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Technology news Filtration+Separation January/February 2010
Membrane process aids brewing Pall Corporation has introduced the PROFi Batch membrane system for mid-sized breweries. The diatomaceous earth (DE)-free beer clarification system is claimed to provide craft breweries with membrane technology which was previously only available to larger manufacturers. Designed for breweries with an annual production capacity under 1.3 million hl, the PROFi Batch system adapts Pall’s PROFi technology to match filtration requirements of mid-sized breweries. Benefits of the PROFi Batch system from Pall include minimal beer loss based on zero retentate crossflow process, high
water and energy efficiency, reduced waste streams and high clarification resulting in better product quality. Dr Dirk Weber, global marketing manager beer, Pall Germany said: “Pall’s PROFi membrane technology enables breweries to achieve the highest quality standards while meeting their operational, economic and environmental sustainability goals. Our new PROFi Batch system makes the technology accessible to mid-sized breweries who are seeking a cost efficient DE-free beer clarification solution.” www.pall.com
Water purification without electricity HaloPure disinfection cartridges have been agreed for use in WAL jug and pitcher products. Delivering water purification without needing access to electricity or water pressure, the HaloPure disinfection cartridges from HaloSource will enable WAL’s products to effectively remove 99.9% of bacteria and viruses from source water. Currently, WAL products can remove chlorine, lead, copper, zinc, nitrates and other impurities found in tap water. With the addition of HaloPure disinfection cartridges,
BioSand filter provides clean drinking water Cascade Engineering and Windquest Group have launched the HydrAid Biosand water filter for developing world applications. Providing safe water for communities in the developing world, the lightweight HydrAid BioSand water filter is a means for addressing the global safe water crisis which results in more than 10 million people dying from disease due to unclean drinking water. Cascade has finalised an agreement with International Aid for the intellectual property related to the initial launch of
the HydrAid BioSand water filter, and has obtained a licence from the inventor, which enables Cascade to sell the water filter globally with the aid of Windquest’s capital resources.
consuming micro-organisms which consume pathogens before propelling them out of the filter through plastic piping attached to the unit’s exterior, leaving safe drinkable water.
The HydrAid BioSand water filter is an injection-moulded, non-electric device, weighing less than 4.5 kg (10 lbs.) which can be installed in 30 minutes to provide up to 75 gallons of clean, safe water per day. Layers of sand and gravel and a surface layer of sand enclosed inside the HydrAid Biosand water filter are infused with bacteria-
Dick DeVos, chief executive officer of Windquest Group said: “This innovative approach to making safe water available throughout the developing world makes sense on many levels. We are pleased to provide a catalyst for a venture that has the potential both to save, and significantly enhance, the lives of millions of people worldwide.”
New filtration technology reduces backwash wastewater Forsta Filters has introduced Green-Clean technology for the reduction of backwash wastewater. The company says that the technology can reduce backwash wastewater by as much as 75%, and that the Green-Clean technology from Forsta Filters can provide a long-term solution in a wide range of industrial and municipal applications. The Green-Clean technology from Forsta Filters utilises smaller flush
valves to minimise the volume of water required to remove build-up on a filter element while maintaining system flow during backwash. An internal vacuum nozzle scans and removes debris from the filter in less than 15 seconds. Forsta Filters’ range of self-cleaning water filters (1-36 inch/2.5-91.5 cm flange size), incorporate screen elements ranging from 5 to 4,000 microns. www.forstfilters.com
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Clarification The September/October issue of Filtration+Separation (page 33) stated that Pall Corporation had purchased several of the USFilter range of companies, including Memcor. Siemens Water Technologies owns the Memcor product line. Prior to becoming part of Siemens, USFilter sold the Filterite product line to Pall.
WAL cartridges will carry the Water Quality Association’s WQA Gold Seal certification for 3-log bacteria and virus kill. John Kaestle, chief executive of HaloSource said: “Using HaloPure disinfection cartridges in WAL’s products will provide affordable drinking water disinfection technology to millions of new customers worldwide in place of typical product solutions which require access to electricity. It’s a great opportunity for both out companies.” www.halopure.com
New system speeds screen changing Sweco has introduced the Mobile QuickChange screen changing system. The company says that the addition to the QuickChange family reduces screen changing to a one-man operation, reducing labour and eliminating the need to involve maintenance crews. The Mobile QuickChange screen changing system is manoeuvred into position next to the separator after removing the clamp band of the targeted deck. The clamping devices are locked onto the frame brackets and the hand operated pump can be used to lift the frames for easy screen removal. The Mobile QuickChange screen changing system from Sweco reduces the time needed to change screens by up to 75%. Applications for the Sweco Mobile QuickChange screen changing system include chemical, food, minerals, pharmaceutical, paper and many other industries with a complete line of separation, sizing and milling equipment. www.sweco.com
The Mobile QuickChange screen changing system from Sweco.
