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January 15, 2020 David H. Paul, Inc. Announcing a new location for DHP seminars According to http://www.dhptraining.com, DHP's host, MAC Water, has moved its location to Kansas City, KS. This will be the new location for our Operation Control Monitoring & Maintenace of RO System hands-on training seminar during the month of April. The exact dates and location of this seminar are: 4/28/2020 - 4/30/2020 318 Miami Avenue Kansas City, KS 66105 Click Here
January 1, 2020 David H. Paul, Inc. Introduces New 2020 Seminar Schedule According to http://www.dhptraining.com3, "It is a new year and DHP wants to share its 2020 seminar schedule. To get to our seminar schedule please go to http://www.dhptraining.com/scheduled-seminars.html17. " Click Here
December 24, 2019 David H. Paul, Inc. Wishes Everyone a Happy New Year! Happy New Year Click Here
December 18, 2019 We at David H. Paul, Inc. would like to wish you a Merry Christmas Merry Christmas From David H. Paul, Inc. Click Here
December 11, 2019 Metal-organic frameworks as high-performance water desalination membranes According to https://www.nanowerk.com/8, "Reverse osmosis (RO) is one of the most effective desalination technologies for producing freshwater from seawater. An osmotic process is a natural phenomenon that is driven by an osmotic pressure gradient across a partially permeable membrane. Water diffuses naturally through the membrane, leaving behind all impurities. The reverse osmosis membrane water reclamation processes is very energy intensive – not exactly an advantage given the rising cost of energy and the negative climate impact of fossil fuels. In addition, the traditionally used RO membranes are causing slow water transport, which has led researchers to experiment with two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials such as graphene or MoS2 to fabricated novel desalination membranes (read more: "Desalination with nanoporous graphene membrane" and "2D nanomaterial reverse osmosis membrane for water desalination"). Another group of materials with angstrom-size intrinsic porosity are metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). However, given the large number of MOFs that have been fabricated and characterized – over 20 000 – the challenge is to identify suitable candidates for the fabrication of efficient RO membranes." Click Here
December 4, 2019 Imperial College London scientists have created a new type of membrane that could improve water purification and battery energy storage efforts. According to https://phys.org/3, "Imperial College London scientists have created a new type of membrane that could improve water purification and battery energy storage efforts. The new approach to ion exchange membrane design, which is published today in Nature Materials, uses low-cost plastic membranes with many tiny hydrophilic ('water attracting') pores. They improve on current technology that is more expensive and difficult to apply practically. Current ion exchange membranes, known as Nafion, are used to purify water and store renewable energy output in fuel cells and batteries. However, the ion transport channels in Nafion membranes are not well defined and the membranes are very expensive." Click Here
November 20, 2019 People now have reliable access to safe drinking water for the first time in their lives According to https://cornellsun.com10, "In Gracias, a small town in Honduras, people now have reliable access to safe drinking water for the first time in their lives — thanks to electricity-free, gravity-powered water treatment technology invented by a Cornell engineering project team. The AguaClara project team, headed by Prof. Monroe Weber-Shirk, civil and environmental engineering, develops water treatment technology powered solely by gravity. AguaClara plants help address the lack of sustainable water treatment infrastructure in impoverished countries, The Sun previously reported. AguaClara has already built water treatment plants in other towns in Honduras and India. The Gracias plant is AguaClara’s 20th plant in Honduras. Producing 120 liters, or approximately 32 gallons, of water per second, it is the team’s largest plant to date in terms of treatment capacity. According to Kevin Sarmiento ’19 grad, a student researcher with AguaClara, there used to be no water treatment systems in Gracias. People relied on “raw” unfiltered water, which presented manifold public health problems. AguaClara offers an economical and reliable solution." Click Here
November 13, 2019 DuPont Features Innovative Water Solutions Portfolio at IFAT According to https://www.dupont.com3, "Optimizing industrial wastewater treatment processes and reducing water consumption are some of the biggest challenges faced by industries in India. DuPont Water Solutions, a global leader in purification and separation technologies, featured its broad portfolio of water treatment technologies and solutions at IFAT held from 16 - 18 October in Mumbai. Focused on the water, sewage, solid waste and recycling segments, the three-day event provides a perfect platform to connect with customers, partners and showcase our advanced technologies – from ion exchange resins to reverse osmosis membranes, and from ultrafiltration membranes to electrode-ionization techniques." Click Here
November 6, 2019 The dimensioning of reverse osmosis (RO) and ion exchange systems (IX) is now even more practical and user-friendlier. According to https://www.wateronline.com/5, "The specialty chemicals company LANXESS has comprehensively updated its LewaPlus design software for the water industry. The dimensioning of reverse osmosis (RO) and ion exchange systems (IX) is now even more practical and user-friendlier. There is also the option to include ultrafiltration (UF) in the planning. The new UF module will be presented for the first time at Aquatech, which will take place from November 5 to 8, 2019, in the Dutch city of Amsterdam." Click Here
October 9, 2019 Evoqua Water Technologies announced Tuesday that it had acquired a majority stake in Frontier Water Systems, LLC. According to https://www.bizjournals.com3, "Evoqua Water Technologies announced Tuesday that it had acquired a majority stake in Frontier Water Systems, LLC. The San Diego-based company is a leader in the development of patented, engineered equipment packages for high-rate treatment and removal of selenium, nitrate and other metals from waste streams. Frontier removes these metals in its proprietary, modular bioreactor before the water is discharged back into the environment." Click Here
October 2, 2019 Nouryon and Van Remmen UV Technology have developed a unique technology for removing pharmaceutical micropollutants from wastewater. According to https://eka.nouryon.com5, "Nouryon and Van Remmen UV Technology have entered into a unique partnership offering a solution that removes the pharmaceuticals using an advance oxidation process. ? Once treated, the water can be discharged into lakes and rivers as pharmaceutical-free. The combination of MicrOx™ hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) with the world-class UV technology (Advanox™) supported by our application know-how, optimized supply chain and global logistics creates a unique one-stop solution for our customers." Click Here
September 18, 2019 AXEON Announces Next Generation Reverse Osmosis Membranes Utilizing HyperFlux™ Technology According to https://www.axeonwater.com8, "AXEON Water Technologies, a world-leader in the engineering and manufacturing of water treatment solutions, has announced the development and launch of HyperFlux membrane technology, an advancement in low energy and high efficiency membranes. In response to growing demand, AXEON Water Technologies has developed a next generation Reverse Osmosis (RO) membrane branded as the HF65-Series and featuring the company’s innovative HyperFlux™ membrane technology. The largest membrane in the series (4” x 40”) is capable of operating at only 65 psi, the lowest pressure in the industry and producing 2,400 gallons per day (gpd) with a nominal salt rejection of 98.2%. Virtually a “pumpless” RO membrane that can operate on standard feed pressure found in many areas around the world. Click Here
September 11, 2019 AquaHD is free from the limitations of conventional solid separation processes. According to https://www.filtsep.com8, "Methods that removes particles using centrifugal forces do exist as an alternative to separation density difference but are limited in the particle size. However, the hydrodynamic separator developed by AquaHD is free from the limitations of the conventional processes. The recently developed hydrodynamic separator developed by AquaHD is free from the limitations of conventional solid separation processes. The hydrodynamic separator works by creating centripetal hydrodynamic forces to separate particles under low pressure (1bar). In the hydrodynamic separator, the water is flowing through a dedicated circular structure. " Click Here
September 9, 2019 The challenge of cycling intercalation materials with fast rates of electron, ion, and fluid transport, features that are difficult to achieve simultaneously in a single system. According to https://phys.org2, "For the past several years, University of Illinois researcher Kyle Smith has proven his growing expertise in the field of water desalination, with a range of research results that could address the immediate need to combat diminishing clean water sources around the world. Now, with a new publication and new research project funded by the National Science Foundation, he continues to build on his highly praised work to develop new methods of deionizing saltwater. The paper, "Effect of Conductive Additives on the Transport Properties of Porous Flow-Through Electrodes with Insulative Particles and their Optimization for Faradaic Deionization," published this week in Water Research, demonstrated promising results for energy-efficient desalination of alternative water resources. Smith's newest work, spear-headed by his doctoral student Erik Reale, involves deionization devices that can reversibly store and release cations using intercalation materials, a class of materials commonly used for rechargeable batteries. This work in particular addresses the challenge of cycling intercalation materials with fast rates of electron, ion, and fluid transport, features that are difficult to achieve simultaneously in a single system. Click Here
