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17/NO 4
Renewable Energy
Ramping Up in Food and Beverage
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CONTENTS
JULY/AUGUST 2017/VOLUME 17/NO. 4
FEATURES
14 14 Ramping Up Renewable Energy in Food and Beverage

By Jeff Gunderson
The Wasatch Resource
Recovery project, which 18 WEFTEC.17 Show Preview
recently broke ground, will
utilize anaerobic digestion 21 Now Brewing: Internally-Fed Rotary Screens
By Bob McGowan and Stacy Peshkopia
technologies to convert
organic food and beverage 24 Reducing Energy Use in Water Pumping Applications
waste into renewable with Variable Speed Drive Technology
natural gas. By Jukka Tolvanen
26 Water Reuse and the Demand for Data

By Damon Waters
21 COLUMNS
Matt Brewing Company
utilizes a rotary screen
to remove solids from its 12 Product Focus
wastewater stream and Process Pump Range for Industrial Applications
compresses the spent hops
and grains solids for dryer, 40 Case Study
more compact discharge. Pilot Project Examines Refinery Wastewater Reuse
24
DEPARTMENTS
Electric motors use two-
thirds of all electricity in
the industry, so any efforts 8 Web Preview 34 New Products
to reduce this load, even
by single figures, is highly
significant.
9 Showcase 37 Event Calendar
10 News Briefs 39 Advertising Index/Classifieds
Products & Services

Industrial
12 Product Index

On the Cover
Anaerobic digester at
WaterWorld
SERVING THE PROCESS WATER AND WASTEWATER INDUSTRY JULY/AUGUST 2017/VOLUME 17/NO
17/NO. 4
32 Pumps, Motors & Drives

the MillerCoors brewery
Renewable Energy
in Fort Worth, Texas. Ramping Up in Food and Beverage 33 Lab, Sampling Equipment
See page 14
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Editors Letter
A N G E L A G O D W I N , C H I E F E D I T O R
W
elcome to the July/August edition of Industrial WaterWorld magazine. Our feature article this
month explores the increasing interest in renewable energy from anaerobic digestion in the food
and beverage sector. As our correspondent Jeff Gunderson explains on page 14, anaerobic diges-
tion technologies can harness the inherent energy in these high-strength process wastewaters,
offering payback in the form of biogas for producing electricity and heat. Projects that divert waste streams
from landfills are also a win from a corporate responsibility standpoint, reducing greenhouse gas emissions
and enabling companies to meet higher sustainability objectives.
Continuing our food and beverage theme, the article on page 21 discusses the importance of optimal screen-
ing techniques for beer brewing. The incredible growth of the craft beer industry over the past few years has
brought some wastewater challenges with it, particularly with regard to the removal of course solids. Left
untreated, these solids can damage downstream equipment such as anaerobic digesters. Authors Bob Mc-
Gowan and Stacy Peshkopia include a case study from Matt Brewing Company in Utica, N.Y.
With electric motors accounting for two-thirds of all electricity usage in the industry, finding ways to reduce
energy costs is top of mind. On page 24, Jukka Tolvanen outlines how using variable speed drives in the water
industry is one of the most effective ways to conserve energy, often saving 30 percent or more in water and
wastewater applications such as pumps and fans.
As the oil and gas industry continues to look for efficiency gains, the shift toward more water recycling is
putting higher demands on treatment providers for greater reliability and quality assurance. On page 28, Damon
Waters discusses how treatment providers must step up their game to consistently deliver high-quality recycled
water and how data can help prove that quality to the customer.
Often, a manufacturers filtration needs cannot be satisfied with a single piece of equipment. As Jasmine
Brennan suggests on page 30, many industrial water applications require a complex set of filtration steps to
achieve the desired result. Using a raisin manufacturer as a case in point, she discusses how the addition of an
automatic self-cleaning filter optimized the manufacturers treatment train.
Dont miss the case study on page 40, which presents results from a refinerys four-month field pilot of a
flotation-filtration technology based on new ceramic membranes.
And finally, if youre heading to WEFTEC next month, be sure to check out our special show preview on
page 18.
We hope you enjoy this edition of Industrial WaterWorld!
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Industrial Water Reuse and Recycle
SUR/FIN - Where to Start
The National Association for Surface Finishings
Originally broadcast on August 3, 2017
SUR/FIN 2017 Exposition brought surface-
finishing business owners, engineers, designers, As growth has increased the demand for water,
production managers and purchasing executives industrial plants are investigating alternate wa-
together to share new ideas and technologies. ter sources and sustainable water use in order
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in June in Dublin, Ireland. The theme for this recycling industrial water streams, and discuss
years event, Water and the 4th Industrial Revo- where and how industrial plants can reduce
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of the top names in the industrial water mar-
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WATER
BRIEFS SEAFOOD PROCESSOR REACHES AGREE-
MENT OVER ALLEGED WASTEWATER DIS-
NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AWARDED NEARLY $3.9M TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY CHARGE VIOLATIONS IN NOME, AK
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $3,884,000 to the North The United States Environmental Protec-
Dakota Department of Health (NDDH) to help protect human health and the envi- tion Agency has reached an agreement with
ronment through a Nonpoint Source Program Clean Water Act Section 319 cooper- the Norton Sound Economic Development
ative agreement. This grant is given to states to implement environmental programs Corporation, owners and operators of the
that address nonpoint source pollution in surface and groundwater in order to meet Norton Sound Seafood Products Company,
and maintain water quality standards. over alleged wastewater discharge violations
Under this program, a total of nine proposals were selected including watershed at its Nome, Alaska, plant.
implementation projects focused on soil erosion, livestock manure management, ri- During a 2016 inspection, EPA found
parian grazing and nutrient management. Also included are projects designed to many violations of the companys seafood
strengthen local watershed leadership, educate K-12 students and provide resource processing discharge permit, including:
planning assistance to agricultural producers. The basic goal for all the projects is failure to adequately monitor its grinders,
to improve water quality and restore the beneficial uses of waters impacted by non- waste conveyance system, the sea surface,
point source pollution. The program works through a set of overarching principles and the nearby shoreline; failure to identify
that emphasize voluntary and incentive-based participation, locally-led projects, part- the discharge location and chemicals used
nerships, measurable water quality improvement and effective and efficient program in its tote washing process; exceeding the di-
administration. IWW mension requirements for seafood process-
ing waste residues; and failure to complete
MOTION INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE NUMATIC ENGINEERING all reporting and record keeping required
Motion Industries Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, an- under the permit.
nounced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Numatic Engineering. The agreement resolves the alleged vio-
Founded in 1955, Numatic Engineering has over sixty years of experience sell- lations and includes a $51,050 penalty. Sea-
ing and supporting automation components. With annual sales of $4.6 billion, food processors are required to have current
Motion Industries is a leading industrial parts distributor of bearings, mechanical wastewater discharge permits to protect the
power transmission, electrical and industrial automation, hydraulic and industri- waters that receive their ground waste, which
al hose, hydraulic and pneumatic components, industrial products, safety prod- often includes entrails, bones, fins, shells, and
ucts, and material handling. Motion Industries has over 530 locations, including other unmarketable trimmings. IWW
13 distribution centers throughout North America and serves more than 300,000
customers from the food and beverage, pulp and paper, iron and steel, chemical, OILFIELD WATER RECYCLING, PRODUCED
mining and aggregate, petrochemical, automotive, wood and lumber, and phar- WATER MANAGEMENT FROM RESIRKUL-
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Ameresco Inc., a leading energy efficiency and energy infrastructure company, an- mobile water recycling and hydrocarbon
nounced the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons has entered into an Energy Savings Perfor- separation for drill-outs and clean-outs,
mance Contract (ESPC) with Ameresco to implement energy and water conservation has announced successful initial deploy-
measures at the Administrative United States Penitentiary Thomson (AUSP Thom- ment into the prolific Permian Basin.
