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industrial news Conference on filter testing & characterization Whitehouse Scientific, a UK-based manufacturer of precision glass microspheres, which are used to calibrate filters, is sponsoring a one-day conference entitled 'Characterisation, Filter Testing and Quality Standards'. This event, which will be held on 27 November 2003 in Runcorn, UK, is being organized by Dr Graham Rideal, a member of the council of The Filtration Society (UK) and managing director of Whitehouse Scientific. The meeting has been designed as an introduction to the performance of filters and how they can be characterization. It will encompass the latest developments in this area. There are many different parameters that are used to describe the performance of filter media and filter systems. Although pore size is a principal characteristic, other parameters such as mechanical strength, abrasion resistance, dirt holding capacity, product release and cleanability are also important factors. Increasing pressure for quality assurance and environmental considerations mean that filter users and manufacturers are demanding improved and quantifiable specifications from their products. The conference will begin with an review of the subject by Ken Sutherland, Northdoe Ltd, followed by an introduction to international filter test standards by Dr Christophe Peuchot of the IFTS. These presentations will
be followed by four technical sessions: • Pore Size Measurements by the Bubble Point • Pore Size Measurements by Challenge Tests • Precision Particle Size Analysis Methods • Final Quality Performance of Filter Media The day will cover pore size measurements by the most popular methods, i.e. bubble point and challenge testing (particle size measurements), along with the latest developments in woven wire and polymeric filter media and the dynamic testing of filter systems. Leading companies in this field will discuss both benchmark instruments and the latest developments in the field, with particular emphasis on new and emerging technologies. The conference costs £150 for non-members, £95 for members and £65 for students. A commercial exhibition will be held in parallel with the conference. Companies interested in exhibiting shold visit the website below for more information. Contact: Professor Richard Wakeman, The Filtration Society, 5 Henry Dane Way, Newbold Coleorton, Coalville, LE67 8PP, UK. Tel/Fax: +44 1530 223124; Email: [email protected]; Website:www.filtsoc.com
AWS to build and operate Arizona water plant American Water Services (AWS) Inc has signed a US$336 million contract with the City of Phoenix to design, build and operate the new Lake Pleasant Water Treatment Plant in Arizona. The plant will serve the rapidly developing northern areas of Phoenix. To meet current and future water demands the plant will be built in phases. Initially it will have a capacity of about 300 million litres per day, serving approximately 400 000 households, but additional capacity can be added in the future to allow for growth in the region, and it could ultimately reach a capacity of a around 1200 million litres per day. "By utilizing the design-build-operate approach, we expect to secure a highly efficient water treatment plant, with substantial benefits for our customers, including timely, efficient and cost-effective project scheduling, optimal risk allocation and long-term facility operations, and maintenance efficiencies and cost savings," said Michael Gritzuk, City of Phoenix Water Services Director. As the prime contractor, AWS is to provide project management services and will be responsible for operating services. AWS has retained Black & Veatch Construction Inc and McCarthy Building to design and build the facility. Work on the plant is scheduled to begin in July 2004.
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Contact: AWS Inc, 10 000 Sagemore Drive, Suite 10101, Marlton, NJ 08053, USA. E-mail: [email protected]; Website: www.americanwaterservices.com
www.filtsep.com
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industrial news Conference on filter testing & characterization Whitehouse Scientific, a UK-based manufacturer of precision glass microspheres, which are used to calibrate filters, is sponsoring a one-day conference entitled 'Characterisation, Filter Testing and Quality Standards'. This event, which will be held on 27 November 2003 in Runcorn, UK, is being organized by Dr Graham Rideal, a member of the council of The Filtration Society (UK) and managing director of Whitehouse Scientific. The meeting has been designed as an introduction to the performance of filters and how they can be characterization. It will encompass the latest developments in this area. There are many different parameters that are used to describe the performance of filter media and filter systems. Although pore size is a principal characteristic, other parameters such as mechanical strength, abrasion resistance, dirt holding capacity, product release and cleanability are also important factors. Increasing pressure for quality assurance and environmental considerations mean that filter users and manufacturers are demanding improved and quantifiable specifications from their products. The conference will begin with an review of the subject by Ken Sutherland, Northdoe Ltd, followed by an introduction to international filter test standards by Dr Christophe Peuchot of the IFTS. These presentations will
be followed by four technical sessions: • Pore Size Measurements by the Bubble Point • Pore Size Measurements by Challenge Tests • Precision Particle Size Analysis Methods • Final Quality Performance of Filter Media The day will cover pore size measurements by the most popular methods, i.e. bubble point and challenge testing (particle size measurements), along with the latest developments in woven wire and polymeric filter media and the dynamic testing of filter systems. Leading companies in this field will discuss both benchmark instruments and the latest developments in the field, with particular emphasis on new and emerging technologies. The conference costs £150 for non-members, £95 for members and £65 for students. A commercial exhibition will be held in parallel with the conference. Companies interested in exhibiting shold visit the website below for more information. Contact: Professor Richard Wakeman, The Filtration Society, 5 Henry Dane Way, Newbold Coleorton, Coalville, LE67 8PP, UK. Tel/Fax: +44 1530 223124; Email: [email protected]; Website:www.filtsoc.com
AWS to build and operate Arizona water plant American Water Services (AWS) Inc has signed a US$336 million contract with the City of Phoenix to design, build and operate the new Lake Pleasant Water Treatment Plant in Arizona. The plant will serve the rapidly developing northern areas of Phoenix. To meet current and future water demands the plant will be built in phases. Initially it will have a capacity of about 300 million litres per day, serving approximately 400 000 households, but additional capacity can be added in the future to allow for growth in the region, and it could ultimately reach a capacity of a around 1200 million litres per day. "By utilizing the design-build-operate approach, we expect to secure a highly efficient water treatment plant, with substantial benefits for our customers, including timely, efficient and cost-effective project scheduling, optimal risk allocation and long-term facility operations, and maintenance efficiencies and cost savings," said Michael Gritzuk, City of Phoenix Water Services Director. As the prime contractor, AWS is to provide project management services and will be responsible for operating services. AWS has retained Black & Veatch Construction Inc and McCarthy Building to design and build the facility. Work on the plant is scheduled to begin in July 2004.
RES No.506 – USE THE FAST NEW ENQUIRY SERVICE @ www.filtsep.com
6 October 2003
Contact: AWS Inc, 10 000 Sagemore Drive, Suite 10101, Marlton, NJ 08053, USA. E-mail: [email protected]; Website: www.americanwaterservices.com
www.filtsep.com