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"For the water and wastewater treatment professional...."
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Vol. 3, No. 57, May 14, 2001
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN): 1533-449X
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Joseph Taylor, Editor, mailto:jtaylor@waterandwastewater.com
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Contents:
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> Contributors Wanted!
> Add Live Customer Service To Your Web Site for Only $200
> CLARCOR to Acquire Filtration Management Services Companies
> Successful Completion Of Savannah River Site Remediation Project
> This Week's Top Picks From The Reading Room
> Ask Tom! Column
> 4 Reasons Why Should You Remove Weld Beads From HDPE Piping
> Water and Wastewater.Com had over 25,000+ visitors in April!
> Water Water Everywhere!
> Hot Messages from the Help Forum
> Call For Photographs!
> From the Job Fair
> Subscribe and Unsubscribe Information
> SEND THIS NEWSLETTER TO YOUR FRIENDS AND ASSOCIATES....
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Contributors Wanted!
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DEADLINE for the next issue is: May 19th.
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CLARCOR to Acquire Filtration Management Services Companies
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ROCKFORD, Ill., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- CLARCOR Inc.
today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to
acquire several filtration management companies from MPW
Industrial Services Group, Inc. The acquired companies, which
are headquartered in Rochester Hills, Michigan, will be combined
into one company, and will be part of CLARCOR's Industrial -
Environmental Filtration segment. The acquisition is expected
to close June 4, 2001.
These companies constitute one of the leading distributors of
filtration products and providers of filtration management
services to industrial companies in North America. They also
provide technical advice and services for the filtration of air
and fluids in critical industrial processes and environments to
some of the largest industrial companies in the United States.
The purchase price is approximately $31 million. No debt was
assumed. In the most recent twelve-month period, sales of the
acquired companies totaled approximately $63 million.
"This acquisition significantly strengthens one of our major
initiatives -- our Total Filtration Program," said Norm Johnson,
CLARCOR's Chairman and CEO. "These companies have successfully
supplied the total filtration needs of major industrial companies
for many years. They are good businesses with good margins, and
we expect the acquisition to be $0.01-$0.02 accretive to diluted
earnings per share in its first full year of operation as part
of CLARCOR. Looking ahead, we see the potential for further
improvement in sales and margins, plus attractive returns on
invested capital."
Johnson added, "This acquisition fits well with our strategy to
provide our customers with their complete filter requirements,
including supply, installation and service, for all types of
manufacturing plants, distribution centers, retail stores,
office facilities, hospitals and engine applications - the
CLARCOR Total Filtration Program. These companies have developed
the systems and logistical expertise to manage this program
profitably. In addition, they provide engineering and consulting
services, as well as supplying filtration products, for the
identification of various contaminant sources and the management
of air and liquid flows.
"We see a great opportunity, through CLARCOR's large customer
base, to bring these companies' filter management expertise into
industries where they have had little penetration in the past.
The acquisition will also increase our manufacturing leverage by
supplying products from our filter manufacturing companies. In
conclusion, this acquisition will significantly strengthen
CLARCOR, our Total Filtration Program and our presence in the
filtration marketplace.
CLARCOR is based in Rockford, Illinois, and is a diversified
marketer and manufacturer of mobile, industrial and environmental
filtration products and consumer and industrial packaging products
sold in domestic and international markets. Common shares of
the Company are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under
the symbol CLC.
SOURCE CLARCOR Inc.
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Successful Completion Of Savannah River Site Remediation Project
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Water
Resources, Inc. ("IWR") (OTC: IWRI) announces the successful
completion of the Dynamic Underground Stripping and Hydrous
Pyrolysis/Oxidation (DUS/HPO) solvent remediation project at
Department of Energy's Savannah River Site (SRS). In addition,
SRS has contracted with IWR to continue use of the technologies
for continued solvent removal at the current site.
During 6 months of operation, IWR's deployment of the DUS/HPO
technologies has successfully removed over 36,000 pounds of PCE
and TCE from the target zone, a former solvent storage tank site
at Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina. The contaminant
was removed from the subsurface, from a variety of layered
sediments ranging from silty clays to sands both above and below
the water table, to a depth of 160 feet below ground surface.
The amount of solvent removed with DUS/HPO is more than the
maximum SRS estimate of contaminant in the subsurface.
Contaminant recovery has peaked in recent weeks at 1,000 pounds
of PCE and TCE per day (the amount of contaminant in the
subsurface is approximately 90% PCE and TCE).