August 28, 2019 Nanowood could make desalination more efficient and sustainable According to http://www.anthropocenemagazine.org6, "As the world's population grows and climate change brings more wildfires and drought, clean water is becoming an increasingly precious resource. Converting seawater to fresh could solve this problem. The challenge is to do it on a large scale using low cost, sustainable methods. Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Maryland believe wood could be the answer. They have made a super-thin membrane from wood to desalinate and purify water. The 0.5 mm-thick membrane, reported in Science Advances, a sustainable alternative to the petroleum-derived plastic membranes used at desalination plants." Click Here
August 21, 2019 A new technique called thin-film liftoff, or T-FLO, for creating membrane filters1 According to https://phys.org2, "The key to the process is the membrane filter—a thin, semi-porous film that allows certain substances such as water to pass through while separating out other, unwanted substances. But in the past 30 years, there have been no significant improvements in the materials that make up the key layers of commercially produced membrane filters. Now, UCLA researchers have developed a new technique called thin-film liftoff, or T-FLO, for creating membrane filters. The approach could offer a way for manufacturers to produce more effective and energy-efficient membranes using high-performance plastics, metal-organic frameworks and carbon materials. To date, limitations in how filters are fabricated have prevented those materials from being viable in industrial production." Click Here
August 14, 2019 Membrane to remove oil and dyes from industrial waste water According to https://www.thehindubusinessline.com5, "Expanding the range of water treatment technologies, scientists from Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati have developed a membrane that promises to help simultaneously remove oil and dyes from industrial and other wastes." Click Here
August 7, 2019 Wooden filtration membrane promises efficient and more sustainable water desalination According to https://newatlas.com4, "Water desalination technologies play a vital role in converting saltwater into freshwater in parts of the world where access to the latter is lacking, but there is plenty of room for improvement. One opportunity for this lies in the materials used for water filtration systems, with scientists putting forward a wood-based alternative to the plastic-based membranes currently in use, with early experiments indicating a heightened performance to boot. In developing their new wood-based membrane, scientists from Princeton University together with colleagues from the University of Maryland and the University of Colorado Boulder drew inspiration from the natural water circulation systems of a tree. More specifically, a tree's thermal stability and the way its pores allow for water and nutrient transport during growth offered the scientists a useful new blueprint." Click Here
July 30, 2019 David H. Paul, Inc Appoints Charles Bedford as Chief Operating Officer David H. Paul, Inc. (DHP), the world's leader in water treatment training, announced that Charles Bedford has been promoted to the company's Chief Operating Officer. Bedford was most recently the Operations Manager for DHP where he helped David Paul lead the company until David's recent passing. At DHP, Bedford directs all departments, including professional services, customer services, customer support and sales. Bedford has a combination of history working with David and extensive experience in operations. He will work closely with the company's president/CEO, Dr. Linda Paul, to ensure DHP's customer success initiatives. Having driven growth strategies within DHP, Bedford will focus on fueling DHP's continued expansion in the United States and other countries worldwide. Bedford spent the last 21 years at DHP in a variety of leadership roles. Continually achieving quality and revenue goals, Bedford specializes in conceptual ideas, organization and team building and is instrumental in helping to make DHP the successful training and consulting company that is today. Click Here
July 17, 2019 David H. Paul, Inc. would like to announce that Advanced Watertek will be providing the equipment for DHP's training at the IDA World Congress in Dubai. According to http://www.dhptraining.com, "We are proud to announce our partnership with Advanced Watertek5 in Dubai. Advanced Watertek will be providing the equipment for the RO Specialist Certification Level 1 training scheduled for 19-20 October 2019 and 21-23 October 2019 at the IDA World Congress6 in Dubai. Click Here
July 3, 2019 Veolia Launches NURION, An Ingredient Water Compliant Reverse Osmosis System For The Food And Beverage Industry According to https://www.wateronline.com4, "Through its business unit SOLYS, Veolia Water Technologies is pleased to announce the launch of NURION, a skid-mounted, reverse osmosis (RO) system designed to produce high-quality ingredient water. The Food and Beverage industry requires water for various applications within their manufacturing facilities, notably as an ingredient, where it must be free from undesirable taste, odor, color and impurities that could be harmful to consumers and to the product quality." Click Here
June 25, 2019 Prototype removes more than 99.9% of salt from seawater with the same throughput but using less energy According to https://www.controlglobal.com8, "As the world’s population grows, conserving as much of our limited resources as possible is essential. With more people vying for the limited water supply, ensuring everyone has clean drinking water can be difficult, and making it even harder is limiting the energy we use to treat that same water. In this spirit, Jeff Ong, of European technical university EPFL’s Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Catalysis, developed a system set to be tested in real-world situations, which combines current water treatment technologies while consuming less energy, according to a recent article by Cecilia Carron5. 'For example, the prototype removes more than 99.9% of salt from seawater with the same throughput but using less energy,' Carron reports. Traditional, large-scale reverse osmosis, one of the most common desalination technologies, can consume as much as 4-5 kWh/m3 of electricity, and have additional costs for replacing membranes and other worn components. The prototype machine’s membranes are made of an inert hydrophobic material that lasts longer than traditional membranes and can be cheaply recycled, Carron reports." Click Here
June 19, 2019 A team from Rice University has used nanophotonics to focus light and boost its solar desalination process by 50 per cent. According to https://www.theengineer.co.uk3, Rice’s “nanophotonics-enabled solar membrane distillation” (NESMD) technology was first demonstrated in 2012. It uses light-absorbing nanoparticles to turn a desalination membrane into a solar-driven heating element, enabling water purification without electricity. Recently, the team discovered it could boost the performance of the system by more than 50 per cent simply by adding inexpensive plastic lenses to concentrate sunlight into ‘hot spots’. Click Here
June 12, 2019 202X Series – single-method Process Analyzers systems Recently David H. Paul, inc. visited the 2019 International Fuel and Ethanol Workshop & Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. One of the companies we met with was Metrohm USA, Inc. displaying their single-method analyzers. The 202X Series process analyzers can be set up to monitor a wide range of substances and parameters, easily and reliably. The analyzers come in three basic configurations which cover several industries and some of their most important process applications. The 2026 Titrolyzer applies titration – a well-established absolute analytical method that does not need calibration. The 2026 pH Analyzer is used for batchwise pH measurements in situations where inline pH measurements cause problems. The 2029 Photometer, on the other hand, uses colorimetry and is capable of measurements in the low ppb range. Click Here
June 5, 2019 Device delivers cheap, clean water with just solar power According to https://www.fastcompany.com7, "In a coastal city in Namibia, a small shipping container near the beach sits surrounded by solar panels. Inside, new technology uses that solar power to turn ocean water from the Atlantic into drinking water." Click Here
May 22, 2019 Hitachi Metals, Ltd. has developed a ceramics adsorption filter (CAF) as a pre-treatment technology for the seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination process in order to minimize fouling of RO membranes According to https://www.hitachi-metals.co.jp2, "Hitachi Metals, Ltd. has developed a ceramics adsorption filter (CAF) as a pre-treatment technology for the seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination process in order to minimize fouling of RO membranes. A joint research study conducted by Hitachi Metals Ltd, Japan and the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have shown that with the addition of CAF in the pre-treatment stage prior to the RO stage, the rate of RO fouling was slower and hence the membrane cleaning frequency can be reduced. The findings have shown that the amount of biofilm attached on the RO membrane was significantly reduced. This is expected to reduce water production cost. Hitachi Metals will accelerate efforts toward commercial applications, and will expand the business in Singapore, which is the center of research of the water treatment technologies." Click Here
