2020, innovation differently - La Revue EIN
03 December 2020Published in N°436on page 31 (words)
It's a notebook special innovations that we are publishing this year on the occasion of Pollutec. The 2020 edition of the physical show having been postponed to October 2021, this postponement has enabled Reed Expositions to rethink the organization of this traditional highlight of the water and environment sectors and to inaugurate the principle of a 100% digital edition, Pollutec Online, which will be held from December 1 to 4, 2020. While 2020, marked by the Covid-19 crisis, showed the importance of water and sanitation services and professionals in the sector who operate them, the following pages attest to the vitality, despite everything, of the sector this year. Innovation has not faltered!
Pollutec Online will offer a wide range of equipment, processes and know-how to meet the many challenges faced by water and sanitation operators or managers. are confronted. Digitization of processes, interoperability and enhancement of data, optimization of performance, reduction of maintenance, and of course, the evolution of the needs of the territories, control of OPEX, reduction of environmental impacts, are at the center of all concerns. The innovations presented in this special section are intended to provide the reader with an overview of the developments undertaken by water manufacturers in recent months. Obviously, this overview is neither exhaustive nor closed. It will be extended and supplemented next month by the "2021 Technical Innovations Guide" on which we are actively working.Analysis
DIAMIDEXMICA makes the invisible visible, fasterDIAMIDEX (including the C4HYDRO brand) specializes in the development of advanced technologies for the detection and enumeration of microorganisms of interest. After several years of development, DIAMIDEX has just marketed MICA, a solution that combines revolutionary optical equipment with patented technology for specific labeling of microorganisms of interest and artificial intelligence. Its objective: the rapid enumeration in CFU (Colony Forming Unit) of target cultivable microorganisms.
After Legionella pneumophila (MICA Legionella – release September 2020), MICA can now detect and count Alicyclobacillus spp. (the microorganism responsible for certain organoleptic changes in beverages) in three minutes, after only 24 to 48 hours of incubation on Petri dishes (MICA Alicyclobacillus – release October 2020). Eventually, the MICA meter will also be available for aerobic mesophilic flora, yeasts and moulds, coliforms and many other microorganisms.TRACE ANALYSISHigh precision measurement of silicaThe Trace Analysis RS1 is an innovative online water analyzer. Designed using a digital syringe and a multi-channel rotary valve, this colorimeter can accurately measure a series of parameters such as silica, manganese, phosphate or water hardness. It is also used for the analysis of aluminum, ammonia, copper, iron and hydrazine, and this for any application. It is configured when ordering for a parameter, which determines the choice of LED lighting with an appropriate wavelength.
This product was developed in partnership with Custom Sensor, an American company specializing in optical measurements. The RS1 has a large color touch screen and a user-friendly interface. In addition to reduced reagent consumption, it eliminates the maintenance problems and pressurized gases associated with other types of analyzers, since it does not involve a peristaltic pump or solenoid valve.WYNSEP An automated capillary electrophoresis platformThe CE-Cadence is the new automated device from WynSep, a Toulouse-based company specializing in the manufacture of analyzers some water. This instrument allows simple analysis sequences thanks to its pre-recordable methods and its turnkey quality control kits.
Equipped with two automated carousels, the device offers 32 sample positions, as well as two integrated detections to choose from. Its standard version is equipped with a mono-wavelength UV absorbance detector and a contactless conductivity detector. It also allows you to launch single analyzes or sequences. The washings and injections are carried out by a pressure system that can reach 3.5 bar.Available for many applications, it can be used for the quantitative measurement of mineral salts, pesticides, metals, as well as for the analysis of floors. The CE-Cadence can be easily transported and adapted to isolated environments. Its QR code reader allows you to follow the traceability of samples with complete peace of mind. Its 4-color backlight provides real-time visual information on the state of the system. This device is based on WynSep's know-how in adaptive capillary electrophoresis. This method does not involve any gas or solvent. It rivals chromatographic techniques by requiring rudimentary laboratory infrastructure and using few consumables.Non-collective sanitation
AQUATIRISPhytoflottante: floating sanitation for bargesFor lack of a common and accessible solution, waste water from houseboats is most of the time discharged directly into waterways. Following the awarding of the Olympic Games to Paris in 2024, during which events will take place in and on the Seine, local authorities are seeking to find solutions to improve water quality.
The city of Port-Marly (78) and the Intercommunal Syndicate for the Sanitation of the Saint Germain-en-Laye Region have chosen to call on the specialist in phytopurification, Aquatiris. Thanks to research and development work, he proposed the Phytoflottante: a floating adaptation of the manufacturer's Drainage Garden. Two barges were equipped with a floating and vegetated annex, moored using a brace mounted on pivot. All the water reaches the reed filter via a pump. Solid matter is retained on the surface and forms an odorless deposit that composts over time and nourishes the plants. The liquid part slowly infiltrates the bed, made up of mulch, sand and gravel, before being released into the natural environment. The roots of the plants serve as bacterial support. For the moment, French regulations accept direct discharges of effluents into waterways and canals, but not into lakes or ponds. With this invention, Aquatiris hopes to set a precedent.Biomonitoring
Tame-WaterTame-Water is a laboratory specializing in the evaluation water quality via innovative technologies - such as bioassays or RAMAN analysis - respectively sensitive to endocrine disruptors and microplastics.
