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Show preview:
WEFTEC 2008 H
eld in Chicago, USA from 18-22 October, the WEFTEC event is the largest water quality event in the world. Filtration+Separation spoke to the organisers and exhibitors to find out what to expect from the 81st technical exhibition and conference.
The conference
What new developments are you working on?
WEF’s 81st annual technical exhibition and conference offers the best water quality training and education available, and unparalleled access to the latest in water quality developments, research, regulations, solutions, and cutting-edge technologies.
Alfa Laval’s product technology solutions have become significantly more power efficient, offering the industry high efficiency solutions, while reducing overall power consumption. Alfa Laval’s technology solutions offer more throughput and better performance with less impact on the environment.
Designed to address a diverse and comprehensive array of contemporary water and wastewater issues, this year’s technical program of 115 technical sessions, 31 workshops and 10 facility tours are categorised into more than 20 technical education focus areas ranging from collection systems and leading-edge research to sustainable water resources management and water reclamation and reuse. To keep attendees up-to-date on the most pressing water quality challenges and solutions, the program also includes several “hot topic” workshops and “featured” technical sessions throughout the five-day event.
The exhibition In 2007, WEFTEC drew almost 20,000 attendees and showcased 1,017 exhibiting companies. 88% of WEFTEC attendees are the buyers and final decision makers and 55% plan to buy one or more products displayed in the next 12 months. Attendees spend an average of 9.4 hours visiting the exhibits. Filtration+Separation spoke to some of the exhibitors at the event to see what they have planned.
What products and services are you showcasing at WEFTEC? Alfa Laval Spiral Heat Exchanger is for heating of sewage sludge in digesters. Its counter-current flow gives the most efficient heat transfer and makes the unit compact. ALSYS is a plug-and-play centrifuge solution for reducing sludge volumes at municipal, industrial and potable water treatment plants. Its compact layout reduces floor space requirements and ensures easy maintenance. ALDRUM is an efficient, cost effective method of thickening sludge. Its design enables an extremely gentle sludge handling, resulting in an extremely high recovery for most sludge types. OCTOPUS is our autopilot for decanter centrifuges in sludge dewatering. We will also highlight our Parts and Service offerings, including equipment audits and upgrades to training classes and around the clock service support, also known as Nonstop Performance. What applications are these suitable for?
Alfa Laval – Stand 29017, Hall B
Biosolids handling and treatment.
What is driving the water marketplace?
What makes these products more suited to applications than past products?
Today’s industry is extremely environmentallyconscious. Reducing the amount of energy used during wastewater and biosolids treatment processes has become a critical issue. Customers are looking for higher efficiency solutions that offer better performance, while reducing their overall environmental footprint.
Our solutions are more efficient and require less energy. In response to the global energy-related issues, we have invested in Research and Development to develop innovative, powerconscious solutions for the industry. We are committed to contributing to a better future. What does the future hold for Alfa Laval?
ITT Goulds Pumps will exhibit its new line of doublesuction, base-mounted pumps.
Alfa Laval is a market leader and will continue to develop innovative product solutions that address the industry’s demands and needs. What are you looking forward to at WEFTEC? We are looking forward to promoting our message: A Global Call for Water Recovery and reinforce the benefits of our product technology solutions to the end user and the market. We want to continue to set the bar as the market leader in the biosolids handling process marketplace.
