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Desalination news
Filtration+Separation July/August 2011
Membrane demand to reach US$19.3 billion A new industry report suggests that global demand for membranes will increase 9.0% annually to reach US$19.3 billion in 2015. According to World Membrane Separation Technologies, a new study from Cleveland-based industry market research firm The Freedonia Group, countries seeing the fastest growth include the BRIC countries and others with large, developing industrial bases and stressed local water resources. Combined, the US and China are expected to account for 46% of the market gains between 2010
and 2015, while North America, the largest regional market, accounted for one-third of global membrane sales in 2010 and will increase 8.3% annually through 2015. Gains in the US market will be helped by the ongoing development of improved membranes and related systems to accommodate newer water quality regulations and the use of lowquality water in water-stressed regions, the report suggests.
maturity will actually lead to membrane demand growth well below the global average. However, the increased emphasis on conservation through water recycling could boost sales. In developing countries, demand will follow the continued growth of water-intensive industries, the increased need to tap brackish or otherwise poor quality water resources, and rising investment in modernising water and waste infrastructure. However, in many of the least developed countries – especially in Africa and parts of South Asia – growth could
be more limited due to lack of adequate funding and local corruption that impedes progress. Meanwhile, much of the Middle East, North Africa and the Caribbean have already invested heavily in seawater and brackish water treatment to ensure a sufficient supply of water for drinking, agriculture and industry use.
Asia/Pacific
2078
3645
6250
11.9
11.4
While water treatment, the largest market for membranes, will grow due to upgrades of water treatment infrastructures and a projected rebound in manufacturing activity, Freedonia suggests that the best opportunities for growth will emerge in the pharmaceutical and medical market, and other smaller markets such as chemical processing and environmental applications, as these industries continue to develop globally and create new uses for membranes.
Other regions
1187
2155
3330
12.7
9.1
www.freedoniagroup.com
In comparison, while Western Europe and Japan are similar to the US in the maturity of their water infrastructures, this
Table 1: World membrane demand (US$ million) [Freedonia Group] Item
World membrane demand
% annual growth 2005
2010
2015
2005-2010
2010-2015
8233
12550
19300
8.8
9.0
North America
2741
4080
6070
8.3
8.3
Western Europe
2227
2670
3650
3.7
6.5
Disc filters chosen for Indian facility Arkal disc filtration technology from Amiad Filtration Systems has been selected by VA Tech Wabag, a leading Indian MNC in Water and Wastewater Management, for one of Asia’s largest seawater desalination plants. Construction of the project is being overseen and coordinated by Mecon Limited, a governmentowned company, for Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewage Board (CMWSSB). The filters constitute an important component of the plant and will help convert seawater to potable water. The SpinKlin Disc Filters technology was developed by Arkal Filtration Systems, a company acquired by Amiad in 2010. “We are confident that Arkal’s Disc Filters will provide us with the greatest combination of quality and reliability,” said Mr. Rajiv Mittal, managing director of VA Tech Wabag.
The Chennai plant will draw water from the Bay of Bengal and process it using reverse osmosis technology to supply 100 million litres a day (MLD) of purified water to the city. “Amiad is pleased to have been selected for this landmark project and we are proud that Arkal’s SpinKlin Disc technology will help produce clean, usable water for the citizens of Chennai,” said Arik Dayan, chief executive officer of Amiad. “The newly acquired Arkal disc filtration technology is a strategic addition to our existing product portfolio, and its selection by Mecon reaffirms the benefits and value it offers for municipal and industrial applications.” The Chennai plant is one of the largest desalination plants in Asia. Construction on the plant began in February 2010. Arkal disc filters are expected to be installed in late 2011. www.amiad.com
Dow opens global water technology centre Dow Water & Process Solutions has opened a global water technology development centre at its facilities in Tarragona, Spain. The centre is intended to help commercialise Dow’s technologies for the production of clean water. It will research ways of improving the quality of desalinated water, minimising costs and reducing energy consumption per cubic metre, extending the useful life of membranes, which is a long-term cost for desalination plants and increasing efficiency of materials. The centre was funded through a US$15 million Dow investment, along with grant subsidies from
Spain’s Ministry of Science and Innovation for research programmes in this area. “This centre represents a significant investment for Dow. It’s a one-of-a-kind facility staffed with leading industry experts to meet one of the world’s most pressing needs – clean water,” said Ian Barbour, general manager, Dow Water & Process Solutions. “The central location […] gives us access to the wide variety of water sources, including wastewater and seawater, to support product development and performance testing in real world conditions.” www.dowwaterandprocess.com
IDA selects Tianjin The International Desalination Association (IDA) has selected Tianjin, China as the site for its 2013 IDA World Congress on Desalination and Water Reuse. “Tianjin was named the host site for our 2013 World Congress after a diligent review of bids by our Site Selection Committee and subsequent vote by the full
IDA Board. China is widely recognised as an important emerging market in desalination and water reuse. We look forward to a very successful event in 2013,” said Patricia A. Burke, Secretary General of the International Desalination Association. www.idadesal.org
Desalination news
Filtration+Separation July/August 2011
Membrane demand to reach US$19.3 billion A new industry report suggests that global demand for membranes will increase 9.0% annually to reach US$19.3 billion in 2015. According to World Membrane Separation Technologies, a new study from Cleveland-based industry market research firm The Freedonia Group, countries seeing the fastest growth include the BRIC countries and others with large, developing industrial bases and stressed local water resources. Combined, the US and China are expected to account for 46% of the market gains between 2010
and 2015, while North America, the largest regional market, accounted for one-third of global membrane sales in 2010 and will increase 8.3% annually through 2015. Gains in the US market will be helped by the ongoing development of improved membranes and related systems to accommodate newer water quality regulations and the use of lowquality water in water-stressed regions, the report suggests.