son), located in Thomson, Illinois. The ESPC, valued at $18.9 million, is designed to The company has completed over 1,600
achieve more than $33 million in energy and water savings during the performance successful drill-out operations and will now
period of the contract. expand its presence and activities to those
The project will reduce water consumption by more than 32 million gallons annu- operators in the Permian Basin that seek to
ally through domestic water conservation measures across inmate housing. As a re- significantly reduce operating costs by reduc-
sult of the project, AUSP Thomson is expected to save more than $1 million annually ing the purchase of additional fresh water
in energy and water costs. IWW through utilization of recycled water; reduc-
ing trucking expenses and well-site traffic;
ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS ACQUIRES DURASLOT INC. reducing injection-well disposal costs; and
Advanced Drainage Systems Inc., a leading global manufacturer of water manage- recapturing oil and NGLs that may have oth-
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cultural applications, has acquired DURASLOT Inc., a manufacturer of stormwater Initial operations in the Permian have
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Product Index
Page Company Circle Page Company Circle Page Company Circle
P&S1: PUMPS, MOTORS & DRIVES FLOW, LEVEL, PRESSURE MEASUREMENT WEFTEC
32 All Test Pro 118 34 Massa 128 19 ADI Systems 110
32 Blue-White Industries 121 35 Hawk Measurement 137 19 Aqua-Aerobic Systems 108
32 NETZSCH 117 19 Blacoh 109
32 Yaskawa America Inc. 120 20 Force Flow 115
32 Vertiflo Pump Company 116
LAB, SAMPLING & ANALYSIS 20 Gorman-Rupp Pumps 112
34 Thermo Fisher Scientific 133 19 Hungerford & Terry 111
18 Ixom Watercare 106
P&S2: LAB, SAMPLING EQUIPMENT 20 Proco 114
33 Asterion LLC 125
PIPES & VALVES 18 Thordon Bearings 107
33 Brkert Fluid Control Systems 127 34 Rotork 131 20 Vanton Pumps 113
33 Electro-Chemical Devices 124 34 Red Valve 132
33 Myron L Company 122 35 Kalenborn Abresist Corporation 136
33 Thermo Fisher Scientific 126
SHOWCASE
33 Turner Designs 123 9 Belden Inc. 104
PUMPS & RELATED EQUIPMENT 9 Brkert Fluid Control Systems 102
34 Q.E.D. Environmental Systems 129 9 Iwaki Air 101
COOLING APPLICATIONS 34 Blue-White Industries 130 9 Phoenix Contact 103
35 Technical Systems 135 9 Vanton Pump & Equipment Corp. 100
9 Vaughan 105
DISINFECTION
34 PeroxyChem LLC 134
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Ramping U
Renewabl
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Groundbreaking is held for the Wasatch Resource Recovery project.
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Up
ble Energy BY JEFF GUNDERSON
A
cross the food and beverage industry, increasingly more
interest is emerging in projects that employ anaerobic
digestion technologies for harnessing the inherent en-
ergy in high-strength process wastewaters and opera-
tional by-product wastes, including waste organics that would
otherwise be sent to landfills. Such initiatives offer paybacks re-
lated to the ability to generate biogas for producing electricity
and heat. But from a corporate responsibility standpoint, proj-
ects that divert waste streams from landfills thus reducing
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions also provide companies
with an opportunity to meet higher sustainability objectives.
As an example, earlier this year the U.S. EPA honored
Modesto, Calif.-based Crystal Creamery with the Food Re-
covery Challenge National Innovation Award, recognizing the
dairy processing plants sustainable food management practic-
es, which include diverting over 98 percent of materials from
landfills through reuse, recycling, composting and anaero-
bic digestion. Through a partnership agreement, wastewater
by-product along with manure and other dairy by-products
generated at Crystal Creamery are sent to nearby Fiscalini
Farms, where on-site anaerobic digesters process the wastes
to generate renewable energy, fertilizer, and bedding for live-
stock at local farms.
Also driving waste-to-energy projects is regulatory momen-
tum that aims to reduce organic waste disposal in landfills. In
California last year, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 1383,
which enacts tough reduction targets for short-lived climate
pollutants and sets a 75 percent reduction goal in landfill dis-
posal of organic waste from 2014 levels by 2025.
Californias legislation provides a very strong driver to use
waste organics for energy production, said Greg Chung, vice
president of West Yost Associates. While SB 1383 is specific
to California, there is the possibility that more states will soon
follow.
Further examples demonstrate how anaerobic digestion tech-
nology is being employed across the industry for useful pur-
poses.
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Utahs Wasatch Resource Recovery Project
In North Salt Lake City, Utah, a first-of-its-kind project for
the state is being built that will utilize anaerobic digestion tech-
nologies to convert organic food and beverage waste into renew-
able natural gas (RNG) and a nutrient-rich, bio-based fertilizer.
Phase one of the Wasatch Resource Recovery (WRR) project a
joint venture between ALPRO Energy and Water and the South
Davis Sewer District is scheduled for completion in late 2018.
Once both phases are operational, the WRR facility is expected
to generate enough RNG to power approximately 15,000 homes.
The project will employ GEs Monsal advanced anaerobic di-
gestion technologies to produce energy from waste organics
such as prepared and packaged foods, fruits and vegetables,
meat and dairy, expired beverages, and other wastes sourced
from across Utahs Wasatch Front. GEs Re:Sep 2.0 separation
technology will be used for removing contaminants such as plas-
tics and paper and transforming the organic material into a di-
gestible slurry that can be mixed with other liquid wastes and
anaerobically digested.
The WRR project demonstrates the expanding opportunities to
utilize anaerobic digestion for capturing value from waste streams
across a larger segment of the food supply chain, according to
Kevin Cassidy, global leader of engineered systems for GE Water
& Process Technologies. Over the years, weve seen big trends in
the food and beverage industry toward recycling water and pro-
ducing biogas from process wastewaters, and now were seeing a
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GEs Re:Sep 2.0 Organics Separation System captures over 95
percent of organics from variable feed sources to produce a high-
quality slurry that can be anaerobically digested.
SUCCESS i n t h e e n d
m e a n s KELLER
f ro m t h e b e g i n n i n g
greater emphasis on utilizing wastes that

derive not only from producers but from
all the way down to where food is distrib-
uted and consumed, Cassidy said.
Generated RNG will be sold back to the
grid and possibly used to generate electric-
ity for on-site use. The fertilizer by-product
is anticipated to be sold to agricultural op-
erations for enhancing crop growth. The
real sustainable benefit is that waste organ-
ics become an energy resource instead of
a waste sent to a landfill where it will po-
tentially release greenhouse gas emissions,
Cassidy said.
According to GE calculations using stan-
dards set by the Intergovernmental Panel
Keller America manufactures quality level and pressure instrumentation built to provide years
for Climate Change, for every metric ton
of organic waste diverted from landfills, of low-maintenance, worr y free operation for water and wastewater professionals who need
approximately 2.245 metric tons of equiva-
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lent carbon dioxide GHG emissions can be
reduced mainly by eliminating methane in level and pressure instrumentation, think Keller...from the beginning.
releases into the atmosphere from waste
from being broken down in a landfill.
For the WRR project, 180,000 tons per
year of source-separated organic waste will
be diverted from landfills once the first
phase is operational. The second phase
will boost that capacity to 250,000 tons
per year.
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WEFTEC
Show Preview
Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 2017
Chicago, Illinois
T
he 2017 Water Environment Feder- Water treatment
ation Annual Technical Exhibition EXHIBIT FLOOR HOURS Ixom Watercare, the manufacturer of MIEX
and Conference (WEFTEC.17) Mon., Oct. 2 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ion exchange resins and drinking water pre-
considered the largest annual water Tues., Oct. 3 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. treatment systems, has expanded its water and
quality event in the world will take place Weds., Oct. 4 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. wastewater treatment solutions offering to in-
Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 2017, at McCormick Place clude filtration, advanced adsorption and mem-
in Chicago, Ill. This is the events 90th year in operation, and with a wide range of brane-based applications. Ixoms Australia-based
programming topics to cover and events to attend, there is something for everyone
in the water business.
More than 33,000 attendees are expected at this years event, hailing from all cor-
ners of the water sector. Festivities will kick off on Oct. 2 with the Opening Gener-
al Session, 8:30 a.m., in McCormick Places Grand Ballroom. A new format for the
event will bring elements of the Great Water Cities Session into the traditional kickoff. Water Treatment Systems group has been im-
Featuring WEF Executive Director Eileen ONeill and 2016-17 WEF President Rick plementing comprehensive, novel, cost-saving
Warner, the program will include a keynote address from STEM educator Fredi La- treatment solutions for more than 10 years. Ixom
jvardi, head of the winning university underwater robotics team that upset the top- Watercare has now brought that expertise and
ranked MIT team in 2004, a story that is now the subject of a bestselling book and two experience to North America.
films. He has used his story to bring people from all walks of life into STEM fields. Ixom Watercare
Also part of the opening ceremonies, a series of informal, engaging WEFTalks will www.ixominnovations.com
be moderated by Tom Ferguson, vice president of programming for Imagine H2O. Booth 7751
Participants represent different segments of the water profession. Circle No. 106 on Reader Service Card
Topics for this years event programming include something for everyone in the
water industry, including: collection systems (management, operations and mainte- Industrial bearings
nance, infrastructure, overflow reduction, wet weather planning, watershed approach- T h o rd o n m a n u f a c-
es, and regulations); energy conservation and management (resource recovery, com- tures high-performance,
bined heat and power, biogas optimization); membrane technologies (application in long-lasting bearings that
wastewater and water reuse, innovations, enhanced performance, regulatory compli- are oil- and grease-free
ance); plant operations and treatment (innovations, technologies, processes, and prov- to replace greased bronze
en solutions in water and wastewater treatment, including nutrient removal and odor bearings. The companys vertical pump bearings
control); regulations (CMOM/SSO rules, TMDL/watershed rules, nutrient trading, and have proven performance in various industrial
NPDES Phase II); and more. facilities, including power plants, water treat-
Companies from across the globe will present their technologies and services in the ment, refineries, mining, agriculture and any in-
exhibit hall. This is also the ideal place to meet with vendors and other industry mem- dustry moving water. Features include low life
bers to solve complex problems and troubleshoot solutions. The sixth annual Innovation cycle costs, improved mean time between failure,
Pavilion, located in booth 7739, again puts the spotlight on water sector innovation and and reduced equipment downtime.
