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Berson UV-Tronic controller range for SCADA control systems
The UV-Tronic+ V5 PLC controller links to a UV disinfection system’s SCADA control system, allowing users to set up the UV system’s operating parameters to match their requirements
Dow Water & Process Solutions’ next generation of Dow Filmtec RO membrane components for residential water
The four new residential RO (reverse osmosis) elements from Dow Water & Process Solutions will replace the existing product line of Dow Filmtec solutions
Podcast introducing the Jan/Feb issue of Filtration + Separation
Filtration + Separation editor, Mark Holmes highlights the major features in the latest issue of Filtration + Separation.
Puronics wins 2010 Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation
Winning product, Clarius, is an eco friendly water conditioner from Puronics which combines the company’s HYgene Bacteriostat technology with a new ‘green’ technology
Von Roll moves into water market with BHU Umwelttechnik acquisition
Switzerland’s Von Roll Holding AG has signed an agreement to acquire BHU Umwelttechnik GmbH, a German water and wastewater treatment engineering company.

New issue of Filtration + Separation
Mark Holmes highlights the major features in the latest issue of Filtration + Separation.
Filtration+Separation podcast
Mark Holmes discusses filtration in the oil and gas industry.
Filtration+Separation November/December Editorial Podcast
Mark Holmes discusses the content of the November/December issue of Filtration+Separation magazine.
Filter Media editorial podcast
Claire Young introduces the latest issue of Filter Media magazine.

What does the future hold for renewable energy in the Middle East?
We are pleased to announce a new webinar from Renewable Energy Focus in association with the World Future Energy Summit, which addresses the future for renewable energy in the Middle East.
Filtration+Separation Webinar with Elmarco Inc.
The new Filtration+Separation webinar, in association with Elmarco, is free to access. Looking at nanofibers, the webinar will look at the nanofiber formation process, the benefits of nanofibers and the most suitable markets for their use.
Filtration+Separation Webinar with GE Energy
Filtration+Separation has produced a new interactive webinar in association with GE Energy. This online webinar is free to access - just visit our registration page to log in.

SWRO pre-treatment: Treated water quality
In the first of a series of articles, Graeme Pearce looks at the issues involved in the selection of pre-treatment technology in seawater reverse osmosis applications.
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Drinking water: Turnkey project brings piped treated drinking water
More than 300,000 people in a remote district of Sri Lanka are today enjoying quality drinking water for the first time due to a turnkey project undertaken by Outotec for Sri Lanka's National Water Supply and Drainage Board.
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SWRO pre-treatment: Integrity and disinfection
In the second of a series of articles, Graeme Pearce looks at the issues involved in the selection of pre-treatment technology in seawater reverse osmosis applications.
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Oil and gas: Produced water treatment for beneficial uses
Treatment of produced water from oil and gas production need not only be for environmental reasons, but also economic. Rajindar Singh of Integrated Water Technologies explains how filtration techniques can make this happen.
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Treating wastewater: Total nitrogen removal at remote sites
Stricter international regulations and growing public awareness are forcing even small, remote wastewater treatment plants to employ efficient treatment, to avoid pollution of neighbouring lakes and rivers. This article explains how things are different for smaller treatment plants.
Bioremediation: Wastewater treatment in diesal power stations
Dealing with the contaminants in the wastewater output of a diesel power plant can be problematical. This article provides an outline of the new developments in a method of bioremediation which can improve the efficiency of the wastewater treatment.
Using alternate energy sources: Decentralised membrane systems
Oil and water shortages are turning attention towards alternative energy sources. Rajindar Singh looks at the potential of fuel cells as an energy source for filtration, especially with water production processes.
The Tangled Web: Silent Threats & Invisible Enemies
In a 2009 report, MessageLabs Intelligence revealed that an average of 3,618 new Websites per day were identified as harboring malware and other potentially unwanted programs such as spyware and adware.
Water processes and production: High and ultra-high purity water
This article takes a look at the various filtration techniques available to produce the different grades of pure and ultrapure water required in industry.