With a complete laboratory service offer and "field bioassay" products, Tame-Water helps to make a complementary diagnosis to the physico-chemical diagnosis, by detecting and qualifying the impact of micropollutants on water quality. Thanks to its additional decision support tools, Tame-Water will allow water stakeholders to size their specific treatments implemented in their treatment chains in order to gain efficiency while optimizing the costs of unnecessary treatments.VIEWPOINTContinuously monitor the eco-toxicity of treated waterDeveloped by ViewPoint, a French SME, in collaboration with Inrae, ToxMate is a whole new generation of station
biomonitoring of water quality, connected, offering multiple applications. Deployable in urban or industrial WWTP as well as in drinking water treatment plant, or in Reut, ToxMate detects, continuously, 24 hours a day, the presence of micropollutants, medicinal substances or cocktail effects having an impact on the environment and biodiversity. Based on the analysis of the behavior of invertebrates present in the natural environment and placed in contact with the water flow to be monitored, ToxMate triggers alerts in time real in the event of chemical contamination, according to defined and configured sensitivity thresholds. Installed on site and connected, ToxMate does not require any manipulation by the user. Alerts are issued instantly, on computer or mobile phone, and a sample can be triggered on request. Installed downstream, after treatment, Toxmate is also used to assess the good performance of the treatment in dynamics. A real decision-making tool for operators and managers of wastewater treatment or drinking water treatment plants, ToxMate participates in better management of physico-chemical analyzes and tertiary treatments.Sludge
THE POITEVINE FILTRATION COMPANY (SPF) AND CHOQUENETHygienization of sludge for spreading purposesThe Société Poitevine de Filtration (SPF), with the collaboration of Choquenet, has developed equipment and a process for dewatering sanitized sludge, which can be normalized with no polymer. It is a vacuum filtration table which looks like a draining table on which is added a vacuum box placed under the filtering belt. The sludge conditioned by mineralization (ferric chloride + lime) without polymer is distributed over the filter belt by continuous gravity flow. The level of dehydration can be adjusted by vacuum level and feed rate. The table makes it possible to obtain sludge structures varying from liquid to solid depending on the constraints of the elimination process.
The applications of the equipment relate to thickening for liquid spreading with an adjustable structure depending on the spreading equipment used, dewatering for elimination in solid form by spreading, composting or controlled storage or thickening upstream of a filter pressPipings & fittings
NORHAMA fittings aid applicationFlex-Seal PlusNorham launches a connection calculator application to help its customers find the references of a product from the Flex-Seal Plus product range in just a few clicks. Sector players can thus save time by defining the product and reference they need themselves. To do this, simply enter the data on the outer diameter, the nominal diameter and the material of the two pipes to be connected. The user then specifies whether it is a buried or overhead pipe, and clicks on the "find my connection" button to access Norham's offer.
The application is available for download on all types of devices: smartphones, tablets and computers. It can also be used in offline mode on sites where the network is lacking. Another advantage is that the connection results can be stored, which means that users do not have to repeat the same search. This app is free. It can be downloaded directly from the manufacturer's website. Finally, remember that the range of multi-material Flex-Seal Plus fittings is available for diameters from DN20 to DN600, for applications in sanitation and gravity drainage. It includes asymmetric, straight or symmetrical couplings, large width couplings or off-center reduction couplings, as well as reductions.Counting & remote reading
KAMSTRUP SERVICESKamstrup's smart residential water meterThe flowlQ 2200 is a residential water meter that integrates acoustic detection leaks. Based on ultrasonic technology, it measures the smallest consumption and identifies problems in the installations. This smart device can detect leaks upstream of the meter in service connections, as well as in building distribution lines and inside the home. Its design makes it completely waterproof, the life of its lithium battery can reach sixteen years.
This new counter is based on the experience of more than 30 years of Kamstrup. The manufacturer thus provides water services with data enabling them to bill consumers fairly, but also to optimize their maintenance operations and reduce water losses.SAINTE-LIZAIGNE E-CUB metering terminal -New Generation- from Sainte-LizaigneIntegrated counting unit, ready to install and protected from freezing, the E-CUB terminal is installs at the property line for better legal clarity. Its access above ground and from the public domain facilitates operator interventions and allows subscribers to monitor their consumption and access their taps.
The New Generation E-CUB metering terminal is a “guaranteed French origin” product. It is equipped with Sainte-Lizaigne taps, individually leak-tested and assembled on the Sainte-Lizaigne site. It has a unique antifreeze concept. One-piece, it has no thermal bridges to promote natural convection and provides increased resistance to frost, proven by laboratory tests. The E-CUB metering terminal uses components made of noble materials to ensure very good resistance to use and ageing: envelope in anti-UV PVC material, reinforced insulation to withstand impact from tools, removable and replaceable door, frame with integrated waterproofing. It is 100% recyclable. The E-CUB metering terminal is available in 4 models / heights to cover all frost zones. It is equipped on request with DN15 or 20 valves.Soil depollution
ARCADISBénéfriches: a tool to quantify the benefits of the conversion of polluted wastelandThe ambition of zero net land take, set out in the 2018 biodiversity plan, invites land-use planning players to review their models. It is in this spirit that Arcadis has developed Bénéfriches, a tool to assess the socio-economic and environmental benefits of brownfield conversion.