Technology news Filtration+Separation January/February 2010
Membrane process aids brewing Pall Corporation has introduced the PROFi Batch membrane system for mid-sized breweries. The diatomaceous earth (DE)-free beer clarification system is claimed to provide craft breweries with membrane technology which was previously only available to larger manufacturers. Designed for breweries with an annual production capacity under 1.3 million hl, the PROFi Batch system adapts Pall’s PROFi technology to match filtration requirements of mid-sized breweries. Benefits of the PROFi Batch system from Pall include minimal beer loss based on zero retentate crossflow process, high
water and energy efficiency, reduced waste streams and high clarification resulting in better product quality. Dr Dirk Weber, global marketing manager beer, Pall Germany said: “Pall’s PROFi membrane technology enables breweries to achieve the highest quality standards while meeting their operational, economic and environmental sustainability goals. Our new PROFi Batch system makes the technology accessible to mid-sized breweries who are seeking a cost efficient DE-free beer clarification solution.” www.pall.com
Water purification without electricity HaloPure disinfection cartridges have been agreed for use in WAL jug and pitcher products. Delivering water purification without needing access to electricity or water pressure, the HaloPure disinfection cartridges from HaloSource will enable WAL’s products to effectively remove 99.9% of bacteria and viruses from source water. Currently, WAL products can remove chlorine, lead, copper, zinc, nitrates and other impurities found in tap water. With the addition of HaloPure disinfection cartridges,
BioSand filter provides clean drinking water Cascade Engineering and Windquest Group have launched the HydrAid Biosand water filter for developing world applications. Providing safe water for communities in the developing world, the lightweight HydrAid BioSand water filter is a means for addressing the global safe water crisis which results in more than 10 million people dying from disease due to unclean drinking water. Cascade has finalised an agreement with International Aid for the intellectual property related to the initial launch of
the HydrAid BioSand water filter, and has obtained a licence from the inventor, which enables Cascade to sell the water filter globally with the aid of Windquest’s capital resources.
consuming micro-organisms which consume pathogens before propelling them out of the filter through plastic piping attached to the unit’s exterior, leaving safe drinkable water.
The HydrAid BioSand water filter is an injection-moulded, non-electric device, weighing less than 4.5 kg (10 lbs.) which can be installed in 30 minutes to provide up to 75 gallons of clean, safe water per day. Layers of sand and gravel and a surface layer of sand enclosed inside the HydrAid Biosand water filter are infused with bacteria-
Dick DeVos, chief executive officer of Windquest Group said: “This innovative approach to making safe water available throughout the developing world makes sense on many levels. We are pleased to provide a catalyst for a venture that has the potential both to save, and significantly enhance, the lives of millions of people worldwide.”
New filtration technology reduces backwash wastewater Forsta Filters has introduced Green-Clean technology for the reduction of backwash wastewater. The company says that the technology can reduce backwash wastewater by as much as 75%, and that the Green-Clean technology from Forsta Filters can provide a long-term solution in a wide range of industrial and municipal applications. The Green-Clean technology from Forsta Filters utilises smaller flush
valves to minimise the volume of water required to remove build-up on a filter element while maintaining system flow during backwash. An internal vacuum nozzle scans and removes debris from the filter in less than 15 seconds. Forsta Filters’ range of self-cleaning water filters (1-36 inch/2.5-91.5 cm flange size), incorporate screen elements ranging from 5 to 4,000 microns. www.forstfilters.com
www.cascadeng.com
Clarification The September/October issue of Filtration+Separation (page 33) stated that Pall Corporation had purchased several of the USFilter range of companies, including Memcor. Siemens Water Technologies owns the Memcor product line. Prior to becoming part of Siemens, USFilter sold the Filterite product line to Pall.
WAL cartridges will carry the Water Quality Association’s WQA Gold Seal certification for 3-log bacteria and virus kill. John Kaestle, chief executive of HaloSource said: “Using HaloPure disinfection cartridges in WAL’s products will provide affordable drinking water disinfection technology to millions of new customers worldwide in place of typical product solutions which require access to electricity. It’s a great opportunity for both out companies.” www.halopure.com
New system speeds screen changing Sweco has introduced the Mobile QuickChange screen changing system. The company says that the addition to the QuickChange family reduces screen changing to a one-man operation, reducing labour and eliminating the need to involve maintenance crews. The Mobile QuickChange screen changing system is manoeuvred into position next to the separator after removing the clamp band of the targeted deck. The clamping devices are locked onto the frame brackets and the hand operated pump can be used to lift the frames for easy screen removal. The Mobile QuickChange screen changing system from Sweco reduces the time needed to change screens by up to 75%. Applications for the Sweco Mobile QuickChange screen changing system include chemical, food, minerals, pharmaceutical, paper and many other industries with a complete line of separation, sizing and milling equipment. www.sweco.com
The Mobile QuickChange screen changing system from Sweco.