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LewaPlus module helps engineers design condensate polishing systems
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H2O Innovation’s PWT signs distribution agreement with Saudi firm
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anada’s H2O Innovation Inc reports that a distribution agreement has been formed between its US subsidiary Professional Water Technologies (PWT), which specialises in membrane filtration speciality chemicals, and Saudi Arabia’s Chemsbro, a provider of chemicals and technologies for the water and wastewater sectors. In complement to this agreement, Chemsbro received first stocking orders of SpectraGuard anti-scalant, which is set to be used by two local sea-water desalination plants. ‘Chemsbro is delighted to establish a unique relationship with PWT. This partnership will enable PWT to enter the Saudi market and benefit from the competitive edge that Chemsbro enjoys in the public and private sectors. For its part, Chemsbro will benefit from the experience and R & D capabilities of PWT in the membrane-based desalination industry,’ commented Nizar Kammourie, CEO, Chemsbro. Chemsbro’s main customers are the Water and Electricity Ministry of Saudi Arabia, National Water Co, the Saudi Industrial Property Authority (Modon) and many industrial companies operating in the country. Amongst these customers, Chemsbro has started to provide SpectraGuard anti-scalant to two sea-water desalination plants owned by SAWACO, a major supplier of potable water to people and businesses in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, it has been awarded a threeyear contract by the city of Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, to supply services and speciality chemicals for seven water treatment plants, which deal with about 30% of the water in the city. This contract represents a great opportunity for PWT to get its products used in major water treatment plants in Saudi Arabia. ‘We are excited about the business venture with Chemsbro. We are positioning ourselves to establish a presence in Saudi Arabia – the world’s biggest desalination market. Many initiatives and huge investments are done worldwide to promote water efficiency and Saudi Arabia differentiates itself by its wastewater reuse market, which is the third largest in the world,’ commented Gregory Madden, Vice President, 6
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Specialty Products and Services, PWT, with responsibility for the Piedmont and PWT business units. ‘Through our unique speciality products for both desalination and wastewater reuse we are confident that we will be able to capitalise on those opportunities. We see a lot of potential to repeat our global success story in Saudi Arabia with the support of our partner Chemsbro.’ Founded in 2005, Chemsbro is a member of SBCC Water Group that includes SAWACO-Water Desalination and Suido Kiko Middle East. Chemsbro is also known as a leader in niche industrial sectors and a consultant and troubleshooter for membrane-based desalination plants. Whilst its headquarters reside in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Chemsbro has many other offices across the country. Contacts: Professional Water Technologies, 1048 La Mirada Court, Vista, CA 92081, USA. Tel: +1 760 639 4400, www.pwtchemicals.com H2O Innovation Inc, 330 rue St-Vallier Est, Suite 340, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 9C5, Canada. Tel: +1 418 688 0170, www.h2oinnovation.com Chemsbro, PO Box 5604, Jeddah 21432, Saudi Arabia. Tel: +966 2 6644101, www.chemsbro.com
LewaPlus module helps engineers design condensate polishing systems
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erman speciality chemicals company Lanxess Deutschland GmbH has developed a module for its LewaPlus integrated design software which, it says, provides an uncomplicated, reliable and precise way of designing condensate polishing systems. ‘This module enables us to design condensate polishing more reliably and precisely – especially in power plants,’ said Hans-Jürgen Wedemeyer, the technical marketing manager of Lanxess’ LPT business unit. The software module can be used to model H/OH cycles in the presence of various alkalisation reagents, says the company. This involves taking account of both the individual dissociation characteristics of ammonia,
ethanolamine and morpholine and – uniquely – also their specific influences on the capacity of the cation exchange resins used. As a result the pH value, the concentration of the alkalisation agent and the capacities of the mixed-bed and upstream low-bed cation exchangers can be optimally coordinated, quickly and easily. This provides an extremely high level of corrosion protection for the plant, with maximum cost-effectiveness. ‘We determined and verified the parameters needed for these calculations ourselves in extensive laboratory tests, so we have access to an extremely reliable practical database,’ explained Wedemeyer. Lanxess offers its customers a broad product portfolio and extensive experience in both ion exchange (IX) and reverse osmosis (RO). According to the company, LewaPlus pools its knowledge and experience in both technologies and enables the design of both separate IX and RO plants and combined RO/IX systems. The software currently offers five other components in addition to the condensate polishing module. These include ones for modelling demineralisation using ion exchange or reverse osmosis, and a mixed-bed module that enables, for example, the design of a system for treating feed water for water– steam cycles. The Demi Check module enables users to check existing make-up water treatment systems for their cost-effectiveness, based on various input parameters, such as measured concentrations, specific plant characteristics and regenerative behaviour. If necessary, the module also can be used to optimise the systems. 'Demi Check enables us to analyse and quantify what plant operators often only feel instinctively – unsatisfactory flow rates, low dwell times or insufficient selectivity,' continued Wedemeyer, describing the significant findings to be gained through this procedure. Finally, LewaPlus has a module for modelling softening and “decarbonisation” processes. These are particularly important for applications in the home, for treating drinking water and in the food industry. Power plants with low-pressure cycles also require these kinds of process steps. The LewaPlus software can be downloaded free of charge from the company’s Web-site at the address given below. Contact: Lanxess Deutschland GmbH, Kennedyplatz 1, 50569 Cologne, Germany. Tel: +49 221 8885 0, http://lpt.lanxess.com/en/home