provides access to the leaders and the technologies making it all happen. Thordon Bearings
The following pages contain a sneak peek at some of the products and services that www.thordonbearings.com
will be on display in the exhibit hall. For more information, visit www.weftec.org. IWW Booth 8407
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Aeration system Hybrid valve Wastewater treatment
With more than Blacoh Fluid Control is proud to announce the ADI Systems is a world leader in industrial waste-
1.5 million installed release of the Hybrid Valve, the worlds first water treatment and waste-to-energy solutions.
horsepower, rep- combination pulsation dampener and back pres- The companys anaerobic and aerobic technolo-
resenting 9 billion sure valve. This patent-pending design combines gies reliably treat wastewater to help plants com-
hours of run-time, the Aqua-Jet aerator from the steady flow control of a pulsation dampen- ply with environmental
Aqua-Aerobic is a robust and reliable aerator for er and the regulation of a back pressure valve regulations and reduce
treating industrial wastewater. Explosion proof, to deliver the performance and functionality of costs. ADI Systems
high-efficiency motors capable of operating at both. As one harmonious unit, the Hybrid Valve also offers technology
3-75 horsepower (2.2-56 kW) and heavy duty takes up less space and has fewer to capture, treat, and
bearings and seals are standard. Applications in- leak points for improved function- utilize biogas as a source of renewable ener-
clude: chemical and petrochemical, refining, en- ality, maximum efficiency and lower gy. Turnkey, design/build project delivery and
ergy, pulp and paper, food and beverage, pro- maintenance costs for your meter- technology packages are available for custom-
cess water cooling, textile, and landfill leachate. ing pump system. ers worldwide.
Aqua-Aerobic Systems Blacoh Fluid Control ADI Systems
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Hungerford & Terrys new H&T skid-mounted plug and play GreensandPlus System for removal of iron, manganese, arse-
nic, radium and hydrogen sulfide from water comes standard with electric activated butterfly valves, magnetic flow instru-
ments, Allen Bradley PLC, state-of-the-art touch screen controls, and genuine GreensandPlus media.
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Lift station Check valve
Gorman-Rupps ReliaSource 8x9 Above-Ground Lift The ProFlex 790 Low Headloss In-line Rubber Duckbill Check Valve from
Station is a wastewater lift station with a smaller foot- Proco is applicable for municipalities, airport runway runoff, railway wash-
print and a budget-friendly price when compared with outs, highway flood damage prevention and odor control. The 790s unique
the larger stations in the companys line. ReliaSource design provides rapid dispersion of head pressures and with its low cracking
lift stations not only include 100% genuine Gorman- pressure prevents upstream flooding. The unique fold-away design of the
Rupp pumps, controls, and enclosures but are also fully assembled and rig- inner sleeve also allows for a near full port flow, allowing for quick drainage.
orously tested to operating conditions in Gorman-Rupps state-of-the-art Proco Products
facilities. Every ReliaSource lift station is backed by a worldwide network of www.procoproducts.com
factory-trained distributors, reliable parts service, and a 60-month warranty. Booth 4327
Gorman-Rupp Pumps Circle No. 114 on Reader Service Card
www.grpumps.com
Booth 2225 Chlorine ton scale
Circle No. 112 on Reader Service Card The Chlor-Scale Ton Container Scale from Force Flow provides an ac-
curate and reliable way to monitor the amount of chlorine used in your
Pumping solutions disinfection process. Knowing the exact amount fed allows you to docu-
Vanton Pump and Equipment Corp.s pumping experts will be available ment that target disinfection levels have been consistently met. Knowing
to answer questions on how to best handle caustics, acids, chlorides, un- how much chlorine remains in the tank also helps prevent running out of
known waste/effluent streams and other aggressive and abrasive chemicals chemical and stops the costly mistake of tanks being sent back to the sup-
at WEFTEC.17. Constructed of injection molded, thermoplastic materials, plier with chlorine still in them. The steel rectangular tube platform is ro-
Vantons line of vertical and horizontal centrifugal pumps are inert to fluids botically welded then epoxy-powder-coated to insure maximum strength
across the entire pH range. The company will also feature its FLEX-I-LINER for safety and durability. Electronic and hydraulic
sealless, self-priming rotary pump. versions available.
Vanton Pump and Equipment Corp. Force Flow
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Now Brewing:
Internally-Fed Rotary Screens
BY BOB MCGOWAN AND STACY PESHKOPIA
D
rop into any local bar and youre bound to see a few wastewater created by the brewing process.
craft beers on tap beside the well-known domestic Brewing beer is water-intensive. For just one gallon of beer
drafts. Nearly two craft breweries open every day produced, six to eight gallons of water are required. While
in the United States, adding to the more than 4,000 some of that water does end up in bottles, cans, kegs, or as
craft breweries already serving up beer across the nation. steam during the sanitation process, more than half of it ends
The last surge in locally-owned and operated breweries was up as wastewater.
in the 1880s. Now, IPAs, locally-crafted hefeweizens and even Unlike whats typically found in municipal waste streams,
sour beers are on tap at bars everywhere. From the creatively the waste enzymes that result from beer brewing cause con-
crafted tap handles to the shiny fermentation tanks, its clear: siderable disruption to the entire sewer system. Waste from
craft beer is here to stay. beer comprises sugar, yeast and complex proteins that
The revived farm-to-table mentality opened the door for in significant enough quantities can dramatically change
independent brewers to find more secure footing in a market the microbial makeup of the waste stream. To reduce the
that just decades ago was nearly nonexistent. This growth in biological oxygen demand (BOD) from these compounds,
demand for craft beer is accompanied by an increase in chal- some forward-thinking breweries have chosen an anaerobic
lenges for the less glamorous side of beer production the digester to combat waste disposal issues. However, pretreat-
Since installing an internally fed rotary screen in its wastewater system, Matt Brewing Company has eliminated costly downtime and reduced issues
with its anaerobic digester related to spent hops or grains.
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ment of the brewery wastewater to remove coarse solids, like hops in need of disposal. If left within the system, that grain
hops and spent grains, before they reach the anaerobic digester can cause significant damage not only to the brewery process
is critical for optimal system functionality, and will assist the di- equipment but also to the other facilities, pumps and pipelines
gester with further successful breakdown of organic materials. further down the wastewater stream.
Medium to large breweries can rely on internally-fed rotary Some of the nations largest craft breweries spend millions of
screening systems, which are an economical, reliable pretreat- dollars transporting their processed wastewater to cities with
ment solution. They help eliminate suspended solids, like spent more robust treatment systems because their own municipali-
hops and grains, from the waste stream. Anaerobic digesters are ties simply cant handle the increased level of BOD. While rota-
then able to function at full productivity, while more solid waste ry screening systems dont make an impact on BOD reduction,
is compacted, dried and altogether eliminated from the waste- eliminating the damage from spent hops and grains to an an-
water thanks to the screening system. In the end, overall waste aerobic digester mitigates unscheduled maintenance costs and
output is reduced, so breweries pay fewer fees for landfill trans- allows brewers to dispose of that waste more effectively.
port while maintaining the integrity of their other equipment.
Understanding the cost- and energy-saving benefits of screen- Method of Operation
ing systems equips brewery owners to more successfully man- Internally-fed rotary screens are designed for the high flow
age their wastewater and focus on their craft. rate/low solids content of brewery wastewater but are also
ideal for managing other municipal and industrial wastewa-
Screening the Mix ter. The cylindrical drums are mounted horizontally on four
To truly understand how significant rotary screening systems shaft-mounted trunnions that are supported on pillow block
are to a large-scale brewery operation, you need to break down bearings. The influent in this case, brewery wastewater en-
the brewing process. ters an engineered headbox where the flow energy is dissipated
Beer is made from barley malt that is ground and mixed with and is evenly distributed onto the interior sidewalls of the drum.
other grains to fuel the fermentation process. These ingredients The spent hops and grains are retained on the screen surface,
are mixed with water and mashed so that the grain starches are and the wastewater flows radially through the screen openings.
converted to smaller carbohydrates, mostly fermentable sugars. Splash guards direct the liquid filtrate to a central drainage area,
This mash is separated into a clear liquid called wort, which con- and the spent hops and grains are transported axially, by flights,
tains the sugars and other grain-derived components, as well as to the open end of the drum. The rotation of the drum allows
the non-soluble spent grains. the entire screening surface to be continuously or intermittently
The wort and hops are boiled in the brew kettle to extract the washed by a fixed, external spray bar.
hop resins and oils. The boiled-out spent hops are usually added
to the spent grain. For breweries that produce more than 50,000 Case Study: Matt Brewing Company (Utica, NY)
barrels a year, that ends up being an enormous volume of spent Matt Brewing Company is a picture of sustainability in the
An internally fed rotary screen captures spent hops and grains while allowing the yeast to flow through the digester.
