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Sep 25, 2023
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Saving energy: Pumping liquids should follow the heartbeat
Pumping liquids may seem like a solved problem, but optimizing the process is still an area of active research. Any pumping application—from industrial scales to heating systems at home—would benefit from a reduction in energy demands. Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) now showed how pulsed pumping can reduce both friction from and energy consumption of pumping. For this, they took inspiration from a pumping system intimately familiar to everyone: the human heart.
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Sep 22, 2023
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Courtesy of Mcelroy- Mobile App goes live for PPXXI
PPXXI Conference and Exhibition welcomes McElroy Manufacturing, Inc. as the mobile app sponsor. Their sponsorship enhances networking opportunities for the delegates. Scheduled over September 25 -27, 2023, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, PPXXI is the key technical and business event for plastic pipe systems and one that only occurs every 2-years.
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Sep 20, 2023
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What’s on at Aquatech Amsterdam 2023
Aquatech is the leading water technology show in the world, with over 800 exhibitors and expecting over 22,000 visitors from over 140+ countries.
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Sep 18, 2023
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Cleveland's $3B Project Clean Lake Features Large-Scale Storage Tunnels
Designed to reduce pollution in Lake Erie by four billion gallons per year, Project Clean Lake is a 25-year plan being overseen by Cleveland's Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD). When construction crews complete the $3 billion undertaking in 2036, 98 percent of flows entering the combined system will be fully treated at the agency's three wastewater treatment plants.
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Sep 13, 2023
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Mullane rehabilitates heavily deteriorated stormwater pipelines
Mullane once again proved why the company is an industry leader in pipeline solutions with a relining project on the mid north coast of New South Wales.
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Sep 11, 2023
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Pezzimenti Trenchless boasts microtunnelling capabilities
Pezzimenti Trenchless continues to showcase its position as a leading trenchless specialist by completing works on two Victorian projects.
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Sep 08, 2023
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Silvertown Tunnel under Thames - Newham to Greenwich near O2 Arena: See two massive boreholes in east London
The second of two boreholes beneath the Thames – which will together form London’s new Silvertown Tunnel – is now complete.
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Sep 04, 2023
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American Water Issues Sustainability Report
Report highlights American Water’s sustainable impact on communities across the U.S.
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Aug 31, 2023
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Anaergia Selected to Design, Build and Operate Organic Waste-to-Renewable Energy Project in San Diego County
System to provide renewable power, reduce wastewater utility costs, and cut greenhouse gas emissions for East County Advanced Water Purification facility.
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Aug 28, 2023
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Interflow’s spiral wound lining for sustainable pipe maintenance
Spiral wound lining is a sustainable method of pipe maintenance, allowing water authorities and councils to renew their critical infrastructure. Interflow is an expert in this field and has been pioneering new techniques for decades.
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Aug 25, 2023
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The unique challenges of maintaining coastal sewer infrastructure
Loader tells Trenchless Australasia that it can be hard to identify minor issues, meaning that sometimes faults are only seen when there is a system failure. “There’s a range of things that will contribute to damaging the sewer network,” says Loader.
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Aug 23, 2023
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Aqua Metro partners with Yarra Valley Water
Aqua Metro has been awarded a position on the Yarra Valley Water Pipes and Facilities Program of works.
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Aug 21, 2023
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European Commission Regulation restricting lead in PVC supports circular aims of PVC pipe manufacturers
TEPPFA welcomes the new European Commission regulation restricting lead usage in PVC products, setting a new standard in environmental responsibility and public health protection. This regulation supports the ongoing efforts of PVC pipe manufacturers to create a more sustainable circular economy.
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Aug 18, 2023
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Norwegian Utility Calculates True Cost of Sewer Ingress
Inflow of stormwater and infiltration of groundwater into sewers is a constant operational challenge, but a water utility in Norway is gaining better understanding of its network with an innovative digital approach, says Marco Westergren, chief analytics officer at InfoTiles.
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Aug 16, 2023
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A Brief History of Pipe Materials
Sewer systems have been around in one form or another for thousands of years. As technology advanced, pipeline materials have changed, improving durability and functionality.
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Aug 14, 2023
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Water independence for Daru island, Papua New Guinea
A solar powered power plant reduces high costs of diesel fuel and carbon footprint. This water treatment plant helps Daru Island, Papua New Guinea, achieve water self-sufficiency.
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Aug 09, 2023
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Remote reading of conduits and pipes
CCTV has become an essential technology for utilities and local councils when pinpointing pipeline leaks, bursts, and other failure points. Drain Tech Australia boasts market-leading new technology and experience without the high price.
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Aug 07, 2023
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Barhale to install concrete lining in London water main as protection from HS2 tunnelling works
Barhale has been awarded a contract by Thames Water to reinforce a 70m long section of the Thames Lee Tunnel running across the route of HS2 in Camden, North London. The value of the contract has not been disclosed.
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Aug 04, 2023
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Aquana Announces New Remote Shutoff Valve for Water Utilities
Economical AVS Valve Approved to Operate with Itron AMI Networks
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Aug 02, 2023
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American Water and the City of Camden Celebrate New Parkside Water Treatment Plant in Camden, N.J.
System improvements designed to continue safe and reliable water service to Camden community
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Jul 31, 2023
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How to clean large diameter pipes full of water and debris
AquaTeq’s longstanding experience developing and producing different types of ejectors has helped the company develop a cleaning nozzle equipped to service the trenchless industry.
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Jul 27, 2023
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Rethinking Wastewater Treatment
There are exciting emerging technologies that can bring costs down while also improving discharge quality.
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Jul 26, 2023
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Full ‘at scale trial’ of technology to cut NO₂ emissions of a WWTP
Suez announces its partnership with Severn Trent Water in the multimillion Net Zero Hub set to start in September in the latter’s Strongford Sewage Treatment Works in Staffordshire, UK.
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Jul 21, 2023
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Wisconsin Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades with Penetron Concrete Waterproofing Technology
Construction work on the renovated and expanded Fort Atkinson (Wisconsin) wastewater treatment plant was completed in June 2023. PENETRON ADMIX SB, a crystalline concrete waterproofing admixture, was used to protect all repaired and new concrete structures of the new plant from the aggressive environment of the effluent.
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