Amiad – Stand 28163, Hall B What is driving the water marketplace? We are seeing a tremendous amount of interest in membrane technologies, which require pre-filtration. Our automatic self-cleaning screen and microfibre thread filters are playing key roles in pre-filtration before membranes around the world. Another trend we are seeing is increasing awareness of what we’re calling a system’s “environmental footprint.” That takes into account carbon footprint – basically, the energy demand of the system – water footprint, chemical use, and even its physical footprint,
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which impacts the amount of structural resources needed to house and maintain the system. We’re focusing on technologies that demand little power, require less water for back-wash, reduce or eliminate the need for chemicals and cartridge disposal, and fit in compact spaces. The two trends tie together where we examine environmental footprint. Pre-filtration equipment with a smaller environmental footprint can help membrane technology be more efficient and more cost-effective, as well as more environmentally friendly. What new developments are you working on? Our Automatic Microfibre (AMF) filtration systems are especially exciting right now. We’re seeing interest in them to pre-treat water for RO systems as well as for fine filtration – down to 2 microns – before injecting produced water into buried deposits such as oil production wells and brine disposal wells. What products are you showcasing? We will have an Automatic Microfibre (AMF) filtration system in our booth, as well as examples of our automatic self-cleaning ABF and EBS screen filtration systems. What applications are these suitable for? Amiad filters have been used for decades in a wide variety of applications, from filtration of irrigation water to filtration for drinking water, wastewater treatment, and treating industrial water – both before and after use. What makes these products more suited to applications than past products? We have continually improved our automatic self-cleaning screen filters in terms of efficiency, effectiveness and capacity. For instance, our largest EBS system has a filtration area of 6200 square inches and can accommodate a maximum flow rate of 23,350 gpm. We are also seeing more use of our systems in oil and gas production – which requires specific materials and customised control/electrical designs. As far as our AMF systems go, they have allowed us to offer automatic self-cleaning filtration down to 2 microns – a tremendous accomplishment. The automatic self-cleaning functionality means that there is very minimal maintenance required, and no replacement or disposal of consumables such as cartridges, bags or filter aids. What does the future hold for you?
Alfa Laval will showcase ALSYS, a centrifuge solution for reducing sludge volumes at municipal, industrial and potable water treatment plants.
These are very exciting times for all of us in the filtration and separation industry. Amiad is prepared to grow and innovate, helping water treatment professionals deliver clean water with clean technology. What are you looking forward to at WEFTEC? It’s always exciting to see the new innovations across the industry, to run into old friends and colleagues, and to gain some insight on how we can work to provide tools that fit into today’s systems – and tomorrow’s.
ITT – Stand 24121, Hall B
The 3408A features internally self-flushing mechanical seals for maximum lubrication, debris removal and heat dissipation. Up to 25% of the total pump flow continuously flushes the seal faces. The internally flushed seals also allow for a shorter shaft reducing deflection thereby extending seal life. Closed-end steel baseplates with full seam welds are used for strength. An open top allows easy grouting. The pump bearings and mechanical seals can be serviced without disturbing the upper casing half, piping connections or electrical motor connections. An ANSI-OSHA-compliant coupling guard shields the flexible coupler.
What products are you showcasing?
Microdyn-Nadir – Stand 22208, Hall B
ITT Goulds Pumps has introduced a new line of double-suction, base-mounted pumps for municipal and industrial water service. The new Model 3408A pumps are available in 2’’ through 10’’ sizes, up to 300 HP. Capacities range to 6500 GPM with heads to 400 feet. These pumps are cast iron, bronze-fitted construction with a maximum working pressure of 175 psig.
What is driving the water and filtration marketplace currently?
What makes these products more suited to applications than past products?
As the population continues to grow, less people have access to quality drinking water. People are becoming more aware of environmental problems, with many governments worldwide starting programs to strengthen the efforts in drinking water treatment and waste water treatment. Membrane technology requiring low energy demand, is one of the key technologies in
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of new products will help make that happen. In the last two years we have invested more than 4 million to develop new products and build up new production equipment.
Porex – Stand 13069, Hall C
Each product being exhibited offers a unique innovation for the targeted application. The Radial Cartridge is a backwashable/cleanable media in the range of 5 – 50 micron, bringing backwash technology down from the typical 25 – 50 micron low end range. The Tubular Membrane is also able to be backwashed/ backpulsed during operation, making it relatively unique among tubular membranes. The MacroFlow PTFE product is a unique skived PTFE membrane in the range of 1 – 10 micron, which is above most conventional expanded PTFE membranes.
What is driving the water marketplace?
What does the future hold for Porex?
EPA and other standards continue to get more restrictive resulting in previously unfiltered materials now having to be filtered, or having to improve contamination removal from current discharges. These are generally higher solids applications for which there is no simple answer. Increasing costs of fuel, labour and materials pushes the need for cost management which result in the need for new technologies to offer a practical way to reduce these costs. Also, the “green” movement is forcing industries to begin looking at ways of reducing waste, further promoting reusable technologies.
