Across North America, industrial facilities are focused on providing products safely and efficiently. These facilities are typically using production equipment, raw materials, skilled labor, and mechanics, which employs countless employees and vendors. An integral part of this process for many industries incorporates water treatment for boilers , reverse osmosis (RO) systems , cooling towers , and other [...]
As featured in the Journal of the New England Water Works Association.
Article reposted with permission by the New England Water Works Association. Abstract The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of November 6th, 2021, includes a Build America, Buy America (BABA) clause that requires the procurement of domestic products for all federally funded infrastructure projects. This extends beyond iron and steel products to manufactured products and construction [...]
As the world’s population and living standards steadily grow, so does the need for robust and effective water- and wastewater treatment systems to support human, agricultural, and industrial water uses . Membrane separation and filtration technology is state-of-the-art and is steadily replacing traditional granular filtration in many applications. Micro-filtration (MF) is a process in the [...]
A city in the midwestern United States needed a new groundwater treatment system to replace an aging system that relied on reverse osmosis (RO) to remove radium, a primary drinking water contaminant. This project used a design-build, collaborative delivery approach, and Tonka Water, a Kurita brand, partnered with a consulting engineer and a local contractor to help design a high-efficiency system that met the [...]
With more and more steam boilers being asked to provide intermittent service, there is renewed focus on the proper treatment of boiler systems while they are offline. In the Power industry it is not uncommon for a combined cycle plant to operate less than 30% of the time, meaning the vast majority of the time the boiler is idle. The rise of renewable power assets that have intermittent and [...]
Analysts expect the global market for reverse osmosis membranes to be worth $5 billion by 2026 . Operating a membrane system can be a challenging task. Ensuring proper operation is critical to maintain the quality of the end product. As part of the operation and maintenance of any membrane system, membrane cleaning is crucial. Having a successful CIP can help lower operating pressures, improve quality, and [...]
On May 16th, 2019, Avista™ Technologies, Inc. was acquired by Kurita Water Industries, a leading water treatment solutions provider. A lot has happened since we began our new chapter as a global brand of Kurita. Avista has evolved to meet the growing demands and requirements for quality water in the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. We’re creating innovative solutions to solve our [...]
The global membrane technology market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from $7.38 billion in 2022 to $11.46 billion by 2029. Membrane technology can help you boost quality and cut down on manufacturing costs. While they need little maintenance, they are often subject to membrane fouling. When it comes to fouling, your system may experience surface fouling or feed spacer fouling, which can affect [...]
As featured in WaterWorld Magazine.
For media filters, the phrase “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” often prevents necessary, routine maintenance from occurring. Due to budget constraints and competing priorities, refurbishing your filter may be the last thing on your mind, especially when it is still removing contaminants below regulatory standards. However, waiting too long can result in lost efficiency or decreased [...]
Cetamine DR combines two unique chemistries to create a one-drum product to better serve you, your facilities, and your boilers. Kurita’s Cetamine and DReeM Polymer™ technologies work together to offer big benefits in low-pressure boiler applications by combining complete corrosion protection with deposit control as well as online deposit removal in scaled boilers. Cetamine has a long [...]
The consumer price index (CPI ) for all commodities increased by approximately 50% between March 2020 and March 2022 (Figure 1) with the primary contributor being global supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19 . Many companies were not getting the raw materials or finished goods needed for their specific business or their consumer needs. Organizations that waited to make changes are experiencing compounded [...]
For the past five years, Kurita America has been partnering with a major university on the east coast of the United States for their water treatment needs. Due to COVID-19 , the university was facing a heightened Legionella risk after a year and a half shutdown of the campus. Because of remote learning during the pandemic, many of the buildings were not in use, specifically without the water being circulated. The [...]