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craft brewing community, using several energy-saving methods within its brewing
process. An on-site 200,000-gallon equalization tank normalizes the flow of the waste-
water and preconditions it before entering the companys digester units. The waste-
water is pumped from the equalization tank to five anaerobic digester tanks located
50 to 150 feet away. The 40,000-gallon digester tanks can be operated in parallel or in FOR A BRITE FUTURE
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Reducing
Energy Use in
Water Pumping
Applications with
Variable Speed
Drive Technology
U
sing variable speed drives (VSDs) in the water industry
is one of the most effective ways to save energy. While
other energy-saving methods may shave singular per-
centage points off the overall consumption, a VSD can
often save 30 percent or more of the energy in water and waste-
water applications such as pumps and fans.
Electric motors use two-thirds of all electricity in the indus- Electric motors use two-thirds of all electricity in the industry, so any
try, so any efforts to reduce this load, even by single figures, is efforts to reduce this load, even by single figures, is highly significant.
highly significant. The opportunity to cut energy consumption
by up to half ought to peak industry interest. Yet, VSDs are only
installed in a minority of applications. The reasons often boil
down to a disconnect between those who design these applica-
tions and those responsible for the energy bill. Even then, those
paying the bill are often not engineers and are not aware of the Variable speed
benefits VSDs can offer.
drives work by
Speed vs. Energy Requirement
Water-dedicated variable speed drives reduce the output of
controlling the
a water application component, such as a pump, by controlling waveform of the
the speed of the motor, ensuring that it runs no faster than
it needs to. When other control methods are used, the mo- current and voltage
tor runs at full speed and the flow of the output is throttled, supplying the
by a valve for example. This is wasteful because the motor
keeps running at its nominal speed regardless of the require- motor, ensuring
ment. The pump delivers maximum output and the excess that it runs no faster
is reduced at the valve, where the surplus energy is wasted
through friction. than is necessary.
The relationship between a pumps speed and its energy re-
quirement is known as the cube law because the need for power
increases with the cube of the speed. This means that a small
increase in pump speed requires a lot more power, but a mod-
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Cube law dictates that a small increase in pump speed requires
a lot more power, but a modest speed reduction can result in
significant energy savings.
tricity costs by using water-dedicated variable speed drives. Only Running at the Speed Required
One might assume that the cost of the wasted energy is less Previous to the installation of the drive, flow control was
than that of buying a VSD. However, unlike many other en- achieved by running the pump full speed against a valve that
ergy-saving methods that may only reduce energy consump- was nearly closed 80 percent of the time. This was like driv-
tion by one or two percent, the significant savings produced ing a car and pushing both the accelerator and the brake at the
by a VSD means payback is often achieved in a year or less. same time. It was an outdated control system, typical of appli-
The application will then continue to make a significant con- cations with large potential for energy savings. With the drive,
tribution to energy savings, year after year, for as long as it the pump now runs at a speed depending on the level of the
remains in use. tank it is feeding. This means it is running slower for much of
the time, hence the energy savings.
Case Study: Fiskeby Board
Fiskeby Board AB in Sweden is Scandinavias only white-lined Where to Start
chipboard producer. Using 100 percent recycled fiber, Fiskeby In order for a water company to reduce energy costs, it is a
makes what is considered to be Europes strongest recycled pa- good idea to first evaluate how energy is being used. An energy
perboard. The mill is also the only one in Scandinavia that can appraisal is a systematic examination of key pump applications.
recycle composite liquid packaging board (LPB) such as used It helps define where and how much energy could be saved with
in milk and juice cartons. the installation of VSDs. Seeing the potential savings in black
Fiskeby is a major user of energy, and at the same time very and white can help operators to make informed decisions that
conscious about energy conservation. ABBs industrial drive, ultimately deliver improved profitability. IWW
the wall-mounted ACS880-01, was installed on a dilution wa-
ter pump resulting in an immediate 80 percent reduction in the About the Author: Jukka Tolvanen is a program manager responsible for energy-
energy needed for that operation. Each year this amounts to efficiency-related R&D programs at ABB Drives. He holds a masters degree in elec-
around 120 MWh and approximately 7,000 euros, which trans- trical engineering from the University of Technology in Helsinki, Finland.
lates into a payback time of less than two years. More of these
drives have since been installed, with excellent results. Circle No. 143 on Reader Service Card
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Water Recycling g
and the Demand for
BY DAMON WATERS Data
T
he oil and gas industry continues to look for efficien- Producers have grown accustomed to water treatment pro-
cy gains and shift toward more water recycling, which cesses failing to meet the target specs. To address this, they
is putting higher demands on treatment providers for often blend it or dilute it with fresh water to meet the quality
greater reliability and quality assurance. Accordingly, specifications required by the completions engineers. Some
treatment providers need to step up their game and consistent- producers run blends as high as 90 percent fresh to 10 per-
ly deliver high-quality recycled water. But why is the recycling cent produced.
process so important, how can it be done efficiently, and how But now with producers wanting or more often needing
can quality be proven to the customer? to reuse water, theyre aim is to complete fracks more ef-
ficiently, for a lower price with little or no fresh water blend.
The Move Toward Recycling So now the pressure is on the treatment providers to meet
Water is the largest input for well completions, the process those specs and prove it.
also known as hydraulic fracturing. High contaminant loads
in the water can antagonize the frack chemistry, resulting in More Data Saves Money
reduced performance and ultimately impacting oil production. In order to optimize economics without sacrificing per-
Additionally, bacteria left in the water can sour the well, causing formance, cutting edge treatment providers should be using
corrosion and reducing the value of the hydrocarbon. online sensors to track the parameters of the incoming, raw
Access to quality water supplies for well completions is criti- water in real time. With on-line sensors and automation al-
cal for oil and gas producers in the U.S. shale industry, but this gorithms, providers can adjust the dosage of treatment chem-
can also become a major chal-
lenge for these companies. For
instance, in many regions, qual-
ity fresh water supplies are sim- With on-line water quality sensors, treatment can be adjusted
ply hard to find and therefore on the fly to consistently meet target specs while providing
costly to purchase and import
in large quantities. At the same real-time quality assurance to the customer.
time, in Oklahoma, for exam-
ple, disposing of the produced
water down injection wells has caused earthquakes resulting
in regulatory reductions in disposal capacity. But in leverag-
ing recycling instead of spending money on both fresh water
and proper disposal of wastewater, a producer could slash its
costs by simply treating the same batch of wastewater for the
next frack.
Maintaining Efficiency
Using a waste stream as highly variable and impaired as
produced water presents numerous challenges. Typically, re-
cycling operations have fallen into two categories: expensive
and inexpensive. The expensive operations might be designed
for a worst-case scenario or perhaps to make use of compli-
cated equipment. But with oil prices below $60 a barrel, most
of those operations have disappeared.
The inexpensive operations provide variable and often in-
complete treatment. The water is constantly changing, making
it very challenging to achieve consistent, economic treatment.
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Its not enough to look for a pink dot on a test strip once a
day. Over time, this water data can also be analyzed against
well performance and trends can be identified, tying water
quality to production volumes or, under more unfortunate
circumstances, to souring wells.
By incorporating all of these sensors into the treatment pro-
cess, providers are able to lower their costs while at the same
time improving customer service. They are able to generate
detailed reports, monitor wells remotely, and view all perti-
nent data via digital dashboards.
Upstream oil and gas is a data-intensive industry as all the
action happens a mile underground. And yet the quality of
water, the largest input to the frack, has gone largely ignored
for the last decade. As the industry continues to optimize
drilling and completion performance to achieve more com-
petitive economics, every parameter should be more carefully
understood including water. Enabled by advances in sen-
Dashboards enable the customer to monitor water treatment data sors and remote communications, we can now deliver smart
throughout the job. water in the oil field. IWW
icals on the fly, thereby treating worst-case scenario water About the Author: Damon Waters is the CEO and cofounder of Clean Chemistry, a
when it happens (like a burp of hydrogen sulfide) without chemical technology company serving the oil and gas, pulp and paper, cooling tow-
having to charge worst-case scenario prices when it doesnt. er, food and beverage and medical industries, among others. For more information
Another set of sensors can be used to track the treated wa- about Clean Chemistry, visit www.cleanchemi.com.
ter, providing an additional feedback loop for dose control. Circle No. 144 on Reader Service Card
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washing, peeling, blanching, sorting, and
sanitizing. In wastewater management,
dewatering is important, and the system
must also be able to filter out impurities to
meet regulatory standards. Concentrating
solids in the wastewater stream also ben-
efits industrial users by lowering disposal
and regulatory fees.
A food and beverage producer may
consider the process to be more separa-
tion than filtration. Recovered solids are
for the Food & Beverage Industry not necessarily waste product; in some
cases, they may become a nutrient-rich
byproduct that can be sold to create an
ancillary revenue stream.
