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Aquatech has combined its expertise in Zero Liquid Discharge and membrane technologies to introduce a cost effective solution for small scale evaporation needs. Advanced Vacuum Membrane Distillation (AVMD) Combining the principles of vacuum distillation and membrane separation leads to: • Lower operating costs and footprint than conventional thermal evaporation technologies. • Consistent distillate quality even when dealing with high brine concentrations. • Can handle all non-volatile organics and recycle them in cases where solvent/valuable material recovery is desired. • Innovative design separates the membrane from the liquid/brine solution, eliminating membrane fouling. • Lower CapEx than conventional thermal evaporation systems in low capacity applications due to its modular configuration. The result - efficient and cost-effective water purification. Download a brochure: https://lnkd.in/gtzyExtA View a case study: https://lnkd.in/gHg3J_Ht Connect with us: https://lnkd.in/gNJ23UTE #Aquatech #ZLD #MLD #Membranes #Recovery

2026 can be a defining year for solid/liquid separation across industrial sectors. As plants face increasing pressure to improve efficiency, meet tighter environmental regulations, and reduce operational risk, separation technology is evolving beyond traditional approaches. Automation, energy efficiency, and water reuse are becoming essentials within industrial operations. Modern separation systems must deliver consistent performance, reduce manual intervention, and support sustainable operations, especially in demanding environments such as mining, chemical processing, food production, and wastewater treatment. At SLFC, we design and supply proven solid/liquid separation solutions built for real-world conditions. If you’re reviewing your separation processes or planning upgrades for the year ahead, speak to our team to explore solutions tailored to your application.   Contact us: 📱 (+27) 11 792 5617 📧 info@slfc.co.za 🔗 www.slfc.co.za #SolidLiquidSeparation #IndustrialFiltration #ProcessEngineering

🔍 Sustainable oil treatment — turning transformer maintenance into a controlled engineering process In the January edition of Transformer Magazine, a new advertorial by Micafluid AG examines why modern oil treatment is no longer a simple “filter and go” activity. As fleets increasingly combine mineral oils with natural and synthetic esters, insulating liquids have become more capable on paper — but also less forgiving in real operating conditions. A key theme is the shift from routine treatment to condition-driven process control. Parameters such as moisture, acidity, dissipation factor, and interfacial tension are treated as decision thresholds that define both the treatment recipe and its endpoint. The article explains why ester fluids require narrower thermal and vacuum windows, and how poorly tuned regeneration or drying can strip additives or introduce secondary degradation mechanisms. The piece also highlights the value of closed-loop oil treatment, where inline diagnostics — including BDV, total moisture, gas content, and tan delta — guide dehydration, degassing, and regeneration in real time. Crucially, these signals must be interpreted in full transformer context, accounting for cellulose interaction, temperature gradients, and equilibration delays. The takeaway is clear and practical: long transformer life depends on combining advanced treatment technology with the expertise to apply it selectively and safely. You can find more details in the original article in the comments. #TransformerMaintenance #InsulationLiquids #ConditionMonitoring #AssetManagement #PowerTransformers

"Optimizing efficiency in Reverse Osmosis (RO) water desalination plants is a constant pursuit, and two key technologies are leading the charge: High-Pressure (HP) Pumps and Energy Recovery Devices (ERDs)! 💧 HP pumps are essential, providing the immense pressure needed to push seawater through RO membranes, separating pure water from salt. But what about the energy still stored in the concentrated brine that's rejected? That's where ERDs come in! ERDs capture a significant portion of the hydraulic energy from the high-pressure reject stream and transfer it to the incoming feedwater, drastically reducing the overall energy consumption of the plant. This symbiotic relationship between HP pumps and ERDs makes desalination more sustainable and cost-effective. It's incredible to see how these innovations are making fresh water more accessible while minimizing environmental impact. #WaterDesalination #ReverseOsmosis #HPPumps #ERD #EnergyRecovery #WaterTreatment #Sustainability #Innovation #Engineering"

