Machine learning condition assessment tool
Fracta’s software solution uses machine learning and big data to optimize potable water pipe replacement for U.S. water utilities. Fracta combines and standardizes utility data with hundreds of data points from national and regional sources. The machine learning algorithm ranks pipes with a Likelihood of Failure (LOF) rating, which is more accurate than age and leak history models and can be generated at a fraction of the time and cost. These rankings are used to develop or modify water pipe replacement plans, ultimately deferring unnecessary replacement and reducing replacement spending by 40% or more between now and 2050.
Fracta Inc.
Simplified telemetry for leveloggers
The LevelSender telemetry system from Solinst is designed to work with the Levelogger series of water level dataloggers. The LevelSender is low cost and simple to install, allowing you to easily upgrade your existing installations. The LevelSender is compact; it can be discreetly installed in a 2” well with a Levelogger and Barologger connected. It uses cellular communication to send remote water level data to your computer and smart device using email and text messaging.
Solinst Canada Ltd.
CSO, sludge monitoring
Dependable results require reliable sensors. Massa’s FlatPack® series sensors feature unsurpassed results with cone-shaped solids or turbulent fluid conditions. For monitoring sludge overfill in transport containers, the 95 kHz dual-transducer design provides a high acoustic output power and ability to make measurements of uneven solid surfaces to 13 ft. The IP68 rated 160 kHz model housing profile eliminates condensation and overflow risks and in-pipe blockage hang-ups with measurement capability of 1 in. to 5 ft. No-false-echo software standard for easy installation.
Massa
Back-up system
Designed to deliver all the benefits of Gorman-Rupp’s sound-attenuated silent pumps, this emergency bypass station operates on natural gas. The unit features a 6” Super T Series® pump capable of passing a 3” spherical solid and offers a sound-proof, lightweight aluminum enclosure. The enclosure has padlockable door panels and can be removed for maintenance of the pump or engine.
Gorman-Rupp Company
Web-based software
WaterNet Advisor from DHI Water & Environment is a web-based application with easy-to-use and efficient software that utilizes EPANET model files. Users can easily export their Innovyze and Bentley software to EPANET, then seamlessly import their model into DHI WaterNet Advisor. The application provides the ability — with just a few clicks on your tablet, smartphone, or PC — to better understand daily operational challenges. Features include: model editing capabilities, hydraulic analysis, fire flow analysis, network capacity analysis, water age analysis, source tracing analysis, contaminant event analysis, and online analysis.
DHI Water & Environment Inc.
Stormwater filtration unit
BaySaver Technologies, an Advanced Drainage Systems company, has launched the Barracuda™ S4, a high-performance hydrodynamic separator that removes sediment and other debris from stormwater runoff, further protecting water resources. The Barracuda S4 is designed with patent-pending internal “teeth” that mitigate turbulence in the storage chamber to prevent resuspension of captured contaminants. It is designed to be used in a single manhole configuration and offers multiple pipe configurations, flexible inlet/outlet positioning, quick installation, and easy inspection and maintenance.
Advanced Drainage Systems Inc.
Automatic flushing system
For temporary or emergency flushing needs, the Hydro-Guard® HG-6 automatic flushing system from Mueller can be installed in the water distribution system anywhere a fire hydrant is available. It’s portable and adjustable so it can be connected to the hose nozzle of any brand of fire hydrant.
Mueller Company
Remote terminal unit
The Y-Flow® YRTU from Yokogawa Corporation of America is a remote terminal unit that allows an external turbine meter, ultrasonic meter, multi-variable transmitters and Coriolis meter to be connected to measure complex AGA gas flow calculations. In addition, the Y-Flow® YRTU can measure, monitor and control other remote applications. It offers on board RS232/RS485, Ethernet and USB connections along with Modbus TCP/IP and Modbus Serial protocols. In addition, the Y-Flow® can be easily integrated with various wireless communication options available in the market today (cellular, radio spectrum and satellite).
Yokogawa Corporation of America
Manhole light mount
The Larson Electronics MMLP-1MLED Temporary Manhole Mount Light Fixture features LED technology, a 21” manway support bracket, and compact design for operators working within storage tanks, railcars, and other locations where entry is through a 21” manhole opening. It provides 16,000 lumens of high-quality light while drawing only 150 watts. This 16-inch diameter LED light is attached to a 21-inch supporting plate, which allows the light fixture to hang inside the tank or railcar while the supporting plate rests on the lip of a manway opening.
