Green
and self-funding water softening
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June
2010 |
Health
estate managers will recognise their responsibility
to reduce CO 2 emissions and meet ever more stringent
statutory environmental requirements. To help reach
these goals, a range of advanced environmental technologies
are available to reduce pollution and energy consumption.
One such technology is the HVD process from Environmental
Water Systems Limited (EWS).
Proven
throughout Europe , HVD technology efficiently softens
water to remove calcium and magnesium salts that cause
scum and lime scale within process and drinking water
systems. Water softening is achieved by exchanging
calcium and magnesium ions for sodium ions attached
to ion exchange resins, a batch process known as Base
Exchange softening. This has two modes of operation.
In Service mode the feed water passes through
the resin with calcium and magnesium swapped for sodium.
In Regeneration mode, a salt solution is
pumped through the resin, removing the calcium and
magnesium. In the healthcare industry softened water
is typically required in the feed to low pressure
boiler systems.
Traditional
approaches to boiler feed treatment and other healthcare
uses for softened water have been dominated by outdated
Co-Current softeners, where both Service and Regeneration
flows run in the same direction, from the top of the
softener to the bottom. The HVD system is a superior
replacement based on advanced Counter-Current operation
which utilises specialised ion exchange resins to
achieve a Regeneration flow in the opposite direction
to the Service flow.
The
fully automated HVD system can typically pay back
capital cost in less than eighteen months from savings
in operational cost, when replacing Co-Current systems.
This self-funded green technology enables plant managers
to quickly realise many environmental benefits and
save time and money.
HVD
softening equipment can be included in a range of
additional applications, such as in laundries or as
a pre-treatment to other technologies that produce
high purity water, such as reverse osmosis membrane
systems. All these complimentary technologies are
designed into process systems, installed and maintained
by Environmental Water Systems, taking into account
specific site conditions. A typical installation by
EWS is shown opposite.
With
an HVD system, salt usage is reduced along with rinse
water consumption and the consequent wastewater volumes.
The more efficient Regeneration mode reduces energy
consumption and environmental impact is minimized
because less waste is produced, less salt is used
and less energy is required. |
See
us at the Dental Decontamination Products and services
LonDEC
2012 |
July
2010 |
We
are pleased to be attending the NHS supply chain dedicated
dental event at the LonDEC facility in Central London,
in September (date to be confirmed). It is being
organised to give dentists the opportunity to find
out more about the recently launched dental equipment
framework available from NHS supply chain and the
associated benefits. As part of the agenda
Dr Caroline Pankhurst, specialist in oral microbiology
will be delivering a presentation on "Meeting
HTM 01-05 standards for decontamination in dental
practice".
For
more information click
here |
| Environmental
Water Systems (UK) Ltd supply water treatment system
for Crown Packaging |
June
2010 |
|
Environmental
Water Systems (UK) Ltd are pleased to announce the successful
installation and commissioning of water treatment plant
at Crown's new beverage can plant in Kechnec, Eastern
Slovakia. Supply included a reverse osmosis (RO)
plant with pre-treatment producing 12 m 3 /hr of purified
water from the Towns water supply for use in the production
of Aluminium cans and a 15 m 3 /hr demineraliser (DI)
plant for recovery of process water and recirculation
back to the process line. These systems help ensure
that 95% of all water used in the production process
is recycled. |
| Winner
of theEnvironmental Water Systems (UK) Ltd iPod at the
BRS / RA show |
May
2010 |
Congratulations
to Gwyneth Lawson from the University Hospital of
North Staffordshire, for winning the iPod that was
in the draw whilst we attended the British Renal Society
/ Renal Association conference in Manchester this
week. |
| Environmental
Water Systems (UK) Ltd have been appointed as new sole
distributors for Hercopure Renal Dialysis Products in
the UK |
January
2010 |
Having
supplied the healthcare market for the last 10 years,
our experience and capability in supplying turnkey
installations with service backup is proven.