Designed on behalf of Ademe, this tool is available free of charge on the agency's online media library. A report recalls the issues and presents the general methodological framework of the tool. A notice is used to help stakeholders prepare their project, in addition to a reference system to assess the direct and indirect effects of land conversion. An Excel spreadsheet offers calculation tools to know the relative and collateral effects of the project: on the cost of water treatment, the carbon environment, the impact on the price of land, etc. After having completed the necessary information, the project leader will be able to estimate the total provisional expenses of the operation and the revenue and resources that this may bring in. In the case sheets offered, we learn that the conversion into an eco-district 'a former industrial wasteland on the territory of Bordeaux Métropole has made it possible to avoid carrying out a peripheral project on agricultural land, for a net socio-economic benefit of €20.4 million.Drinking water
ANTEAAntea Group supports water services in the development of the WSPWith the strengthening of European regulations, the Plan Management of Drinking Water Sanitary Safety (PGSSE) should eventually be made compulsory for drinking water production and distribution services. This plan makes it possible to reduce the risks of degradation of water quality throughout the drinking water supply chain. It is based on the implementation of preventive and corrective measures, which first involves the collection and processing of a large amount of data.
To help water services implement this plan, Antea Group has a proven methodology, a data acquisition and valuation scheme adapted to the challenges, as well as specific software interfaced with the service information. The approach specifies the additional data to be acquired, including when on the move via smartphones or tablets. Their software makes it possible to structure the knowledge acquired, produce dashboards and present visual and educational aids for the evolution of risk management. Antea Group also offers data analysis tools based on learning models from of artificial intelligence. These make it possible to identify deviations from the drinking water supply system, such as sensor faults, leaks or degradation of water quality. The PGSSE implementation process thus enables real deployment of continuous service improvement.AYORA 100% French innovation in water filtration< /b>The EZ Connect filter from the Ayor company retains impurities, but also pesticides and nitrates present in tap water. Designed with a lead-free head and fittings, its cartridge changes color when saturated, which alerts the user to the need to replace it.
Featuring Plug & Play, the filter is easy to maintain. Its clip-on and unclip-on bracket allows quick access to the bowl containing the cartridge to be cleaned, without the need for additional tools. The wound cartridge Glypholya is made of ecological micro-fibers. The EZ Connect filter is supplied with different sets of fittings so that it can be installed on any type of pipe. It works for flow rates up to 1.5 m3/h and a maximum operating pressure of 3.5 bar.MINERVE TECHNOLOGY Minerve Technology launches a safe chlorine dioxide generator
Along with chlorine, chlorine dioxide is the only residual treatment approved for the treatment of water intended for human consumption. Being very reactive, it must be generated on the spot but that supposes to implement certain precursory products which can present risks. Faced with this, Minerve Technology's R&D engineers have developed the CATSy process for Catalytic/Chemical Advanced Treatment System: a process for generating ClO2 at high yield (> 98%) and at low concentration which avoids the formation of by-products.
This young company has developed CATSy from an exclusive process intensification process. This makes it possible to generate a ClO2 solution without degradation, even in the case of discontinuous treatment. Perfectly controlled, the reaction produces ClO2 on demand, which eliminates the need for the potentially dangerous storage of antagonistic reagents such as chlorite and concentrated acids. The process makes it possible to transform a solution of chlorite into a solution of ClO2. Catalyzed, the production of ClO2 is acid-free. It is thus possible to produce on demand a high purity solution that can be injected into the water circuits to be treated. WATSHEPProducing water from the humidity in the airFaced with the growing problems of accessibility to water, the young company Watshep offers atmospheric generators of drinking water. This equipment reproduces the natural process of rain to provide clean water, without negative impact on the environment.
These generators can produce from 20 l to 24,000 l per day. The technology just requires an electrical connection to condense air and cool it to create water. It can also be associated with solar panels or small wind turbines to respond to isolated sites. This drinking water generator system has multiple applications. It makes it possible to deal with a drought or to supply water in places inaccessible to traditional networks such as offshore installations, mines or quarries. It is also effective for providing emergency water after a natural disaster or for populations affected by war, displaced or in need of water.Rainwater
AQUALITYAqua-Control supplies buildings with rainwaterAquality offers a range of solutions for recovering rainwater and recycling gray water. In its offer, it has the Aqua-Control system, a compact unit integrating a booster, a control interface and a drinking water make-up system.
The units are designed to adapt to all possible configurations and in all types of buildings, with underground or above-ground tanks. The control unit monitors the level in the storage tank and in the disconnection tank. Thanks to the double pump, the rainwater is transferred to the tank and then pumped to the applications as needed. In the event of a lack of rainwater or manual switching, drinking water automatically feeds the disconnection tank, in accordance with the EN 1717 standard on the protection against pollution of drinking water in networks. The automated solenoid valve s opens regularly in order to purge the drinking water pipe and to avoid any stagnation of water in the network. Pre-filter cleaning is also automated. For quick and easy installation, all electrical connections are made on one side of the unit. During maintenance operations, the unit can be manually switched over to the AEP. The Aqua-Control 5000 model can be completely tailor-made to integrate all the particular specificities of a project.GREEN CITY ORGANIZATIOND'Rain retains macro-waste dumped at seaWith each rainy episode, coastal agglomerations dump waste, plastics and other pollutants directly into the sea via rainwater, terrestrial or underwater outlets. Thus, 80% of macro-waste discharged into the sea comes from land.
