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Solid Demand for Ion Exchange Resins Globally 11

Meeting Dissolved Oxygen Requirements 21

How to Integrate CPVC into Existing Piping Systems 32

Bottled Water Is the Marketing Trick of the Century 38

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 Issue Content
June 2018 / Vol. XLII Issue 06

Introduction
01 Issue Content
02 Opening Letter & CPH Team
03 Water Digest

Water Treatmentment

26
Reverse Osmosis
06 Middle East & Central Asia: The Largest Region for RO Membranes

Wastewater Treatment Ion Exchange

11 Solid Demand for Ion Exchange Resins Globally

Desalination Technology Salt: Uses & Disposal

15 The Future of Desalination and Total Water Management in the
Middle East

Cover Story Bottled Water

18 The Bottled Water Market to Reach USD319,860 Million by 2022

Water Economics

30
Water and Wastewater Treatment
21 Meeting Dissolved Oxygen Requirements

Pumps & Flow Meters Leveling

28 Automatic Water Controller: The Best Solution for Water Conservation

Pipes & Valves Pipes Installation & Repair

32 How to Integrate CPVC into Existing Piping Systems

Country Reports USA

35 Gains Forecasted For Water Treatment Equipment Market

Bottled Water Marketing Campaigns

38 Bottled Water Is the Marketing Trick of the Century

Top 5 Lists MENA

43
40 Top 5 Exciting & Relaxing Water Activities

Departments
42 Products & Services

Info
46 Buyer's Guide
47 Coming Events & General Info
48 Closing letter

Cover Photo Courtesy of LANXESS

 P r e s i d e n t ’s V i e w

AMI Offers Several Benefits

to Utilities & End Consumer
The needs of water utilities are evolving rapidly. include increasing global energy
Whether water conservation is a primary driver or demand; government mandates
minimizing non-revenue water is the goal, utilities and legislative compliances; and
need fast, accurate water usage data in order to the need for improved customer
better manage their operations. Advanced metering service level and utility efficiency.
infrastructure (AMI) and meter data management
systems provide some solutions to these objectives The market size for AMI has considerably grown over
and, as a result, interest in and installations of these the past few years and the emergence of disruptive
systems are rapidly increasing. technologies, such as IoT and connected devices has
further augmented the opportunity areas for AMI.
Advanced metering systems are comprised of state- With the emergence of connected devices, such
of-the-art electronic/digital hardware and software, as home gateways, smart meters, and smart plugs,
which combine interval data measurement with innovative ways to manage and predict energy usage
continuously available remote communications. have come into the picture. Increasing integration of
These systems enable measurement of detailed, IoT with smart grid opens major opportunities for
time-based information and frequent collection and the growth of the AMI market.
transmittal of such information to various parties.
AMI or Advanced Metering Infrastructure typically This Issue!
refers to the full measurement and collection waterHQ’s June 2018 issue covers the latest
system that includes meters at the customer site, developments and happenings in the water
communication networks between the customer industry, including new innovations, products,
and a service provider, such as the water utility, and services, projects, interviews, and events. On page
data reception and management systems that make 06, the global reverse osmosis membrane market
the information available to the service provider. will grow steadily over the next four years and will
post a CAGR of more than 9 percent by 2021. On
The AMI market size is expected to grow from page 11, increasing awareness towards purification
USD4.48 Billion in 2015 to USD9 Billion by 2020, at an and softening of water in industrial applications is
estimated Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) expected to play an important role in driving ion
of 15.5 percent during the forecast period (2015- exchange resins market growth in the near future.
2020), according to a recent report by Markets and Additional stories are also available, covering the
Markets. Various benefits of the AMI technology, latest activities of regional manufacturers, importers
such as ability to detect outages and facilitation and exporters. We love to receive your comments,
of real-time energy consumption patterns for end- suggestions or feedback! Please send them to
users are expected to create traction for the market info@waterhq.world
in the next five years. The major drivers of this market
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Desalination Plant Projects New Rules

Algeria's Department of Energy is preparing invitations to The European Commission (EC) is proposing new rules to stimulate
tender for two desalination plant projects, reports Algeria and facilitate water reuse in the EU for agricultural irrigation. The
Press Service. The proposal to build two new desalination new rules are designed to help farmers make the best use of non-
plants with capacity of 300,000 m3/d each, at Zéralda in potable wastewater, alleviating water scarcity whilst protecting
Algiers, and El Tarf, was first announced by minister of energy, the environment and consumers. As part of the development,
Mustafa Guitouni, in December 2017. The projects are to minimum requirements would be set for the reuse of treated
be structured as build, operate, transfer (BOT) contracts, wastewater from urban wastewater treatment plants, covering
managed by the Algerian Energy Company, a Subsidiary microbiological elements (for example, levels of E. coli bacteria)
of Sonatrach and Sonelgaz. The invitations to tender are and monitoring requirements for routine and validation monitoring.
reportedly to be issued in July 2018. Algeria has constructed The commission said that “water reuse in the EU today is far below
11 desalination plants since 2003, as part of a program which its potential despite the fact that the environmental impact and the
proposed 13 facilities and total capacity of 2.31 million m3/d. energy required to extract and transport freshwater is much higher”.

A Bright Future in Chile Mega Project

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed A proposed 400,000 m3/d desalination plant in Chennai,
between Spanish company Almar Water Solutions and India, has been recommended for Coastal Regulation Zone
Chilean firm TRENDS Industrial to develop a solar powered (CRZ) clearance by the national Ministry of Environment,
desalination project for the Atacama region in Chile. Called Forest and Climate Change. The Expert Appraisal
ENAPAC, an abbreviation for the Spanish name Energías Committee of the ministry supported the project on the
y Aguas del Pacífico, the USD500 million project will have a basis of a report from a site visit, which proposes moving the
maximum capacity of 2.600 l/s and will be powered by 100MW facility further inland to 6.5 meters above the level affected
of solar energy. As part of the agreement, Almar has become an by a tsunami in 2004. The project is in development by
equity investor in the project, with the MoU specifying a further Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board,
joint development agreement. The ENAPAC project is part of and in April 2018 received a loan worth USD283 million
the list managed by the Office of Management of Sustainable from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
Projects of the Chilean government Ministry of Economy.

MoU for Water Desalination Cooperation Latest Farming Developments

ACWA Power, a well-known developer, owner, and operator As part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan to eventually
of power generation and water desalination plants, signed a replace and upgrade its large-scale desalination plants,
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Energy a demonstration project has been commissioned that
Engineering Corporation Limited (ENERGY CHINA), a global will focus on reducing reverse osmosis system energy
specialist in international engineering and EPC contracting, consumption. Being developed for the Saline Water
during a ceremony in Dubai. The framework agreement will Conversion Corporation (SWCC), the project was awarded
enable both companies to explore joint investment opportunities by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development
and cooperate on power generation and water desalination Organization (NEDO). A 10,000 m3/day demonstration
projects across the Middle East and Asia where ACWA Power plant will be constructed in Ummluji, a city on the Red
operates. The MoU was signed by ACWA Power’s Chairman, Sea coast using a low pressure, multi-stage high recovery
Mohammad Abunayyan and ENERGY CHINA’s Chairman, Wang seawater RO system developed by Hitachi and low-
Jianping, who were accompanied by high-level dignitaries. pressure seawater RO membranes supplied by Toray.
 06 Reverse Osmosis

Water Treatment

Photo Courtesy of OSMO SISTEMI

waterhq.world
2018 June 08

Middle East & Central Asia: The Largest Region

for RO Membranes

T
he natural environment and its water
resources are degrading as a result of the
increase in global population and improper
consumption practices. The global water
crisis is also compelling the consumers to prefer
the consumption of distilled water through robust
wastewater treatment technologies. In addition, the
prominence of water treatment is also paving the way
for effective utilization of discarded water released
from industries and municipal use. To retain the quality
of water, manufacturers are leveraging the usage of
membranes for efficient water treatment. This effective water scarcity issues. In line with the rapid urbanization
use of membranes in treating water will fuel the growth progress, the coastal areas are now also home to major
of the RO membrane market over the years. The global industrial parks in many regions, which is encouraging
reverse osmosis (RO) membrane market will grow them to use desalination systems for purifying sea water.
steadily over the next four years and post a CAGR of The major benefit of desalination is that it can continue
more than 9 percent by 2021, according to Technavio. to deliver high-quality drinking water for consumption,
even during periods of drought. It also provides an
For household and commercial water purification alternative source of water that will make our overall
purposes, the most common technology used by water supply more diverse and less vulnerable to interruption.
purifiers is that of reverse osmosis (RO). This technology Middle East & Central Asia consists of countries that
is preferred because of its low energy requirements, are rich in fossil energy resources, but water is a rare
compact size, standardization, and easy maintenance. commodity in the region. Thus the development of
RO membrane is the primary filtering medium in these efficient technologies and scalable infrastructure to meet
systems. Thin Film Composite Membranes are the potable water demands is, therefore, among the top
largest material type in the RO membrane market, priorities of local governments. New research centers for
according to a report by Markets and Markets. A thin water desalination based on membranes are driving the
film composite or TFC is a reverse osmosis membrane growth of the RO membranes market in the region that
composed of and manufactured as three layers bonded is helping its economy to meet the growing demand for
together. The two base layers of the asymmetric quality water. The region is also shifting towards more
design have a thin skin and the third layer is of either sustainable, environmentally-friendly, and cost-effective
polyamide or charged polysulfone deposited on the membrane-based desalination units, particularly RO.
surface. Deteriorating water quality, rising health
awareness, and growing adoption of diverse water
purification technologies drive the TFC membranes
market, globally. The rapid growth is attributed to the
increasing stringent regulatory enforcement for water
quality, which often necessitates the use of membrane
separation technologies. Desalination has become Thin Film Composite Membranes
an appealing option that addresses dwindling fresh
water supplies as countries seek solutions on how to
are the largest material type in the
tackle water scarcity caused by population growth, RO membrane market
climate change, pollution, and industrial development.
Increasing global water scarcity has opened up vast
avenues for growth in the desalination systems market.
A seismic increase in urbanization and economic growth,
waterHQ staff
globally, has led to more than half the world facing
 WATER TREATMENT
Reverse Osmosis 09

