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SWRO Design and Energy Recovery Part 3: Major Component Selection -Article
- Published 10/8/2008
- Culture
The sand screens and micron filters were selected because of the durable and corrosion resistant fiberglass and PVC construction. The specific model of Eden micron filters was chosen to maintain the filter element flux at approximately 3.3 gpm/per 10" equivalent.
Carlsbad Seawater Desalination Plant Sets Low Energy Use Record -Article
- Published 09/17/2008
- Business
In early 2006 the Carlsbad Pilot plant entered a new phase of testing with the installation of a state-of-the-art seawater desalination system equipped with the latest energy saving technology. The new reverse osmosis system combines two key features that substantially reduce energy use. The first key ingredient is the latest seawater desalination membrane produced by FilmTech (Dow Chemicals).
The Importance of a Business Plan -Article
- Published 09/11/2008
- Business
A business plan is the first thing that investors will ask to see when you approach them for a loan of any sort for your business. By providing investors with a detailed business plan that shows all aspects of your business you are showing them that you are a serious business entrepreneur, which is vital if you are starting a new business.
California Desalination Report with More than a Grain of Subjectivity Part 3 -Article
- Published 09/11/2008
- Society
The PI report points out two key areas of desalination project impact on the environment: the effect of their high-salinity discharge on aquatic life and the potential impingement and entrainment of plant intake facilities. Although the report claims that safe disposal of plant concentrate is a challenge, it fails to mention that there are over two decades of experience of safe concentrate disposal from both seawater and brackish water
desalination plants in the US and worldwide.
Writing a Business Plan -Article
- Published 09/4/2008
- Business
When it comes to writing a business plan you need to remember that it should focus on four separate elements of your business: description, marketing, finances and management. These will be the main focus of anyone who wants to learn about your business.
Meeting Planning: Site Selection, A Leg Up -Article
- Published 09/3/2008
- Travel
When selecting a site for a convention, it can be hard to know where to begin. There is a long list of requirements and an even longer list of possible venues.
But by taking what you already know about the planning process, breaking it down in analytical steps, and using available resources, you can ultimately select and contact your optimal choice.
California Desalination Report with More than a Grain of Subjectivity Part 2 -Article
- Published 09/3/2008
- Business
The PI report indicates that one of the major reasons for California desalination’s ‘immaturity’ is its lack of affordability. Currently, the cost of desalinating seawater in California is relatively higher than that of traditional low-cost water sources (groundwater and river water) and water reclamation and reuse for irrigation and industrial use.
California Desalination Report with More than a Grain of Subjectivity Part 1 -Article
- Published 09/2/2008
- Business
In June 2006, the Pacific Institute (PI) published a report entitled, Desalination, With a Grain of Salt—A California Perspective. Ignoring several decades of successful track record of desalination in over 120 countries worldwide and the recent groundbreaking advances in applied
desalination research in California, the report presents an opinion that most of the ongoing seawater desalination initiatives in the State of California are premature.
How Scores Are Computed on the AEPA Exam -Article
- Published 08/28/2008
- Education
The AEPA or Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments are a group of tests that evaluate potential teachers’ knowledge of specified material in order to maintain a group of teachers that will strive to push students to the best of their abilities.
Modern Alchemy: Wind to Water -Article
- Published 08/21/2008
- Business
The Perth SWRO plant in Western Australia utilizes a combination of clean wind power and the highest efficiency ERD available for one of the most efficient and environmentally friendly desalination plants in world.

