I
It is a common misconception that
n the food and beverage industry, in- businesses can satisfy their total filtra-
dustrial users require filtration solution needs with a single piece of equip-
tions for their process water as well ment. The truth is that most industrial
as their wastewater. Many consider- water applications require a complex set
ations come into play when selecting the of filtration steps to achieve the desired
optimal filtration system. On the process result, whether that result is total biolog-
water side, criteria include the impact on ical oxygen demand (BOD) reduction, to-
business efficiencies in production time, tal suspended solids (TSS) removal, clari-
transportation, labor costs, and product fication, or simply nozzle protection.
loss. The filtration system must also be
evaluated for its ability to protect the fla-
vor of the product. In some cases, filtra-
tion systems may also be used to remove
solids from those products frequently
achieved by utilizing such equipment as
bags, cartridges, and centrifuges. By installing the automatic self-cleaning filter
Industrial process water serves many after the drum screen, a raisin manufacturers
different markets, each with its own set TSS levels dropped by 61 percent and BOD by
of challenges. In the California Central 48 percent in the first month of operation.
Valley, for example, producers as well as
processors struggle with high solids load- The array of filtration solutions starts
Spiral Waters automatic ing in both their process and wastewater with primary filters, such as a rotary
applications. Both regulation and stan- drum. These are effective in removal of
self-cleaning filter dard process procedures require high sol- large solids, but problems can arise when
ids removal from their process streams. a large number of finer particles pass
isolates high solids in a Rotary screens can fail to meet regula- through the drum filter and into a sec-
tion standards as well as remove the re- ondary filter such as a dissolved air flota-
concentration chamber, quired number of solids to avoid foul- tion (DAF) or clarifier system. To ensure
ing downstream equipment. Automatic continuous flow, the food and beverage
which allows flow self-cleaning filters can help both pro- manufacturer must typically invest in
ducers and processors bridge this gap in costly precautionary measures to pre-
rates to be maintained the process line. vent the system from being affected by
Management of high levels of solids in an overload of solids.
throughout the filtration wastewater is an ongoing challenge for Initial solids isolation becomes a cru-
many food and beverage producers, who cial step towards making sure down-
process. are increasingly putting in place water re- stream efforts are not overextended to
use and recycling programs. Treatment compensate for high solids loading that
of wastewaters can be challenging given remains in the system. Traditional solu-
that wastewater is generated by all areas of tions include centrifuges, which are ex-
food processing, including dehydrating, pensive pieces of machinery and often
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Combined with a simple dewatering sack, the filter
concentrates solids up to 5 percent by weight and can
produce dewatered solids for fertilizer or landfill.
require constant maintenance; and bags, ments came with the implementation of a
cartridges and media filters that result in food processing shaker bed with a 5-mm
equipment redundancy, large footprints, mesh to remove the coarse solids, followed
expensive human resources, and an un- by a rotary drum screen with a 250-micron
favorable environmental impact. mesh to remove finer solids. However, the
Until recently, automatic self-cleaning drum screen failed to provide the neces-
filters had proven unable to handle high sary TSS reductions.
solids loading or fats, oils and greases Spiral Water Technologies assessed the
for an extended period of time without situation at the raisin manufacturing com-
blinding off. However, new technology pany in the summer of 2016, and recom-
such as Spiral Waters self-cleaning filter mended installing its 25-micron automat-
solves this problem by immediately isolat- ic self-cleaning filter to follow the drum
ing high solids in a concentration cham- screen. Combined with a simple dewater-
ber, which allows flow rates to be main- ing sack, the filter concentrates solids up
tained throughout the filtration process. to 5 percent by weight and can produce
A case in point is a raisin manufac- dewatered solids for fertilizer or landfill.
turing company in the Central Valley of In the first month of the filters opera-
California that dehydrates and packages tion, TSS levels dropped by 61 percent and
its product, in turn creating a high solids BOD by 48 percent from the previous five
wastewater stream that cant be reused. months of operation.
The company was using a treatment
system for its wastewater sump, which Summary
includes a shaker bed and drum screen, Food processing is a water-intensive in-
before discharging the water to the local dustry, and wastewater treatment facili-
treatment plant. Publicly-owned treatment ties are being overtaxed. Food processing
facilities are typically equipped to receive companies can decrease the cost of off-
food-processing wastewater with BOD site treatment by capturing, dewatering
values no greater than 250 to 300 mg/L, and drying their waste on site. This tech-
well below the companys regular output. nology demonstrated that effective BOD
The treatment facility operators contact- and TSS reductions are possible through
ed the company and requested lower TSS the use of fine filtration. IWW
and BOD in its wastewater. The compa-
ny had tried solutions ranging from filter About the Author: Jasmine Brennan is head research writer
screens to a reverse osmosis (RO) system. at Spiral Water Technologies (www.spiralwater.com), a de-
Traditional automatic filters had plugged veloper of advanced filtration solutions for difficult-to-treat
up, and MF/UF/RO systems were too ex- waters. She can be reached at jbrennan@spiralwater.com.
pensive to operate. Marginal improve- Circle No. 145 on Reader Service Card Circle No. 18 on Reader Service Card
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PRODUCTS & SERVICES PUMPS, MOTORS & DRIVES
Suction pump Portable dewatering and sludge pumps

The Vertiflo Pump Companys rugged Model 1312 close-coupled, hori- Allegro Industries offers a com-
zontal, end suction pump for service in general pumping, chemicals, wash plete line of work equipment for
systems, deionized water, use in confined spaces. The Allegro
process and OEM applica- Sludge Pump with 1/2 hp motor
tions is especially useful for is excellent for pumping stand-
pumping from tank to tank ing water containing sand, solids,
and into transport trucks. leaves or debris at a maximum of
The Model 1312 is designed 50 gallons per minute. Submersible
for long life in tough services to 39 feet and continuous running
with heads to 160 feet TDH water level to 3.5. Portable with
and flows to 240 GPM. Available in 1,750 and 3,500 RPM sizes. Back built-in handle for easy transport
pull-out design construction allows rotating element to be easily re- and quick use. The pump discharge
moved, casing remains in piping. Casing may be rotated in 90 incre- hose features tough PVC material, collapsible design for compact stor-
ments to accommodate various piping and discharge orientation options age and fire-hose quick-connect design 50x 2.
or requirements. Allegro Safety
Vertiflo Pump Company www.allegrosafety.com
www.vertiflopump.com Circle No. 119 on Reader Service Card
Intelligent pump drive
Rotary lobe pumps The Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa
The full service-in-place TORNADO T2 rotary Americas U1000 iQpump drive provides
lobe pump from NETZSCH is designed for the vari- extremely low harmonic distortion in a
ous sludge conveyances in sewage treatment plants. space-saving design, along with the same on-
Removing the cover plate on the TORNADO T2 al- board intelligent pump-specific features and
lows quick and easy access to the pump chamber. protection as the standard iQpump1000. This
The rotors can be removed and replaced easily and single-component solution allows for seam-
quickly because they are not bolted or keyed to the less user transition and achieves excellent low
shafts inside the pump head. The rotors geometry al- distortion levels without the need for addition-
lows their independent removal without the need for al countermeasures such as passive filters or multi-
special tools. With the full service-in-place design, the pulse arrangements. Unlike conventional drives, Yaskawas matrix tech-
TORNADO T2 saves time and costs in sewage treat- nology employs a system of 9 bidirectional switches that are arranged in
ment, ensuring conveyance can continue as quickly a matrix to convert a three-phase AC input voltage directly into a three-
as possible after necessary downtime. phase AC output voltage.
NETZSCH Yaskawa America Inc.
https://pumps.netzsch.com/en www.yaskawa.com
Motor testing Polymer pump

The ALL-TEST PRO 5 System offers complete motor circuit analy- Blue-Whites FLEXFLO
sis with one hand-held instrument to test all types of motors, including A-100N Polymer Pump handles
induction, synchronous, AC, high-viscosity polymers used in
DC, brushless DC, servo and water and wastewater treat-
wound rotors, as well as sin- ment. A-100N peristaltic me-
gle phase motors. This com- tering pumps are equipped with
prehensive package will great- Blue-Whites exclusive, built-in
ly improve plant productivity Tube Failure Detection system (TFD). If TFD senses tube failure, the pump
and reduce operating costs, will automatically shut off and energize a relay or switch, permitting com-
with a low investment for a munication with external equipment, such as a back-up pump or alarm.
rapid ROI. Know within a few No false triggering is caused by condensation and wash down proce-
minutes if the rotor position is dures. Other features include: self-priming; tube assemblies stamped with
influencing the stator winding clearly visible part numbers for simple reorder; precise chemical feed to
measurements. 124 gph/8.45 Lph; max working pressure 100 psi/6.9 bar.
All Test Pro Blue-White Industries
www.alltestpro.com www.blue-white.com
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LAB, SAMPLING EQUIPMENT
PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Water quality testing Sample analysis
Because no two applications are exactly the same, Myron L Companys Asterion offers a new sample
900 Series Monitor/Controllers suite of signal inputs can be config- analysis submission process for
ured to display a variety of measurement types: conductivity, resistiv- the companys proprietary plat-
ity, salinity, TDS, pH, ORP, tem- ing and pretreatment chemis-
perature, mVDC, flow, pulse and tries. Designed to ensure ease
% rejection are all available. The of use and quick customer re-
900 Series includes a 4-20 mA cur- sponse, the submission process
rent loop, two-wire transmitter in- meets growing customer re-
put that can be defined and scaled quirements to optimize plating
to display measurements how you line efficiency and productivity
need them displayed. A 3.5 resis- at a low cost of ownership. Customers may submit up to ten sample
tive touchscreen can be configured requests per submission. Every sample is assigned an identifier number
to display information for up to four different inputs simultaneously, each for testing at Asterions advanced analytical laboratory. Free sample sub-
displaying a different measurement type. mission kits are offered to customers, including all required packing ma-
Myron L Company terials and shipping documentation. Testing includes chemical composi-
www.myronl.com tion and trace analysis to determine composition, impurities and overall
Circle No. 122 on Reader Service Card chemical quality.