The Filtration group has had good growth rates since its inception in 2005 and this is forecasted to continue for the next few years. This will continue to fund our expansion and continues development of unique technologies based around sintered porous plastic.
What are you looking forward to at WEFTEC? We always expect to be challenged at the WEFTEC with difficult questions from attendees and from competitors. Our newest MBR will have a large effect on the show and we look forward to the responses generated.
Microdyn-Nadir will present BIO-CEL, a module based on a self supporting flat membrane.
that market. With these new technologies the bacteria and viruses found in water can be treated to a high and consistent quality. What new developments are you working on? To address the future potential for submerged modules, we have developed the BIOCEL Module. This is the first module in the world combining the advantages of all existing submerged modules, without their disadvantages. BIO-CEL is a module based on a self supporting flat membrane, providing an extremely high packing density, but with open channels for a perfect hydraulic behavior and back washable like a hollow fibre module. This Module can be delivered in different sizes up to 400m² per module. It is easy to handle and install due to our unique cassette system. What applications is this suitable for? The module is developed for membrane bioreactors. It can be used for municipal or industrial waste water. What makes these products innovative? Installation and the maintenance of the new BIO-CEL module is much easier. For the first time the aeration and the frame support are independent of the membrane unit. This is an important advantage, especially for larger treatment plants, in that it makes exchanging portions of the membranes simple to perform. The modules are rapidly being implemented worldwide. The unique advantage of the new module is the continuation of an open plate system to avoid braiding and sludge deposition. it is also possible to back flush the module, maintaining high throughput. What does the future hold for your company? Looking to the future, we will continue to focus on membranes and modules for liquid separations in the area of Micro, Ultra and Nanofiltration. Our goal is to become one of the leading membrane and module suppliers in our segment. We want to support our clients in being successful and we hope that the improvement our existing product portfolio and development
What new developments are you working on? While sintered porous plastic is not new to the market, utilising it in industrial filter configurations and as tubular membrane is somewhat unique. The three product lines will continue to be expanded into a variety of additional configurations to address the broad range of application requirements. Additional materials of construction and membranes will be developed to expand beyond current temperature and chemical limitations as well creating ultrafiltration membranes. What products are you showcasing? Porex will be exhibiting three product lines, the Tubular Membrane, the Radial Cartridge Filter and the MacroFlow PTFE Filter cartridge. All the products are based upon Porex’s core technology of sintered porous plastic. We will highlight the newest addition to the Tubular Membrane line which is a 37 tube stainless steel module. What applications are these suitable for? All of our technologies are suited to high solids applications due in large part to the ability to backwash or backpulse the media during operation. Focusing in microfiltration, these products address a broad range of industrial and process water and wastewater applications including pre-treatment for difficult water sources, cooling water and wide range of manufacturing waste process streams. In addition, the technologies are used in a range of manufacturing applications in chemical, pharmaceutical and food & beverage markets. What makes these products more suited to applications than past products?
What are you looking forward to at WEFTEC? Porex continues to develop and expand the product lines for key applications, and WEFTEC provides for an ideal opportunity to present these products to the industry. In addition, Porex Filtration is just starting to expand its market into Europe and Asia and since WEFTEC draws a global audience, this provides a good forum for developing distribution and OEM partnerships.
SPX Corporation – Stand 28211, Hall B What is driving the water marketplace? Infrastructure expansion, replacement of equipment and new water quality regulations. What new developments are you working on? Enhanced products to provide higher levels of treatment more economically. What products are you showcasing? SPX/Marley Biomedia Treatment products. What applications are these suitable for? Wastewater treatment including nutrient removal. What makes these products more suited to applications than past products? SPX/Marley has developed Biomedia with innovative design features which provide enhanced BOD and nutrient removal with reduced plugging of the media. What does the future hold for SPX? Sales for the SPX/Marley Biomedia continues to grow as we address the need for products to meet higher water quality standards in an economical manner. What are you looking forward to at WEFTEC? Seeing our many satisfied customers and meeting potential new clients as well.