Plans Announced To Double

Production Capacity at SOFREL
Wasco Treatment Plant Data loggers & RTU’S
IoT solutions for water networks management

Participants at Wasco Treatment Plant event

MembranePRO Services and Watershed Tech Services

announce expansion plans to double production capacity
by year-end at the Wasco Treatment Plant, California’s
first-of-a-kind merchant facility to treat produced water
for reclamation and beneficial reuse. Strategically located
near multiple active oil fields surrounding Bakersfield, the
facility provides significant environmental and economic
SOFREL LX
benefits to the region. Local oil and gas producers now Data loggers
have a reliable, economical and sustainable option for • District meters remote reading
converting billions of gallons of produced water each • Flow and pressure monitoring
year into high quality clean water for reuse. Oil and gas • Network diagnostic
producers, agriculture and industry throughout Kern • Night flow analysis
County and Central Valley can now use this recycled • Thresholds alert monitoring
water for their operations, reducing the need to utilize • Leak detection
precious freshwater resources. At present, the facility
has established a daily capacity of 210,000 gallons per
day of produced water for reuse and will rapidly scale Watch
to 420,000 gallons per day, which has been approved LX VIDEO
under the current permit and business license. The
facility completed setup, testing and commissioning in
February 2018, after initially treating 25,000 gallons per SOFREL AS
day under a pilot program permit issued in 2017. “This
state-of-the-art facility is a game-changer on multiple
Remote Terminal Units
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helps conserve water resources, with 95 percent of all • Process control
water processed now being reclaimed for reuse. It also • Data processing and archiving
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• Diagnostics and maintenance
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waterhq.world WATER TREATMENT
2018 June Reverse Osmosis 10

The OSMO SISTEMI Containerized Plant

Containerized Brackish Water RO 550 m-day

OSMO SISTEMI supplies any type of water treatment in agricultural purposes. OSMO SISTEMI designed, built
a containerized version, producing drinking, agricultural and supplied several containerized units destined to
or industrial purpose water from different sources remote and disadvantaged areas, to highly emergencies
and with different inlet or raw water salinities. The places and to locations difficult to reach and with very
desalination core process is reverse osmosis and the low availability of work crews, tools and materials (see
plant can be equipped with pre-treatment and post- pictures with captions). Flexible, compact, cared in every
treatment. Containerized units are of small footprint, detail to optimize the space available, thanks to the
cost-effective modular water treatment installations. Fully accurate and customized design and the realization of
integrated, pre-engineered, pre-wired, packaged water masterpieces in house and development of the welding
treatment solutions combine system performance with and construction in-house. The containers supplied with
economy, resulting in an ideal solution for sites where multiple customizable options such as insulation, lighting,
space availability, space cost and tight manufacturing with air extractors, air conditioning, end or side doors,
schedule are critical. The company uses the highest windows, etc. It is possible to personalize the plant with
quality construction materials from first class suppliers the desired level of automatisation, from manual control
and leaders in the market. Utilizes assembly equipment to automatisation with programmable logic controllers
from first class manufacturers in order to guarantee (PLCs) remote terminal control units, data acquisition and
high precision and long lasting optimum performances. historical data trends, follow up on remote with web gate
Highly qualified personnel used in all phases of design and web server integrated systems, etc. The company
and production, with continuous training in all aspects. suitably structured is able to deliver containerized water
The company is ISO 9001 quality standard certified. It treatment units with very short manufacturing time. It has
has been operating in the water treatment technologies a consistent warehouse with principal equipment in order
since 1985, provides technical solutions for treating to accelerate construction and assembly of equipment.
primary sea water, brackish water, well water, surface Furthermore, the company has containerized units
water and utilizing membrane separation technologies available semi-finished in stock ready for the shipment in
– microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse few weeks. Pre-designed and pre-piped, the installation
osmosis – together with chemical conditioning and on site is easy and quick, particularly recommended
mechanical filtration producing high quality drinking where qualified technicians for the installations and
water and desalinated pure water for industrial and startup are missing or the time schedule is very tight.
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waterhq.world WASTEWATER TREATMENT
2018 June Ion Exchange 13

Solid Demand for Ion Exchange Resins Globally

Ion exchange resins are polymers that act as ion exchange has resulted in increased concerns relating to water
mediums. They are insoluble in water, cross-linked, and pollution, which is expected to promote ion exchange
chemically inert. Ion exchange resins are functionalized resins use in water treatment. European Commission and
polymer microbeads, which are usually yellow or white EPA are focused on restricting use of chemicals in water
in color. They consist of a fine network with numerous treatment for industrial, commercial and institutional
cavities/micropores. The polymer base of resins is applications. These regulatory authorities have passed
manipulated in order to exchange components with numerous directives and regulations in line with the
surrounding solutions. Ion exchange resins are mostly aforementioned target, and are expected to hamper ion
used for water and wastewater treatment in various end- exchange resins market growth in the near future. Asia
user industries. A substantial amount of ion exchange Pacific is expected to be one of the largest markets on
resins are used in chemical companies at various process account of industrial growth in India and China, which
stages. These resins are also used in sludge treatment has increased water pollution thus, promoting ion
plants. Recently, the chemical industry has been exchange resins demand in the near future. Increased
experiencing instability, due to high fluctuations in the government funding on infrastructural development
dollar value. The ion exchange resins market is projected and industrial growth in Saudi Arabia, Oman and
to grow from USD1.26 billion in 2017 to USD1.56 billion UAE is expected to have a positive impact on market
by 2022, at a CAGR of 4.4 percent from 2017 to 2022, growth over the next six years. Key market participants
according to a recent report by Research and Markets. include Dow Chemicals, Lanxess, Purolite Corporation,
The growth of this market can be attributed to the Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation and Thermax Limited.
increasing use of nuclear energy to generate electricity U.S. based Dow manufactures ion exchange resins
in emerging countries. Another factor driving the under the Dow water & process division, which are
growth of the ion exchange resins market is the growing available in the market with brand names amberlite,
urbanization and increasing affluence in the APAC amberjet, dowex, marathon and monosphere. Low
region. Power generation growth in Middle East, China manufacturing cost as compared to North America
and India on account of surging domestic demand is and Europe coupled with favorable government FDI
expected to have a positive impact on market growth policies for industrial promotion in India and China
in the near future, according to Grand View Research. is expected to attract new investments until 2020.
Development of renewable sources such as wind energy,
hydropower and biogas has resulted in increased
importance of captive water quality, which is expected
to promote market growth over the forecast period. Fatima Saab
Mining industry growth in China, India and Australia Interim Content & Research Manager
Digital Social Media Officer
waterhq.world WASTEWATER TREATMENT
2018 June Ion Exchange 14

Ion Exchange and Reverse Osmosis:

A Perfect Combination

Process diagram of the wastewater recycling plant

With 80 years of experience in water treatment and industrial sector show how ion exchange resins (IX) and
purification, the specialty chemicals company LANXESS reverse osmosis (RO) membranes complement one
with its Liquid Purification Technologies business unit another to achieve optimal results in water treatment.
(LPT) has a solid basis to appear at this year’s IFAT. LPT is As such, ion exchange resins can be installed in front
the only supplier in Europe to produce a wide range of of an RO unit, such as to remove organic impurities
ion exchange resins and adsorbents as well as membrane through adsorption, which would otherwise enable
elements for reverse osmosis. The combination of the fouling on the membranes. Previous partial softening of
two methods paves the way for highly efficient solutions. the feed water with weak acidic ion exchange resin can
“Many years of experience with numerous reference also reduce both scaling on the membrane elements
projects together with our high-quality products from and the salt content of the feed with practically
the Lewatit, Lewabrane, and Bayoxide ranges are the stoichiometric application of the regeneration agent.
foundation for our success. Our customers worldwide This enables more efficient operation of the RO plant.
benefit from this in various types of applications,” says This procedure is recommended for highly carbonated,
Jean-Marc Vesselle, head of the LPT business unit. The industrial process water. Membrane elements from
reliable supply of drinking water to the world’s population the Lewabrane RO ULP (Reverse Osmosis – Ultra-Low
is not the only challenge that constantly calls for new, Pressure) series are the new high-end standard with
innovative types of solutions. Water management in regards to energy efficiency. They are designed for a
industry and agriculture also involves considerable test pressure of just 7.6 bar. Compared with standard
challenges. Intelligent technologies and tailored elements, a 40 percent reduction in operating pressure
products can help in the development of sustainable is therefore sufficient. Energy and operating costs are
solutions. “Efficient processing and recycling methods reduced accordingly. “A membrane with high water
will be essential in order to meet the demand for water permeability and high flow rates, like the one we offer
in the future,” Vesselle states. LPT offers various services with Lewabrane RO ULP, also helps to sustainably reduce
in this regard. Dr. Jens Lipnizki, head of Technical investment costs for water purification,” highlights
Marketing Membrane at LPT, will discuss the example Alexander Scheffler, responsible for marketing in the
of efficient wastewater treatment resulting in the almost LPT business unit. The ULP membrane has the highest
complete avoidance of wastewater at an Indian textile surface hydrophilicity of all Lewabrane types. A thin,
dyeing factory (minimal liquid discharge, MLD) as protective water film on the surface of the membrane
part of a presentation at a joint event by the German therefore prevents the adsorption of organic substances,
Water Partnership (GWP) and the Federal Ministry for or organic fouling. The ASD feed spacers used in the
Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety elements, which create more space for the flowing water
(BMU). Numerous examples from the municipal and between the membrane surfaces, also reduce fouling.
 15 Salt: Uses & Disposal
Desalination Technology
waterhq.world DESALINATION TECHNOLOGY
2018 June Salt: Uses & Disposal 17

