S.Africa’s first solar-powered desal plant could produce affordable water This will be an addition to at least four desalination plants operating in the Western Cape. According to the Business-live, the French government in collaboration with the Western Cape provincial government have committed to invest R9 million for the project, on a 50-50 basis. French ecology minister Nicolas Hulot attended the launch of the project on Monday together with Western Cape finance MEC Ivan Meyer. (LINK). S.Africa’s first solar-powered desal plant could produce affordable waterDME GmbH2018-07-21T14:01:06+02:00
Toray enhances RO technology. The membrane was launched in April and showcased at the recent Singapore International Water Week (SIWW). It features low fouling characteristics at low operating pressure to deal with a range of foulants. The company says that the TLF-400DG has 30% higher permeability compared with current models and has higher resistance to membrane fouling, which reduces the need for frequent cleaning and extends membrane life. Its durability against cleaning chemicals prevents damage during membrane cleaning, and the lower feed pressure also reduces power consumption. (LINK). Toray enhances RO technology.DME GmbH2018-07-20T21:01:38+02:00
Acciona wins $234m contract to build Saudi desal plant. Acciona Agua, a leader in providing sustainable solutions for infrastructure and renewable energy projects, said it has been awarded a €200 million ($234 million) contract by Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC), a Saudi government corporation to build a desalination plant in Al Khobar region of the kingdom. The facility is expected to be completed in two years and will have a capacity of 210,000 cu m per day, making it one of the largest in Saudi Arabia, said a statemenr from the Spanish group. (LINK). Acciona wins $234m contract to build Saudi desal plant.DME GmbH2018-07-20T09:59:26+02:00
Andritz develops mining filter press. The new mining filter press meets the specific challenges related to dewatering iron ore, with improvements made in order to ensure reliable operation and high level performance. After the iron ore has been washed out and impurities have been removed, the Andritz filter press ensures maximum dewatering of the filter cake. The newly developed feed shoe design optimises and improves the machine’s performance for iron ore compared with the standard rectangular design. (LINK). Andritz develops mining filter press.DME GmbH2018-07-20T00:12:22+02:00
Dubai begins testing turbines at 700MW M-Station in Jebel Ali. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) said it has started testing the turbines at the M-Station expansion project in Jebel Ali, which is the newest and largest electricity generation and water desalination plant in the UAE. Testing includes an initial operation of turbines and power generators and connecting them to the grid, said a statement from the Dubai utility. These tests are essential to ensure the quality and reliability of the units while connected to the grid. Tests are scheduled to continue until the completion of the Dh1.47-billion ($400 million) expansion project in the fourth quarter of 2018, […] Dubai begins testing turbines at 700MW M-Station in Jebel Ali.DME GmbH2018-07-19T11:02:32+02:00
Largest water desalination plant opens in Oman. Muscat – The largest water desalination plant was officially opened, pumping up to 281,000 cubic metres per day. The Barka Desalination Company has announced the commercial launch of the Barka Independent Water Project (IWP). A consortium made up of Itochu Corporation, ENGIE, SUEZ, and Towell Engineering, to finance, build and operate a new seawater desalination plant in Barka under a 20-year Water Purchase Agreement. (LINK). Largest water desalination plant opens in Oman.DME GmbH2018-07-18T01:27:07+02:00
Nanyang Technological launches first 3D-printing plant for water filtration membranes. Nanyang Technological University announces launch of a 3D-printing facility to manufacture a new type of water treatment membrane. Made from millions of nano fibers layered on top of each and compressed into a thin membrane, the new membrane requires less maintenance and is more cost efficient. It is more resistant to breakage and bio-fouling. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) recently announced that Nano Sun, a water technology start-up founded by a scientist from NTU, has launched a 3D-printing facility to manufacture a new type of water treatment membrane. (LINK). Nanyang Technological launches first 3D-printing plant for water filtration membranes.DME GmbH2018-07-18T01:22:34+02:00
St Helena Bay gets two desalination plants. Two desalination plants have been launched in St Helena Bay. More than R30 million has been invested in the plants. The project was launched by the Oceana Group in collaboration with local and provincial government. Environmental & Social Director at Lucky Star Operations, Titania Stephanus-Zinche: „Saldhana Bay Municipality as well as the Bergrivier Municipality made the desalination plant part of their water crisis emergency intervention plan and we had support from the provincial government and the Department of Envirnmental Affairs, Development and Planning, they assisted to ensure this was done evironmentally responsibly.“ (LINK). St Helena Bay gets two desalination plants.DME GmbH2018-07-17T07:59:07+02:00
HC urged to dismiss case against desalination plant. The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) has urged the Madras High Court to dismiss a writ petition filed against the tender called for establishing a 150 MLD (million litres per day) sea water reverse osmosis desalination plant to be set up at Nemmeli on the East Coast Road here at a cost of ₹1,259.38 crore. In a counter affidavit filed before Justice T. Raja who was seized of the writ petition filed by a private firm from Ranchi, the Board said, the desalination plant was a prestigious and important project being funded by Kreditanstalt fur […] HC urged to dismiss case against desalination plant.DME GmbH2018-07-15T23:08:33+02:00
Innovation Leads The Way To Solving Desalination Challenges. IDA is the world’s leading organization focused on desalination and advanced water treatment including water reuse. It is associated with the United Nations as part of a growing international network of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). With membership that includes end users, solutions providers, and technology developers; engineers, consultants, scientists, and researchers from governments, corporations, and academia; as well as financial institutions and providers of other services to the desalination and water reuse industry. (LINK). Innovation Leads The Way To Solving Desalination Challenges.DME GmbH2018-07-14T22:26:13+02:00