After the main phase of solvent removal, the final months of
operation will keep the formation both hot and oxygenated to
enhance in situ destruction of dissolved phase contaminants by
Hydrous Pyrolysis/Oxidation.
The DUS/HPO technologies were developed at Lawrence Livermore
National Laboratory with U.S. Department of Energy funding.
IWR is the first nationwide licensee of DUS/HPO. IWR's program
for the Savannah River Site involves the application of a suite
of complimentary thermal remediation technologies:
-Dynamic Underground Stripping, Engineered combination of steam
injection and vapor and groundwater extraction;
-Hydrous Pyrolysis/Oxidation (HPO),Destruction of underground
contaminants through oxidation in the presence of injected
steam; and
-Electrical Resistance Tomography (ERT), Geophysical imaging
technique for tracking the subsurface thermal changes during
DUS/HPO operations.
Process control during the active portion of operations combine
direct subsurface thermal measurements with subsurface imaging
using Electrical Resistance Tomography and chemical sampling of
extracted fluids and vapors.
The project is the first deployment of DUS/HPO at the Savannah
River Site and is also the deepest deployment ever of the
innovative DUS/HPO remediation technologies.
SOURCE Integrated Water Resources, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.integratedwater.com
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This Week's Top Picks From The Reading Room
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Top picks from the Reading Room this week are:
"Hermetic Pumps: The Latest Innovations and Industrial Applications
of Sealless Pumps"
by Robert Neumaier, Hard Cover, August 1997
"Hydrodynamics of Pumps (Oxford Science
Publications)"
by Christopher E. Brennen, Hardcover, August 1995
"Fiberglass Pipe Design Manual (Manual of Water Supply Operations,
M45)"
by AWWA, Paperback, Hardcover, June 1997
We thank you for your continued support of the Reading Room.
Do you need a book? Can you suggest a book you love, that we
should have in the Reading Room? Let me know and we will
try to include it!
You can visit the Reading Room and view the selections we
have made for you at:
http://www.waterandwastewater.com/www_services/readingroom.htm
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Ask Tom Column!
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THIS MONTH'S ARTICLE
"Considerations for Control Systems Part 2: Flow Measurement"
by Dan Capano, DTS, Inc.
You can read Dan's article at:
http://www.waterandwastewater.com/www_services/asktom.htm
-- WE NEED YOUR GUEST ARTICLES --
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solved a difficult wastewater problem? You too, can be an Ask Tom! guest author!
Share your knowledge with others and promote yourself (the
old publish or perish is true!) by contributing an article
to the Ask Tom! Column.
For more information, please contact Tom Keenan at:
info@nesa.ie
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4 Reasons Why Should You Remove Weld Beads From HDPE Piping
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A lot of users of thermoplastic piping systems such as
Polyethylene, Polypropylene, and PVDF piping systems aren't
aware of the ability to remove the internal weld bead, which
is formed during the fusion welding process. Many will argue
against the need to remove the internal bead because the
friction factor on these materials is so low that the removal
of the bead would virtually make no difference in the flow.
There are four reasons for why internal bead removal is an
important factor:
1. Flow Restriction:
Even though flow reduction is virtually nonexistent. There is
still a restriction at the bead location. Among other reasons
this can be a problem when pigging the pipe for blockage or
when HDPE is used as a casing for telecommunication conduits.
2. Stimulated Blockage:
It's easy to understand how sediment can build against a bead
during a slow flow rate. This is the beginning of blockage as
large debris become embedded in the sediment. Think about push
joint piping systems and how every 13' or 20' this problem
occurs compared to thermoplastic fused pipe where welds at
lengths of 40 feet or more in distance is the standard along
with complete internal bead removal.
3. Bacteria Entrapment:
Internal bead removal works in several systems in which
thermoplastic butt fusion techniques are employed such as HDPE,
Polypropylene and PVDF piping materials. In the silicon industry
it is common to use these plastics in de-ionized water piping
systems where bacteria or other particle entrapment is of great
concern. In addition it isn't unusual for bacteria to be a
problem in other types of chemical industries such as anodizing
metals. Most entrapment concerns are strongest where chemical
purification can't be used because of other reaction problems
it brings.
4. Turbulence Wear:
With increased flow the bead creates a turbulence that generates
wear when slurries of abrasive materials flow through the system.
Even though the bead will finally wear away and turbulence
decreases, the final effect is a thinner wall cross-section in
that location. In push joint pipe systems this turbulence can
never be removed.