The Future of Desalination and Total Water

Management in the Middle East
Today, we need the water supply capacity of more
than five times that of Earth, if every human of our
planet would consume the same amount as is being
used by residents and industries in the Middle East.
Desalination of seawater remains to be the most
accessible and sustainable upstream source for
potable water production, to feed an integrated total
water management system. The Middle East has been
spearheading a technology transition, driving the
potable water production industry into application of
new and competitive technologies, such as reverse
osmosis. But, we must not rest here... Sea Water
Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) is the adopted state of the
art technology today at an average recovery rate of
45 percent, supplying to municipalities. Desalination
technologies are bound to be continuously improved
Rolf Keil, Project Manager and Desalination Expert, Besix Concessions & Assets
to become even more competitive; innovative
solutions such as RED (Reverse Electro Dialysis) and Now, we have the responsibility to take that action,
ceramic membranes are two considerable highlights to connect the silos of water production, manage
in this range, reaching piloting stage already today. allocation for human and industrial use, collection and
advanced treatment for dedicated reuse. Together,
Integrated Water Management based on successful cooperation track record in single
Today, less than 10 percent of water used is being projects, both public and private sector are ready to
treated to a level that it can be reused for industrial, replicate a successful integrated model and embed
agricultural and governmental application, recovering it to its local needs. The first step is for industrial
3 percent of production into a circular economy. For water consumers to be allocated advanced Treated
many years, Private Public Partnerships (PPP) and Sewage Effluent (TSE) and single source, allowing a
Built Operate Transfer (BOT) models have been transition period equivalent to PPP project timeline
adopted by governments across the region, to cope to develop and sustainably avail the required water
with the immense capital expenditure and operating quantity and quantity for competitive and controlled
skills required to supply reliable water services to a industrial development. The second step is aquifer
growing population and economy, diversifying into storage of seasonal surplus of advanced treated TSE,
non-carbon industrialization. In recent days, the arrival i.e. lower irrigation requirements during winter season,
of renewable and nuclear energy sources has allowed reducing expensive SWRO water to be allocated for
to decouple water and power production. Decoupling such strategic use. These two initiators are to come
is considered state-of-the-art for water and power in parallel with the progressive and carefully planned
production and involves the separation between power
and water production. Whilst certain technologies
currently used do not allow for independent gearing
of production quantities, decoupling is the way …the arrival of renewable and
forward to allow such flexibility. Today, this seems to nuclear energy sources has
be true also for the status quo of aspirations for an
integrated total water management system, may it be allowed to decouple water and
for a city, a state, a country or a co-operative region. power production
waterhq.world
2018 June 18

decentralization of advanced treated TSE stations to the development of a raw water biochemistry, further
the vicinity of sewage production and industrial reuse adversely affecting membrane performance and
customers to minimize non-revenue transmission leading to increases in both, use of chemicals and
losses. Integration of the total water management in replacements in parallel. Water producers are actively
this way needs to come from top and is in line with the looking beyond their traditional set of technologies
visions devised by the Executive Council of the UAE, as and find suitable solutions in neighboring industries,
well as individual leadership of the Emirates. Taking a such as food and beverage and oil and gas related
closer look, we are not far away from realization today. water process systems. Ceramic membranes are on
the forefront of this development and are earmarked
Future Opportunities to be the upcoming, real disruptive ‘game changer’
This is the call to the private sector, to pro-actively for the water production industry. Together, we must
participate and implement advanced emerging develop multiple and sustainable services to create
technologies contributing to a sustainable upstream value for our future generations, whilst incorporating
and downstream realization of efficiencies. Reduction the evolving expectations of the end users and
of power consumption and conversion of water building on strong partnership with all stakeholders.
production process by-products into valuable products Strong partnership with all stakeholders. Today, not
such as biogas, industrial salts and many more offer such tomorrow, it is our responsibility to act. The time is now.
opportunities today. SWRO produces a lot of solid and
liquid, partially toxic, waste, which is widely discharged
back into the open sea. This same seawater in the Gulf Rolf Keil
Project Development Manager
region, already being challenging to treat efficiently, Besix Concessions & Assets
is suffering from increasing pollution that is promoting www.besix.com

Launch of USD700,000 Oman Humanitarian

Desalination Challenge
MEDRC Water Research and The Research Council
recently launched a major new initiative in water research,
the ‘Oman Humanitarian Desalination Challenge’. The
challenge is a USD700,000 prize that looks to deliver a
hand-held, stand-alone, low-cost, desalination device
suitable for short-term use and rapid deployment in
the event of a humanitarian crises. Such a device would
revolutionize humanitarian emergency response efforts
in the aftermath of natural disasters. Speaking at the
launch, guest of honor, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin
Hamood Albusaidi, Secretary General of The Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and Chairman of MEDRC Water Research
said “The Oman Humanitarian Desalination Challenge is
about supporting a global scientific effort to address the
humanitarian needs of those without water in the aftermath
of a humanitarian crisis. Our goal is to support the scientific
and engineering breakthroughs necessary to produce
an affordable handheld desalination device that can be or floods is critical to health and survival. For relief
rapidly deployed to sustain life. Based on Oman’s deep agencies responding to a crisis, the provision of water to
respect of water as the absolute foundation for human life the affected population is one of their first priorities. Due
and civilization, we open the challenge to the scientists and to the varying size, scope and complexities of disasters,
engineers of the world.” Access to clean fresh water during there is no one size fits all approach to solving the
and after natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis problem of water scarcity following a humanitarian crisis.
18 Bottled Water

Cover Story
waterhq.world COVER STORY
2018 June Bottled Water 20

The Bottled Water Market to Reach

USD319,860 Million by 2022

G
lobal bottled water market was valued
at USD169,863 million in 2015, and is
expected to reach USD319,860 million by
2022, expanding at a CAGR of 9.5 percent
during the forecast period 2014 - 2022. Bottled water is
packaged drinking water that is purified and free from
contamination. It is available in plastic and glass water
bottles, and is the most convenient way for the body to
fulfill its hydration needs being easily available in nearby
retail stores and supermarkets. The market driven by the
rise in healthcare awareness about waterborne diseases
such as malaria, typhoid, diarrhea, food poisoning, developments of the companies in this industry include:
and others. Moreover, bottled water is more portable Product Launch: Various variants of sparkling water
and convenient to use as it is handy, thus supporting and carbonated water are launched in the market.
the market growth. In addition, tap water is available Mergers & Acquisitions: Takeovers are implemented
at a lower cost, which also poses a restrain to market by market leaders to strengthen their reach to
growth. The bottled water market is expected to witness customers or enhance technical capabilities.
notable growth in the coming years owing to change Agreements and Partnerships: Leading players
in lifestyle patterns of consumers as they more inclined are signing supply & sales agreements and plastic
towards most convenient sources of water and food bottles manufacturing partnerships to capture major
to save their time. However, stringent regulations for market share and compete with other players.
the approval of bottled water and availability of tap
water at lower cost are major factors that impede the Segment review
market growth. Moreover, the harmful effects of using The global bottled water market is segmented based
plastic bottles owing to presence of chemicals such as on type and geography. Based on type, it is classified
bisphenol A (BPA) can cause neurological diseases and into still water, carbonated water, flavored water, and
behavioral problems among children. Bottled water is functional water. In 2015, the still water segment held
the most convenient sources of water as it is available in the largest market share, accounting for three-fifths
various convenient packages, which enable consumers of the total market share and is expected to maintain
to carry them easily. These water bottles are handy this trend during the forecast period. In terms of
and suitable for on-the-go usage. In addition, they are geographical analysis, in 2015, Asia-Pacific dominated
easily available in the retail and departmental stores, the market, occupying 35.6percent share, followed by
which supports the growth of the bottled water industry. Europe with 27 percent. Geographically, the market is
analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
Top investment pockets and LAMEA. Leading players invest huge capital in R&D
Currently, flavored bottle water segment has witnessed activities to develop enhanced products to cater to the
large-scale adoption in the bottled water market. current demand. Key players operating in bottled water
Carbonated, still, and functional bottled water are industry include Nestlé Waters, Hangzhou Wahaha
other segments of the market. These segments are Group Co., Ltd., The Coca Cola Company, Danone,
anticipated to witness increase in market share owing PepsiCo Inc., Natural Waters of Viti Ltd., Icelandic Glacial
to rise in awareness about waterborne diseases. Inc., Mountain Valley Spring Company, and Dasani.