Asterion LLC
Handheld fluorimeter www.asterionstc.com
Turner Designs Ballast-Check2 is a Circle No. 125 on Reader Service Card
small, lightweight, highly durable hand-
held fluorimeter ideal for quick indicative Mass spectrometer
compliance checks of ballast water. Factory The new Thermo Scientific ISQ EC Single
set, it is ready for use right out of the box, Quadrupole mass spectrometer seamless-
no calibration necessary. Precision and ac- ly integrates with an existing ion chroma-
curacy of Ballast-Check 2 are optimized for tography (IC) or high performance liquid
the ballast water D2 regulations. Extremely chromatography (HPLC) system and pro-
simple one-button measurements display vides small molecule sensitivity and mass
estimates of both algal abundance and al- confirmation for users. The Chromeleon
gal activity, providing ship crew or port Chromatography Data Software (CDS)
state control with an indication of risk for exceedance of the regulation. platform has embedded ISQ EC MS in-
Small, battery-powered, waterproof, and easy to use. strument control, which enables users to minimize time spent on new
Turner Designs mass spectrometry (MS) user training. The instrument also enables users
www.turnerdesigns.com to analyze a range of simple and complex samples.
Circle No. 123 on Reader Service Card Thermo Fisher Scientific
www.thermofisher.com
Intelligent sensors for analytical measurement Circle No. 126 on Reader Service Card
The DS80 Intelligent Sensor Series from Electro-Chemical Devices fea-
tures a standard modular design, which Online analysis
can be customized for the accurate and Brkerts Type 8905 Online Analysis System is a
reliable measurement of pH, ORP, DO, modular system for monitoring all important water
conductivity, resistivity and numerous parameters on one platform. The Type 8905 is a
specific ions. With their replaceable car- multichannel, multifunction unit for the Brkert sen-
tridge sensors, the instruments provide sor cubes and electronic modules from the Efficient
multi-parameter analytical measurement. Device Integration Platform (EDIP). The EDIP al-
They can be customized for a wide range lows high flexibility by using modularity in the hard-
of measurements in the most rugged en- ware as well as in the software of the system. Type
vironments to perform unique tasks un- 8905 is the device for continuous measurement of
available with off-the-shelf analytical sensors. The sensors store and iden- high-priority water parameters such as: pH value,
tify calibration information and communicate via MODBUS RTU with chlorine, conductivity, ORP value, turbidity, and temperature. Ideal for
the ability to connect directly to a programmable logic controller (PLC) fresh water in industrial processes, the instrument requires minimal wa-
or a computer with a MODBUS RTU emulator. ter for a sample.
Electro-Chemical Devices Brkert Fluid Control Systems
www.ecdi.com www.burkert-usa.com
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Remote monitoring sensors Rotary vane valve actuator
Remote data logging to monitor wastewater flow is a cost-efficient way to K-TORK vane actuators from Rotork are rota-
NEW PRODUCTS
avoid overflows, overloading pump stations and mapping aging collection ry actuators that do not require the conversion
systems. But dependable results require reliable sensors. Massa FlatPack of linear to rotary motion. They are capable
(shown here) for in-pipe level and PulStar for of delivering high-torque output and are suit-
manhole and pump station monitoring provide able for a wide-variety of water and wastewa-
one-stop shopping for your RTU installations. The ter treatment applications. Available in both
FlatPack non-contact sensor is RoHS compliant double-acting and spring-return configura-
and IP68 rated. They are field proven designs and tions, they can operate ball, butterfly, or plug
come in a PVC housing suitable for use in all-weather resistant moderate valves as well as many other mechanisms, such
chemical environments from -40C to +70C. as dampers, that require a 90-degree rotation. The compact design cen-
Massa ters the actuator over the valve, eliminating side-load stress on the valve.
www.massa.com Rotork
Circle No. 128 on Reader Service Card www.rotork.com
Circle No. 131 on Rader Service Card
Pump for landfill applications
Q.E.D. Environmental Systems Inc., a leading manufacturer Inline check valve
of environmental products and a subsidiary of Graco Inc., an- Red Valves new CheckMate UltraFlex Inline
nounces its new Autopump Ultra 4.5 for landfills, featuring Check Valve, with its patented Arc Notch and
technology that eases wear, cleaning and maintenance. The optimized construction, opens 40% sooner than
most unique feature of the pump is its increased clearance other check valves, allowing the pipeline and en-
between the float and discharge tube (three times the clear- tire collection system to drain up to 40% faster.
ance of the previous version), as well as increased clearance Because the UltraFlex Valve snaps open with
between the float and outer casing. This cost-saving improve- far less head pressure, pipeline capacity is significantly
ment allows for more high solids and precipitate to be pumped increased, allowing a free flow of water during weather events and mini-
without the pump stalling, extending usage between cleaning mizing the chance for standing water to collect upstream.
and maintenance breaks. Red Valve
Q.E.D. Environmental Systems www.tideflex.com
www.qedenv.com Circle No. 132 on Reader Service Card
Specialized columns for increased accuracy
Peristaltic metering pump The new range of Thermo Scientific MAbPac RP 1-mm columns are de-
Flex-Pro A2 Peristaltic Pumps from Blue-White signed to provide the resolution and rug-
provide smooth, quiet pumping action that deliv- gedness required for high-performance,
ers precise amounts of chemicals to your system. reversed-phase chromatography character-
Minimum feed: 0.02 gallons per hour (0.07 Lph); ization of monoclonal antibodies, fragments,
maximum 14.9 gallons per hour (56.2 Lph); pres- variants, antibody drug conjugates and pro-
sures to 125 PSI. The A2s frame is ruggedly built teins. With a 1-mm inner diameter, the new
and includes easily accessible advanced electron- columns provide sensitive analyses of very small sample volumes at low
ics, variable speed DC motor, and operator friendly touchpad. All Flex-Pro flow rates for direct injection into the LC-MS, thus streamlining work-
pumps include the exclusive patented built-in Tube Failure Detection (TFD) flows and achieving high sensitivity. Featuring a polymeric resin with an
System. It detects a wide range of conductive chemicals with no false trig- optimized pore size and thermal and pH stability, the new columns allow
gering. If the TFD senses tube failure, the pump automatically shuts off. consistent and efficient separations with low carry-over.
Blue-White Industries Thermo Fisher Scientific
www.blue-white.com www.thermofisher.com
Biocide for oil and gas applications

VigorOx Oil & Gas is a peracetic acid-based biocide that is used for broad spectrum control of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, rapid kill of plank-
tonic and sessile (biofilm) bacteria and clarification of frack water to help other chemistries perform better. It supports the responsible development
of shale resources in the oil and gas industry and has been utilized in applications across geologic formations and geographies including: Marcellus,
Permian, Fayetteville, Eagle Ford and Bakken.
PeroxyChem LLC
www.peroxychem.com
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NEW PRODUCTS
Economizer systems for air cooled chillers Extended life for piping systems
Technical Systems announces the availabil- Kalenborn Abresists ABRESIST
ity of a range of factory built-to-order, basalt-lined piping lasts 5 times lon-
air-cooled chiller products that use in- ger than 1/2 wall cast iron. Pipes,
tegral waterside economizer systems. elbows and fittings are custom engi-
Designed for applications where cooling neered for each application and can
operations must run all year round, these waterside be provided in a variety of end con-
economizer systems are ideal for owners of data centers, manufacturing fa- nection arrangements to easily ret-
cilities, or process loads who want to benefit from partial or free cooling to rofit into existing systems or install
decrease their utility bills and improve system reliability. They lower the total in new ones using flanges, grooved couplings, compression couplings or
kilowatts of energy used, reducing utility costs and decreasing customers to- welded attachment. Most coating systems can be applied to the carbon
tal cost of ownership. Instead of continuing to run compressors for cooling, steel outer casing. Excellent for abrasive slurry systems and pneumatic sys-
the waterside economizer makes use of the cold ambient air to do the job. tems in pressure or vacuum conditions.
Technical Systems Kalenborn Abresist Corporation
www.tsicontrols.com www.abresist.com
Level probe
The Gladiator Smart Admittance Level Switch from Hawk Measurement is designed to detect the level of liquids, slurries, powders or solids in a tank
or vessel. The unit can operate at temperatures of up to 842F (450C). The unit measures the capacitance or admittance between a probe and
the wall of the container. As the level of the product rises to the level of the probe, or drops below that level, the capacitance
measured at the probe changes. The Gladiator detects this change and produces an output. It is simple to set up and calibrate,
and has excellent temperature stability.