May 15, 2019 David H. Paul, Inc. has partnered with Atlas High Purity Solutions to host seminars in Boston, MA According to http://www.dhptraining.com, DHP has announced it's partnership with ATLAS HIGH PURITY SOLUTIONS4, New England’s independent high purity water RODI systems and service provider, at their location in Boston, MA. The first seminar presented at this location will be "Operation Control Monitoring & Maintenance of RO Systems - Hands-On" on 10/8/2019 - 10/10/2019. Click Here
May 8, 2019 TSSE can desalinate extremely salty brine up to seven times as salty as the ocean. According to https://www.popularmechanics.com2, "a group of researchers from Columbia University have developed a process designed to purify industrial hypersaline brines. They call it Temperature Swing Solvent Extraction9 (TSSE). TSSE can desalinate extremely salty brine up to seven times as salty as the ocean. For comparison, the current methods can only handle brine twice as salty. Unlike other approaches that use reverse osmosis or distillation, TSSE has found success with using a solvent. Solvent extraction is commonly used during chemical engineering." Click Here
May 1, 2019 David H. Paul, Inc. will be training at the IDA World Congress 2019 According to http://www.dhptraining.com6, David H. Paul, Inc., will be providing 2 different training sessions during the World Congress 2019. These sessions are: 19-20 October 7:00AM – 5:00PM: IROC RO Specialist Certification Level 1 Hybrid (Online + 2 days hands-on class) For those who wish to attend the World Congress 2019 and get their IROC ROS-1 Certification 21-23 October 7:00AM – 5:00PM: IROC RO Specialist Certification Level 1 (3-days hands-on class) For those who are NOT attending the World Congress 2019 but want to get their IROC ROS-1 Certification Click Here
April 24, 2019 New type of solar evaporator promises to power a new generation According to https://www.upi.com9, "The development of a new type of solar evaporator promises to power a new generation of cheaper and more efficient small-scale desalination technology." Click Here
March 27, 2019 New Water Filtration Method Devised According to https://now.tufts.edu, "Engineers and physicists from Tufts describe how they devised a low-cost membrane capable of rapidly filtering oil from water and oil mixtures without the membrane getting fouled. The advance in material science could be a game changer in the battle against pollution. It’s well known that oil-contaminated water can have long-term harmful effects on wildlife and the environment." Click Here
March 20, 2019 MAXH2O implementation in Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plants shows brine recovery of up to 98 percent According to https://www.globenewswire.com13, "IDE Technologies, a world leader in desalination and water treatment solutions, today announced the launch of its brine desalter technology, MAXH2O, which aims to effectively reduce brine reject from brackish water desalination plants by ensuring a more durable and efficient process. To increase brine recovery of brackish water reverse osmosis (BWRO) desalination plants, the MAXH2O desalter technology integrates a proprietary reverse osmosis (RO) system with an integrated salt precipitation unit, which together overcome the traditional limitations of brine recovery systems. The MAXH2O desalter also addresses other challenges such as scaling from sparingly soluble salts, and organic fouling and biofouling, without the use of additional chemicals. Increasing the BWRO plants recovery, thus reducing the amount of rejected brine from these desalination plants, helps to meet global water demands while reducing the environmental impact of brine. The technology increases water recovery and benefits both municipal and industrial applications such as mining sites, power stations and cooling towers. Early pilots of MAXH2O on both existing and new BWRO desalination plants have shown an increased brine recovery of up to 98 percent." Click Here
March 6, 2019 New membrane water treatment system to reduce toxic waste and waste disposal cost by over 90 percent According to https://media.ntu.edu.sg11, "The pilot plant uses a novel water treatment system that leverages a new type of hollow-fibre membrane invented by Professor Neal Chung at the National University of Singapore, which has been assigned to and scaled up for industrial application by the START Centre. Unlike the typical hollow-fibre membrane, which resembles noodles with a hollow core like a straw, the new tri-bore hollow-fibre membrane invented by Prof Chung has three hollow cores, allowing for a water flow rate which is about 30 per cent higher. Under a new research partnership and licensing agreement, START Centre and Memsift Innovations will jointly build the wastewater treatment plant with the tri-bore hollow-fibre membranes, which can treat up to 5,000 litres per day for a semiconductor firm." Click Here
February 27, 2019 David H. Paul, Inc. Is testing a new version of ROOM online in Spanish According to http://www.dhptraining.com7, DHP has been working with a spanish translator to translate our most popular online training course, Reverse Osmosis Operation and Maintenance, to spanish. We have uploaded Chapter 1 to the online training system. If you are a spanish speaking customer please feel free to log in to the system and check out Chapter 1 for free and fill out the survey that comes with it. If we have enough demand for the spanish translation we will continue to complete and upload the entire Reverse Osmosis Certification program in Spanish. Click Here
February 13, 2019 Evoqua's Depolox 400 M analyze According to https://www.businesswire.com5, "Evoqua Water Technologies (NYSE:AQUA), an industry leader in mission critical water treatment solutions, today announced the launch of the Depolox® 400 M analyzer designed to provide reliable measurements of disinfectant parameters in drinking water and industrial water applications.Drinking water utilities around the globe are faced with more stringent regulations requiring chlorine residual to provide disinfection throughout the distribution network. Excess levels of chlorine can result in elevated levels of disinfection by-product formation, while having too little disinfectant puts public health at risk." Click Here
February 6, 2019 Hydranautics – A Nitto Group Company, is excited to announce the launch of its Product Selection Tools According to http://membranes.com9, "Product Selection Tools will guide users in selecting the right membrane products at the click of a button. The launch of our Product Selection Tools will be a guiding force for our customers in selecting the right type of membrane fit. These tools will facilitate a more dynamic experience to its users with features such as finding an industry-specific membrane fit, comparing and choosing the right membrane and selecting the right RO-NF membrane." Click Here
January 30, 2019 HACH's D300 pocket Colorimeter According to https://www.hach.com12, HACH introduces the new D300 pocket colorimeter. It is infused with optional Bluetooth connectivity with automatic data transfer, and seamless system integration. "We partnered with users to make operating the DR300 as easy and error-free as possible." Click Here
January 23, 2019 Scientists use bacterial membrane for water filtration According to https://www.theweek.in5, "Scientists have designed a novel filtration technology which they say purifies water using bacterial membranes and graphene oxide. More than one in 10 people in the world lack basic drinking water access, and by 2025, half of the world's population will be living in water-stressed areas, said researchers at the Washington University in the US." Click Here
January 16, 2019 David H. Paul, Inc. has partnered with AdEdge Water Technologies to present this FREE webinar According to http://www.dhptraining.com6, "A relatively new variation of conventional RO is Flow Reversal RO (FR-RO), where periodically the feed water and concentrate streams are reversed to reduce scaling and fouling potentials. This webinar will cover the FR-RO technology. " Click Here
January 9, 2019 vac ROSYS M Standardized reverse osmosis plants According to https://evac.com9, "Evac ROSYS M standardized reverse osmosis plants have been developed in response to the trend of fitting smaller vessels with RO technology. The modular design means that the plants can be custom-designed for the available space on board and made up of modules that best match the individual vessel’s requirements. Our modular reverse osmosis plants can be adapted to local regulations, as well as changing operating conditions. They are suitable for marine applications of all kinds, including vessels such as yachts, cruise ships, and river cruise vessels." Click Here
December 19, 2018 Merry Christmas from David H. Paul, Inc. Merry Christmas Click Here
December 12, 2018 Forward osmosis (FO) membrane system for the high-level concentration of liquids According to https://www.asahi-kasei.co.jp11, "Asahi Kasei has developed an original forward osmosis (FO) membrane system for the high-level concentration of liquids by dehydration without heating or pressurization. The company is currently fabricating small and medium-sized equipment to be loaned to food and pharmaceutical manufacturers for introduction on a trial basis, with commercialization targeted in 2020." Click Here
November 28, 2018 LG Water Solutions launches its next generation seawater RO membranes at WETEX Dubai According to http://www.lgwatersolutions.com9, "LG Chem’s NanoH2O™ seawater RO membranes reduce the cost of desalination. They provide salt rejection of 99.89% and produce 20% more flow than membranes manufactured with conventional technologies" Click Here
November 21, 2018 David H. Paul, Inc. wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving Click Here