Larson Electronics
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Closed circuit reverse osmosis module
LANXESS has announced a significant addition to its LewaPlus® software suite of reverse osmosis (RO) and ion exchange (IX) system dimensioning capabilities. The new module provides system modeling with Desalitech’s Closed Circuit Reverse Osmosis (CCRO) technology and enables the dimensioning of RO systems using the latest available water treatment technology, helping system designers bring their water treatment footprint closer to zero liquid discharge (ZLD) or minimum liquid discharge (MLD) goals. The system operates in two alternating modes: Closed Circuit (CC) mode at 100% recovery and Plug Flow (PF), or flushing mode, at 10 to 50% recovery.
LANXESS
Multi-parameter water analysis
De Nora’s Capital Controls® MicroChem®3 is a multi-parameter water analysis system offering both chlorine measurement and control in one versatile instrument. Tailor the modular MicroChem®3 to your individual application with up to three measurement parameters. Designed with extensive customer input, the system includes an intuitive touchscreen display, menu-driven software to easily guide users through set-up and operation, and a USB interface for software updates and data log downloads.
De Nora
Vortex wastewater pump
Goulds Water Technology (GWT), a Xylem brand, has released its VTX Series, a line submersible vortex pumps that combines GWT’s reputation for reliability with an improved impeller better suited for waste handling. The vortex impeller of the VTX Series resists clogging more effectively than a traditional two-vane impeller and is capable of handling solids up to 2 inches in diameter. The VTX Series is available in five models, ranging from 1Ž2 horsepower to 2 horsepower, and displays pumping capabilities up to 208 gallons per minute.
Goulds Water Technology
Inverter duty vertical TEFC motors
Nidec Motor Corporation is adding U.S. Motors® brand vertical totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC) inverter duty motors to its stocked offerings. Vertical HOLLOSHAFT® high thrust motors are designed for use on turbine, mix flow and propeller pumps ranging from 5 HP to 300 HP, and are suitable for variable frequency drive (VFD) operation per NEMA® standards. The pump shaft is extended through the hollow shaft, so adjustments required to lift impellers and give a running clearance with the pump casing can be made by a nut threaded on the shaft at the accessible top portion of the motor.
Nidec Motor Corporation
Ceramic hollow fiber UF/MF membrane
i2m LLC has extended its ceramic hollow fiber membrane portfolio, CERA~DUR, to suit specific filtration needs covering both ultrafiltration and microfiltration. With pore sizes including 30 nm, 80 nm, 100 nm and 130 nm, the ceramic UF/MF membranes deliver a stable flux rate of 50-500 LMH. CERA~DUR can handle up to 100,000 ppm TSS, 200,000 ppm COD and 5,000 ppm oil while delivering high-quality permeate water for disposal/reuse with <1 ppm TSS, <500 ppm COD and <5 ppm oil.
i2m LLC
Stainless steel water metering sensors
Significant strides in thermal stability have enabled CeramTec to optimize the performance of its range of 1 MHz stainless steel water metering sensors, boosting signal strength by 30%. Developed from specially engineered piezoceramic materials that can withstand pressures of up 100 Bar, the enhanced thermal performance properties of the material support improved levels of thermal stability, enabling better performance despite fluctuations in temperatures, with an upper threshold of 120ºC.
CeramTec
Thermal imaging multimeter
FLIR’s most affordable digital multimeter and thermal imager combination, the FLIR DM166 features 80 x 60 thermal resolution, broad multimeter test functions, and the flexibility for use in both high- and low-voltage applications. Powered by the FLIR Lepton® microcamera thermal core, the FLIR DM166 digital multimeter features a built-in screen to show heat caused by electrical faults, allowing professionals to find issues faster and more safely. Whether facing cluttered wires, complex panels, or clogged condenser coils, IGM guides users without requiring any direct contact with the test site, increasing both speed and user safety.
FLIR Systems
Electro-hydraulic control system
Automation Technology (ATI) has introduced an electro-hydraulic control system (EHCS), adding to its range of valve actuators and controls. The product can be directly mounted to a linear or quarter-turn spring-return or double-acting actuator to perform critical shutdowns even when a power source is unavailable. The EHCS can be provided for either non-hazardous area or hazardous area rated service. The EHCS consists of a power module and a control module. The power module includes an electrical motor, a single-direction hydraulic pump with reservoir, a valve manifold, and a power supply for control components.
ATI
Level monitor for overflow prevention
The ADS ECHO™ offers early overflow detection, surface installation, and low cost of ownership. The self-contained, wireless sewer level monitoring solution alerts operators via text or email messages when flow levels exceed critical thresholds. The monitor features ultrasonic sensing technology, providing high-accuracy-focused level measurement from the top of the manhole into the pipe invert at distances up to 20 feet. ECHO is designed for ultra-low power consumption, yielding up to a five-year battery life, and integrates with ADS’s FlowView web-based interface for data collection and analysis.
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