Clean water for everyone
New dimensions in water treatment
In the form of seas, rivers and lakes, water provides a habitat for countless organisms. As process water, it’s indispensable for our households and almost all industries. And as drinking water in particular, it’s the most precious commodity for us as human beings and requires protection. After all, marine pollution and the shortage of water are becoming increasingly problematic worldwide. Companies and municipalities have a duty to change their way of thinking and to act.
Let’s dive deeper!
All water management processes involve their own special features and challenges:
These requirements motivate us in the development of customised product solutions.
There’s one thing we know for certain: wire mesh is an unbeatable medium when it comes to dealing with water – for water filtration and beyond.
Filtration of microplastics
Domestic and industrial entry routes
It’s a well-known fact that microplastics in our water bodies pose a threat to the environment and to us. However, it’s also well-known that we’re unlikely to be able to completely avoid microplastics at any time soon. This makes it even more important to act sooner rather than later. Most microplastics get into the environment because of precipitation and wastewater.
So how can we reduce the amount of microplastics getting into the water cycle in the first place? Discover potential domestic and industrial entry routes for microplastics.
Wastewater treatment
Mechanical cleaning in municipal wastewater treatment plants
In an exemplary manner for the processing of all types of water – from wastewater through process water to raw water – the use of metal wire mesh in municipal wastewater treatment plants highlights the potential offered by this filter medium to not only save energy and space but also to reduce the use of chemicals.
For example, more energy could be generated using sewage sludge than is actually consumed by the wastewater treatment plants. To make optimum use of this potential, various series of tests are already being conducted on the use of micro-screening systems for the mechanical cleaning process. These filter out a large proportion of solids even before the actual wastewater treatment process. To achieve maximum effectiveness, micro-screening systems must not only have the highest possible filter fineness but also be able to withstand mechanical and chemical stresses.
Seawater desalination
Our MISSION RO for creating drinking water
Filter cartridges made from corrosion-resistant wire mesh have proven effective for pre-filtration during reverse osmosis (RO) to protect the membrane against highly contaminated seawater or brackish water and to prevent blockages.
Using the filter in self-cleaning mechanical filter systems also enables system operators to enjoy huge energy savings.
No ‘stowaways’
Ballast water treatment in container shipping
Ballast water treatment systems on container ships prevent the introduction of foreign organisms and the risks associated with this. This is done by installing a mechanical water filter upstream of the chemical or physical procedure to ensure efficient pre-filtration.
Ears open – podcast on
‘Words on Water’ with Tim Gerdes
Listen to a podcast with Tim Gerdes to discover where Haver & Boecker metal wire mesh is used in relation to water and the benefits that it offers to various sectors.
As a project manager for water filtration, Tim is your point of contact for specific applications in this area.
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