant build-up between flushes.

“Treating waste water is a constant battle as contaminants can accumulate in streams rather fast,” said Mario Kelly, VP of the Waste Water Innovation Platform at NCH Europe. “It’s not enough for factories to infrequently apply solution to their water. It needs to be a regimented routine.

“This requires a consistent amount of resources and labour, which some companies may not be able to provide as frequently as they should. That’s why NCH Europe has developed BioAmp, to keep up with the dosing demands of waste water.”

NCH Europe’s BioAmp product is a range of automated, computer-controlled delivery system specifically designed for NCH’s FreeFlow solution. BioAmp automatically doses waste streams regularly with FreeFlow to bring down the manual labour requirements of treatment.

The FreeFlow solution contains twelve species of naturally occurring bacteria in a quantity that is 1000x larger than the nearest competitor. FreeFlow was developed as an alternative to standard treatment solutions, which frequently contain free enzymes or surfactants that simply liquefy contaminants and move them along. This contributes directly to the formation of fatbergs.

“For many business owners, there may be an element of ‘out of sight, out of mind’ when it comes to their waste water. But when the bill comes in for their effluent it’s impossible to ignore.

“The same is true if a fatberg were to cause sewage to discharge into a factory, causing disruptions to production. This makes effective waste water treatment crucial from both an environmental and financial perspective. Negligence leads to serious problems.”

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One of the UK’s leading providers of water and wastewater treatment solutions has announced it is extending its flagship range of products with the launch of a new sewage treatment plant that makes decentralised wastewater treatment easier and more efficient.

Premier Tech Aqua (PTA) will be introducing its new Solido SMART solution which integrates state of the art Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) technology to give a much better effluent quality than anything currently available on the market. This proven technology means that wastewater is treated in batches rather than being treated continuously, resulting in increased efficiency, reduced energy consumption and a prolonged life for all component parts.

The discrete and silent treatment plant provides the ideal solution for residential and commercial sites that require an ultra-compact system, including domestic dwellings, refurbishments and rural barn conversions.

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Combining the features and trusted performance of the company’s Solido systems, PTA has ambitious plans for the Solido SMART to become the next market leader.

Speaking about the launch of the new product, Steve Joyce, Managing Director at PTA said: “PTA is firmly committed to investing in the development and improvement of our product lines, and as such, we strongly believe the Solido SMART significantly enhances our already extensive product offering.

“Its advanced technical qualities, high-quality design and durable components makes the Solido SMART one of the most sophisticated sewage treatment plants available on the market.

“Our Solido systems have already proven to be a very popular choice in the marketplace and we believe our customers will be greatly impressed with our enhanced solution and the increased performance that it offers. And what’s more, its smart design means a reduction to installation and maintenance costs, making it an extremely cost effective solution.”

With low operational costs of only 49 kwh per person per year, the Solido SMART offers long term savings. It is fully CE marked designed and tested in accordance with EN 12566-3.

The launch comes on the back of the company introducing its leading Conder ASP sewage treatment plant in a new material high-density polyethylene (HDPE). Combining the proven features the ASP product, the new material is environmentally friendly and longer lasting, with the additional benefit of being recyclable post life.

Based in Peterlee, County Durham Premier Tech Aqua is an industry leader in onsite and decentralized wastewater treatment, water storage and rain water harvesting solutions. The company is well-known for its three leading product lines; Rewatec, Conder and Ecoflo. As a Business Unit of global leader Premier Tech, the company specialises in the design and manufacturing of innovative and durable products for the residential, commercial, municipal and industrial markets.

www.premiertechaqua.com

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Wednesday, 05 March 2014 12:36

Fortum partners to develop wave power in the UK


Fortum has signed a leasing agreement with UK-based Wave Hub in order to test wave power solutions off the coast of Cornwall. The agreement provides Fortum with a new opportunity to rapidly deploy advanced, full-scale wave power converters in ocean conditions.

The Wave Hub facility offers Fortum an opportunity to test wave power converters in favourable ocean conditions. The site is consented, constructed and grid connected, which significantly reduces the time it takes to get devices into the water. The berth that Wave Hub will provide is capable of handling up to 10MW installed generation.

“This is as much ‘plug and play’ as it gets when it comes to wave power generation development. The site already has everything we need to start testing,” says Fortum's chief technology officer Heli Antila, PhD. “From the very beginning, Wave Hub has been very supportive of our project development, which is important as this is a testing environment.”

“One wave power solution that we are currently evaluating to be deployed at the site is the ‘Penguin’, developed by Finnish wave power company Wello,” says Heli Antila. “This technique comprises vessels that float on the water and capture kinetic energy, which is then turned into electrical power, with minimal anchoring attached to the bottom,” she concluded.

Fortum has been involved in wave energy development since 2007 and has participated in the development of several technologies. One of these is the Finnish AW-Energy’s WaveRoller technology, which has been successfully tested off the coast of Portugal.

Last year, Fortum also signed a cooperation agreement with the French marine technology company DCNS to further test and develop AW-Energy’s technology off the coast of Bretagne, France.

In Sweden, Fortum and Seabased AB are currently cooperating around a 10-megawatt wave power park on the west coast of Sweden, in Sotenäs. It is one of the world’s largest wave-power demonstration projects and will start production during 2014.

The technology of choice in Sweden is Seabased's linear wave power generator that is placed on the bottom of the sea.

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