Top Winning strategy

The winning strategies mentioned below are the result
of analysis of the key players in the bottled water
market. The data obtained through press releases by
the companies has limited scope to publicly available Allied Market Research
information. The key strategies tracked from the recent www.alliedmarketresearch.com
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Water Economics
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2018 June Water & Wastewater Treatment 23

Meeting Dissolved Oxygen Requirements

W
ater pollution degrades surface waters
making them unsafe for drinking, fishing,
swimming and other activities. In an
effort to improve these waters, stringent
discharge limits often are enacted to ensure that water
released into the environment (rivers, lakes, ocean,
wetlands, etc.) meets strict dissolved oxygen (DO)
criteria. Utilities frequently have the added difficulty
of keeping DO levels in compliance due to seasonal
storm events, unusually high temperatures or treatment
plant operational upsets. To meet today’s required DO
standards, post-aeration has become a critical process
at most wastewater treatment plants. A wide range of
technologies can be harnessed to oxygenate water
including cascade aeration, spray aeration, bubble
diffusers, pure oxygen injection and atmospheric air
injection. And there are numerous options for the variety
of space, management, energy, and cost requirements
that exist. With growing targets and shrinking budgets,
an increasing number of wastewater treatment
professionals are opting to use the uncomplicated Hancock County Wastewater Treatment Plant
Mazzei Pipeline Flash Reactor™ (PFR) with sidestream An example of the PFR’s key features in action can be
venturi injection which facilitates the most efficient, cost found at a municipal wastewater treatment plant in
effective, inline gas transfer process possible. In a PFR Hancock County, Mississippi, USA. The design engineers
system, ambient air is drawn into a sidestream flow—a had a pressurized effluent line that was to discharge
flow of just 3 to 5 percent of the total discharge volume— into a local river. Since the line was pressurized, the
and is highly oxygenated through the use of a venturi standard method for increasing DO—a cascade (aka
injector. The injector harnesses the pressure differential waterfall)—was not a valid option. They opted instead
of flowing water to draw in atmospheric air which is for PFR technology. This technology creates a simple,
then mixed into solution. The oxygenated sidestream powerful aeration system that fits on a skid and provides
flow then enters the Pipeline Flash Reactor where
additional mixing and contacting is achieved via the
PFR’s Mass Transfer Multiplier™ (MTM) mixing nozzles.
The Pipeline Flash Reactor heightens the shearing of
the entrained bubbles which maximizes the gas-liquid A wide range of technologies can
interface initiated by the venturi injector. The use of the
PFR essentially amounts to inserting a flanged spool of be harnessed to oxygenate water
pipe into the main pipeline flow to replace or enhance
an entire contact basin. Mazzei engineers design PFR
including cascade aeration, spray
systems for specific project sites and conditions. Such aeration, bubble diffusers, pure
customization is especially crucial for retrofit projects.
One key advantage of the Pipeline Flash Reactor is oxygen injection and atmospheric
its small footprint/low infrastructure requirement. air injection

EXCLUSIVE
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2018 June 24

maximum transfer of oxygen with the lowest possible

energy usage and minimum operator involvement.
The Hancock County aeration system includes four air
injection skids, each consisting of a booster pump, a
2-inch venturi injector, pressure gauges, a control panel,
and a PFR. The PFR is merely 40.64 cm in diameter
and 121.92 cm in length and causes little to no pressure
loss. As a result, the utility is able to pack a pond’s
worth of aeration into just over 121 cm of pipeline, with
minimal added energy costs—no blowers required for
the oxygenation of this secondary effluent. In this new
system, a fraction of the mainline flow is taken off the
effluent pipeline, directed through a booster pump, and
then through a venturi injector to draw in and aspirate
ambient air. The aerated sidestream is then mixed back
into the effluent pipeline through the four MTM mixing
nozzles within the stainless steel PFR for final oxygen
transfer and uniform mixing, eliminating the need
for an additional tank/basin and drastically reducing
the energy consumption and footprint. The aeration
system control panel is designed to run the injection
skid pump (which drives the aeration system) based on
the plant load levels when the wastewater treatment tanks are much less responsive and more difficult to
plant effluent pumps are operating. The Hancock control with precision—they must be maintained to
County Wastewater Treatment Plant was started-up much higher DO levels to accommodate for areas that
in August 2010, and has been meeting discharge DO experience high rates of loss, areas of poor mixing and
limits with no problems. The plant operators, who are dead zones. Because all mixing takes place inside the
responsible for maintaining several plants in southern venturi injector and the Pipeline Flash Reactor, PFR
Mississippi, appreciate the minimum maintenance and systems eliminate the need for mixing basins or tanks
low operator involvement that this system requires. as well as the space and structures needed for blowers,
Mazzei’s aeration systems have proven to be a simple diffuser grids, large pumps, and other infrastructure. In
solution for this facility and others. With Mazzei’s fluid new projects, this advantage makes the PFR technology
design capabilities, Mazzei is able to build a system an excellent option for reducing capital costs in real
to meet the specific needs of each individual project estate, engineering, and construction materials. It also
resulting in efficient and effective results every time. makes a PFR system an extremely efficient option for
retrofitting existing treatment facilities faced with the
Efficiency in energy and space need to replace aging systems or comply with new
The Pipeline Flash Reactor system’s only energy demand DO standards. Once installed, Pipeline Flash Reactors
is a pump large enough to push the sidestream through and venturi injectors are essentially maintenance free.
the injectors and PFR, since the PFR section of the pipe The fact that many PFRs are buried after installation
in itself has negligible head loss. The PFR’s energy offers evidence of confidence in their reliability and
demands stand in significant contrast to the high energy such a practice provides an excellent way to further
demands of blower systems or bubble diffusers in large reduce their physical footprint. In the words of
ponds or lagoons as well as those of pump systems one wastewater treatment manager, the Pipeline
that must overcome the pressure drop often seen Flash Reactor system is “the most elegant, and
downstream of static mixers. Energy demands for the probably the most cost-effective, solution out there.”
PFR may be further refined through the use of dissolved
oxygen meters installed downstream, which can control
the volume and pressure of the sidestream flow to match
oxygen levels with system needs. The PFR provides a Jim Lauria
Vice President Sales and Marketing
controlled and stable mixing environment. In contrast, Mazzei Injector Company, LLC
massive volumes of water in ponds, contact basins, or www.mazzei.net
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Multibore® upgrade for horizontal and vertical systems

Maximum Flexibility Thanks to

Digital Innovations
To mark the occasion of this year’s IFAT, the German it comes to planning and designing largescale projects
ultrafiltration technology specialists at inge GmbH will with significant numbers of UF racks/UF lines. Another
be focusing on the following three aspects. inge®’s iSD helpful function presented in the next iSD update is
(inge® System Design) project planning software is going the ‘Coating’ option. This is particularly useful in waste
mobile. Our wellknown system design tool will soon be or surface water applications where the water to be
available for mobile platforms as well as Windows-based cleaned contains large quantities of organic material.
PCs. With the release of a hybrid app and a browser This option draws on the ‘coating effect’ when adding
version compatible with all systems and devices later flocculants, in other words the creation of a coating that
this year, users will be able to enjoy the benefits of iSD lies on the membrane like an additional, rinsable filter
on PCs and tablets (iOS & Android). As well as its clear layer that helps to support the filtration process. As a
and user-friendly design, this software tool offers users result, the process only requires intermittent flocculation
a completely new range of options for configuring the between the cleaning cycles to achieve perfect results
technical processes involved. The new online version (as opposed to continuous flocculation). This can yield
and app will open up the possibility of simulating more significant savings in the cost of flocculants. The next
complex scenarios, for example analyzing how multiple update of iSD will also feature split-rack operation as
UF racks can work together to ensure consistent filtrate an alternative to the standard process. In the case of
production. This issue has become a major challenge in large racks with up to 10,000 m² or so of membrane
modern, large-scale seawater desalination plants as more surface area, applications typically rely on large nominal
and more operators opt to connect the intermittently diameters to transport the huge quantities of water for
operated low-pressure ultrafiltration stage directly the individual processes. Split-rack operation optimizes
to the continuously operated high-pressure reverse the process by configuring the rack to be operated by
osmosis stage without placing a buffer tank between default with all modules during the filtration process.
the two stages (typically referred to as ‘direct feed’ or During the backwash process, however, the rack is divided
‘inline configuration’). The new features in the upcoming into two parts which are washed out one after the other,
version of iSD will therefore be particularly useful when thereby halving the required flow rate of backwash water.
 waterhq.world | June 2018 | Vol. XLII Issue 06

Schock Contracting Corporation and Tierra Contracting,

in combination with DSC Dredge, LLC have joined forces to
accomplish the challenges of a dredging project in Carpinteria,
California. The DSC 10-inch Wolverine Class dredge was ordered
under high priority emergency circumstances requiring delivery
by March 15, 2018.
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2018 June Water & Wastewater Treatment 28

Vakuum Metering System Safe and Efficient

ProMinent presented a particularly affordable approach
to water treatment at IFAT trade fair in munich: Chlorine
gas disinfection. The new vacuum metering system for
chlorine gas combines maximum safety with maximum
efficiency. Dulcovaq is designed for disinfection of
drinking water, swimming pool water, wastewater and
cooling water and ensure impeccable, germfree water
quality. The systems are available in performance classes
from 0 to 200 kg/h and are compiled as a complete
solution from high-grade, tried-and-tested standard
components. This increases the system’s durability,
while at the same time reducing both operating and
ProMinent Sigma 3 Dulcovaq system
maintenance costs. Dulcovaq is designed as a full
vacuum system and therefore offers maximum safety is provided for by additional components, such as
for users. The vacuum generated in the injector opens motorized control valves, injectors or vacuum switches.
the vacuum metering controller fitted on the chlorine Exact control electronics and measuring technology
gas tank and the chlorine gas enters the water to ensure efficient chlorine gas metering during both
be treated. Adjustment valves control the metering manual and automatic operation. Uninterrupted
volume and flow meters precisely indicate the chlorine disinfection is guaranteed at all times – not least thanks
gas flow. A large number of individual configurations to empty container detection and automatic switchover.