November 14, 2018 David H. Paul, Inc. Level 2 Hands-On Seminar in Dubai According to http://www.dhptraining.com1, "David H. Paul, Inc1. and International Desalination Association have teamed up with Advanced Watertek Industries3 to bring our "Operation Control Monitoring & Maintenance of RO Systems" Hands-On seminar to Dubai on 11-13 February 2019. This is an exciting event in one of the most exciting cities in the world. To learn more about this seminar go to: http://www.dhpseminars.com/registrations/index.php/packets/packet/OCM_HO_Dubai Click Here
November 7, 2018 The Aquaporin Inside® Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis membrane progresses According to https://aquaporin.dk1, "not only scarcity of water, but also global economic growth is challenged by the need to develop new sources of energy and mineral resources. The role of treated water and recycling is more and more important as it becomes the vector for energy and materials recovery. Turning low quality waste water or raw water into high quality process water is top priority for everyone in the industry. Aquaporin was granted the EU-funded project, AMBROSIA (Aquaporin-Inside® Membranes for Brackish water Reverse Osmosis Application) with a budget of DKK 10.5 million. The project has reached the technical goals and is ready to be scaled up in 2019." Click Here
October 31, 2018 Chelating resins from the Lewatit MDS line According to https://lanxess.com2, " Lewatit MDS resins significantly increase the efficiency of brine treatment in chlor-alkali electrolysis using the membrane method. They make an effective contribution to preventing damage to the latest generation of ion exchange membranes used for electrolysis, which are becoming more and more sensitive, thus prolonging their service life and reducing the energy costs of the process. " Click Here
October 24, 2018 David H. Paul, Inc. Introduces New UV Webinar Series According to http://www.dhptraining.com4, This three-part webinar series covers: Low pressure (LP) UV Medium pressure (MP) UV HOD™ UV (a type of MP UV) Pre-RO is not as common as post-RO but when used is typically for disinfection or chlorine compound removal. Post-RO UV is common in high purity water applications, for examples, where disinfection and Total Organic Carbon (TOC) removal is required. This webinar series will provide attendees with an overall understanding of the UV options available today and their applications. Webinar Date Topic Co-Presenter Part 1 2018-11-7 HOD™ UV Atlantium Part 2 2018-11-28 MP UV Aquionics Part 3 2018-12-12 LP UV Aquafine Click Here
October 17, 2018 Control Software for Water Treatment and Chemical Process Plants According to https://ifctrl.com7, "The core AI and machine learning engines of IntelliFlux, the Augmented Process Recommendation & Industrial Control Optimization Tools (APRICOT), was developed into a standalone software platform, on which a broader set of water treatment and process plant optimization solutions can be customized. APRICOT underlies the next generation of IntelliFlux SmartMode2.0 control software targeting autonomous control of water treatment and chemical process plants. Engineered with novel machine learning algorithms, SmartMode2.0 software enables optimization of multiple process components in addition to membrane filtration. It means that SmartMode2.0 can optimize any process sequence containing multiple treatment technologies, such as media filtration, coagulation, bioprocesses, thermal and reactive systems. With this added capability, IntelliFlux Controls can now provide end-to-end decision automation for water treatment and process plants." Click Here
October 10, 2018 3D electron microscopy uncovers the complex guts of desalination membranes According to https://news.psu.edu9, " Careful sample preparation, electron tomography and quantitative analysis of 3D models provides unique insights into the inner structure of reverse osmosis membranes widely used for salt water desalination wastewater recycling and home use, according to a team of chemical engineers. These reverse osmosis membranes are layers of material with an active aromatic polyamide layer that allows water molecules through, but screens out 99 to 99.9 percent of the salt." Click Here
October 4, 2018 The HI98198 Optical Dissolved Oxygen Meter According to http://hannainst.com7, "Optical DO technology doesn't require a minimum flow rate, so there is less drift in your readings. Perfect for the field or for the laboratory, the Quick Connect probe requires no membranes, no filling solution, and no warm-up time so you can measure without hesitation." Click Here
September 26, 2018 Microvi and Southern Water to Demonstrate Phosphorus Removal and Recovery Using Microvi MNE Process According to https://www.microvi.com7, "Microvi Biotech, Inc. and Southern Water Services Ltd. announced the implementation of a project in England that will demonstrate Microvi’s innovative technology for phosphorus (P) removal and recovery. The nine-month project is a collaboration between Southern Water, Microvi, WesTech Engineering, Inc., and the University of Portsmouth." Click Here
September 19, 2018 Sterlitech is introducing flat sheet membranes from Fluid Technology Solutions According to https://www.sterlitech.com6, "Sterlitech is introducing flat sheet membranes from Fluid Technology Solutions to expand our line of Forward Osmosis membrane products. The FTSH2O™ flat sheet membranes are constructed from low-fouling cellulose triacetate (CTA) material. They also present the benefit of being able to backwash to restore membrane performance." Click Here
September 12, 2018 New IoT Web-Enabled CA900 Titration Analyzer Measures Alkalinity Automatically and AccuratelyDavid H. Paul, Inc. Introduces New Classroom Seminar - Expert RO System Analysis & Troubleshooting According to https://ecdi.com2, "Maintaining water quality with the proper balance of pH and alkalinity levels is essential in many different processes—everything from drinking water to wastewater processes, as well as in irrigation water, water-based beverages and pharmaceuticals, electronics manufacturing and more. Alkalinity is a measure of the capacity of water to neutralize acids and affects pH levels in water. It occurs naturally in groundwater and its levels are influenced by rocks and soils, salts, certain plant activities and in some cases by industrial wastewater discharges.." Click Here
September 5, 2018 David H. Paul, Inc. Introduces a New Degasification Webinar Series in October According to http://www.dhptraining.com5, David H. Paul, Inc. has partnered with DeLoach Industries, Inc. and 3M to present two webinars in the month of October on Degasification. These webinars are a 2-part series with Part 1 "Degasification: Forced Draft---Pre- and Post-RO" on October 3rd and Part 2 "Membrane Degas---Pre- and Post-RO" on October 17th. To register for these webinars follow the two links below: Part 1: Degasification: Forced Draft---Pre- and Post-RO21 Part 2: Degasification: Membrane Degasification14---3Pre- and Post-RO This two-part webinar series covers the use of Forced Draft, Induced Draft, and Membrane technologies to remove undesirable dissolved gases in reverse osmosis (RO) applications. Degasification pre-RO is not as common but when used is typically there for RO scaling control, for example, in the High Efficiency Reverse Osmosis (HERO™) technology. Degas post-RO is common in high purity water applications, for examples, where electrodeionization (EDI) and/or mixed-bed ion exchange units are located downstream of RO treatment. Webinar Date Topic Co-Presenter Part 1 2018-10-3 Forced/Induced Draft Degas DeLoach Industries Part 2 2018-10-17 Membrane Degas 3M (Liqui-Cel) Click Here
August 29, 2018 Ultra-High Recovery Flow Reversal Reverse Osmosis According to https://adedgetech.com21, "AdEdge – Rotec bring to the market an innovative desalination technology called Flow Reversal (FR-RO) designed to be implemented in existing and new desalination facilities for brackish water and other industrial applications, enabling significant system performance improvements, leading to higher profitability, reduced operating costs and environmental impact associated with desalination.". Click Here
August 22, 2018 Smoothing out the rough patches of a material widely used to filter saltwater could make producing freshwater more affordable According to https://www.sciencenews.org13, "Desalination plants around the world typically strain salt out of seawater by pumping it through films made of polyamide — a synthetic polymer riddled with tiny pores that allow water molecules to squeeze through, but not sodium ions. But organic matter, along with some other waterborne particles like calcium sulfate, can accumulate in the pockmarked surfaces of those films, preventing water from passing through the pores (SN: 8/20/16, p. 22). Plant operators must replace the membranes frequently or install expensive equipment to remove these contaminants before they reach the filters. Now researchers have made a supersmooth version without the divots that trap troublesome particles. That could cut costs for producing freshwater, making desalination more broadly accessible. Hundreds of millions of people already rely on desalinated water for drinking, cooking and watering crops, and the need for freshwater is only increasing (SN: 8/18/18, p. 14)." Click Here
August 15, 2018 Researchers in China have combined the ease of adding nanoparticles to water with plasmonics to create a photothermal conversion process According to https://spectrum.ieee.org2, "For at least the last decade, “solar thermal” technologies, in which sunlight is used to convert water into steam that runs electric turbines or performs desalination, has been a kind of darling of the investment community. About six years ago, nanoparticles started to get into this solar-thermal game when Rice University researchers added some nanoparticles to cold water and were able to make steam when they exposed the combination to sunlight." Click Here