In thermoplastic piping systems engineers recognize the
efficiency and advantages of having the internal weld bead
removed from a system compared to a system that is not. Whether
the issue is flow Restriction, or flow Reduction, or Stimulated
Blockage, or Bacteria entrapment or Turbulence Wear. The
concept of bead removal is an advancement in the thermoplastic
piping industry that needs to be utilized, if for no other
reason than higher efficiency.
You can get more information contact:
Randle F. Salsberry
R&L Manufacturing Inc.
743 NW 22nd Ave.
Camas, Washington 98607
Telephone: 360-833-9194
Web site: http:/www.beadtrimmer.com/
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Water Water Everywhere!
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Sumitomo Cyclo Europe has proudly launched a new industry
specific initiative offering 'instant' engineering solutions
at a glance.
The first of the dedicated application booklets launched
focuses on the water industry and contains a comprehensive
range of Sumitomo products specifically suited to the industry,
covering both technical details and background information
on actual application solutions.
The new scheme aims to comprehensively combine the relevant
product and application information necessary for the
particular industry sector, omitting any unnecessary
information which has no connection to the particular
application needs.
The launch of the Water Industry brochure will be followed
by a gradual introduction of a further selection of industry
specific booklets phased into the European market.
These can be used in conjunction with more technical based
literature currently produced.
Andy Cochrane, Sumitomo Cyclo Europe's Marketing
Communication Manager is optimistic that the newly
launched booklets will be a success throughout the
European market: "These booklets will offer a more
accessible solution for industry specific needs, acting
as a useful tool for customers, by offering a mix of
product information and real-life solutions."
Allan Findlow, UK Sales Manager commented: "These
Industry specific booklets will help customers make
an informed product choice by focussing on their
specific application requirements."
It is anticipated that Sumitomo will follow their
range with the Bulk Handling Industry, which will be
launched at the Hillhead 2001 fair, in Buxton near
Derby during 26-28th June.
For more information on this release please contact:
Mr. Allan Findlow or Mr. Andy Cochrane
Sumitomo Cyclo Europe
Marfleet
HULL
HU9 5RA, UK
Telephone: 01482 790340
Fax: 01482 790321
Web site: http://www.sumitomo-cyclo.com/
mailto:marketing@sumitomo-cyclo.com
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Hot Messages from the Help Forum
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People post their requests for help and offer their suggestions
to others in our open forum.
Mr. Hirschhorn needs info on microbial wastewater treatment:
Hi, I'm doing some research on wastewater treatment thru
bacteria. I'm trying to figure out which is the best of many
products on the market.
Has there been any comparison research? Are all products pretty
much the same? Where can I get started on my research?
Thanks so much!
Aaron Hirschhorn
e-mail me at mailto:ahirschhorn@kayne.com
or call collect at 310-282-7931
Mr. Neil needs information small treatment plants
I have two projects that require on site treatment for
100-600 units. I would like to treat the raw sewage to at
least a greasy water that can be land applied for irrigation
on a park or golf course. Where do I find info an such
a system.
S Neil
Lamoreaux McLendon
Consulting Engineers
mailto:sneil@laeng.com
The Help Forum is open for everyone to use. Share your
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Call For Photographs!
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This week's photo is of a PCI-Memtech custom-designed and
built membrane filtration system for the pharmaceutical
industry, primarily for the separation/filtration of bulk
pharmaceuticals including antibiotics and other target
molecules.
Photo courtesy of Ms. Gale Rudd
PCI-Memtech, mailto:marketing@pcimem.com
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If you have a favorite photograph of water treatment at its
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Photographs are be changed every two weeks to give everyone
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Send your photograph and description to,
mailto:news@waterandwastewater.com
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From the Job Fair
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ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER INTERNSHIP
J.F. New & Associates, Inc. is a progressive environmental
consulting firm specializing in wetlands and natural resource
consulting. The firm is headquartered in Walkerton, Indiana
but is presently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the
summer position of Environmental Engineer Internship in our
Indianapolis office.
The intern we are seeking must be an ambitious, self-motivated
and reliable person. It is required that the intern will
possess a B.S. in Engineering, with a B.S. in Civil Engineering
preferred. Candidate must have strong background in hydrology,
chemistry, and wastewater treatment. Engineering focus will
be on design of natural treatment systems and hydraulic
computer modeling.
This position will remain open until filled with a
preference for an immediate start. Qualified candidates,
please send cover letter of intent, resume, and references
to:
J.F. New & Associates, Inc.
Attention: Andrew Bender
3955 Eagle Creek Parkway, Suite A
Indianapolis, Indiana 46254
Fax: 317-388-1986
Web site: http://www.jfnew.com/
mailto:drew@jfnew.com
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