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Filtration+Separation October 2008
Show preview:
WEFTEC 2008 H
eld in Chicago, USA from 18-22 October, the WEFTEC event is the largest water quality event in the world. Filtration+Separation spoke to the organisers and exhibitors to find out what to expect from the 81st technical exhibition and conference.
The conference
What new developments are you working on?
WEF’s 81st annual technical exhibition and conference offers the best water quality training and education available, and unparalleled access to the latest in water quality developments, research, regulations, solutions, and cutting-edge technologies.
Alfa Laval’s product technology solutions have become significantly more power efficient, offering the industry high efficiency solutions, while reducing overall power consumption. Alfa Laval’s technology solutions offer more throughput and better performance with less impact on the environment.
Designed to address a diverse and comprehensive array of contemporary water and wastewater issues, this year’s technical program of 115 technical sessions, 31 workshops and 10 facility tours are categorised into more than 20 technical education focus areas ranging from collection systems and leading-edge research to sustainable water resources management and water reclamation and reuse. To keep attendees up-to-date on the most pressing water quality challenges and solutions, the program also includes several “hot topic” workshops and “featured” technical sessions throughout the five-day event.
The exhibition In 2007, WEFTEC drew almost 20,000 attendees and showcased 1,017 exhibiting companies. 88% of WEFTEC attendees are the buyers and final decision makers and 55% plan to buy one or more products displayed in the next 12 months. Attendees spend an average of 9.4 hours visiting the exhibits. Filtration+Separation spoke to some of the exhibitors at the event to see what they have planned.
What products and services are you showcasing at WEFTEC? Alfa Laval Spiral Heat Exchanger is for heating of sewage sludge in digesters. Its counter-current flow gives the most efficient heat transfer and makes the unit compact. ALSYS is a plug-and-play centrifuge solution for reducing sludge volumes at municipal, industrial and potable water treatment plants. Its compact layout reduces floor space requirements and ensures easy maintenance. ALDRUM is an efficient, cost effective method of thickening sludge. Its design enables an extremely gentle sludge handling, resulting in an extremely high recovery for most sludge types. OCTOPUS is our autopilot for decanter centrifuges in sludge dewatering. We will also highlight our Parts and Service offerings, including equipment audits and upgrades to training classes and around the clock service support, also known as Nonstop Performance. What applications are these suitable for?
Alfa Laval – Stand 29017, Hall B
Biosolids handling and treatment.
What is driving the water marketplace?
What makes these products more suited to applications than past products?
Today’s industry is extremely environmentallyconscious. Reducing the amount of energy used during wastewater and biosolids treatment processes has become a critical issue. Customers are looking for higher efficiency solutions that offer better performance, while reducing their overall environmental footprint.
Our solutions are more efficient and require less energy. In response to the global energy-related issues, we have invested in Research and Development to develop innovative, powerconscious solutions for the industry. We are committed to contributing to a better future. What does the future hold for Alfa Laval?
ITT Goulds Pumps will exhibit its new line of doublesuction, base-mounted pumps.
Alfa Laval is a market leader and will continue to develop innovative product solutions that address the industry’s demands and needs. What are you looking forward to at WEFTEC? We are looking forward to promoting our message: A Global Call for Water Recovery and reinforce the benefits of our product technology solutions to the end user and the market. We want to continue to set the bar as the market leader in the biosolids handling process marketplace.
