by Nik Zwaneveld | Feb 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Solving silica scaling is one of the most challenging issues in water treatment. In fact, silica has become the major limitation in the push for higher-recovery RO plants and Minimal Liquid Discharge (MLD)/Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems. Silica Formation...
by Nik Zwaneveld | Feb 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
Development of an alcohol wastewater process Recently we were tasked with developing a process to recycle a major waste stream for re-used in the plant. This stream contained high concentrations of copper, sodium chloride, nitrate and other organics but the big...
by Nik Zwaneveld | Feb 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
Gypsum Scale Gypsum (or Calcium sulphate) is a hard and tenacious scale that forms as large volumes of needle like scales. While gypsum scale is not as common as calcite, they do form in particular waters and can be catastrophic when they do occur. Gypsum Scale...
by Nik Zwaneveld | Jan 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ion Exchange Testing Systems: From Benchtop to Field We have a just expanded our range of ion exchange (IX) testing systems with a Field Pilot System so that we can cater to every stage of process development; from small-scale screening to full-scale pilot testing. We...
by Nik Zwaneveld | Nov 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
This is a great example of the power of the AWC membrane cleaners. This membrane was removed from a ground water treatment plant that expected to replace all the membranes in the train. Our analysis showed it caked in a thick layer of biological fouling as well as...
by Nik Zwaneveld | Aug 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Over the last 15 years Membrane Works have conducted over 100 autopsies and worked to restore those water treatment systems to full capacity. However, in many situations, the correct chemical treatment was not available. We have now partnered with AWC to be able to...
