Dow wins innovation award at Aquatech China

Dow Water Process & Solutions (DW&PS) Greater China commercial director Christina Fang accepted the award on behalf of Dow at the opening ceremony of Aquatech China 2013.After an award application entry process that included completing a very detailed submission form, public online voting and a review by the Aquatech China committee, the DOW FILMTEC™ ECO elements were chosen as the membrane product award winner for the water filtration industry due to the elements’ improved uptime and reduced chemical use for utility providers. The DOW FILMTEC™ ECO elements, launched at Aquatech China 2013, provide good rejection and low energy consumption (99.7% at 150 psi) and is intended to deliver up to 40% lower salt passage at up to 30% less energy when compared to standard RO elements. The elements are offered in two configurations to match reverse osmosis needs on a broad spectrum.