Multi-Stage Water Treatment System

Versatile, this compact unit is perfect for Homes, Mobile
Homes, Apartment owners, Offices, Restaurants,
Hotels, Convenience stores, Medical/Dental/Labs and
even farms…worldwide. Eliminate the biofilm, bacteria
and other particulate matter that serves as a breeding
ground, collecting in your water lines, tubing and
downstream fixtures and equipment. Triangular Wave
Technologies (TWT) has engineered and designed
this compact modular unit as an All-In-One Chemical-
Free, Multi-Stage water treatment system that
UV1400 Panel
includes staged filtration, Triangular Wave hard water
flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of almost
conditioning (descaling), UV disinfection and purification
any water condition or application. Double (10” BB) filter
technology. TWT, the Smart Treatment Methods-
housings, with sediment and carbon filters are standard.
creates a clean, corrosion-free delivery system that
is restored and maintained in an environmentally safe Conditioning and Treatment: TWT’s technologically
and chemical-free manner. The unit is fully assembled advanced Deposit Controller delivers an
on a stainless steel panel (as illustrated), ready to put Electromagnetic, pulsed powered, Triangular Wave
in place, plumb into water feed line and operate. Signal. As the water passes through the signal, it is
(On/Off Valves on inlet and outlet). Easy installation treated and carries the treatment downstream, to
operation with minimal maintenance required. condition the rest of the plumbing system. This results in
hard water treatment that will improve the flow, quality
Filtration: Filters are designed to trap, remove and treat
and taste of the water. Without the use of chemicals.
various kinds of debris and other organic particles and
pollutants in the water. Upon request, filters are available Ultraviolet (UV): This is a means of killing or rendering
in a variety of Media and Micronic sizes providing harmless microorganisms in a dedicated environment.
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Pumps & Flow Meters

waterhq.world
2018 June 30

Automatic Water Controller:

The Best Solution for Water Conservation

A
utomatic water level controllers are
extensively utilized in open well, bore well,
sumps, single-phase motors, and three-
phase motors. Drainage systems, commercial
complexes, apartments, hotels, and factories are the
main application areas of these controllers. There are
two type of technology utilized in these controllers: In-
contact and contactless. Currently, in-contact controllers
enjoy a high demand in this market. However, with
the constant technological advancements, contactless
controllers will make their way to end users smoothly
in the years to come. Innovation and technological of water pumping in an overhead tank, and display the
developments in products are the key strategies water level on LCD screens. Continuous research has
adopted by the leading companies, functional in this made it possible to use DC power in place of AC power,
market. However, in light of further expansion of their thereby reducing the risk of electrocution. Water scarcity
businesses, these players are expected to increasingly is one of the major problems that the world is facing today.
engage into strategic partnerships in the years to Water wastage in industrial processes pose a significant
come. The investment in research and development is challenge to water conservation efforts, and mandates
projected to increase considerably over the forthcoming the deployment of technology to eliminate wastage. The
years. Automatic control is used in industries for use of automatic water level controllers eliminates water
regulating different processes without direct human wastage and limits the amount of electricity used. This
intervention. It is an application of control theory, in results in more financial gains as well as energy savings,
which a controller compares an actual value of a process and is the major factor driving the automatic water level
with a required set value, and produces the resulting controller market. As these controllers work on their own,
error signal to modify some input to the process. the necessity of a human operator is also eliminated
Technological advancements have made it possible to which reduce manpower costs. The ease of installation
use computer-based systems to control the hardware of and lower maintenance associated with these controllers
systems in a flexible way. These computer-based control is further contributing to their adoption across various
systems find applications in water flow management to industrial segments. Such controllers can be used with
minimize water wastage caused due to water overflow. single phase motors, three phase motors, open well,
The monitoring of water levels in a tank or a reservoir bore well, and sumps. They find applications across
is of utmost importance in industries and applications various segments such as hotels, factories, apartments,
related to agriculture. Automatic water level controller commercial complexes, and drainage systems.
manages the water pump circuit in a tank or reservoir.
The water level sensor consists of a metal plate, which
is mounted on the water tank or reservoir, with a sensor
in the short for creating the top level and a detection
sensor for detecting the lower level. The ground lines
are connected to the bottom of the tank or reservoir. Automatic water level controller
The automatic water level controller switches on the
water pump circuit as and when the water level in the
manages the water pump circuit in
tank or reservoir falls below a predetermined point a tank or reservoir
and switches off the circuit when the water level rises
up to the predetermined point. Different technologies
are employed in the design and implementation of
such controllers. Typically, such controllers employ a
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Digital Paddlewheel Flowmeter

from Blue White Industries
BW DIGI-METER® F-2000 Series electronic insertion
style flowmeters, monitor flow in a wide range of
applications. The F-2000 features an easy to ready
eight digit LCD with up to four decimal positions. It
is field programable via the front panel touch pad and
has front panel security lockout. The DIGI-METER® is
built sturdy with a weather resistant enclosure. The
ABS enclosure is NEMA 4X. These paddlewheel type
digital flowmeters are offered in four model variations,
Model AO, Model PC, Model AP, and Model RT. Model
AO displays flow rate, total flow, and include an NPN
open collector output for communication with data Blue White DigiMeter F2000
loggers, SCADA systems, and other external devices.
Additional options include: 4-20 mA / 0-10 VDC, batch 16mm (3/8”) through 315mm (12”). It can be battery
processing, and a high/low flow rate alarm output. The operated using four AA batteries. All other models
electronic display and communication enclosure can require 15-24V DC plug-in transformer (battery backup
be sensor mounted, or remotely mounted to a pipe optional). Model PC offers batch-processing circuitry,
or panel. Pipe fittings are available for both inline and including high/low flow rate alarm, proportional
clamp-on saddle mount style. Pipe sizes range from chemical metering, and flow rate and totalizer.

New Water Velocity Sensor Is Built For Reliability

OTT Hydromet has launched a new non-contact
surface velocity radar (SVR) sensor that dramatically
improves the simplicity and reliability of stream, river
and open channel measurements. Located safely
above the water flow, the instrument is protected from
the harmful effects of storms and floods, and can be
easily integrated into a remote monitoring system. A
number of key features have been incorporated into
the SVR 100, some of which are unique. Employing
a highly accurate radar for non-contact operation
the instrument also includes sensors for detecting OTT SVR 100
potential sources of error. Measurement reliability telemetry options. The main advantage of the SVR 100
is validated by meta data from an integrated sensor is its ability to measure accurately and reliably across a
that detects the effects of bridge vibration from wind wide range of conditions, but especially during severe
or vehicles, and another which monitors the angle of weather when there is a risk of flooding. The OTT
the SVR 100 to the water surface. With IP68 rating, it Hydromet Group manufactures products that enable
is extremely rugged and would even survive complete water professionals to monitor the planet's most
immersion. Compact and lightweight the SVR 100 is precious resource. Through the delivery of accurate
quick and easy to install in unobtrusive locations, with reliable data, OTT's instruments and services provide
no requirement for staff to enter the water, which essential tools to help protect the environment. From
saves time and money. Once installed, the SVR 100 precipitation through surface and ground water to
operates on extremely low power with no ongoing marine monitoring applications, OTT's measurement
requirement for calibration or maintenance. The and communication technologies provide a complete
addition of a level sensor and a datalogger enables picture of the water cycle.OTT and Hydrolab have been
the onsite computation of discharge, with multiple longstanding members of the OTT Hydromet Group.
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2018 June Leveling 32

GSM-2 Gives Way to ARC-1

ARC 1

For years, KELLER’s GSM-2 has provided a simple way mm in diameter, the cylindrical design of the ARC-1 can
of remotely tracking pressure measurements, fil and simply be placed into the top of a two-inch-wide sounding
water levels, and monitoring limit values. Now, this tube standard in the groundwater measuring industry.
proven data logger with remote data transmission unit It can be installed in a matter of seconds. The housing
has been upgraded and given a new name: ARC-1, the is designed to withstand condensation and temporary
Autonomous Remote Data Collector. In the interests of floding. The sealed antenna is covered by a lockable
compatibility, the ARC-1 incorporates the same functions protective cap made of robust plastic. This protects the
as the GSM-2 but also includes some new features: It data logger against theft and damage by people or wild
now communicates via the 3G mobile network, or 4G if animals when level measurements are being taken in
required. The new radio modules also allow the device the open countryside. Complete with energy efficient
to be located via the mobile network. The mini SIM card electronics and a premium-quality lithium battery (3,9
has given way to a micro SIM card. The data logger V/32 Ah), the logger can transmit the results of 24
can also be supplied with an e-SIM upon request. The measurements every day by e-mail, SMS or FTP for up to
system status information, including battery status and ten years. Its fastest measurement rate is 1 measurement
signal strength, has been supplemented by a moisture per minute. With two input voltages (0...5 V), two digital
sensor. A real-time clock (RTC) has been integrated into inputs, one bus interface (RS485) to operate up to fie
the data logger which is more accurate and continues level sensors and an optional SDI12 interface for water
running autonomously when the battery is changed. analysis devices, the ARC-1 data logger is a universal data
Existing GSM-2 data loggers can also be upgraded collection module for wide area measurement networks.
easily to ARC-1 data loggers if the existing 2G network The flexible, easy-to-use, open-source “DataManager”
at the measuring point is no longer available. The new software covers the key functions of a monitoring,
generation has not changed in appearance. At just 48 collection, control, and organizational unit for the ARC-1.
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Pipes &Valves
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How to Integrate CPVC into Existing