August 1, 2018 The Vacuum Multi Effect Membrane Distillation (VMEMD) According to https://www.evcon-water.com23, "The UPWaterSystem is based on an absolutely new and patented process: the Vacuum Multi Effect Membrane Distillation (VMEMD). This is a thermal separation method that takes place in vacuum and uses the introduced heat multiplicate for evaporation. This way not only water can be obtained in pure and even ultra pure quality: This method of water desalination requires in many cases significantly less energy than alternatives and is much more efficient – and also less expensive – than ever possible before." Click Here
July 25, 2018 Electrically controlling water flow through membranes According to http://www.manchester.ac.uk10, "The team, led by Professor Rahul Nair, embedded conductive filaments within the electrically insulating graphene oxide membrane. An electric current passed through these nano-filaments created a large electric field which ionises the water molecules and thus controls the water transport through the graphene capillaries in the membrane." Click Here
July 18, 2018 NTU spin-off launches Singapore's first 3D-printing plant for water filtration membranes According to https://www.nanosun-main.com13, "Nano Sun, a water technology start-up founded by a scientist from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), has launched a 3D-printing facility to manufacture a new type of water treatment membrane. Unlike conventional membrane-manufacturing processes that use acids to make polymers porous that function as filters, Nano Sun 3D-prints millions of nanofibers layered on top of each other, compressed into a thin membrane. This results in a new membrane that has a faster water flow rate than conventional membranes despite having a similar pollutant rejection rate. It allows for the construction of smaller wastewater treatment plants, lowering the costs for land, infrastructure and labour. The new membrane is also more resistant to breakage and biofouling, requiring less maintenance and brings about greater cost efficiencies." Click Here
July 11, 2018 Electrospun sodium titanate speeds up the purification of water based on selective ion exchange - effectively extracts radio-active strontium According to https://www.eurekalert.org9, "Electrospun sodium titanate speeds up the purification of water based on selective ion exchange - effectively extracts radio-active strontium With the help of this new method, waste water can be treated faster than before, and the environmentally positive aspect is that the process leaves less solid radio-active waste. The properties of electrospun sodium titanate are equal to those of commercially produced ion-exchange materials." Click Here
July 4, 2018 Voltea is launching its first residential-focused water purification unit, DiEntry, at PCBC on June 27-28 According to https://www.marketwatch.com6, "Voltea, the global leader in membrane-capacitive deionization (CapDI [©] ) electro-desalination technology, is launching its first residential-focused water purification unit, DiEntry, at PCBC on June 27-28. Perfectly suited to the water quality and environmental needs of high-end West Coast home builders and homeowners, DiEntry is next generation technology that leapfrogs any existing residential system." Click Here
June 27, 2018 David H. Paul, Inc.'s Online Training Course "RO Monitoring & Troubleshooting" has been approved as a new course for Water Operators in the state of Texas According to http://www.dhptraining.com2, "Another one of DHP's online courses has been approved for Texas CEUs by the Texas Commision On Environmental Quality (TCEQ). This is our third online training that fulfills the requirements for RO Water Operators in Texas brought forth in rule changes in Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code1. This online course is also available to our industrial customers who are not looking for certification." To sign up for DHP's online training please go to http://www.wttionline.org/unity Click Here
June 20, 2018 Gradiant offers counter flow reverse osmosis (CFRO) According to https://gradiant.com13, "In the CFRO process, a dilute saline solution is introduced to the product side of the membrane to reduce the osmotic pressure differential across the membrane and thereby reduce the required feed pressure. Brine is cascaded through multiple CFRO stages, producing a purified product water stream for beneficial reuse and a saturated brine stream for disposal or further treatment. A cascade of CFRO units arranged to enable step-wise concentration of the brine is illustrated in the following figure. The CFRO process uses less than half the energy of the most efficient evaporator and costs about half as much. Contact Gradiant today to learn more about CFRO membrane brine concentration." Click Here
June 13, 2018 The CPA7 series are the newest CPA brackish water RO membranes According to http://membranes.com10, "The LD variant of these membranes using LD Technology® are available in 4” (CPA7-LD-4040) and 8” (CPA7-LD) diameters. The CPA7 MAX membrane has an active membrane surface area of 440 ft2 (40.9 m2) which reduces capital costs by requiring fewer pressure vessels and lesser floor space." Click Here
June 6, 2018 Water purification breakthrough uses sunlight and 'hydrogels' According to https://phys.org5, "a research team in UT Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering has developed a cost-effective and compact technology using combined gel-polymer hybrid materials. Possessing both hydrophilic (attraction to water) qualities and semiconducting (solar-adsorbing) properties, these "hydrogels" (networks of polymer chains known for their high water absorbency) enable the production of clean, safe drinking water from any source, whether it's from the oceans or contaminated supplies." Click Here
May 23, 2018 AQUAPORIN & BERGHOF MEMBRANES ANNOUNCE JOINT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT According to https://aquaporin.dk6, "Aquaporin A/S, developer of biomimetic membranes for industrial and consumer water applications, has announced that it has formally signed a joint development agreement with Berghof Membrane Technology GmbH, leading manufacturer of tubular membranes for the filtration and separation of industrial process streams and wastewater. The agreement initiates commercial efforts, wherein both companies will leverage their respective expertise in forward osmosis (FO) and tubular membrane technologies, to launch products targeted for high-strength industrial wastewater and food and beverage process streams." Click Here
May 16, 2018 Engineered polymer membranes could be new option for water treatment According to https://news.nd.edu8, "The critical point of water scarcity has led scientists to look for new and efficient ways to make the most of nontraditional sources, including sea water, brackish water and wastewater. Polymer membranes, which act as a filter to desalinate and selectively remove contaminants from various water sources, have aided water treatment, but their selectivity remains a significant challenge when it comes to filtering chemical properties — a potential risk to the environment and human health. Chemical and biomolecular engineers at the University of Notre Dame and Purdue University studied self-assembled block polymer membranes, which allow for both customizable and uniform pore sizes, as a platform for water treatment systems. The study, published in Nature Partner Journals — Clean Water, determined the platform has the potential to advance water treatment technologies." Click Here
May 9, 2018 An autonomous system that can generate complex behavior from a few simple rules According to https://arstechnica.com6, "Turing's paper on the topic focused on a reaction that could be controlled by the addition of two chemicals: an activator that promotes it and an inhibitor that slows it down. If you simply mix the two into a reaction, the outcome will simply depend on the balance between these two chemicals. But as Turing showed, interesting things can happen if you diffuse them into a reaction from different locations. And if the two chemicals diffuse at different rates, you can get complex patterns or reaction products like spots or tiger stripes. Turing's paper describing these reactions came out in 1952; it wasn't until the 1990s that someone actually figured out how to make this happen. Now, researchers may have discovered a way to put Turing's ideas to practical use. The use they focused on was the production of membranes used in desalination. We already know how to arrange chemical reactions to make very thin membranes with lots of pores by putting reactants in separate solvents that don't mix. That way, the membrane only forms at the interface between the water-based solution and the organic-based solution. While these membranes are highly effective, they typically face a trade-off: if you make a membrane so that water passes through more easily, you tend to allow more salt to pass through as well." Click Here
May 2, 2018 Fluence Unveils its Aspiral™ Family of Wastewater Treatment Solutions According to https://www.fluencecorp.com8, "Fluence Corporation Limited (ASX: FLC) (“Fluence” or the “Company”), is pleased to unveil its Aspiral™ family of decentralized, smart packaged wastewater treatment solutions, based on its innovative Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor (MABR) technology. Fluence MABR is a spirally wound, self-respiring membrane that provides aeration for the wastewater process and functions as the biological reactor." Click Here
April 25, 2018 Hach's NEW TU5300 sc/TU5400 sc Online Laser Turbidimeters According to https://www.hach.com6, "The TU5200 benchtop turbidimeter can help you match lab and process values...The 360° x 90° Detection Technology,with which the instrument measures turbidity not just from light reflected at a single point at 90° of the incident light, but rather from the full radius (360°) around the 90° from the incident light." Click Here
