The ultrafiltration market is growing rapidly—and for good reason. With a list of benefits including energy efficiency, consistent water quality, high recovery rates, a small footprint, and little to no chemical use, it’s no wonder that the use of ultrafiltration is growing across all industrial sectors. Here, we’ll take a look at the importance of … » Read More
Ultrafiltration has been around in concept for over a century, but it has only just come into broad use within the last few decades as advances in the technology have made it more cost-effective. Analysts are expecting that the ultrafiltration market will continue to show strong growth over the next several years, with rising demand … » Read More
Reverse osmosis has been around as a water treatment process since the late 1950s, and it continues to be an effective process for many separation applications today. If you’ve heard of this technology before, but you want more clarity on what reverse osmosis is and how it works, you’ve come to the right place. Read … » Read More
Water and energy are so deeply connected that there’s actually a name for the relationship between the two: the water-energy nexus. Indeed, energy production requires the use or consumption of water; likewise, all of the processes used to draw, transport, heat, cool, treat, or dispose of water or wastewater consume energy. As water becomes scarcer, … » Read More
Investment in water treatment systems may help you to achieve a number of goals, like expanding water infrastructure; conserving water, energy, or other resources; or achieving compliance with environmental regulations. Whatever your goals may be, here at SAMCO, we understand that water and wastewater treatment is critical to the efficiency and overall success of your … » Read More
The electronics industry produces all of the devices to support life in an increasingly tech-focused world, including everything from mobile devices and televisions to industrial electronics and telecommunications components. At the core of the electronics industry is the semiconductor sector, which is responsible for producing the chips that are needed for manufacture of devices … » Read More
Chemical and petrochemical products are so central to manufacturing that it’s hard to find examples of goods that don’t involve them at some point in production. From primary chemicals used in manufacturing to end-consumer goods, the chemical and petrochemical industry’s products span plastics, packaging, fertilizers, electronics, cleaners, disinfectants, pharmaceuticals, automotive parts, construction materials, clothing, and … » Read More
Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts are on the rise for large industrial construction projects, particularly within the power, manufacturing, and oil and gas sectors. In essence, an EPC firm provides all design and construction services under a single contract. This can yield efficiencies in the execution of the project compared to other delivery approaches, … » Read More
Membrane technologies deliver expanded capacity, reuse-ready effluent in an innovative wastewater treatment application for hot-formed steel manufacturing Background When a North American steel mill decided to expand its production capacity, it knew an expansion of its wastewater treatment plant was in order as well. But as the steel mill took stock of its existing challenges … » Read More
It’s no secret that the power industry is undergoing a transformational moment. We’re already starting to see how the current energy transition is having far-reaching impacts across other industrial sectors, particularly in regards to water use. Water use and energy production share a complex, intertwined relationship, and profound changes in the power industry are having … » Read More
Along with maximizing petroleum yields, oil producers are challenged to make effective use of resources in order to keep costs down and stay in compliance with discharge regulations. While conventional separation and water treatment trains are effective, they are often large and heavy, can consume a lot of chemicals, and may create large volumes … » Read More
Unplanned downtime has always been a costly issue for industrial facilities, but current supply chain disruptions threaten to make the problem worse. In an era of uncertainty stemming from extended lead times and limited supply, manufacturers will need additional foresight to maintain their spare parts and supply inventories. Here, we’ll take a look at the … » Read More
Emerging technologies that enhance the sustainability or cost-effectiveness of current wastewater treatment technologies often grab their fair share of headlines—and for good reason. For those of us concerned with wastewater treatment, the need to make more efficient use of water and energy resources is quickly becoming a top priority. One of such promising innovations is … » Read More
Mercury (Hg) is a well-known heavy metal that both occurs naturally and can be introduced to air and water through human activity. With its high toxicity, mercury has been the subject of stringent restrictions surrounding its use and disposal since the 1960s. Industrial facilities that deal with mercury, such as those within the chlor-alkali and … » Read More