Developed by Green City Organisation, D'Rain is an innovative solution that acts at the interface between the city and the sea. To capture waste, a net is attached to the outlet using a patented collar, equipped with real-time monitoring system. This equipment makes it possible to retain waste up to 5 mm in diameter, without loading the network. Thanks to a transmission system, the data collected is sent by the sensors directly to the user's phone, to know how quickly the net fills up, when it is full and if it is necessary to empty it. Green Caps capsules are inserted from the surface and allow the absorption of pollutants and chemical molecules contained in seawater, in particular hydrocarbons, heavy metals and drug residues, which makes the device operative even when it is not raining. The installation and maintenance of the devices are carried out by qualified personnel from Green City Organisation, capable of intervening in hyperbaric environments and difficult to access.MACCAFERRIMaccaferri launches the MacGrid CE 40S geogridThe specialist in solutions for civil engineering and construction is expanding its range of extruded, woven or bonded MacGrid geogrids with the MacGrid CE 40S. This new trafficability geocomposite makes it possible to access and carry out work on materials with very low load-bearing capacity, produced by extractive industries such as mines, quarries or the mineral processing industry.
Used on the largest French deposit of bauxite residues from the production of alumina, the Macgrid CE 40S has made it possible to create a sealed basin of 110,000 m3 on an almost fluid deposit of bauxite residues. This basin will allow the complete collection of runoff water from the site, thus avoiding contamination of the environment.TENCATETenCate AquaVia: cleans up rainwater at the source< /b>TenCate AquaVia is specifically dedicated to the challenges of depolluting rainwater with, among other things, its TenCate GeoClean® solution.
This oil-depolluting aquatextile naturally eliminates the hydrocarbons present in runoff water which infiltrates the ground and thus makes it possible to reduce diffuse pollution in addition to decentralized management techniques at the source which preserve the natural water cycle thanks to to local infiltration. This solution, which requires no maintenance, infiltrates water instantly thanks to its high permeability (10-2 m/s). By crossing the infiltration structure and in contact with the oleophilic filaments, more than 99% of the dissolved hydrocarbons are irreversibly fixed. The aquatextile then systematically and sustainably activates and stimulates their biodegradation by soil microorganisms with a very high yield. The treated water has a low residual hydrocarbon content (< 2 mg/l), avoiding chronic soil pollution. Designed and manufactured in France, the aquatextile is suitable for all infrastructures emitting hydrocarbons and also for decentralized stormwater infiltration structures than under permeable pavements.WAVIN
Wavin introduces AquaCell, a sustainable rainwater retention and infiltration systemThanks to a design of interlocking modules, the AquaCell solution guarantees space saving and transportation. In each truck, four times more products can be transported, which is accompanied by a significant reduction in CO2 emissions and fuel costs due to the reduced number of deliveries. This feature is also a space saver for storage on construction sites where space is often limited.
On site, fitting is done with a simple click, without tools. The interlocking systems are locked, without clips or tubing, to guarantee the stability and security of the modules during their installation and throughout their lifetime. Each module weighing only 11 kg, they can be handled by a single person, without machinery. AquaCell is 1200mm long, 600mm wide and 400mm high with a net volume of 276L. Integrated handles and the rounded edges of the modules allow safe working. The Wavin AquaCell modules are made from 100% recycled and 100% recyclable polypropylene. They are designed to facilitate inspection and hydrocleaning operations of the sedimentation layer and thus guarantee the performance of the structure over time.Wastewater (treatment, recycling, reuse)
ACQUA.ECOTreat and recycle wastewater on boats< p>The BioBarrier MarineMBR from Aqua.Eco is revolutionizing the treatment of wastewater on board ships. Intended to treat both gray and black water, it guarantees strict discharge standards with the possibility of reusing the water for applications such as toilet flushing, washing or irrigation, depending on the standard. NSF/ANSI Std 350, Class R on site water reuse.This process incorporates activated sludge treatment combined with submerged membrane ultrafiltration. It works automatically thanks to integrated controllers to guarantee a constant quality of the treated water. The steel tank has been designed to allow easy access to the ultrafiltration membranes during maintenance operations. Energy consumption is reduced, maintenance required is low thanks to an intelligent controller and automatic operation. The range provides systems from 1,000 l/d to over 400,000 l/d. Its size is reduced and adaptable, the BioBarrier MarineMBR can indeed be installed in any tank, on land, on board or in a mobile unit. This new process has already been triple rewarded with the Nautic Prize in Paris in 2019, and the Euromaritime and SmartPort Prize in Marseille in 2020.ATLAS COPCONew generation of blowers with magnetic bearingsWith its brand new generation of boosters, Atlas Copco is launching a technology that does not require an external battery in the event of a power failure. These new ZB 5-6 VSD+ turbo boosters
without oil help reduce electricity bills by minimizing pressure drop and temperature rise. This limited temperature rise is achieved by keeping the inlet air temperature to a minimum and inducing the least possible resistance to the air passing through each component of the process air circuit. The temperature of the ambient air and that of the air inlet are equal, thus optimizing the life of the installation. We should add that all the components of the new series of ZB turbo boosters are class 0 certified, which means that no oil is added during the compression process, which preserves the quality of the finished product. The new ZB range is particularly suitable for low pressure applications up to 1.4 bar(g).BWTA mobile water recycling unit in a container, available for pilot testingTo meet the new challenges of industry, BWT France provides manufacturers with solutions for recycling wastewater and process water. This European specialist in water treatment has already deployed its recycling solutions by ultrafiltration or reverse osmosis in many industries, for the recovery of animal biomass or the dairy industry for example. In search of ever more innovative solutions, BWT is launching the BWT Plug&Reuse this year, a container for a pilot test to be installed on site without any modification to existing installations.