April 18, 2018 New Water Purification Technology Uses Sunlight According to https://www.motherearthnews.com21, "Guihua Yu, an associate professor of materials science and mechanical engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, has discovered a revolutionary water purification method using sunlight and “hydrogels”. "Yu has been developing a new and cost-efficient method for purifying water, using sunlight and “hydrogels”, which are networks of polymer chains known for their high water absorbency. Possessing both hydrophilic (attraction to water) qualities and semiconducting (solar-adsorbing) properties, these hydrogels enable the production of clean, safe drinking water from any source, whether it is from the oceans or contaminated supplies." Click Here
April 11, 2018 Robust reverse osmosis membranes that can endure large-scale water desalination According to https://www.eurekalert.org15, "Carbon nanotechnology has been expected to bring benefits, and this is one promising example of the contribution of carbon nanotubes to a very critical application: water purification... Carbon nanotubes and fibers are already superb reinforcements for other applications in materials science and engineering, and this is yet another field where their exceptional properties can be used for improving conventional technologies... We are currently working on scaling up our method of synthesis, which, in principle, is based on the same method used to prepare current polyamide membranes" Click Here
April 4, 2018 911 Box is a remote access device that is shipped overnight to the site and used to update and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programming issues According to https://adedgetech.com19, "Water treatment systems often have PLC and HMI issues at inconvenient times and need immediate resolution to their technical service issues. Enter the 911 Box. Developed by AdEdge Water Technologies, the 911 Box is a remote access device that is shipped overnight to the site and used to update and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programming issues. Remote services offer a cost effective service and maintenance solution. AdEdge’s certified technical support staff remotely troubleshoots through the PLC and HMI with the operator and makes any necessary adjustments without walking on site." Click Here
March 28, 2018 At AMTA/AWWA Protec-Arisawa Displays Pressure Vessel Art When DHP went to the AMTA/AWWA Membrane Conference in Florida we ran across a new idea provided to us by Protec-Arisawa at their booth. David H. Paul, Inc. thought it would be a cool idea for the industry to see that these types of products are available. To learn more please contact Richard Chmielewski, P.E. at rdc@protec-arisawa.com or Nathan Lovell at nathan.lovell@protec-arisawa.com Click Here
March 21, 2018 The HydroFLOW I range water conditioner provides a chemical-free solution for the harmful effects of scaling, corrosion, bacteria and algae According to https://www.hydroflow-usa.com36, "The HydroFLOW I range water conditioner provides a chemical-free solution for the harmful effects of scale2, corrosion1, bacteria, and algae 1within the industrial, commercial and agriculture sectors. In addition, the device increases filtration2 efficiency via flocculation" Click Here
March 14, 2018 David H. Paul, Inc. announces its 30th anniversary at 2018 MTC According to http://www.dhptraining.com6, "DHP, Inc. is pleased to announce its 30th year in high-tech water treatment training and consulting. "Every second of every day there is a net increase of three human beings on the planet. The dire need for trained advanced water treatment professionals increases every second. We have chosen the right field in which to be of service and reap the rewards of that service." - David Paul, Founder/CEO." Click Here
March 7, 2018 Hollow fiber membrane degassing modules According to https://www.wateronline.com32, "SEPAREL® modules, based on proprietary technology from the DIC Corporation, are optimized for the removal of CO2 in raw water, well water, or surface water. In each of these applications, CO2 is present as a dissolved ion in the form of alkalinity (HC03) as well as free CO2which is dependent on the pH level of the water." Click Here
February 26, 2018 Bluetooth enabled ph and Temperature Pen for use with mobile devices According to http://www.myronl.com29, "features include 1, 2 and 3 point calibration;vautomatic temperature compensation; highly stable microprocessor-based circuitry; waterproof housing; and Mobile Device Application" Click Here
February 14, 2018 New desalination membrane produces both drinking water and lithium According to https://newatlas.com22, "Seawater is a complex cocktail of useful minerals, but it's hard to separate out the specific ones we need. Now, a team of scientists from Australia and the US has developed a new water desalination technique that can not only make seawater fresh enough to drink, but recover lithium ions for use in batteries." Click Here
February 7, 2018 DHP has scheduled it's Level 4 Certification Training for 2018 According to http://www.dhptraining.com16, the Expert Troublshooing of RO Units (Hands-on) will take place on May 1 - May 4, 2018 in the Town of Yankeetown, FL. This is the only time this seminar is schduled for 2018. Click Here
January 31, 2018 David H. Paul, Inc. is now training in Dallas, TX. According to http://www.dhptraining.com5, David H. Paul, Inc has partnered again with Pureflow, Inc. to expand our training to professionals all over the world. The new facility is located in Dallas, TX. The address is: Pureflow Inc. 3080 Story Road West Irving, TX 75038 Click Here
January 24, 2018 From Ultrafiltration to Microfiltration According to http://www.i-2-m.com18, We extended our ceramic hollow fiber membrane portfolio to suit specific filtration needs covering both ultrafiltration and microfiltration! In addition to the standard 30nm pore size, we now have 80nm, 100nm and 130nm pore sizes available. Our ceramic UF/MF membranes, CERADUR, separate aggressive solids, organics, and emulsified oils from many different industrial water and wastewater applications. Click Here
January 18, 2018 Aquaporin Inside™ Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Membrane According to https://aquaporin.dk25, "Aquaporin is developing a radically improved BWRO membrane technology with up to 50% higher water permeability than conventional technologies. This membrane will overcome one of today’s key global challenges of ensuring safe drinking water while balancing the increased energy demands for water treatment processes." Click Here
January 10, 2018 David H. Paul, Inc. Introduces New Classroom Seminar - Expert RO System Analysis & Troubleshooting According to http://www.dhptraining.com, DHP is introducing it's brand new classroom training seminar in Albuquerque, New Mexico called Expert RO System Analysis & Troublshooting. This new event will take place on 4/17/2018 - 4/19/2018. Click Here
January 3, 2018 Battery electrode deionization (BDI) According to https://techxplore.com23, Bruce Logan Evan, a Pugh University Professor in Engineering and the Stan and Flora Kappe Professor of Environmental Engineering, and colleagues Christopher Gorski, assistant professor of environmental engineering, and Taeyoung Kim, post-doctoral scholar in environmental engineering, have come up with a desalination method called battery electrode deionization (BDI). BDI improves upon standard capacitive deionization (CDI) techniques by eliminating the regeneration stage and lowering the voltage required to complete the process. Click Here
December 27, 2017 Happy New Year! We at David H. Paul, Inc. would like to thank all of you for making this a great year. We are happy to have shared so much with you. 2018 is going to be another exiting year with new DHP products, services and we would like to announce that this is our 30th year in the water treatment training industry. Happy New Year to all of our friends from David H. Paul, Inc. Click Here
December 20, 2017 David H. Paul, Inc. wishes you a Merry Christmas Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you from the staff of David H. Paul, Inc Click Here
December 13, 2017 Ionpure announces updates to its CEDI projection software According to http://www.evoqua.com18, Earlier this year, we launched the latest version of our CEDI projection software, IP-Pro. Since then, users have generated nearly 2,000 projections! And, thanks to user feedback, the web-based platform has been updated to make predicting the performance of IONPURE® CEDI modules for your projects easier than ever before. Click Here
December 6, 2017 DHP announces new hosting partner, Arizona State University DHP is pleased to announce its new partnership with Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ to host its seminars. You can view ASU's website at https://asuresearchpark.com/7. The first seminar to be hosted at ASU will be "Operation Control Monitoring & Maintenance of RO Systems" in Tempe, AZ: 2/20/2018 - 2/22/2018. The training will be held in the ASU MacroTechnology Works building. Pease visit our website below to learn more. Click Here
November 29, 2017 Franklin Electric announces the launch of Inline Controls David H. Paul, Inc. would like to wish you and your family a happy and safe thanksgiving. Click Here
November 22, 2017 Happy Thanksgiving from David H. Paul, inc. David H. Paul, Inc. would like to wish you and your family a happy and safe thanksgiving. Click Here
November 11, 2017 Ionic 'solar cell' could provide on-demand water desalination ccording to https://phys.org16, "The researchers, led by senior author Shane Ardo, an Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Science at the University of California, Irvine, write that they have crafted an "ionic analog to the electronic pn-junction solar cell," harnessing light to exploit the semiconductor-like behavior of water and generate ionic electricity. They hope to use such a mechanism to manufacture a device that would directly desalinate saltwater upon exposure to sunlight." Click Here
