Mar 23, 2009

Siemens Introduces the IonRight Water Purification System as an Alternative to Portable Deionization

As the product development leader in portable deionization, Siemens is introducing the IonRight system, the latest technology for providing industries such as metal finishing and microelectronics with consistent, high-purity water from potable feed water. Designed for applications that require 4-10 gpm (0.9-2.3 m3/h) of high-purity water, the system is a “plug and play” replacement for separate bed and/or mixed bed service deionization (SDI). In addition, multiple IonRight systems can be installed in parallel to accommodate even higher flow rates. The IonRight system’s dual-filtration process consistently delivers higher quality water with lower operating costs than traditional portable deionization. The IonRight system is currently available in North America.    more

Mar 16, 2009

Siemens to Provide System for Treating Flue Gas Desulfurization Scrubber Wastewater at the PSNH Merrimack Generating Station

Public Service Company of New Hampshire (PSNH) has selected Siemens Water Technologies to provide a system to treat wastewater from a Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) scrubber being constructed at the Merrimack Generating Station in Bow, New Hampshire, U.S.A. The installation of the wet scrubber is required by state law and will significantly reduce PSNH emissions of mercury and sulphur dioxide. The wastewater treatment system will de-saturate the wastewater and remove suspended solids and metals, including mercury, from the scrubber waste stream so the water can be safely discharged. Designed for a maximum flow rate of 50 gallons per minute (11.36 m3/h), the system is scheduled to be completed in 2011.    more

Mar 12, 2009

Hanover Fair 2009: Siemens sets the focus on cost-effective innovations and energy efficient solutions

Siemens views the current economic environment as a good opportunity to increase its market share in industrial equipment and solutions. “It is especially in times of changing economic conditions that industrial companies expect systematic solutions that help cut costs while also securing their investment. As leading industry suppliers we are deliberately targeting energy-efficient and cost-effective innovations which permit our customers to achieve an early return on investment”, stated Klaus Helmrich, CEO of the Drive Technologies Division at a Siemens trade press conference prior to the Hanover Fair 2009. Against the backdrop of declining greenfield business, it is efficiency, flexibility and reliability of existing plants which have gained in importance. “Here, economical operations go hand in hand with environmental protection using green solutions”, stated Jens Wegmann, CEO of Siemens Industry Solutions. “In a large number of modernization projects, they help us save more than three quarters of the cost of energy.”    more

Jan 29, 2009

Siemens to Design, Supply and Install Process and Electrical Equipment for New Wastewater Treatment Plant in Thailand

Siemens has been awarded a $10M USD contract from Advance Agro Ethanol (aAE), a subsidiary of Advance Agro Public Co., Ltd., to provide process and electrical equipment for a wastewater treatment plant. The new plant will be located in Tha Toom, Prachinburi Province, Thailand. The Siemens equipment, scheduled to be installed in the fourth quarter of 2009, will treat the wastewater from ethanol production to meet effluent standards and to obtain biogas that will be used as an alternative energy source. Siemens will design the plant, supply all process and mechanical equipment as well as the electrical, control and instrumentation system, and will install, test and commission the plant.    more

Jan 19, 2009

Siemens’ New Compact Flotation Unit Offers Smaller Footprint, Lighter Weight for Offshore Applications

Siemens Water Technologies is launching a new, compact oil/water separation unit to the offshore oil and gas industry. The new Vorsep system incorporates several unique methods for removing oil from produced and wastewater streams before they are discharged, reused, or injected. The unit reduces inventoried water in the system and is therefore compact and lightweight, ideally suited for offshore applications where footprint and weight are critical.    more

Dec 05, 2008

Siemens to Provide, Operate and Maintain Coal-Bed-Methane Produced Water Treatment System near Gillette, Wyoming

Siemens Water Technologies has been selected by Petro-Canada to provide a system for treating coal-bed-methane (CBM) produced water at the Mitchell Draw CBM Project near Gillette, Wyoming, USA. Siemens will also provide assistance with system commissioning and will operate and maintain the plant under a five-year operation and maintenance contract. Scheduled for start-up in April 2009, the system will treat 72,000 barrels per day (3 MGD) of CBM produced water, removing contaminants like sodium (Na) and total dissolved solids (TDS), which will allow the plant to meet current state regulatory requirements.    more

Dec 04, 2008

Siemens Purchases Sole Rights to ITT’s Portacel Product Line

Siemens Water Technologies has been awarded the sole license for the global manufacture and supply of the entire range of products, service and replacement parts for ITT Corporation’s Portacel product line. ITT will no longer manufacture and sell Portacel products and spares. The licensing agreement includes the supply of products as well as aftermarket support of monitoring and dosing equipment for disinfection of potable water, and in particular, of vacuum dosing of gaseous and liquid chlorine. The licensing agreement will allow Siemens to broaden its scope of chemical feed and disinfection support worldwide.    more

Nov 20, 2008

Siemens Establishes Mobile Water Treatment Services in Middle East

Siemens Water Technologies has established its mobile water treatment solutions in the Middle East with its first installation outside North America, where the company services thousands of municipal and industrial customers. Siemens will supply the system to Saudi Aramco in Saudi Arabia. The 50m3/hr system uses media filtration, followed by reverse osmosis, to treat and purify groundwater for use as drinking water. The mobile water treatment units began operation on June 15, 2008, and will be on site for about three years. Unlike other treatment systems, which require the investment of capital expense, manufacturing time, and installation, the containerized mobile water systems provide numerous advantages, such as rapid response for emergency or unplanned maintenance, minimal field construction costs and the flexibility to upgrade or change a treatment process if source water chemistry changes.    more

Oct 20, 2008

Siemens Water Technologies Announces Four New Innovations Focused on Sustainable Water Management

“The trends are clear. Unless as a society, we accept the severity of water scarcity and effectively manage water resources, our future water supply will not be sustainable. Innovation will be an important aspect for ensuring sustainable communities,” said Siemens Water Technologies’ President and CEO Chuck Gordon at the 81st Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) in Chicago, Illinois.    more

Oct 20, 2008

Siemens’ Pulsed Air MBR System Decreases Operation Costs and Energy Usage

Siemens Water Technologies’ new MemPulse membrane bioreactor (MBR) uses a mechanical device that supplies irregular pulses of air to the MBR module. This decreases operation and maintenance costs, reduces energy consumption, and increases scouring effectiveness. The process can be used with a wide range of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment applications, including water reuse, new housing developments, parks and resorts, and turnkey projects. It can also easily be retrofitted to existing plants wishing to replace conventional clarification processes with membrane separation.    more