Amiad – Stand 28163, Hall B What is driving the water marketplace? We are seeing a tremendous amount of interest in membrane technologies, which require pre-filtration. Our automatic self-cleaning screen and microfibre thread filters are playing key roles in pre-filtration before membranes around the world. Another trend we are seeing is increasing awareness of what we’re calling a system’s “environmental footprint.” That takes into account carbon footprint – basically, the energy demand of the system – water footprint, chemical use, and even its physical footprint,
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which impacts the amount of structural resources needed to house and maintain the system. We’re focusing on technologies that demand little power, require less water for back-wash, reduce or eliminate the need for chemicals and cartridge disposal, and fit in compact spaces. The two trends tie together where we examine environmental footprint. Pre-filtration equipment with a smaller environmental footprint can help membrane technology be more efficient and more cost-effective, as well as more environmentally friendly. What new developments are you working on? Our Automatic Microfibre (AMF) filtration systems are especially exciting right now. We’re seeing interest in them to pre-treat water for RO systems as well as for fine filtration – down to 2 microns – before injecting produced water into buried deposits such as oil production wells and brine disposal wells. What products are you showcasing? We will have an Automatic Microfibre (AMF) filtration system in our booth, as well as examples of our automatic self-cleaning ABF and EBS screen filtration systems. What applications are these suitable for? Amiad filters have been used for decades in a wide variety of applications, from filtration of irrigation water to filtration for drinking water, wastewater treatment, and treating industrial water – both before and after use. What makes these products more suited to applications than past products? We have continually improved our automatic self-cleaning screen filters in terms of efficiency, effectiveness and capacity. For instance, our largest EBS system has a filtration area of 6200 square inches and can accommodate a maximum flow rate of 23,350 gpm. We are also seeing more use of our systems in oil and gas production – which requires specific materials and customised control/electrical designs. As far as our AMF systems go, they have allowed us to offer automatic self-cleaning filtration down to 2 microns – a tremendous accomplishment. The automatic self-cleaning functionality means that there is very minimal maintenance required, and no replacement or disposal of consumables such as cartridges, bags or filter aids. What does the future hold for you?
Alfa Laval will showcase ALSYS, a centrifuge solution for reducing sludge volumes at municipal, industrial and potable water treatment plants.
These are very exciting times for all of us in the filtration and separation industry. Amiad is prepared to grow and innovate, helping water treatment professionals deliver clean water with clean technology. What are you looking forward to at WEFTEC? It’s always exciting to see the new innovations across the industry, to run into old friends and colleagues, and to gain some insight on how we can work to provide tools that fit into today’s systems – and tomorrow’s.
ITT – Stand 24121, Hall B
The 3408A features internally self-flushing mechanical seals for maximum lubrication, debris removal and heat dissipation. Up to 25% of the total pump flow continuously flushes the seal faces. The internally flushed seals also allow for a shorter shaft reducing deflection thereby extending seal life. Closed-end steel baseplates with full seam welds are used for strength. An open top allows easy grouting. The pump bearings and mechanical seals can be serviced without disturbing the upper casing half, piping connections or electrical motor connections. An ANSI-OSHA-compliant coupling guard shields the flexible coupler.
What products are you showcasing?
Microdyn-Nadir – Stand 22208, Hall B
ITT Goulds Pumps has introduced a new line of double-suction, base-mounted pumps for municipal and industrial water service. The new Model 3408A pumps are available in 2’’ through 10’’ sizes, up to 300 HP. Capacities range to 6500 GPM with heads to 400 feet. These pumps are cast iron, bronze-fitted construction with a maximum working pressure of 175 psig.
What is driving the water and filtration marketplace currently?
What makes these products more suited to applications than past products?
As the population continues to grow, less people have access to quality drinking water. People are becoming more aware of environmental problems, with many governments worldwide starting programs to strengthen the efforts in drinking water treatment and waste water treatment. Membrane technology requiring low energy demand, is one of the key technologies in
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of new products will help make that happen. In the last two years we have invested more than 4 million to develop new products and build up new production equipment.
Porex – Stand 13069, Hall C
Each product being exhibited offers a unique innovation for the targeted application. The Radial Cartridge is a backwashable/cleanable media in the range of 5 – 50 micron, bringing backwash technology down from the typical 25 – 50 micron low end range. The Tubular Membrane is also able to be backwashed/ backpulsed during operation, making it relatively unique among tubular membranes. The MacroFlow PTFE product is a unique skived PTFE membrane in the range of 1 – 10 micron, which is above most conventional expanded PTFE membranes.
What is driving the water marketplace?
What does the future hold for Porex?
EPA and other standards continue to get more restrictive resulting in previously unfiltered materials now having to be filtered, or having to improve contamination removal from current discharges. These are generally higher solids applications for which there is no simple answer. Increasing costs of fuel, labour and materials pushes the need for cost management which result in the need for new technologies to offer a practical way to reduce these costs. Also, the “green” movement is forcing industries to begin looking at ways of reducing waste, further promoting reusable technologies.