November 8, 2017 Specialized membranes for the most difficult and challenging feed streams Hydranautics has introduced a new HYDRApro series of customizable RO/NF membranes designed for high temperature, high flow and high pH conditions for industrial high fouling or chemically aggressive feedwater Click Here
November 1, 2017 Hach's Claros™ According to https://www.hach.com,11 "Claros turns data into operational insights by: Combining connected lab and process instruments with a new generation of process-aware software. Turning transformative technology into valuable operational insights to help you manage your water in real time. Encompassing a complete view of water management: Data, Instrument, and Process" Click Here
October 25, 2017 Amazon Filters range of microfiltration filter cartridges and filter housing solutions According to https://www.amazonfilters.com29, "The systems Amazon Filters supply are deployed to some of the most challenging environments across multiple demanding markets thanks to its ability to respond in a quick and able manner." Click Here
October 18, 2017 Koch Membrane Systems (KMS), a global leader in membrane filtration technologies, is pleased to announce the return of the FLUID SYSTEMS® nanofiltration (NF) and reverse osmosis (RO) product lines. According to http://www.kochmembrane.com5, “Professionals around the world have relied on FLUID SYSTEMS products to deliver consistent, high-quality filtration,” says Taylour Johnson, water and wastewater product manager. “We see these products as an important addition to our extensive product portfolio, allowing us to provide municipal and industrial clients a total treatment solution with reuse potential.” Click Here
October 11, 2017 Badger Meter Launches New Dynasonics® Isonic 4000 Open Channel Flow Meter at Weftec 2017 According to https://webwire.com6, Click Here
October 4, 2017 Skinny nanotubes break aquaporin’s record for moving water According to https://cen.acs.org29/ in an article posted on August 28, 2017, "The nanotubes in the new system are just 0.8 nm in diameter, so water molecules must slide through them single file—a process that speeds the molecules’ transport" Click Here
September 27, 2017 BEVPAK Integrated Ultrafiltration (UF) & Reverse Osmosis (RO) System According to https://www.gewater.com10, "The BEVPAK Series industrial UF+RO system is specifically designed for production of ingredient water for carbonated soft drinks (CSD), juices, bottled water and non-carbonated beverages." Click Here
September 20, 2017 New Dow Product Line Helps Maximize Industrial Water Recovery, Minimize Waste According to http://www.dow.com, "The element's ultra low differential pressure provides improved hydraulic balance (more even distribution of flux across all the elements in the system) in a biological fouling environment such as wastewater treatment." Click Here
September 13, 2017 Stainless Steel High-Flow Filter Housing Hits the Market According to http://shelco.com, " As Manufacturers look to increase the performance of their filtration systems and avoid the costs of replacing equipment, stainless steel housings are definitely a versatile problem solver." Click Here
September 6, 2017 Nanostone's CM-15TM According to http://www.nanostone.com, "the CM-151TM operates just like a pressurized polymeric UF membrane making it compatible with open platform systems, and can retrofit existing polymeric membrane modules." Click Here
August 30, 2017 Next Generation DOWEX MARATHONTM Ion Exchange Resins for Industrial Water Treatment According to http://www.dow.com, "These resins have been re-engineered specifically for efficiency in industrial water treatment-increasing throughput while decreasing regenerations and chemical use. " Click Here
August 23, 2017 Jenway Launches New Genova Bio Life Science Spectrophotometer According to http://www.jenway.com, Cole-Parmer Ltd announced today that Jenway® has launched the new Genova Bio Life Science Spectrophotometer. Click Here
August 16, 2017 High power ultrasonic technology combines traditional ultrasonic cleaning with advanced beamforming techniques to localize and effectively clean a pre-defined target point. According to http://www.altumtechnologies.com, "Ultrasonic cleaning uses cavitation/air bubbles induced by high frequency pressure to agitate a liquid. As the liquid is constantly “disturbed” by sound waves and microstreams are formed, the size of the air bubbles increase and just as its threshold is exceeded, the cavitation violently collapses. This collapse of the air bubble produces shockwaves with high forces onto the inner surface of the container holding the liquid and as such onto the fouling attached to that surface, thus detaching the substrate." Click Here
August 9, 2017 NeophilTM PVDF hollow fiber ultrafiltration membranes have been granted NSF/ANSI 61 certification for drinking water production. According to http://www.arkema.com, "After several years of research, Arkema has developed an innovative Kynar® fluorinated polymer grade which combines durable hydrophilic properties with the outstanding mechanical strength and chemical stability of PVDF." Click Here
August 2, 2017 Team uses phage-enhanced nanoparticles to kill bacteria that foul water treatment systems According to https://www.phys.org, "Magnetic nanoparticle clusters have the power to punch through biofilms to reach bacteria that can foul water treatment systems, according to scientists at Rice University and the University of Science and Technology of China." Click Here
July 26, 2017 GE's new BEVPACK Series According to https://www.gewater.com, "The BEVPAK Series industrial UF+RO system is specifically designed for production of ingredient water for carbonated soft drinks (CSD), juices, bottled water and non-carbonated beverages." Click Here
July 19, 2017 Three new Lewabrane products for treating drinking water and wastewater According to http://lanxess.us, "Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is expanding its range of membrane elements for reverse osmosis (RO). The new Lewabrane RO ULP line has three product grades available immediately for water treatment." Click Here
July 12, 2017 New Webinar From DHP On August 2, 2017 DHP will be a presenting a new webinar on August 2, 2017 entitled "Advanced Troubleshooting of RO Elements Through Membrane Autopsies". To learn more and to register please click on the link below. Click Here
July 5, 2017 KSB introduces new compact high-pressure pump for horizontal installation According to https://www.ksb.com, "End of April 2017, KSB Aktiengesellschaft, Frankenthal, Germany, extended its product range of compact high-pressure Movitec pumps by a new horizontal version. H(S)I is the new addition designed for horizontal installation." Click Here
June 28, 2017 NanoTechnology Uses Solar Energy to Convert Salt Water According to http://www.azonano.com, an off-grid technology using only the energy from sunlight to transform salt water into fresh drinking water has been developed as an outcome of the effort from a federally funded research Click Here
June 21, 2017 Direct solar desalination offers modular, off-grid water treatment According to http://www.filtsep.com, "An off-grid desalination technology that combines membrane distillation with light-harvesting nanophotonics is being developed by the Centre for Nanotechnology Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT) at Rice University." Click Here
June 14, 2017 The PolyCera Hydro ultrafiltration membrane According to www.waterplanet.com, "Water Planet introduces PolyCera® Hydro ultrafiltration membranes for drinking water applications. PolyCera Hydro expands Water Planet’s line of PolyCera membrane products, which until now have been used primarily in industrial wastewater treatment." Click Here
June 7, 2017 Tacmina BPL Series Smoothflow Chemical Metering Pumps The Smoothflow technology offers the ability to precisely add chemical to the process with any pulsation and shaking of any pipe or tubing. Click Here
May 31, 2017 EVOQUA INTRODUCES REMODELLED SEACURE® BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REDUCING FOOTPRINT Using the same approved electrochlorination technology, Evoqua Water Technologies has remodelled its SeaCURE® ballast water management system to provide optimum high-flow rate performance from what is now one of the smallest electrochlorination system on the market. Introduced today during the Nor-Shipping 2017 exhibition and conference, in Lillestrøme, Norway, the next generation SeaCURE System is a skid-mounted, plug-in-and-play ballast water treatment system that is 76% smaller and 85% lighter than earlier generations of the system. Click Here
May 24, 2017 Princeton University researchers report a low cost technique to remove particles from water which uses carbon dioxide According to http://www.filtsep.com15 "The system involves injecting CO2 gas into a stream of water to filter out particles. The researchers report that the gas mixes with the water in a system of channels, temporarily changing the water's chemistry and causing the contaminated particles to move to one side of the channel depending on their electrical charge. By taking advantage of this migration, they are able to split the water stream and filter out suspended particles." Click Here
May 17, 2017 EVOQUA ACQUIRES NOBLE WATER TECHNOLOGIES Evoqua Water Technologies today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Noble Water Technologies, a leading provider of high purity water equipment, systems and service, service deionization and resin regeneration, based in Dallas, TX. The acquisition underscores Evoqua’s industry-leading service capabilities in the water treatment market. Terms of the asset agreement were not disclosed. Click Here
May 10, 2017 Yokogawa Develops the ADMAG Total Insight Electromagnetic Flowmeters Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6841) announces that it has developed the ADMAG Total Insight (TI) series, a new portfolio of electromagnetic flowmeters, and will release it on May 15. Click Here