This innovative concept consists of an in situ trial lasting one to two months, adapted to the context of each manufacturer and to the recommendations of the effluents to be treated and their target uses within the plant. An audit is carried out upstream by BWT experts to define the most suitable pilot treatment solution. These then provide a report including a complete analysis of the investment and operating expenses to be expected for the manufacturer. Recovering waste water can be a real lever of competitiveness for manufacturers. This solution proposed by BWT is the first step.LEVIATHANTurbevap: a high-efficiency evaporatorOriginally, Leviathan Dynamics is a young company specializing in the development of mechanical vapor compression (MVC) refrigeration systems for process heating and cooling. To develop this technology, he designed a compressor that can compress a large flow of water vapor under vacuum (< 50 mbar) in a compact and hermetic way.
This technology is intended to replace refrigeration units using polluting fluorinated refrigerants in industrial applications. But the performance of the compressor has however pushed its designers to seek new applications. Leviathan engineers and researchers have therefore adapted their technology to the treatment of effluents by evapo-concentration, a system that uses the same refrigeration process. Compared to current mechanical vapor compression evaporators used in wastewater treatment, Turbevap guarantees high performance. Its operating temperature varies between 35°C and 40°C. Energy consumption is less than 45k Wh/m3 of treated effluent. Thanks to its compressor technology and its mastery of CMV under vacuum, Leviathan Dynamics announces yields of over 70% for its Turbevap.STOC ENVIRONNEMENTThe solution for water management at the plot of Stoc EnvironnementThe Irrigo Evolution Kit makes it possible to reuse treated wastewater for the irrigation of ornamental plants. The system is placed at the outlet of any type of non-collective drained sanitation system. It consists of a tank 0.70 m in diameter and 1.20 m, 1.60 or 2.10 m high as desired. The tank is made up of a submerged pump with a flow rate of up to 1,200 l/d, a 40 mm diameter suction tube with a strainer, and a non-return valve for pumping water . The pump is slaved to a level measurement which allows it to be pumped back in tanks.
The irrigation device consists of a network of perforated pipes wrapped in a geotextile, to be installed on one or more lines in parallel, covered with earth from the excavations. The space between the lines must be at least 70 cm. The linear can reach 120 m in length, depending on the characteristics of the terrain and the soil in place. This solution is suitable for all types of soil, even low permeability. The root system of certain plants makes it possible to decompact and aerate the soil to guarantee the reinfiltration of the rest of the treated water. This solution is part of the overall management of water on the plot. For the user, it offers an emergency solution in the event of a water restriction order, in addition to saving water.SUEZCovid-19 City Watch, follow the circulation of the SARS-Cov-2 virus in urban areasSince the beginning of the year, Suez has been mobilized in the fight against Covid-19. The viral load present in wastewater is a relevant and early marker (2 to 3 days) of the circulation of the virus in populations. Suez has launched Covid-19 City Watch, an offer to monitor the presence of the virus in wastewater networks. This innovative system, developed by the group's scientific and technical research teams, allows local authorities to be alerted to the circulation of the virus at the neighborhood level and to be able to quickly implement reinforced protective measures. Already operational in 15 municipalities in Spain, Covid-19 City Watch is now being deployed in the United States, India, Morocco and Chile. In France, Suez has received approval for this type of analysis. As part of the OBEPINE project, the group is currently monitoring 10 wastewater treatment plants.
Measurements & Instrumentation & Analysis
A2V MECHATRONICDosing pumps for hydroalcoholic gel dispensersReliable and precise, NKP dosing pumps meet all many applications, in particular for the dosage of hydroalcoholic gel. Their small size allows them to be easily installed in gel dispensers available in supermarkets or offices. With the health crisis, A2V Mechatronics has seen its requests doubled for this application.
NKP peristaltic pumps cover flow rates from 20 to 200 ml/min. Available in 6, 12 and 24 Volt Directional Current models, they are equipped with a silent DC motor with a noise level of less than 40 dB. The fluid is contained in a Lagoprene or Pharmed BPT hose which is driven by a system of rollers pressing the hose inside the pump. As a result, there is no risk of contamination of the liquid or damage to the pump since the liquid is only in contact with the inside of the pipe. These metering pumps are ready to use, they are easy to installation and use. In terms of maintenance, only the tube may need to be changed. The entire range is CE certified and manufactured in accordance with safety standards for electrical, measuring, regulating and laboratory equipment. These dosing pumps are available from stock with a production capacity of over 1000 pieces per week.ENDRESS+HAUSEREndress+Hauser's new Micropilot FWR30 stores measurement data in the Cloud< /b>The new generation of Micropilot FWR30 level instruments covers measurement ranges up to 15 meters for ambient temperatures between -20°C and 60°C, and can be used for all liquid products. Thanks to its 80 GHz wireless IoT sensor, the Micropilot FWR30 works where other measurement principles cannot be applied due to corrosion, abrasion, viscosity or toxicity. It therefore targets many industries.
The solution, which is "plug-and-play", allows the device to be installed in less than three minutes. Hosting the Micropilot FWR30 data in the Cloud allows users to benefit from exclusive services in real time and continuously on all types of terminals: desktop computers, tablets or smartphones. Depending on their needs, users can choose from reporting, monitoring and inventory management applications.GEORG FISCHER SASNew PVC body magnetic flowmeter from Georg FischerThe Signet 2580 FlowtraMag is a full bore plastic magnetic flowmeter. The PVC body with titanium electrodes has no moving parts and is two to three times lighter than traditional metal flowmeters on the market. It is designed for high precision flow measurement in short pipes, making it an ideal solution for industrial applications where performance and simplicity are important. The FlowtraMag is factory calibrated with a reading accuracy of ±1%. It is offered in corrosion resistant materials to provide long term reliability with minimal maintenance costs. LED indicators show system status at a glance, including normal operation, zero flow, and partially filled tube detection.