Hawk Measurement
www.hawkmeasure.com
PolyCera Membranes Redene Robustness

Water Planets breakthrough PolyCera membranes were developed
to extend the range of polymeric membrane ltration by delivering
consistent and reliable performance even under the most extreme
conditions. PolyCera has been proven to lower operating costs and
improve system eciency far better than conventional membranes.
Our PolyCera Titan and Hydro product lines are ideal for a variety
of applications and are available in Water Planets proprietary Spiral
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enable you to address even the most challenging water.
www.waterplanet.com Circle No. 19 on Reader Service Card
All trademarks stated herein are the property of Water Planet, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright 2017 Water Planet, Inc.
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WATER
BRIEFS
EPA: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLASTIC MANUFACTURERS MUST The WateReuse agenda for the coming year includes water
PROTECT L.A. RIVER FROM POLLUTION reuse infrastructure funding, investment tax credits for in-
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached dustrial reuse, potable reuse permitting, a national priorities
an agreement with two Southern California plastic product research program, as well as providing resources that guide
manufacturers to resolve federal Clean Water Act violations. utilities in outreach to legislators, regulators, ratepayers, and
In December 2015, EPA inspections at the two facilities other stakeholders. IWW
found violations that likely resulted in plastic pellets, known
as nurdles, entering storm drains that discharge to the Tu- VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ACQUIRES ULTRA ENVIRON-
junga Wash, which flows into the Los Angeles River. Nurdles MENTAL SERVICES
are plastic beads about 1/5 of an inch in diameter. They are Valicor Environmental Services, one of North Americas
widely used in manufacturing and contribute to plastic debris largest providers of non-hazardous wastewater treatment ser-
in the nations inland and coastal waters. Under this agree- vices, has expanded its network of wastewater processing fa-
ment, Western States Packaging Inc. will pay a $25,000 pen- cilities through the acquisition of substantially all of the as-
alty and Direct Pack Inc. will pay a $42,900 penalty. sets of Ultra Environmental Services Inc.
Western States Packaging, located in Pacoima, Calif., uses Ultra Environmental collects and processes non-hazardous
nurdles as raw material to manufacture food-grade plastic industrial wastewater in the Midwest United States. The ad-
bags. EPAs inspectors found that the facility was not operat- dition of Ultras centralized wastewater pretreatment facility
ing with the proper stormwater permit. in Burlington, Ky., significantly increases Valicors wastewa-
Direct Pack, located in Sun Valley, Calif., uses nurdles to ter capacity in the region.
manufacture plastic packaging products. EPA inspectors dis- Valicor is a portfolio company of Chicago-based Wind
covered the facility was discharging industrial wastewater Point Partners. Wind Point acquired Valicor in June 2017
without the proper permit. in partnership with executive James Devlin, who joined the
Under the Clean Water Act, plastic manufacturers are re- company as CEO. Valicors acquisition program focuses on ac-
quired to obtain a stormwater permit from the state to dis- quiring operators of CWT facilities as well as other providers
charge industrial stormwater to surface waters. of waste management and environmental services, including
EPA inspected the facilities at the request of the California materials recycling, used oil processing, product destruction,
Environmental Protection Agency and the Regional Water landfill solidification, and related services.
Quality Control Board in support of the states environmen- Terms and conditions of the sale were not disclosed. IWW
tal justice enforcement initiative in the Pacoima/Sun Valley
neighborhoods in the city of Los Angeles. IWW PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN WATER PROCUREMENT ACT WOULD CREATE
NUTRIENT TRADING PROGRAM
WATEREUSE NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Pennsylvania Clean Water Procurement Act (SB 799)
The WateReuse Association, a national trade association was recently referred to the Pennsylvania Senate Environ-
dedicated solely to advancing water recycling, has named Pa- mental Resources and Energy Committee. Passage of the bill
tricia Sinicropi as its new Executive Director effective Sep- will establish the Watershed Improvement Fund, with annual
tember 5. funding of $50 million, to acquire nutrient reductions under
Sinicropi, who previously served as the Senior Legislative
Director for the National Association of Clean Water Agen- OVIVO TO SUPPLY COOLING WATER INTAKE SCREENING SYSTEM AT
cies (NACWA), has extensive experience in federal advocacy HINKLEY POINT C
with both Congress and federal agencies. She brings a wealth Ovivo Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary Ovivo UK Limit-
of knowledge and skills in advancing the legislative, regula- ed, was awarded a major contract to provide the cooling water intake
tory and funding priorities of wastewater utilities and relat- screening system for the new 3,200 MW Hinkley Point C nuclear
ed businesses. power station to be built in Somerset, the first nuclear plant project
WateReuse has had tremendous success in increasing the approved in the United Kingdom since 1987.
use and acceptance of recycled water through our strong ad- Through its heritage brand Brackett Green, Ovivo will be sup-
vocacy and education programs, said WateReuse President plying a complete cooling water intake screening system, processing
Guy Carpenter of Carollo Engineers. Pat is the right person more than 191 cubic meters per second of water that will be used
at the right time to lead our Action Agenda. for cooling both the electricity generating steam-cycle and the nu-
Sinicropi replaces Melissa L. Meeker, who is now the Chief clear reactor services. The equipment will be primarily designed at
Executive Office of the Water Environment & Reuse Founda- Ovivos Colchester office and mainly manufactured at various ap-
tion (WE&RF), a research and education organization that proved facilities within the United Kingdom. The contract duration
collaborates closely with WateReuse. is estimated at 8 years. IWW
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a competitively-bid procurement program from both public was disclosed in a separate filing with the SEC.
and private sectors. The news came just after the company annouced two ac-
SB 799 is a government reform bill with a fundamentally new quisitions over two days: Olson Irrigation Systems, a leading
approach to clean water: opening it up to all sources, including designer and producer of filters and irrigation components
the private sector. Further, instead of funding projects as in the for the agriculture and industrial markets, and ADI Systems,
past, where the state (and its taxpayers) assumes a wide range Lange Containment and Geomembrane Technologies (ADI)
of risks and uncertainties, the Fund will purchase nutrient re- from ADI Group Inc., a leader in wastewater solutions for
ductions results under long-term contracts, and only after industrial and manufacturing applications. IWW
they have been verified by the Pennsylvania Department of En-
vironmental Protection (PA DEP). Bion Environmental Tech- BURNS & MCDONNELL, FLINTCO COLLABORATE ON DISTRICT ENERGY
nologies Inc., a developer of advanced livestock waste treatment UPGRADE FOR UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
and resource recovery technology, stated in a release that pur- Completed in August 2016, a $76 million project to add a
chasing verified results will substantially reduce costs and risks new chilling station and large new thermal storage facility at
to the taxpayer, while providing the long-term predictable cash the University of Texas at Austin has increased the universi-
flows needed to attract private-sector financing for solutions tys capacity to serve a larger base of users while saving energy
like Bions Kreider Farms projects. IWW and enhancing its ability to serve the all-new medical district.
A new 5.5 million-gallon storage tank at the new chiller sta-
EVOQUA ANNOUNCES AQUISITIONS, IPO tion provides 52,000 ton-hours of storage, enabling the uni-
Evoqua announced in July that it has confidentially sub- versity to save on energy costs by shutting down chilled wa-
mitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the ter-producing equipment during peak hours. The Chilling
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CASE
STUDY
Pilot project examines

refinery wastewater reuse
Proprietary flotation-filtration technology
based on ceramic membranes.
BY JOHANNA LUDWIG
T
oday, because of increasingly strict environmental reg- nology. Two polishing steps, granular activated carbon (GAC)
ulations, escalating disposal fees and the complexities and advanced oxidation processes (AOP), were considered for
of wastewater discharge, refineries tend to seek out ad- further reduction of the organic load. Due to costs and complex-
vanced technologies to decrease their water footprint. ity, the operator chose GAC. A four-month pilot trial was set up
Modern polymeric membrane-based technologies, such as ul- in the refinery in order to gather information about long-term
trafiltration (UF) or membrane bioreactor (MBR), are not al- behavior, fouling and operational parameters, and to validate
ways able to handle the high fouling caused by complex refin- the laboratory test results.
ery wastewaters. In this article, the results, design and OPEX
calculations of a successful four-month field pilot employing a The Core Technology
flotation-filtration technology based on new ceramic membranes The separation technology, akvoFloat, is based on a propri-
are presented. The technology, akvoFloat, was placed at a Ger- etary flotation-filtration process. The feed water first enters the
man refinery for a complete wastewater reuse project (250 m/h). flotation zone, where the MicroBubble Generator induces fine
gas bubbles (50-70 microns) using very little energy and equip-
Background and Approach ment. Unlike dissolved air flotation (DAF), it does not require a
The presented pilot system was set up to treat the effluent saturator or a water recycle stream. The microbubbles attach to
of the existing wastewater treatment plant, comprising biolog- suspended matter, oils, hydrocarbons and organic flocs, which
ical treatment (activated sludge) and a sand filter. Currently, are carried to the surface.
