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Register for AWWA’s free virtual event for water and wastewater system operations
The event focuses on providing practical ideas for water and wastewater system operations, with topics ranging from utility case studies to technology solutions.
Water risk mitigation tool for industrial facilities
The water stewardship tool simplifies water usage and availability monitoring for companies.
PFAS reports included in preliminary data for 2020 US Toxics Release Inventory
Preliminary Toxics Release Inventory data issued for 2020 include the first-ever reporting of PFAS releases.
COVID-19 PCR testing becomes ubiquitous with mobile LIMS
How do you test thousands of concertgoers for COVID-19? Pretty simply, actually.
Portable air conditioners provide cooling for small spaces
TURBRO is now expanding its product offering to portable air conditioners to provide year-round comfort.
Microscopes make accurate measurements in 3D with new calibration method
The solution enables conventional microscopes to accurately measure positions of points of light on a sample in all three dimensions.
The new all-plastic Butterfly Valve 565 — Challenging metal valves in every aspect
GF Piping Systems recently revealed the latest addition to its valve portfolio, the new all-plastic Butterfly Valve 565.
A resilient microgrid planning resource for local governments
The website focuses on planning and developing sustainable, resilient local government microgrids.
The new Type 8028 sliding gate control valve from Schubert & Salzer with integrated positioner
The new Type 8028 pneumatic sliding gate control valve is ideal for compact plant installations for a range of applications.
AVK introduces its new range of large diameter UL/FM approved gate valves
AVK recently launched its new range of large diameter resilient seated gate valves for fire protection applications.
GEMÜ expands its portfolio with the new Q-series pinch valves
GEMÜ has added to its valve line-up with a new series of pinch valves.
The Bürkert direct-acting plunger valves with new coil system
These new direct-acting plunger valves come with push-in connectors or with flange, threaded or banjo connections.
The Voltex Dynamic Mix Valve by GRACO for effective mixing of difficult fluids
The Voltex Dynamic Mix Valve is a rotary static valve, designed to consistently mix and dispense materials that require substantial mixing energy.
The Post-COVID-19 Hospital: Part 1
Part one delves into the role robots might play in the post-COVID-19 hospital.
Solar waste heat powers water desalination
Waste heat from solar cells can power seawater desalination systems.
Video: Robot will soon be capable of 3D printing subsea pipeline repairs in situ
3D printing capabilities to be incorporated into self-propelled robotic pipeline inspection and repair system.
Video: System harvests water from cooling tower vapor plumes
The water collection system reclaims pure water from power plant cooling towers.
Recommendations address spent nuclear fuel management and research
Research and policy recommendations are intended to improve confidence in high burnup spent nuclear fuel management and disposal technologies.
The best biomass blendstocks to curb diesel engine emissions
These 13 diesel fuel blendstocks from biomass resources could reduce harmful emissions from medium- to heavy-duty diesel vehicles.
Amazonian fungus key to cheap sugarcane-based biofuel production
The development of a cheap enzyme cocktail has been one of the main challenges in the production of second-generation ethanol.