Have you ever needed to remove accumulated water from a remote valve pit or manhole with no convenient access to power or a pump? How about a portable pump that runs off of any standard 12V automotive battery! There is such a pump available from Versa-Matic Pump. The 33 lb., 1/3-hp pump can transfer 20 […]
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Beaver Dam residents have a new reason to cheer…Their new wastewater treatment facility has been awarded the prestigious PISCES Award!
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Early detection of a potential upset in an anaerobic digester can prevent weeks or even months of frustration and recovery headaches. One of the best and earliest indicators of a healthy or unhealthy digester is methane production. A drop in the percentage of methane in digester gas is one of the first signs that your […]
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Tough times have led to cuts in operating budgets for many industrial plants. The message is clear—do more with less! Well, here is an idea that can help you in a number of areas: thermal imaging technology. Thermal imaging technology can provide information on maintenance issues, potential process improvements and energy losses for any industry. […]
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Given the current economic situation, public and private organizations are quickly realizing the many advantages offered through partnerships on anaerobic digestion (AD) and combined heat and power (CHP) projects. In addition to financial benefits, partnerships can also offer a positive public image, green credits, additional power sources, solutions for waste reduction, and a way to […]
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Whether or not you have ever heard of a siloxane, there is no doubt that you have encountered many. They play an important behind-the-scenes role in our daily lives; they have washed our hands, brushed our teeth, cleaned our clothes, driven us to work, helped us lose weight, and even print our newspapers. Siloxanes are […]
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Codigestion is a term heard often these days, and a concept that will likely increase in popularity as we move through the current tense times towards a friendlier, more renewable economy. In general, codigestion refers to the anaerobic digestion (AD) of multiple biodegradable substrates (feedstocks) in an AD system. The more contemporary definition refers to […]
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Biogas, a renewable energy source, is one of several benefits associated with anaerobic wastewater treatment. With rising fuel costs, options exist even if a low volume of biogas is being generated. However, the abundance of biogas utilization alternatives can often make the question of what do with your gas difficult to answer. If a system […]
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Waupun Utilities has provided the City’s population of 10,000 with high quality potable water for more than 70 years. After careful examination of its 20 year future in 2005, the Utility decided it was time to upgrade its existing lime softening treatment plant. Although replacing an “old reliable” system can seem risky, the Utility decided […]
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Accurate wastewater characterization data is essential, whether designing a treatment system or monitoring the performance of a treatment process. Sampling of wastewater is the first step in obtaining good data. Every plant has some manholes that are deep, dark, and classified as confined spaces. The perfect accessory for sampling in these situations is the ISCO […]
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