the effluent is discharged into a nearby river, but the users The float layer that forms on the surface is skimmed off the
future intention is to find a solution to reuse the effluent as tank at regular intervals. The partially treated water then enters
boiler feedwater. the filtration zone where submerged flat sheet ceramic mem-
The technology screening study identified the main contami- branes (pore size down to 0.1 micron) are used as a polishing
nants: suspended solids and colloidal matter (turbidity), organic step. They provide high, constant permeate quality with very
matter (TOC) and microbes (CFU). The organics were mainly low pressure drop. akvoClean, a proprietary membrane clean-
breakdown products and high-molecular-weight humic sub- ing process based on fast oxidation, provides reliable removal
stances. Some contaminants, such as free chlorine, nitrates, sul- of fouling and cost-effective system operation.
fates and some metals (strontium, barium, manganese, alumi-
num, and iron) must be treated chemically, although they were Pilot System: Description and Operation
of minor interest in the executed field pilot test. The intention Figure 1 shows all parts of the pilot system (akvoFloat unit,
of the project was to design a treatment train that meets the de- GAC and RO unit), which were placed in a container. The efflu-
manding reverse osmosis (RO) feed quality requirements, since ent from the sand filter is fed by a submerged pump to the pilot
the operator chose RO for the desalination step. container at a feed rate of about 2 m3/h. Ferric chloride sulfate
An almost complete elimination of microbes and turbidity is being used as a flocculant during the akvoFloat process. The
was indicated by a provisional laboratory test, as well as a con- most effective dosage for good flocculation was 10 ppm. Add-
siderable decrease of the organic load with the akvoFloat tech- ing polymer to the flocculant did not improve the effectiveness.
The MicroBubble Generator
Figure 1. Components of the pilot system (akvoFloat unit, GAC and RO unit), which were placed in a container. worked at an air flow rate of about
60 L/h and an air pressure of ap-
akvoFloat proximately 1 bar. During the pilot
Activated Buffer Reverse
Feed Carbon Tank Osmosis phase, the flux of the ceramic mem-
branes was varied up to 200 L/m2/h.
After the akvoFloat process, the
effluent was supplied to a barrel
Flocculant Sludge with 200 L of macroporous activat-
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CASE
STUDY
ably high (99.9 percent CFU removal and turbidity < 0.1 NTU
can be reached) and sufficient in terms of RO pretreatment. As
concluded in the technology screening study, additional polish-
ing is needed in terms of TOC as the removal rate was slightly
lower than expected based on the preliminary lab test results.
In combination with the GAC filter the total TOC removal is
about 60 percent.
Table 1 shows the minimum, maximum and average values
of the key parameters and streams. Regarding TOC removal,
the GAC filter operation was satisfactory. An acceptable value
of 4.0 mg/L for TOC could be reached consistently. No fouling
or scaling took place during the pilot phase, which could be
determined through the consistent pressure of the RO element
and a posterior membrane autopsy.
Membrane Fouling Control

The cleaning process demonstrated an effective removal of
foulants. Daily, the fouling layer on the ceramic membranes was
removed while maintaining continuous operation even during
the worst water quality periods. A variation of the fouling behav-
3D design of the full-scale akvoFloat technology solution.
ior of the ceramic membranes occurred due to fluctuations in
ed carbon, since it proved to be the most effective method for influent quality with regard to TOC composition, likely caused
removing high-molecular-weight organics. Furthermore, the by upstream events putting stress on the biological treatment
technology screening study preliminary laboratory tests indi- process. However, irreversible fouling problems never occurred,
cated that macroporous activated carbon had the highest TOC so the full recovery of the permeability of the membranes was
removal rate. The flow rate for the GAC guaranteed a minimum always achieved with akvoClean.
contact time of 10 minutes. Table 1
To prove the efficiency of the akvoFloat + GAC system, an
Feed akvoFloat GAC RO feed
RO skid consisting of a single membrane module was installed. effluent effluent target
The goal was to assess the biological fouling on the RO mem- TOC [mg/L] 6.0 - 29.0 (9.6) 3.0 - 17.0 (7.2) 2.0 - 12.0 (4.1) <3-5
branes, the main concern for the operator. CFU [CFU/mL] 18,200 0 - 59 (16) 0 - 3 (1) < 10
Turbidity [NTU] 1 - 4 (2.7) 0.01 - 0.5 (0.1) 0.01 - 0.3 (0.1) < 0.1 - 1
Better than Polymerics
In addition to the regular backwash process during normal Next Steps
operation, there are two types of chemical procedures that are In order to get a solid estimate of the capital and operating
necessary for all membrane-based technologies. Chemically en- costs, akvola Technologies started with the design of a full-scale
hanced backwash (CEB) and chemical cleaning in place (CIP) solution. The system will be integrated in three trains. The cur-
help to remove fouling and to recover the permeability of the rent OPEX estimations are 20 percent lower compared to the
membranes. These procedures have an impact on downtimes, previously piloted polymeric MBR technology.
required membrane area, chemical consumption and amount
of wastewater. Conclusion
The akvoClean cleaning method removes foulants by fast ox- The suggested treatment chain with akvoFloat and GAC can
idation. This very aggressive cleaning method is made possible reliably deliver RO feed water quality. The combination of the
by the chemical and mechanical robustness of ceramic mem- ceramic membranes, the microflotation pretreatment embed-
branes. Compared to CEB and CIP, akvoClean uses 80 percent ded in the akvoFloat process, as well as the akvoClean cleaning
less chemicals and 99.5 percent less time, reducing downtimes strategy provided a successful field trial. The trial data shows an
and product water loss, and minimizing operating costs. improved alternative to the conservative polymer membranes
previously employed at the plant. IWW
Results
The key parameters for achieving steady and long-term op- About the Author: Johanna Ludwig, CTO at akvola Technologies, has over 10 years
erations are the TOC levels and the turbidity of the sand filter of experience in water treatment technology development, application and com-
effluent, the akvoFloat effluent and the GAC effluent. The CFU, mercialization. At akvola Technologies, Ludwig has guided R&D activities since the
which is an indicator of the amount of microbes, was analyzed companys founding in 2011.
from the aforementioned streams every two weeks.
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The anaerobic digester at
the MillerCoors brewery
in Fort Worth, Texas
(shown in background),
is one of 12 such systems
that the brewing giant
operates across its global
breweries. MillerCoors is
owned by Molson Coors.
_____________ Continued FROM page 17 more sustainable way to manage organic wastes while provid-
ing a financial payback, he said.
Anaerobic Digestion Plays Strategic Role But while the constituents in brewery wastewaters such
at Major Brewery as nutrients, barley malts, and starches are highly amena-
In 2013, Molson Coors introduced its operational 2020 Sus- ble to codigestion and biogas recovery, Watts cautioned that
tainability Strategy that established commitments to several program managers must also be prepared for the wide spec-
objectives and focused on an integrated approach to managing trum of temperature and pH swings that can occur with these
water, energy, carbon, and waste. The cornerstone of the pro- waste streams.
gram included investments in anaerobic digestion technology, For us, thats the biggest challenge the temperature and
enabling the company to treat wastewater to a high quality and pH variability, Watts said. Brewing is a batch-driven process
recover biogas for producing heat and electricity. and depending on where the system is at in this process, the
Later this year, Molson Coors will introduce a new corporate strength of the wastewater can change. The type of cleaning
responsibility strategy called Our Beer Print 2025 strategy products that are used in the system and the temperature at
which will include updated targets for its operations, replacing which it is cleaned can cause the temperature and pH to fluc-
the former goals. With the capacity to both generate sustain- tuate from one spectrum to the other. The anaerobic bacteria in
able energy and deliver GHG emission reductions, anaerobic the digesters dont necessarily do well with these high swings, so
digestion will continue to factor in prominently with the new its important to find a way to stabilize, neutralize and balance
agenda, according to Kim Marotta, global senior director of the wastewaters. To ensure maximum digester performance,
corporate responsibility at Molson Coors. the system should be designed to make adjustments.
We spent the better half of 2017 establishing our carbon Currently, Molson Coors has 12 breweries operating anaer-
footprint as we prepare to launch our new strategy and not sur- obic digesters with more projects currently under evaluation.
prisingly, a significant portion of our carbon footprint occurs We are continuing to explore further opportunities to cost-
within our direct operations, Marotta said. We are setting very efficiently install more systems as we prepare to unveil our new
aggressive targets related to water, energy and carbon emis- targets, Watts said. IWW
sions reductions, and anaerobic digestion projects are certainly
one of the areas that we have identified for more investments. About the Author: Jeff Gunderson is a correspondent for Industrial WaterWorld.
Steve Watts, senior director of global real estate, water and He is a professional writer with over 10 years of experience, specializing in areas
sustainability at Molson Coors, said anaerobic digestion tech- connected to water, environment and building, including wastewater, stormwa-
nology has really picked up in the beer industry in recent years ter, infrastructure, natural resources, and sustainable design. He holds a masters
as more companies recognize the multiple benefits of renew- degree in environmental science and engineering from the Colorado School of
able energy projects. An anaerobic digestion system offers a Mines and a bachelors degree in general science from the University of Oregon.
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