The flow meter provides three different outputs; field selectable frequency or digital (S3L) as well as analogue 4 to 20 mA.GRUNDFOSRemote Dosing Solution from GrundfosSmart Digital Chempairing Suite is a complete remote monitoring and control solution for Grundfos Smart Digital DDA-FCM metering pumps. It is used to optimize chemical dosing processes by collecting data from pumps and to save time and costs of intervention in the field thanks to the possibilities of remote control.
Coupled with the optional Go Chempairing application, it protects operators in the field when changing chemicals and documents treatment objectives according to regulatory requirements.KROHNENew Vortex flowmeter: OPTISWIRL 2100 for industrial process applicationsThe latest addition to Krohne's Vortex family, the new OPTISWIRL 2100 flowmeter is designed for demanding industrial process applications. It is an economical solution for measuring liquids, (wet) gases, saturated vapors and superheated vapors, where high accuracy is not required.
The OPTISWIRL 2100 features Vortex technology from the OPTISWIRL range and is equipped with advanced signal filtering Vortex Frequency Detection (AVFD) technology. It provides stable measurements even under demanding process conditions with product temperatures of -40…+240 °C. This 2-wire 4...20 mA / HART 7 device is available in a DN15…300 flange version or a DN15…DN100 sandwich version (between flanges). For a wide measuring range, even in large diameter pipes, a version with integrated nominal diameter reduction is available. A separate option allows the signal converter to be installed at a maximum distance of 50 m from the probe, for easy setting up and reading of the results on site. Approvals for use in ATEX zones are in preparation.LACROIX-SOFRELSofrel Lt-Radar: a new IoT data logger for wastewater level and flow measurements< b>Lacroix Sofrel is strengthening its range by offering the new Sofrel LT-Radar IoT equipment in order to respond even more effectively to the instrumentation needs of wastewater and rainwater networks.
Self-sufficient in energy thanks to its long-lasting lithium battery, equipped with a high-performance, robust, totally waterproof (IP68) 2G/3G GSM antenna, Sofrel LT-Radar offers an RS485 input to communicate in Modbus with a radar sensor. implementation and easy to operate, LT-Radar is open to all SCADAs on the market and third-party applications from major water operators. It is a particularly effective solution for the regulatory self-monitoring of networks and storm overflows, permanent diagnosis, monitoring of rainfall or even the management of physicochemical sensors for water quality control or pollution detection...XYLEM ANALYTICS FranceDB 600 real-time data buoyXylem designed the DB 600 for water quality monitoring in a watercourse in the event of heavy rain or to find out the impact of work on a natural environment such as the construction of a bridge or a dam, or a wind farm in a marine environment.
This alert station can be assembled and deployed by one person. With its all-in-one telemetry system and high-efficiency solar power system, it can be deployed at any remote site. The choice of its design materials has also been studied to guarantee good resistance, even in a marine environment for long-term deployments. To monitor the physico-chemical parameters of the water, the buoy is connected to the EXO probe for monitoring, among other things, pH, turbidity, conductivity, temperature or algae, and to the DCS sensor for measurement. surface currents. For real-time monitoring of results, the DB600 buoy can be connected to the Cloud Hydrosphere platform, a hosting service dedicated to telemetry solutions, which allows access to data at any time and from anywhere. any website or device in the world.Pumps & accessories
DRAGFLOWRemote controlled dredges dedicated to difficult to access environmentsDragflow's DRP series dredges are intended for dredging hard-to-reach environments such as industrial basins, ports, mines or quarries. They are controlled and monitored remotely. Thanks to a monitoring system based on the GPS system, a depth gauge and instruments for measuring flow, pressure and density, the management of the DRP dredge can be completely autonomous.
The raising and lowering of the pump is thus controlled automatically by evaluating the workload of the electric motor, while the movement of the dredge in the working area is managed from dedicated Dragflow software. The DRPs are available in several versions of pumps and accessories, for a maximum production of 1,000 m3/h. Thanks to their small size, the remote-controlled dredgers can be transported and assembled easily. Their shallow draft design allows access in narrow and shallow basins, where it would not be possible to work with larger dredges.Pumps & lifting
PCMPCM digitizes its maintenanceHelloPCM is a digital application specific to each pump from the manufacturer PCM. By flashing a QrCode stuck on the pump, the customer has access to all the information on the equipment in order to find the help needed for its installation or maintenance. This QrCode provides a real product identity sheet, displaying the name of the pump, its serial number, its conditions of use, its performance curves, but also its test reports or its certifications.