May 3, 2017 GE Water & Process Technologies recently launched OnBoard According to www.wateronline.com10, "GE Water & Process Technologies recently launched OnBoard*, a new service offering that is a customizable, total integrated water treatment solution and service plan for offshore oil and gas producers." Click Here
April 26, 2017 SELF-CLEANING DESALINATION MEMBRANE DEVELOPMENT According to http://www.waterworld.com16, "A self-cleaning water treatment membrane made of electrically conductive nanofibers could change the economics of desalination plant operation and maintenance, according to researchers." Click Here
April 19, 2017 KMS Launches Causti-COR™ Nanofiltration Systems for Caustic Recovery Koch Membrane Systems, a global leader in membrane filtration technologies, announced the launch of Causti-COR Nanofiltration Standard Systems for caustic recovery and reuse. These systems are specifically designed to recover and purify caustic for reuse in food, beverage and industrial application Click Here
April 12, 2017 A DHP and Yokogawa team up for new webinar series Webinar: pH/ORP Troubleshooting Date: June 1, 2017 Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) Instructors: David Paul & Cherlyn Marlow Webinar: Conductivity Basics Date: June 22, 2017 Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) Instructors: DHP (David Paul) & CH (Cherlyn Marlow) Webinar: PLC Basics Date: July 13, 2017 Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) Instructors: Dick Youmans & To Be Announced Click Here
April 5, 2017 A new material that could offer clean water for millions of people around the world According to https://financialtribune.com13, "Researchers at Manchester University have used a graphene filter to create a membrane that could be revolutionary in desalination - the process by which salt-water is turned into fresh water. It could also be used for drinking water from rivers" Click Here
March 29, 2017 LEWAPLUS(R) DESIGN SOFTWARE FOR RO AND IX The LewaPlus(R) design software is unique in the water treatment industry. It is a free, comprehensive software design tool for Ion Exchange Resin (IX) and Reverse Osmosis (RO) membrane systems. The RO permeate can be seamlessly transferred to the IX module for a quick and accurate design of the complete desalination system. Click Here
March 23, 2017 3D Printing Offers Possible New Efficiencies to Water Desalination According to https://www.designnews.com, "Research into 3D printing membranes for reverse osmosis is just beginning. Previous studies conducted have demonstrated the strength of additive manufacturing techniques in making complex 3D geometries with internal features for membrane applications. The key is complete freedom in the design process." Click Here
March 16, 2017 Flow Meter With No Moving Parts The QCT Series in line ultrasonic flow meter has been specifically designed for applications that require excellent accuracy, repeatability & reliability at an economical price point. Click Here
March 8, 2017 Canature Releases RO Membrane and Pressure Tanks According to http://www.prnewswire.com, Canature introduced advanced fully automatic production Robot from Germany to produce pressure tanks and also introduced fully automatic RO membrane rolling production line from Korea to produce residential RO membranes Click Here
March 1, 2017 Membrane Capacitive Deionization (CapDI) for Water & Wastewater Minimization David H. Paul, Inc. is now partnering with VOLTEA to bring you this free webinar on April 5, 2017 Click Here
February 22, 2017 New Technology to Separate Micro Pollutants The membrane process tcombines adsorption of micro pollutants on activated carbon and membrane filtration. The membrane filtration step takes over the job of separating (powdered) activated carbon, micro plastics and (multi-resistant) germs. Click Here
February 15, 2017 The NanoNose Water Purifier, filters water to reduce arsenic to below health advisory levels Mesofilter Inc., developer and manufacturer of innovative nanotechnology to filter heavy metals in water, today announced that global public health organization NSF International has certified the first drinking water pitcher to reduce arsenic to NSF/ANSI 53 - Drinking Water Treatment Units - Health Effects, an American National Standard for drinking water treatment units. Click Here
February 8, 2017 RO Unit Energy Recovery Using a FEDCO Turbocharger Webinar David H. Paul, Inc. is hosting a new webinar on March 1, 2017 with FEDCO. You are invited!. Click Here
February 2, 2017 Ceramic Membranes From Nanostone Water This patented design uses multiple rows of channels in a flat sheet segment and incorporates multiple segments in a pressure vessel similar to those used with polymeric hollow fiber membranes. Click Here
January 25, 2017 David Paul will present a 1.5 hour interactive workshop on Reverse Osmosis & Pretreatment at the 2017 Southwest Chemistry Workshop (SWCW) June 19-22, 2017 David Paul will present a 1.5 hour interactive workshop on Reverse Osmosis & Pretreatment at the 2017 Southwest Chemistry Workshop (SWCW) June 19-22, 2017 in beautiful and unique Santa Fe, NM. The Southwest Chemistry Workshop was founded to provide a valuable venue to collaboratively discuss principles, concepts, applications, and technologies that will benefit the power industry's water and wastewater chemistry processes. Click Here
January 18, 2017 IONPURE(R) releases new projection software IP-Pro Online is unique projection software that allows users to calculate the performance of our modules based on the numbers you input for your anions, cations, flow rate, application type, and more. Simply edit the value of each field with your numbers, and our online projection software will determine which of our CEDI modules best suits your needs. Click Here
January 11, 2017 Nancrede Engineering Company Launches New Twin Bed Deionizer (DI) Calculators Nancrede Engineering Company just launched four new Twin Bed Deionizer Sizing Calculator and Guides including Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Petrochemcial, Oil and Gas and Boiler Feed and Power Generation. Click Here
January 4, 2017 Electrocoagulation (EC) as Pretreatment to Reverse Osmosis Webina David H. Paul, Inc. is hosting a new webinar on February 1, 2017 with Sundine Enterprises, Inc. You are invited!. Click Here
December 14, 2016 Desalination Plant Anniversary Bodes Well for California According to www.newsdeeply.com, "the one-year anniversary of the Carlsbad desalination plant provides an opportunity to look at its positive impact in the region" Click Here
December 7, 2016 Conwed Launches New Ultra High Porosity Feed Spacers Ultra High Porosity Feed Spacers are designed for Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis (BWRO) systems. Click Here
November 30, 2016 Dow launches next generation of ion exchange resins The next generation line of DOWEX MARATHON combines the best of DOWEX MARATHON and AMBERJETTM IX resins Click Here
November 16, 2016 David H. Paul, Inc. launches a new website David H. Paul, Inc. announces the launch of its new, improved website. There are many new features. Click Here
November 9, 2016 EVOQUA ACQUIRES ENVIRONMENTAL TREATMENT SYSTEMS According to http://www.evoqua.com,

 

"Evoqua Water Technologies today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Environmental Treatment Systems, Inc., a leading provider of engineered solutions to the industrial wastewater market based in Acworth, GA. Terms were not disclosed." 		Click Here
November 2, 2016 GE to sell Water and Process Technologies According to http://www.desalination.biz,

 

"GE has confirmed that it is exploring options to sell its Water and Process Technologies unit."

 

"The group aims to complete the sale of the water business by mid-2017, and says that it will operate as usual in the interim." 		Click Here
October 26, 2016 Hydranautics releases two new membrane elements According to http://membranes.com/,

 

"Hydranautics, the global leader in membrane technology, rolls out two new spiral wound reverse osmosis membranes for difficult industrial applications and demanding municipal water and re-use applications..." 		Click Here
October 19, 2016 Energy Recovery for RO Units FREE Webinar David H. Paul, Inc and Energy Recovery Inc are teaming up for another FREE online webinar.

 

On 9 November 2016, at noon Eastern Time, DHP will partner with Energy Recovery to present a free, one-hour webinar on Energy Recovery for RO Units. Energy is the largest operating expense for RO. Energy recovery for both brackish water and seawater will be covered. David will cover energy recovery basics for 10 minutes followed by a 30-40 presentation by Energy Recovery then 10-20 minutes of Q & A. 		Click Here
October 12, 2016 PetroSorbTM Activated Carbons For Oil And Gas Processing According to http://www.wateronline.com,

 

"As refinery operations are forced to generate more product output from marginal raw material sources with aging equipment, the requirement to maintain an acceptable quality of processing chemicals becomes more difficult. Activated carbon used in a fixed bed can continuously treat process chemicals, either in full or in a partial treatment stream to restore their properties in line with virgin product. This greatly enhances the economy of the production process and permits the conversion of more heavily contaminated resources that were previously difficult to exploit."		 Click Here
October 5, 2016 Sokalan(R) RO Additives for Membrane Processes According to https://www.basf.com,

 

"The reverse osmosis process is used to purify water by membrane filtration and is commonly employed in the sectors served by BASF, such as paper, food, steel, industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, automotive and petrochemicals industries. Scaling and bio-fouling of the membrane can cause expensive downtime or costly repairs. We supply physical and chemical solutions that maintain a high permeate flow without risk to the membrane." 		Click Here