The Filtration group has had good growth rates since its inception in 2005 and this is forecasted to continue for the next few years. This will continue to fund our expansion and continues development of unique technologies based around sintered porous plastic.
What are you looking forward to at WEFTEC? We always expect to be challenged at the WEFTEC with difficult questions from attendees and from competitors. Our newest MBR will have a large effect on the show and we look forward to the responses generated.
Microdyn-Nadir will present BIO-CEL, a module based on a self supporting flat membrane.
that market. With these new technologies the bacteria and viruses found in water can be treated to a high and consistent quality. What new developments are you working on? To address the future potential for submerged modules, we have developed the BIOCEL Module. This is the first module in the world combining the advantages of all existing submerged modules, without their disadvantages. BIO-CEL is a module based on a self supporting flat membrane, providing an extremely high packing density, but with open channels for a perfect hydraulic behavior and back washable like a hollow fibre module. This Module can be delivered in different sizes up to 400m² per module. It is easy to handle and install due to our unique cassette system. What applications is this suitable for? The module is developed for membrane bioreactors. It can be used for municipal or industrial waste water. What makes these products innovative? Installation and the maintenance of the new BIO-CEL module is much easier. For the first time the aeration and the frame support are independent of the membrane unit. This is an important advantage, especially for larger treatment plants, in that it makes exchanging portions of the membranes simple to perform. The modules are rapidly being implemented worldwide. The unique advantage of the new module is the continuation of an open plate system to avoid braiding and sludge deposition. it is also possible to back flush the module, maintaining high throughput. What does the future hold for your company? Looking to the future, we will continue to focus on membranes and modules for liquid separations in the area of Micro, Ultra and Nanofiltration. Our goal is to become one of the leading membrane and module suppliers in our segment. We want to support our clients in being successful and we hope that the improvement our existing product portfolio and development
What new developments are you working on? While sintered porous plastic is not new to the market, utilising it in industrial filter configurations and as tubular membrane is somewhat unique. The three product lines will continue to be expanded into a variety of additional configurations to address the broad range of application requirements. Additional materials of construction and membranes will be developed to expand beyond current temperature and chemical limitations as well creating ultrafiltration membranes. What products are you showcasing? Porex will be exhibiting three product lines, the Tubular Membrane, the Radial Cartridge Filter and the MacroFlow PTFE Filter cartridge. All the products are based upon Porex’s core technology of sintered porous plastic. We will highlight the newest addition to the Tubular Membrane line which is a 37 tube stainless steel module. What applications are these suitable for? All of our technologies are suited to high solids applications due in large part to the ability to backwash or backpulse the media during operation. Focusing in microfiltration, these products address a broad range of industrial and process water and wastewater applications including pre-treatment for difficult water sources, cooling water and wide range of manufacturing waste process streams. In addition, the technologies are used in a range of manufacturing applications in chemical, pharmaceutical and food & beverage markets. What makes these products more suited to applications than past products?
What are you looking forward to at WEFTEC? Porex continues to develop and expand the product lines for key applications, and WEFTEC provides for an ideal opportunity to present these products to the industry. In addition, Porex Filtration is just starting to expand its market into Europe and Asia and since WEFTEC draws a global audience, this provides a good forum for developing distribution and OEM partnerships.
SPX Corporation – Stand 28211, Hall B What is driving the water marketplace? Infrastructure expansion, replacement of equipment and new water quality regulations. What new developments are you working on? Enhanced products to provide higher levels of treatment more economically. What products are you showcasing? SPX/Marley Biomedia Treatment products. What applications are these suitable for? Wastewater treatment including nutrient removal. What makes these products more suited to applications than past products? SPX/Marley has developed Biomedia with innovative design features which provide enhanced BOD and nutrient removal with reduced plugging of the media. What does the future hold for SPX? Sales for the SPX/Marley Biomedia continues to grow as we address the need for products to meet higher water quality standards in an economical manner. What are you looking forward to at WEFTEC? Seeing our many satisfied customers and meeting potential new clients as well.
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