A video space is also available to help operators during pump maintenance operations. HelloPCM also offers a link with the manufacturer thanks to its contacts section which directly displays the contact details of the referring salesperson, or which refers its customer to the PCM website in order to find the closest contact in the geographical area concerned. To prepare for the replacement of a part, the customer can launch an online costing request from the list of all available spare parts. The tool is suitable for all digital media. No app downloads are required to access the information.SDEC FranceSdec France unveils the new Eijkelkamp autonomous field peristaltic pumpWaterproof (IP66), the new generation 12.35 peristaltic pump allows samples to be taken in the field, of liquids and gases. It finds many applications, particularly for purging and low-flow sampling in groundwater monitoring boreholes, but also for the filtration of samples intended for the analysis of metals in water. Its digital control and its IP66 casing give it a modern and professional design suitable for frequent and long-term use in difficult conditions. It also offers smooth operation thanks to its reworked interface, with the addition of a display screen indicating the rotation speed and the percentage of the battery as well as a level of charge indicator. Its 12 Volt (10 Ah) lithium-ion battery guarantees a battery life of up to 5 hours. The integrated microprocessor makes it possible to deliver stable and adjustable rotation speeds, to provide protection against overvoltages and to control the various external systems.
SEEPEX France
The world of Industry 4.0 with the progressive cavity pump from SeepexWith the new SCT AutoAdjust pump, spanners and other maintenance tools now belong in the past. The tightening between the rotor and the stator can indeed be carried out remotely, and automatically adapt to the process conditions and the degree of wear. A simple click from the supervision room is enough to adjust the tightening. Pump status information is transmitted via analog or digital signals via various bus systems.
On site, the Seepex Pump Monitor or the tablet application via Bluetooth gives quick access to the pump parameters. The Pump Monitor system, which can be integrated on request, provides all operational parameters such as temperature, flow, pressure or vibrations. All this data is also accessible from Seepex's Connected Services cloud solution to measure and optimize pump performance remotely. SCT AutoAdjust is available for pressures up to 8 bar. This solution is ideal for installations that are difficult to access, it saves labor time and extends the life of equipment.XYLEMNew range of centrifugal pumps from Xylem with predictive maintenanceDesigned by Lowara, a brand of the Xylem group, the new e-XIP range complies with the ISO 2858 standard for end-suction centrifugal pumps.
This range works for sizes from DN25 to DN250, flow rates up to 1,100 m3/h and a maximum lifting height of 160 m. Its characteristics make it possible to respond to high suction pressures, for industrial applications such as chemicals, petrochemicals, steelmaking, but also urban heating or the production of hot and cold water in buildings. original design guarantees good performance. In addition, the pumps are equipped with a monitoring system that allows control of vibration and temperature data on the motor. Its information can be transferred directly to a Smartphone, which allows maintenance managers to establish usage analyzes and plan the next operations on the pumps. The e-XIP pumps are equipped with a casing with a cyclonic bottom which protects the mechanical assembly from particles. The lifetime of the bearings is thus optimized, up to 40,000 hours of operation.Networks (detection & leaks)
SEWERINAQUAPHON® A200, first detector wireless electro-acoustic leak detectorThe AQUAPHON® A200 is the first totally wireless electro-acoustic leak detector, from headphones to microphones. It thus offers autonomy of movement which, for example, makes it possible to operate a valve while listening to the pipeline. The AQUAPHON® A200 benefits from the latest advances acquired by the Sewerin R&D department in the design of microphones as well as in signal processing to detect increasingly silent leaks. The AQUAPHON® A200 incorporates the latest technologies in terms of human-machine interface. It is equipped with a color touch screen, user assistance, an integrated audio player to compare leaks and adapt the settings adapted to different situations.
VON ROLL HYDROA3DV-Mobile lets your pipes do the talkingVonRoll Hydro offers an innovative solution for on-site diagnosis of the status of network pipes. This service concerns all types of materials: cast iron, steel, polyethylene, HDPE, polypropylene and PVC. To do this, it suffices to store samples taken during routine network operations such as repairing leaks or installing a valve. When the quantity of samples defined upstream with the customer is reached, the A3DV-Mobile team travels with its mobile laboratory to precisely determine the state of degradation of the pipes.
The company provides in advance specific identifiable bags to store the waste. The customer just needs to place the sample of the pipe in the bag and indicate from the scan of the label the information relating to the network and possibly integrate photos taken during the intervention. On site, the analyzes are then carried out using a simple slice of the pipe. The pricing of the service is degressive according to the number of samples to be studied. The prepaid offer guarantees a price known in advance, with no surprises. As an option, A3DV-Mobile offers an environmental analysis of the street where the pipes are buried: electrical, geological and hydrogeological context, in addition to a soil analysis.Remote management & Supervision
CARL BERGER-LEVRAULTCarl Source 6 integrates IoT and artificial intelligenceThe expert in wealth management solutions , Carl Berger-Levrault presents the new version of its Carl Source CMMS software. This sixth version now integrates the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and the Building Information Modeling (BIM) tool. It capitalizes on new uses related to mobility, mapped technical repositories, the decentralized or outsourced organization of maintenance activities.
Fruit of nearly 30 years of experience in CMMS, version 6 of Carl Source confirms the success of the software. Since the first version, the software has been adapted to meet the context, the sector of activity and the size of each organization. Its constantly improved user interface makes it possible to reconcile simplicity and productivity, while respecting the ergonomic standards of the web. In addition, it offers high and extensible customization possibilities: adding fields, configurable report workflow, personalized welcome screen and dashboards, modification of input screens, printing reports, etc. For maintenance assisted by Artificial Intelligence, the IoT platform is able to process all the components of the IoT chain, from the sensor to the valuation of data in Carl Source. It thus allows the technical services to have all the forecast data necessary to trigger maintenance.ICE WATER MANAGEMENT
Nephos helps with preventive maintenance in beverage bottling plantsNephos is a SaaS-based tool developed by ICE Water Management to manage and optimize the performance of water treatment lines for beverage bottling plants. Combined with artificial intelligence, it is used to collect data throughout the process, from drilling to the bottling line, by analyzing it using its Machine Learning algorithms. Nephos therefore acts as a tool for continuous improvement and remote prediction of water treatment production and management.