Piping Systems

E
very now and then, piping systems require and mechanical couplings are available options.
upgrades or repairs, whether as a result of
expected chemical corrosion or accidental ll Repairing a CPVC system with solvent cement
pipe damage. Alternatively, industrial welding
plants will often pilot test a small run of CPVC in an Solvent cement welding is typically the preferred joining
existing system to verify its compatibility and reliability. method of CPVC piping systems, as it fuses the material at
When the need to integrate CPVC pipe into an the molecular level, essentially establishing one uniform
existing system arises, engineers have two priorities: piece of plastic. To make a successful CPVC system
minimize downtime and maximize value—including repair using solvent cement, follow these steps: Measure
material costs, labor costs and system lifecycle. the damaged section to be replaced. Cut the measured
Whether your existing system is CPVC, another section out cleanly, using a preferred cutting method.
thermoplastic or metal, CPVC piping may be the ideal Prepare the new CPVC pipe and cut it evenly—easily
replacement solution thanks to its chemical resistance performed onsite. Ensure the piece is dry, and follow
and compatibility, high heat distortion temperature the solvent cementing best practices to properly join the
and pressure rating. Fortunately, integrating CPVC new CPVC pipe and couplings to the existing system.
into an existing system, regardless of the existing
material, is a relatively easy, straightforward process.

Integrating CPVC into an existing CPVC system Mechanical couplings offer an-
Installers can choose between two preferred alternative joining method for
methods when integrating CPVC into an existing repairing CPVC that does not
CPVC system. Depending on available time, budget
and system demands, solvent cement welding require curing time
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ll Repairing CPVC with mechanical couplings the field, repairs can be made with limited downtime.
Follow the same best practices we’ve recommended
Mechanical couplings offer an alternative joining
for solvent cement welding to prefabricate
method for repairing CPVC that does not require
your CPVC piping sections quickly and reliably.
curing time. These are metal clamps with rubber
gaskets in the middle. Though often more expensive
ll Repairing a metal/mixed system with
than solvent cemented joints, mechanical couplings mechanical couplings
allow systems to quickly return to processing after
installation. When repairing CPVC with mechanical Another attractive option for integrating CPVC into a
couplings: Groove the piping, which can be done in metal or mixed piping system is the use of mechanical
the field by following the appropriate steps. Apply a couplings. If correct mechanical couplings, with
thin coat of compatible lubricant to the sealing lips compatible gaskets, are selected and installed
of the gasket. Insert the grooved end of the pipe into correctly, the system will experience no deration
the end of the coupling, then repeat with the other beyond the operating range of the CPVC piping
side. Tighten the coupling evenly until metal-to-metal system. Additionally, this joining method eliminates
contact occurs at the bolt pads. Visually inspect the the need for curing, minimizing system downtime.
bolt pads at each joint to ensure sufficient contact. Mechanical couplings can be used to integrate CPVC
Restart the system and continue processing. Be into a metal or mixed system by: Measure the sections
cognizant of dissimilar gasket and coupling materials, of piping to be replaced. Cut the CPVC piping to the
as these may react differently to chemicals in the fluid correct length and groove the new CPVC piping,
stream than the CPVC. Additionally, pipe turns or twists which both are easily accomplished by following
can be a source of leakage in suboptimal couplings. the correct steps. Groove the metal pipe according
to the specification of the transition coupling being
Integrating CPVC into a metal/mixed piping used. Apply a thin coat of compatible lubricant to
system the sealing lips of the gasket. Insert the grooved
end of the pipe into the CPVC end of the coupling.
When integrating CPVC into a metal or mixed Tighten the coupling evenly until metal-to-metal
system, plant managers and engineers may have contact occurs at the bolt pads. Insert the valve into
concerns about its performance capabilities and the metal end of the coupling until contact with the
installation methods. In terms of installation, CPVC center leg of the gasket occurs. Complete the same
can also decrease downtime and cost, as it does process with the opposite coupling end. Visually
not require power tools or heavy equipment. Also, inspect the bolt pads at each joint to ensure sufficient
the installation process can be learned quickly, contact. Restart the system and continue processing.
eliminating the need for specialized personnel. Test
pieces are sometimes installed in complex chemical
streams to assess compatibility and life expectancy.

ll Repairing a metal/mixed system with flanges

Integrating CPVC to a metal piping system can be
a simple job with this effective approach: Measure In terms of installation, CPVC can
the sections of piping to be replaced at the nearest
flanges. More piping may be removed than absolutely
also decrease downtime and cost,
necessary, but this method generally creates the as it does not require power tools
strongest bond for CPVC and may minimize downtime.
Prefabricate the replacement piece and its flanged or heavy equipment
joints wherever possible before bringing down the
system. This will leave only a simple process to move
the lightweight piping into place and bolt the flanges.
Remove the metal flange and pipe to be replaced.
Bolt the new flange to the one attached to the system.
Flanges made of two different materials will remain Jorge Solorio
Business Manager
strong, so long as they are properly bolted together. Lubrizol
Because CPVC is lightweight and easy to install in www.lubrizol.com
Country Reports 35 USA
waterhq.world COUNTRY REPORTS
2018 June USA 37

Gains Forecasted For Water Treatment

Equipment Market

T
echnologies such as membrane systems,
disinfection equipment, and distillation
equipment will post the best growth as these
products can address a wide variety of water
quality problems and can also allow users to decrease
reliance on potentially hazardous solutions such as water
treatment chemicals. Because many types of membrane
systems and disinfection equipment are most effective
when water is pretreated, demand for more established
products such as conventional filtration systems will
also benefit. Majorly used water and wastewater
treatment chemicals in United States include coagulants
& flocculants, biocides & disinfectants, pH adjusters
& softeners, corrosion and scale inhibitors, defoamers Resource extraction to be fastest growing market
& defoaming agents, according to a recent report Resource extraction is forecast to be the fastest
by Research and Markets. Growth in major end-use growing market for water treatment equipment,
industries such as oil & gas, chemical, paper & pulp, as water consumption and wastewater treatment
chemical and mining & mineral processing is propelling continue to be issues of concern to both oil and gas
the market size of water and wastewater treatment field operators and environmental agencies. The US
chemicals in the US. Additionally, wastewater treatment EPA is also in the process of updating its standards
chemicals find huge application in treatment of municipal for the treatment of wastewater from oil and gas shale
sewage, wherein, chemicals are used for removal of and coalbed formations, which could further boost
contaminants from water, so that, it can be discharged the market for water treatment equipment in resource
into water bodies. Few of the major players operating in extraction. Despite this, gains will be slower than the
the country’s water & wastewater treatment chemicals double-digit increases seen during the 2009-2014
market include GE Water & Process Technologies, period, when hydraulic fracturing activities and oil and
Ecolab, Kemira Chemicals, Inc. and Lonza America, Inc. gas field production were expanding at a particularly
strong rate, driven by a period of higher oil prices.
Municipal market to remain dominant
The municipal market accounts for the largest share
of water treatment equipment demand, according
to Freedonia. Although growth will be below the
overall average, gains for water treatment equipment
in the municipal market will outpace overall growth
in municipal water use. While users in the municipal
market are often slower to adopt new water treatment Demand for water treatment
technologies than are users in industrial markets,
tightening restrictions on chemical use and higher equipment in the US is expected to
standards for drinking water and wastewater quality rise 5.2 percent annually to USD15
will support greater reliance on water treatment
equipment. Additionally, limited freshwater availability billion in 2019
in Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas in recent years
has prompted many municipal water suppliers to turn
to unconventional water sources, including seawater
and brackish water, which require more aggressive
treatment, often with more expensive equipment
such as membrane systems or distillation equipment. waterHQ Staff
waterhq.world COUNTRY REPORTS
2018 June USA 38

Emergency Dredging Project

DSC Dredge Wolverine 6020 Carpinteria Salt Marsh

Carpinteria is a small California town approximately permit variance from the State of Michigan Department
80 miles north of Los Angeles. The town sits right of Transportation allowing DSC to truck the Wolverine
on the Pacific Ocean with mountains just behind it. dredge immediately to meet the delivery date and fulfill
Unfortunately, this past year has been very difficult for the urgent need. The Wolverine dredge was purchased
this region. Wild fires ravaged the mountains and left by Schock Contracting Corporation, a privately held
the hills completely void of vegetation. There are small company in Goleta, CA established in 1994, after they
drainage canals that drain off the mountains to the were awarded the Carpinteria Salt Marsh emergency
Pacific. All along the beach is a housing development dredging project by the Santa Barbara County Flood
called Sandy Land. These homes are under threat Control and Water Conservation District. A DSC Field
due to mud slides from the mountains. Some of the Technician was onsite March 14th to provide dredging
canal has been drag lined, but closer to the Pacific project overview, assist in off-loading the Wolverine
it wanders through the neighborhood. Due to this dredge, and complete commissioning and training
crisis situation, the State of California issued a 30 day in dredge operation. The channel being dredged is
emergency dredging permit to clear the drainage “plus bank” dredging, which has not been fast moving.
canal. The permit allows dredging to 8 feet NGVD. During this project there has been a two-day emergency
Two companies: Schock Contracting Corporation and evacuation of the neighborhood. DSC Dredge, LLC
Tierra Contracting, in combination with DSC Dredge, is doing its part in assisting to solve an emergency
LLC have joined forces to accomplish the challenges of situation. A world specialist in Customized Dredging
this dredging project. The DSC 10-inch Wolverine Class Solutions, DSC Dredge, LLC advances engineering,
dredge was ordered under high priority emergency automation, manufacturing and quality of cutter suction
circumstances requiring delivery by March 15, 2018. Due and underwater pump mining dredges. The company
to Michigan Frost Law Restrictions for transportation, operates from three major manufacturing facilities located
DSC needed to secure a special wideload overweight in Reserve, LA, Poplarville, MS, and Greenbush, MI.
38 Marketing Campaigns