Case studies just dropped See how Stadtwerke Trier, Germany, cut aeration energy use by over 20% and saved 200,000 kWh per year by optimising wastewater treatment operations with AI-driven digital twins: https://lnkd.in/dP244Mib Discover how EPCOR’s Gold Bar WWTP in Canada boosted H₂S scrubber efficiency to 95% and nearly halved chemical costs using reinforcement learning to reduce emissions and improve air quality: https://lnkd.in/dp7DtcZw Xylem, Xylem Vue, EPCOR, RL Core Technologies

Wastewater treatment comes with two major challenges: 1️⃣ Highly corrosive environments 2️⃣ Biodegradation inefficiencies This brochure highlights how Cortec® corrosion solutions and Bionetix® bioaugmentation technologies team up to address both issues—forming a complementary approach to wastewater facility management. 📘 Explore both sides here: https://ow.ly/zouu50XLExB #WastewaterTreatment #CorrosionControl #Bioaugmentation #WaterManagement #Cortec #Bionetix #InfrastructureProtection #EnvironmentalSolutions

🌍 𝐈𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭‑𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐩𝐮𝐦𝐩 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲? 🔗 More information: https://lnkd.in/eky9EBVc Riventa, part of Nijhuis Saur Industries helped a major water utility unlock pump performance and reduce energy waste. The outcome? Clear insights, smarter decisions, and sustainable savings. ⚙️ Our approach Using FREEFLOW portable testing and thermodynamic analysis (ISO 5198), we reveal the true efficiency of your pumps, enabling targeted improvements without costly guesswork. 💡 What is in it for you? - Immediate visibility into efficiency and hidden losses - Targeted actions for maximum impact - Lower OPEX through optimized scheduling - Extended asset life with proactive strategies Turning data into sustainable savings #thefutureiswater   #MissionWater #PumpOptimization #EnergyEfficiency #DigitalWater #AssetManagement

Can nanoparticles unlock cheaper energy harvesting? 🔋This study reveals that adding MoS₂ NPs to tetrahedrites slashes thermal conductivity, boosting zT by 36% (0.75)! Read the Editor's Choice paper at: mdpi.com/3197232 #EnergyHarvesting #Sustainability #MaterialsScience

Excited to share our latest perspective paper in Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering, published earlier last month: “Direct air capture: novel contactor designs and intensification strategies.” We highlight why contactor design matters in Direct Air Capture (DAC) and where innovation is heading to lower pressure drop, enhance mass/heat transfer, and efficiently scale-up through novel designs! https://lnkd.in/exYiEPCZ #DirectAirCapture #CarbonRemoval #ProcessIntensification #ChemicalEngineering

🔬 Membrane fouling silently sabotages treatment efficiency, driving up energy costs and compromising water quality while operators remain unaware until it's too late. Membrane systems experience 30-50% flux decline in early operation due to biofilm formation, scaling, and organic accumulation. This translates to increased energy consumption, chemical cleaning costs, and shortened membrane lifespan – sometimes reducing service life by 40-60% and driving maintenance expenses up by thousands monthly. AI-powered real-time fouling detection systems continuously monitor performance indicators through sensors and predictive algorithms that identify patterns invisible to human operators. The technology correlates transmembrane pressure, flow rates, and water quality parameters to detect fouling onset hours or days before conventional systems. Facilities implementing these systems report up to 80% reduction in chemical usage, 15-25% energy savings, and membrane life extension of 1-2 years. One municipal plant reduced annual maintenance costs by $175,000 while maintaining consistent sub-0.1 NTU turbidity levels despite varying influent conditions. The future of membrane filtration isn't just about better materials—it's about intelligent systems that transform reactive maintenance into predictive optimization. #WaterandWasteWaterSolutions #UltrafiltrationTechnology #PredictiveMaintenance #AIinWaterTreatment #OperationalEfficiency