maturity will actually lead to membrane demand growth well below the global average. However, the increased emphasis on conservation through water recycling could boost sales. In developing countries, demand will follow the continued growth of water-intensive industries, the increased need to tap brackish or otherwise poor quality water resources, and rising investment in modernising water and waste infrastructure. However, in many of the least developed countries – especially in Africa and parts of South Asia – growth could
be more limited due to lack of adequate funding and local corruption that impedes progress. Meanwhile, much of the Middle East, North Africa and the Caribbean have already invested heavily in seawater and brackish water treatment to ensure a sufficient supply of water for drinking, agriculture and industry use.
Asia/Pacific
2078
3645
6250
11.9
11.4
While water treatment, the largest market for membranes, will grow due to upgrades of water treatment infrastructures and a projected rebound in manufacturing activity, Freedonia suggests that the best opportunities for growth will emerge in the pharmaceutical and medical market, and other smaller markets such as chemical processing and environmental applications, as these industries continue to develop globally and create new uses for membranes.
Other regions
1187
2155
3330
12.7
9.1
www.freedoniagroup.com
In comparison, while Western Europe and Japan are similar to the US in the maturity of their water infrastructures, this
Table 1: World membrane demand (US$ million) [Freedonia Group] Item
World membrane demand
% annual growth 2005
2010
2015
2005-2010
2010-2015
8233
12550
19300
8.8
9.0
North America
2741
4080
6070
8.3
8.3
Western Europe
2227
2670
3650
3.7
6.5
Disc filters chosen for Indian facility Arkal disc filtration technology from Amiad Filtration Systems has been selected by VA Tech Wabag, a leading Indian MNC in Water and Wastewater Management, for one of Asia’s largest seawater desalination plants. Construction of the project is being overseen and coordinated by Mecon Limited, a governmentowned company, for Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewage Board (CMWSSB). The filters constitute an important component of the plant and will help convert seawater to potable water. The SpinKlin Disc Filters technology was developed by Arkal Filtration Systems, a company acquired by Amiad in 2010. “We are confident that Arkal’s Disc Filters will provide us with the greatest combination of quality and reliability,” said Mr. Rajiv Mittal, managing director of VA Tech Wabag.
The Chennai plant will draw water from the Bay of Bengal and process it using reverse osmosis technology to supply 100 million litres a day (MLD) of purified water to the city. “Amiad is pleased to have been selected for this landmark project and we are proud that Arkal’s SpinKlin Disc technology will help produce clean, usable water for the citizens of Chennai,” said Arik Dayan, chief executive officer of Amiad. “The newly acquired Arkal disc filtration technology is a strategic addition to our existing product portfolio, and its selection by Mecon reaffirms the benefits and value it offers for municipal and industrial applications.” The Chennai plant is one of the largest desalination plants in Asia. Construction on the plant began in February 2010. Arkal disc filters are expected to be installed in late 2011. www.amiad.com
Dow opens global water technology centre Dow Water & Process Solutions has opened a global water technology development centre at its facilities in Tarragona, Spain. The centre is intended to help commercialise Dow’s technologies for the production of clean water. It will research ways of improving the quality of desalinated water, minimising costs and reducing energy consumption per cubic metre, extending the useful life of membranes, which is a long-term cost for desalination plants and increasing efficiency of materials. The centre was funded through a US$15 million Dow investment, along with grant subsidies from
Spain’s Ministry of Science and Innovation for research programmes in this area. “This centre represents a significant investment for Dow. It’s a one-of-a-kind facility staffed with leading industry experts to meet one of the world’s most pressing needs – clean water,” said Ian Barbour, general manager, Dow Water & Process Solutions. “The central location […] gives us access to the wide variety of water sources, including wastewater and seawater, to support product development and performance testing in real world conditions.” www.dowwaterandprocess.com
IDA selects Tianjin The International Desalination Association (IDA) has selected Tianjin, China as the site for its 2013 IDA World Congress on Desalination and Water Reuse. “Tianjin was named the host site for our 2013 World Congress after a diligent review of bids by our Site Selection Committee and subsequent vote by the full
IDA Board. China is widely recognised as an important emerging market in desalination and water reuse. We look forward to a very successful event in 2013,” said Patricia A. Burke, Secretary General of the International Desalination Association. www.idadesal.org