Bottled Water
waterhq.world BOTTLED WATER
2018 June Marketing Campaigns 40

Bottled Water Is the Marketing Trick of the Century

W
riting in the Daily Telegraph Dr Phil
Hammond, the GP, comedian and
columnist wonders whether we have all
swallowed the “water con”. Have we, he
asks, abandoned rational thought? The answer to this
question, at least in terms of the way we purchase and
consume bottled water, is emphatically: yes. Consider
the probability, in the US, that in the next few years
bottled water will overtake carbonated soft drinks as the
largest beverage category. American consumers spent
USD11.8 billion on bottled water in 2012, drinking an
average of 140 liters each. In the UK, the market is worth
USD2 billion per year and Britons drink more bottled quality. In July 2012 the Drinking Water Inspectorate
water than fruit juices or wines and spirits. Consumption published samples from 1.9m tests in England and
per person exceeded 34 liters in 2012, up from 26.9 Wales which showed 99.96 percent compliance with
liters in 2001. That growth shows no sign of slowing legal standards – and as the Ecologist illustrated, the
either, as consumption is set to reach 40 liters per figure has been above 99 percent for nearly 20 years.
person by the end of the decade. Given the fact that But image is paramount, of course, especially when you
UK tap water is widely considered to better for you than are trying to sell something which is essentially free, so
the bottled variety and subject to more stringent safety packaging assumes primary importance. Advertising
checks, why do we insist on purchasing something which campaigns for Norwegian mineral water Isklar have
is up to 300 times more expensive than what comes out emphasised it’s icy, pristine “pure glacier” quality,
of our taps? According to Richard Wilk, professor of while the UK’s Highland Spring boasts, “Bottling water
anthropology at Indiana University, bottled water is the products from natural sources is all and everything we
most revealing substance for showing us how the global do. It’s our focus. Our specialism.” Such marketing
capitalist market works today. “In a sense”, he says: implicitly contrasts the purity of the product with the
We’re buying choice, we’re buying freedom. That’s the artificiality of modern life. The purchase of bottled water
only thing that can explain why you would pay money allows us to communicate our uniqueness and the care
for a bottle of something that you can otherwise get for we have for bodies and the environment. And herein lies
free. Why we buy is indeed explained, at least in part, by the problem. The packaging and marketing may suggest
the triumph of advertising and marketing. Bottled water the beauty of the natural world but the reality has
has become the indispensable and freely available severe ecological consequences. The BeCause Water
attribute of those wishing to demonstrate their health movement for water sustainability states that almost
and sophistication. Evian, for example, have long used 3m tons of plastic are used to produce bottled water
the slogan Live Young which according to the company worldwide and 80 percent of this ends up in landfills.
is the expression of Evian brand values, including origin,
health and youth. The connotations of immortality are
never far away from a brand which suggests its product’s
“naturally pure and mineral-balanced water supports Bottled water has become the indis-
your body’s youth”. The key to the marketing of bottled
water is that it is a healthy alternative. But to what? As pensable and freely available attrib-
marketing expert Kathryn Hawkins has pointed out, ute of those wishing to demonstrate
bottled water is not sold as an alternative to tap water,
but as an alternative to fizzy drinks. Hawkins highlights their health and sophistication
the Nestle Pure Life campaign which attempted to
persuade mothers to replace one sugary drink each day John Jewell
Director of Undergraduate Studies
with the company’s water products. But the truth is, in Cardiff University
the UK as it in the US, public tap water is of outstanding www.theconversation.com
40 Top 5 Relaxing Water Activities

Top 5 Lists MENA

waterhq.world TOP 5 LISTS MENA
2018 June Top 5 Relaxing Water Activities 42

Top 5 Exciting & Relaxing Water Activities

E
veryone is fascinated by water in some
way or the other. Some like calm and
tranquil blue water, whereas others enjoy
turbulent and roiling currents. This makes
it an ideal sporting medium, and today there are a
wide range of water sports to choose from. Water
sports are adventurous, fun-filled, action packed, and
exciting. Both, physical exertion and mental stimulation
can be attained in water sports. They offer a visual
treat, motivation, and an elated feeling. Water sports
can be played in, on, or under water. Given below
are some water sports that you can try your hand at.

1. Parasailing
Parasailing, also known as "parascending," is a
sport where a person is towed behind a boat, while equipment to control buoyancy, and equipment
attached to a specially designed parachute, known related to the specific circumstances and purpose
as a parasail wing. You can enjoy a breathtaking of the dive. Some scuba divers use a snorkel when
view of the water and horizon with a fun-filled ride. swimming on the surface. Scuba divers are trained
Commercial parasailing operations are held all over in the procedures and skills appropriate to their level
the world, and there are many parasailing associations of certification by instructors affiliated to the diver
that govern the sport held for the game as well. certification organizations which issue these certifications

2. Bodyboarding 4. Sea kayak

Bodyboarding is a surface water sport, and the surfer rides A sea kayak or touring kayak is a kayak developed for
a bodyboard on a wave that carries him towards the shore. the sport of paddling on open waters of lakes, bays,
Bodyboards used for this form of sport vary according and the ocean. Sea kayaks are seaworthy small boats
to the riders specifications regarding the style of riding, with a covered deck and the ability to incorporate a
and height and weight. Bodyboarding is also referred to spray deck. Developed by kayak enthusiasts, Kayak
as Boogieboarding due to the invention of the "Boogie sails can supplement or effectively eliminate the
Board" by Tom Morey. The average bodyboarding need for paddling. Using a sail can increase offshore
consists of a short, rectangular piece of hydrodynamic range and allow longer expeditions. Use of a sail
foam. Bodyboarders typically use swim fins for additional for touring, has established a strong following with
propulsion and control while riding a breaking wave. recreational sea kayakers, expedition, and paddlers.

3. Scuba Diving 5. Fishing

It is a type of underwater diving using a scuba set - Fishing activities are an exciting opportunity to go
that generally consists of an air hose, mouthpiece, out on a boat and get in touch with your inner hunter-
regulator, harness, back plate, and an air tank - to gatherer. With your fishing rod and bait in tow, set
breathe underwater. Scuba diving is very popular, and sail for a fishing activity like no other. So get your
undertaken for many reasons that include recreational, camera out for that classic picture of you next to
scientific, commercial, professional, or public service. your catch of the day. This water sport can be a lazy,
A scuba diver primarily moves underwater by using fins relaxed activity, or a frenzied and highly competitive
attached to the feet, but external propulsion can be sport. There are different types of fishing - from big-
provided by a diver propulsion vehicle, or a sled pulled game fishing to fly fishing and deep-sea fishing. The
from the surface. Other equipment includes a mask species and quantity of catch required depend on
to improve underwater vision, exposure protection, competition rules and area of fishing (sea, river or lake).
waterHQ staff
 42 Products & Services

Departments

Photo Courtesy of SAER

waterhq.world
2018 June 44

At ASIAWATER 2018

Layne Bowler Is Everywhere in the World

Layne Bowler Pump Company Inc with its long history, new pump ranges and categories. Hoping that, our
which can be traced back to 1882, and its very wide products would play a positive role in helping the
range of engineering pumps of all types, were present in constantly growing world population who is relying on
the biggest as well as the largest water and waste water a very small amount of fresh water to survive. People
event in Asia. The event name is “ASIAWATER 2018”, are in need to Layne Bowler pumps, in order to get
it was held in Kuala Lumpur the capital city of Malaysia the cold or hot fresh water from underground, to boost
and the true heart of Asia. The event is repeated every big quantities to higher elevations and sometimes
two years, in addition to the international scientific to get rid of waste water problems. Layne Bowler is
conferences, there was a big exhibition or show with a supplying a distinguished After Sales Services, by
more than 11000 exhibitors from all around the world. having a special data base for every produced pump, a
Today, there are no borders or limits for Layne Bowler’s comprehensive stock of spare parts and an experienced
market. One can see Layne Bowler standard and group of technicians and trainers, who are ready to
engineering pumps in all of Africa, America, Australia, support you wherever you are in the world. Layne
Asia and Europe. Layne Bowler specialty is the Tailor- Bowler High Class Engineering can be tasted from the
Made Pumps; they are serving the world from the high performance, the high efficiency and the long-
capital city of Turkey, Ankara, by giving the best ever lasting reliability. Today, Layne Bowler Pump Company
seen Engineering Pumps of all types. Layne Bowler Inc. products are almost everywhere. In addition to
Pump Company Inc. was established in 1965 and Australia, Europe and Latin America, we are one of the
domiciled in the capital city of Turkey, Ankara. In Layne leaders pump suppliers in the Middle East and North
Bowler the innovations and the engineering studies Africa. Future export growth is directly dependent
never stop. In addition to the innovation of the existing on your intelligent choice, so let us invite you to
pumps, Layne Bowler is always working on introducing Taste the Engineering by using Layne Bowler Pumps.
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Products & Services 45

SAER Is Ready To Face New Challenges

Water is one of our most critical resources, and treating
the increasing water demand has become a key strategic
challenge in the near future. Desalination is becoming an
important alternative to traditional freshwater resources.
SAER is ready to face these challenges with a strong and
fast answer. Available now, from the Italian company a full
range of submersible pumps and motors, end suction and
monoblock pumps as well as split casing ones in DUPLEX
and SUPER DUPLEX. SAER is well known worldwide not
only for high quality products but also for being one of
the best manufacturer in terms of delivery time: the same
remains for this range of pumps, thanks to the Italian
production. Efficiency levels are high in order to offer
low energy consumption pumps; motors are provided by a head of 10 m for water transfer from a channel to a rice
SAER production up to 55 kW in different efficiency classes field. The pump was not in SAER range, but thanks to the
and with several options available. It’s in the DNA of knowledge of SAER engineers and specialized personnel,
SAER to never stop evolving with new lines and solutions the company was able to realize the project from zero in
keeping being flexible and giving tailor made responses six months from the receipt of the initial customer request.
to its customers. It is the case of NCBKV 800-670 end The result: three units delivered in short delivery time and
suction pump which reaches a flow of 10.000 m³/h with now the model has actively entered into SAER range.