In addition to overall supervision, it prescribes corrective actions. Reports are generated automatically. Alerts can be sent to the various stakeholders, thus making it possible to offer real-time support for the line operator up to the plant manager. Nephos helps with preventive maintenance and guarantees the traceability of the final product. It is used to optimize operating costs and avoid production stoppages. ICE Water Management also offers online assistance with its water and process quality experts.ODYSSEE ENVIRONNEMENTODYSecure: plug and play software for network monitoring< /b>Odyssée HydroEthics has developed software to control all the information that can be used at any point in the water treatment system. ODYSecure adapts to all types of water circuits, regardless of the sensor brand. In addition to the software, the solution includes a control box to be connected to the network to be monitored as well as the support of the Odyssée teams.
Once in place, the device collects data on the water in circulation and on the entire installation, it sends automatic reports and alerts in the event of problems on the network. In addition, it makes it possible to adjust the consumption of the circuit's water and energy resources, indicating for example when the thresholds of the bearings are exceeded. With ODYSecure, operators thus avoid problems linked to poorly adjusted maintenance, which impacts the performance of the facilities. Thanks to the crossing of the recorded parameters, the ODYSecure algorithms make it possible to carry out precise assessments which are then used to optimize the operation of the network and its equipment.PERAX TECHNOLOGIESPerax's DeltaX solution is autonomous in energyIn addition to its Smartlog range, enabling information to be transmitted via SMS or EGPRS (2G), Perax Technologies is launching its new DeltaX range communicating via MQTT in LTE- M (4G) with EGPRS (2G) and SMS fallbacks. Its standard MQTT protocol makes it usable by all supervisors and open IoT platforms on the market, for remote monitoring of drinking water and sanitation networks and all other industrial installations.
DeltaX can be powered by rechargeable batteries, solar collector, microturbine or batteries. It adapts to the cellular networks available at each site. This solution has two digital inputs to connect meters, level pears or fault contacts, and two analog inputs with regulated and time-controlled 12 V power supply to manage level, pressure, PH or of temperature. DeltaX can be used without tools, cables or software to install, thanks to a Wifi modem and a Web browser allowing updates, downloading of business applications and configuration in an intuitive and ergonomic way. An internal accelerometer makes it possible to detect its movement or its tilting, in order to trigger the Wifi function. It also has a geolocation system, an audible life indicator and a real-time clock.Industrial water treatment
Veolia Water TechnologiesProducing type 2 demineralised water while being eco-responsibleFor more than 40 years, the Aquadem demineralisation service from Veolia Water Technologies has been producing demineralised water at in many laboratories and industries. The second half of 2020 marks the development of the new unit
innovative Aquadem Option R. Based on ion exchange technology using regenerable resins, this unit produces, thanks to its recirculating operation, water with a resistivity > 15 to 17 Mohm.cm. The resin (mixed beds) retains almost all of the dissolved ions and therefore ensures the production of type II water (laboratory quality). A measuring device, equipped with a probe (or two depending on configuration, with or without temperature compensation), allows permanent monitoring of the quality of the water at the outlet of the demineralizer (a second measurement on the loop as an option) . This unit is composed of a circulator allowing the continuous polishing of demineralized water on the Aquadem demineralizers, thus guaranteeing at all times an irreproachable ionic quality and a UV 254 nm (germicidal effect) The main advantages of the technology reside in particular in the compactness of the unit, the high quality of production, the control of the quality of resins and reagents used for regeneration in the two production centers.INTEGRAL CO.Blubalance, a chemical-free solution that covers the water treatment needs of cooling towersblubalance is a chemical-free cooling water treatment solution that helps to combat against scale, corrosion and biocontamination. The solution makes it possible to reduce micropollution linked to chemical products and to achieve an average of 30% water savings.
Its principle is based on a double electrolysis of water adjusted in real time by algorithm. By accelerating the natural reactions of water, blubalance achieves a dynamic balance between scale and corrosion. Thanks to this balance, the water is not corrosive and scale does not deposit in the network. In parallel, the active electrolysis of the biocide from the ions naturally present in the water.blubalance is a plug & play, fully digitized and whose maintenance is ultra-simplified. Adapted to different types of make-up water, the solution is a zero liquid discharge (ZLD) treatment system that allows manufacturers to reuse reverse osmosis concentrates, for example to reuse them in the cooling system.Wastewater treatment
AXINEAxine launches in Europe its units for the degradation of organic pollutants by electrochemical oxidationAxine's wastewater treatment systems use patented electrochemical oxidation (EOx) technology. These systems have the ability to oxidize and destroy a wide range of complex organic pollutants in industrial wastewater. Axine's EOx technology uses electrodes made from innovative catalytic materials, mounted in "stacks" of electrodes in reactors designed by Axine. Wastewater contaminated with organic pollutants is pushed through these reactors. A specific electric voltage is discharged on each anode/cathode pair. Organic pollutants are oxidized non-selectively directly on the surface of the anodes and indirectly by hydroxyl (OH) and other radicals. Organic pollutants are oxidized, mineralized and broken down into their basic chemical constituents which are N2, O2, H2, CO2 and CO. These traces of gaseous by-products present no risk and are released into the atmosphere. No hazardous chemicals are required and no liquid or solid waste is generated.
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