September 2016
H2O Innovation’s PWT signs distribution agreement with Saudi firm
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anada’s H2O Innovation Inc reports that a distribution agreement has been formed between its US subsidiary Professional Water Technologies (PWT), which specialises in membrane filtration speciality chemicals, and Saudi Arabia’s Chemsbro, a provider of chemicals and technologies for the water and wastewater sectors. In complement to this agreement, Chemsbro received first stocking orders of SpectraGuard anti-scalant, which is set to be used by two local sea-water desalination plants. ‘Chemsbro is delighted to establish a unique relationship with PWT. This partnership will enable PWT to enter the Saudi market and benefit from the competitive edge that Chemsbro enjoys in the public and private sectors. For its part, Chemsbro will benefit from the experience and R & D capabilities of PWT in the membrane-based desalination industry,’ commented Nizar Kammourie, CEO, Chemsbro. Chemsbro’s main customers are the Water and Electricity Ministry of Saudi Arabia, National Water Co, the Saudi Industrial Property Authority (Modon) and many industrial companies operating in the country. Amongst these customers, Chemsbro has started to provide SpectraGuard anti-scalant to two sea-water desalination plants owned by SAWACO, a major supplier of potable water to people and businesses in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, it has been awarded a threeyear contract by the city of Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, to supply services and speciality chemicals for seven water treatment plants, which deal with about 30% of the water in the city. This contract represents a great opportunity for PWT to get its products used in major water treatment plants in Saudi Arabia. ‘We are excited about the business venture with Chemsbro. We are positioning ourselves to establish a presence in Saudi Arabia – the world’s biggest desalination market. Many initiatives and huge investments are done worldwide to promote water efficiency and Saudi Arabia differentiates itself by its wastewater reuse market, which is the third largest in the world,’ commented Gregory Madden, Vice President, 6
Membrane Technology
Specialty Products and Services, PWT, with responsibility for the Piedmont and PWT business units. ‘Through our unique speciality products for both desalination and wastewater reuse we are confident that we will be able to capitalise on those opportunities. We see a lot of potential to repeat our global success story in Saudi Arabia with the support of our partner Chemsbro.’ Founded in 2005, Chemsbro is a member of SBCC Water Group that includes SAWACO-Water Desalination and Suido Kiko Middle East. Chemsbro is also known as a leader in niche industrial sectors and a consultant and troubleshooter for membrane-based desalination plants. Whilst its headquarters reside in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Chemsbro has many other offices across the country. Contacts: Professional Water Technologies, 1048 La Mirada Court, Vista, CA 92081, USA. Tel: +1 760 639 4400, www.pwtchemicals.com H2O Innovation Inc, 330 rue St-Vallier Est, Suite 340, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 9C5, Canada. Tel: +1 418 688 0170, www.h2oinnovation.com Chemsbro, PO Box 5604, Jeddah 21432, Saudi Arabia. Tel: +966 2 6644101, www.chemsbro.com
LewaPlus module helps engineers design condensate polishing systems
G
erman speciality chemicals company Lanxess Deutschland GmbH has developed a module for its LewaPlus integrated design software which, it says, provides an uncomplicated, reliable and precise way of designing condensate polishing systems. ‘This module enables us to design condensate polishing more reliably and precisely – especially in power plants,’ said Hans-Jürgen Wedemeyer, the technical marketing manager of Lanxess’ LPT business unit. The software module can be used to model H/OH cycles in the presence of various alkalisation reagents, says the company. This involves taking account of both the individual dissociation characteristics of ammonia,
ethanolamine and morpholine and – uniquely – also their specific influences on the capacity of the cation exchange resins used. As a result the pH value, the concentration of the alkalisation agent and the capacities of the mixed-bed and upstream low-bed cation exchangers can be optimally coordinated, quickly and easily. This provides an extremely high level of corrosion protection for the plant, with maximum cost-effectiveness. ‘We determined and verified the parameters needed for these calculations ourselves in extensive laboratory tests, so we have access to an extremely reliable practical database,’ explained Wedemeyer. Lanxess offers its customers a broad product portfolio and extensive experience in both ion exchange (IX) and reverse osmosis (RO). According to the company, LewaPlus pools its knowledge and experience in both technologies and enables the design of both separate IX and RO plants and combined RO/IX systems. The software currently offers five other components in addition to the condensate polishing module. These include ones for modelling demineralisation using ion exchange or reverse osmosis, and a mixed-bed module that enables, for example, the design of a system for treating feed water for water– steam cycles. The Demi Check module enables users to check existing make-up water treatment systems for their cost-effectiveness, based on various input parameters, such as measured concentrations, specific plant characteristics and regenerative behaviour. If necessary, the module also can be used to optimise the systems. 'Demi Check enables us to analyse and quantify what plant operators often only feel instinctively – unsatisfactory flow rates, low dwell times or insufficient selectivity,' continued Wedemeyer, describing the significant findings to be gained through this procedure. Finally, LewaPlus has a module for modelling softening and “decarbonisation” processes. These are particularly important for applications in the home, for treating drinking water and in the food industry. Power plants with low-pressure cycles also require these kinds of process steps. The LewaPlus software can be downloaded free of charge from the company’s Web-site at the address given below. Contact: Lanxess Deutschland GmbH, Kennedyplatz 1, 50569 Cologne, Germany. Tel: +49 221 8885 0, http://lpt.lanxess.com/en/home
September 2016