Tsurumi New GSZ series Pump – GSZ-150-4

Tsurumi Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has, since its founding in
1924, been manufacturing, importing and selling pumps,
environmental equipment and peripherals. Submersible
pumps are our specialty. As a new addition to the GSZ-
series of submersible high head, high volume pumps,
Tsurumi has recently released the GSZ-150-4 equipped
with a 150 kW motor. Tsurumi’s GSZ-series pumps are
highly reliable in heavy-duty applications where required
to run continuously under harsh conditions, e.g., mining,
quarries, construction and tunnel projects, etc. The new
GSZ-150-4 is positioned as the highest class model
of the series. The GSZ-150-4 delivers a max. head of
70 m and max. capacity of 19 m3/min. To stand up to
harsh conditions of use, the impeller is made of highly
wear-resistant, high-chromium cast iron. The pump is
designed and built for side discharge by way of a spiral
flow route that ensures smooth passage of solid matter. GSZ-150-4

Moreover, the motor is encased in a water jacket that

cools the motor if kept running at low water level for pressure before it can act on mechanical seal. With
extended periods of time. The GSZ-150-4 additionally features like these, Tsurumi’s highly reliable and durable
comes standard with an anti-wicking cable, motor GSZ-150-4 pump is ready for continuous duty at tough
protector, leakage sensor, dual inside mechanical seals job sites. Tsurumi has many other types and models
with silicon carbide faces, and Oil Lifter. Furthermore, the of pumps that offer the high reliability, durability and
pump is equipped with relief ports that release pumping corrosion resistance needed to handle the tough jobs.
waterhq.world
2018 June 46

NWWC Fosters Youth Engagement in the

Water Industry

SEEPEX’s pump technology

National Water Works Company (NWWC) as a closed and introduce its products to customer by arranging
joint company always believes in its responsibility toward seminars for its partners. working on these above points
Saudi Arabia and its economic & social role obtained can’t convert NWWC from their social responsibility to
from its first name as National, to participate in achieve maintain clean environment for the future generations
Saudi Vision 2030 and sets its strategic plan accordingly. to live healthy in healthy environment and conserve the
Saudi Vision 2030 is built around three themes: a vibrant resources by bring new technologies which can depend
society, a thriving economy and an ambitious nation. on renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, etc,.
NWWC Believes that these themes are integrated According to Market Research Report, the Middle East
and consistent with each other in order to achieve the & Africa is also witnessing significant growth over the
company’s objectives and maximize its share of this vision forecast period. The shift in trend towards reducing
achievement. So far NWWC started its transforming dependency on importing fossil fuels in the form of
program by recruiting the young Saudi talents to diesel and butane for their primary need for energy to
give them a chance to get experience in professional generate electricity for agriculture and drinking water.
environment, to meet experts in the pumping field, and NWWC established a Water System Division in 2017, as
to prepare them to be leaders this field by working with a specialized division to treat wastewater and RO. This
pioneer companies in the water pump industry, and to water systems can assist in providing reliable wastewater
establish new relationships with Saudi universities and treatment systems which can be offered as much public
participate in the recruitment exhibitions all over the health and environmental protection as centralized
Kingdom, to reflect the National Side of NWWC in front treatment systems. Like centralized treatment,
of its customers and vendors as well. The company decentralized treatment systems are properly designed
wants also to plant a seed for new generation of national and constructed and well maintained. More than ever,
talents in the water sector. NWWC has also been these systems typically include good monitoring and
working to roll up its leadership in water pumping field backup that help prevent adverse discharges. The
to the industrial sector by strength our relationship with modern decentralized treatment system is as reliable as
major entities in industrial sector such as Aramco, Sabic, other wastewater treatment alternatives, and it is also a
SWCC, etc. During the year 2018, NWWC got approvals cost-effective and sustainable method of treatment for
as vendor & contractor from giant organizations in communities. This Water System Division is strengthened
the industrial sector and its sales team achieved by achieving a partnership with SEEPEX Germany, which
regular visits to these firms, to present the company consideredas a worldwide specialist in pump technology.
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Genvik WasteWater Pumps Made Tough To

Handle Diverse Applications

Pumping solutions

Genvik, a technology oriented company with a as well as storm water. Genvik wastewater pumps are
sharp focus on industrial pumps, delivers customized the result of considerable R&D and provide a host of
pumping solutions to help their customers achieve advantages. The pump casings are fitted with wear rings,
their goals. The range of wastewater pumps is a case which are made of particularly wear-resistant materials
in point. The company offers Sump, effluent and sewage and can be easily replaced. Impellers come with Channel
pumps, panels and accessories designed for residential impellers with one, two or three channels (either closed
applications & commercial applications to facilitate the or open) / Open single-channel / Vortex Impeller. These
transportation of heavily contaminated water, which often and other products are manufactures at the company’s
contains solid particles of various organic, inorganic and facilities that are top notch and show case the very best
mineral origin. Applications include food processing, the field. Although their niche area is industrial pumps,
construction, pulp and paper, sugar, and metal industries the brand of excellence extends across the whole
(e.g. metal electrolysis) as well as mining and water spectrum of pump applications. In fact, the company
extraction (e.g. cooling water, seawater desalination). is one of the few pump companies in the world with
Genvik, in fact offers, pumping solutions that meet fully integrated facilities, right from in house designing,
specific requirements. For instance, there is considerable casting, machining, fabrication, welding, stamping,
distinction between municipal and industrial wastewater injection molding and wire extrusion to assembly and
pumps. Municipal wastewater pumps, also referred to as quality testing, both offline and online. For a company that
sewage pumps, are available to transport raw sewage. prides itself as an innovative solution provider, it is obvious
Specially designed pumps are on offer for mechanically that the focus would be on R&D. As an extension of their
treated wastewater from treatment tanks, sludge (e.g. service commitment, they also manufacture the complete
activated, raw, digested and return activated sludge) range of accessories that include pipes and valves.
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ECORIENT IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition Watec Italy

June 09 – 11, 2018 September 16-21, 2018 October 24-27, 2018
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2018 June CLOSING LETTER 50

Blockchain in the
Energy Landscape

Pierre Telep
Renewable Energy Senior Specialist
Green Climate Fund

Crypto assets, a new class of assets that are traded energy projects. Whether the tokenization of projects
on peertopeer (P2P) markets, were exceeding a is the first step towards a revolution or merely a surfing
total market capitalization of USD750 billion by activity on the Initial Coin Offering waves is a discussion
December 2017. And it seems the momentum for that time will clarify. One thing is nevertheless certain:
decentralized trade solutions still has promising times there is still a long way to go on the ‘all renewables’
ahead. At the pace at which things are currently journey, looking at the scale of the financing
moving, it’s safe to ask whether the predicted and challenges ahead. Also, fears that tokens’ value could
long-awaited transformation of the energy industry be manipulated by miners or issuers do not help much
is not overdue. Especially now that various studies – which suggests that impact oriented or concessional
and experiments have contributed to reassuring grid funding will still play a key role in filling the financing
operators that the rise of distributed generation is gap for renewable energy projects, at least for a while.
not a threat, but rather an element of grid stability. On-going pilots for blockchain-based energy markets
Indeed, most experts agree that the energy sector in which producers and consumers can trade energy
transition that we need is the one that has increasing packages through smart contracts are also promising.
amounts of renewables in the generation mix. This so-called Internet of Energy approach would work
While the focus has so far been on the supply side, best where smart grid infrastructures can back the
the digitalization on the demand side using the delivery of energy packages. But the main setback at
opportunity offered by the P2P realm seems to offer this point is not technology. Whether we will all use
new perspectives. A sustainable decarburization an app soon to order the exact amount of energy
of the energy industry will eventually require we need for the next week, day or hour, directly
leveraging end users’ participation in the entire from a producer with solar cells on their rooftop and
value chain. Utilities in Europe are now replacing pay with crypto tokens is not a dream anymore. The
their metering infrastructure with second-generation approach is technically feasible today. Whether a
smart meters that will enhance services to end users. blockchain can accommodate all such P2P energy
First movers in the Internet of Energy started on the transactions, the answer is clearly yes, as evidenced by
financing side, with the tokenization of renewable the records now set by the crypto-currency industry.