Nitrate Removal by Ion Exchange
Water Quality Products
April 2003
Francis J. DeSilva, ResinTech, Inc.
Nitrates have no detectable color, taste or smell at the concentrations involved in drinking water supplies, and they do not cause discoloration of plumbing fixtures, so they remain undetectable to our senses. Nitrate removal processes must be either foolproof or include extensive monitoring of the treated water to detect breakthrough or determine the need for regeneration.
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Air Purification with Ultraviolet Light
Water Quality Products
December 2002
John Garrett, Biozone Scientific
While consumer demand has escalated for water purifying devices, it pales in comparison to what has happened in air purifying. The indoor air purification industry still is in its infancy, yet is recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to be a market valued well into the billions.
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Ultraviolet Dechlorination Technology
Water Quality Products
July 2002
Aquionics
At the Procter & Gamble manufacturing plant in Greensboro, N.C., an Aquionics ultraviolet (UV) dechlorination unit was installed before two banks of reverse osmosis (RO) membranes. Trials that ran soon after the UV system’s installation showed a dramatic reduction in the RO membrane wash frequency—down from an average of eight cleanings per month to only two per month.
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New Cartridge-type D.O. Sensor Saves Time, Money
Water & Wastes Digest
April 2001
By Jim Klauer
To address the inherent measurement problems of electrode contamination, electrolyte depletion, and membrane coating, GLI International, Inc. has introduced a dissolved oxygen sensor featuring a replaceable membrane cartridge.
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Ultrafiltration
Water Quality Products
December 2000
Mike Sadar
Ultrafiltration (UF) rapidly is becoming a common and practical method of preparing pure water that is free of particulate matter.
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Water Vending is Here to Stay
Water Quality Products
April 2000
Larry M. Eils
Consumer concerns about drinking water contaminants and aesthetics partially explains the increased demands for alternatives to tap water such as bottled water or water from a vending machine. Media hype about contaminants and aggressive marketing by some bottled water companies also plays a role.
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