We
are attending the BRS / RA Conference in Manchester
on the 17 - 20 May 2010 where we will be exhibiting
the latest Hercopure products.
For
more information on the event please visit their website
http://www.britishrenal.org/Conferences/Conferences-Home/2010Conference.aspx.
For
literature about the products please visit our literature
page. |
| New
Service Support Hours |
November
09 |
| In
Environmental
Water Systems (UK) Ltd's
quest to provide constant improvement, our Service
Office Team is now available for technical support
and emergency assistance from:
08.00
- 17.00 Monday to Friday via our dedicated Service
line 01934 741 631
Our
‘out of hours' service, accessed via our main switchboard
line 01934 741 782, continues to provide emergency
assistance outside of these times. |
See
us at the
Institute
of Decontamination Sciences Annual Conference
and Exhibition
23
- 25 November 2009
Hilton
Hotel, Blackpool
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September
09
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|
Environmental
Water Systems (UK) Ltd leaders in the design, manufacture,
installation and servicing of water purification and
waste water treatment systems will be exhibiting at
IDSC Annual conference and exhibition 2009 conference
in Blackpool on the 23rd – 25 November and will be
exhibiting the new Endotherm and
the upgraded Endopure unit............
Click
here for more information |
See
us at the Irish Association of Sterile Services
Managers
6th
November 2009
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July 09
|
Crowne
Plaza, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
For
more information please contact: enquiries@reverseosmosis.co.uk |
See
us at the Healthcare Estates Conference
27
- 28 October 2009
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July 09
|
At
Harrogate International Conference Centre
Visit
us on Stand C9
For
more information about the event click
here
Or
for more information please contact: enquiries@reverseosmosis.co.uk |
New
product: Leak Detection Unit for Purified Water
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| We
can now offer a LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM suitable for
use with PURIFIED and non PURIFIED WATER.
By
having a leak detection and prevention system in any
plant room that is not fully bunded you can feel confident
that your operation is secure.
Click
here for
more information or contact: sales@reverseosmosis.co.uk
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Product
launch to meet proposed water quality standards
for the cleaning of Endoscopes
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| This
month sees the launch of a the EndoTherm a heated
RO system to meet HTM2030, EN ISO 15883, C32 and the
proposed water quality standards as stated in HTM
0101 Part B. Designed to work in conjunction with
the already proven EndoPure the EndoTherm unit is
manufactured in the UK from 316L stainless steel and
is a hot sanitisable module used to feed Endoscope
reprocessors with a specific quality of water.
Click
here for
more information or contact: sales@reverseosmosis.co.uk
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David
Hayes joins EWS (UK) Ltd as Sales Manager
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| David
Hayes has joined EWS (UK) Ltd as sales manager heading
up the UK sales team. With over 25 years experience
in the Water Purification industry David is well placed
to move the company into more diverse fields of operation
and strenghthens an already very successful sales
team. |
HTM01
(HTM2030) presented at the British Dental Trade
Association Showcase
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| Exhibiting
at the BDTA Dental Showcase 2007 our healthcare specialist
Becky Lacey explained to exhibition attendees how
their Dental Practices may need to evaluate and update
their decontamination procedures because of the extension
of the HTM 2030
/10/31 standards.
HTM
2030 (soon to be superseded by HTM01)
was published 10 years ago along with HTM2010 and
HTM2031 to establish a standard for safe and effective
surgical instrument decontamination. HTM2010 and HTM
2031 address sterilisation procedures
and the use of sterilisers.
Click
here to download our information booklet - Are
you ready for it? HTM
01-05 Decontamination of Surgical
Instruments |
Making
savings through sludge
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| Environmental
Water Systems has completed the installation of one
of its biggest ever filter presses. Carrington Wire
is an international Wire business supplying over 50
countries worldwide and has an annual production capacity
in the UK of over 200,000 tonnes. A major consideration
for the organisation is the treatment and cost effective
disposal of their waste water. Read the full published
article to find out how they made significant cost
savings by installing a new Environmental Water Systems
filter press.
Full
article
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