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  • Opportunities for process intensification in the UK Water Industry: A review
    Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2018
    Co-Authors: Thea Coward, Harry Tribe, Adam Harvey
    Abstract:

    Abstract Process Intensification (PI) refers to the use of novel process technologies to achieve significant (order of magnitude) size reduction in individual unit operations, or the complete removal of process steps by performing multiple functions in fewer steps. This should lead to significant reductions in capital and running costs, and improvements in process efficiency and safety. There are numerous examples of PI being successfully implemented in the oil and gas, pharmaceutical, food and drink, and fine chemical industries, but few in the Water Industry. There are however a range of drivers for process intensification within the Water Industry. These include ever more stringent environmental standards and more intractable pollutants. The aim of this review was to identify PI technologies that could be used in the future UK Water Industry, but require further technical development (to increase their TRL), or transfer from other industries. Recommendations for technologies are given, as well as routes to their implementation.

Thea Coward - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Opportunities for process intensification in the UK Water Industry: A review
    Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2018
    Co-Authors: Thea Coward, Harry Tribe, Adam Harvey
    Abstract:

    Abstract Process Intensification (PI) refers to the use of novel process technologies to achieve significant (order of magnitude) size reduction in individual unit operations, or the complete removal of process steps by performing multiple functions in fewer steps. This should lead to significant reductions in capital and running costs, and improvements in process efficiency and safety. There are numerous examples of PI being successfully implemented in the oil and gas, pharmaceutical, food and drink, and fine chemical industries, but few in the Water Industry. There are however a range of drivers for process intensification within the Water Industry. These include ever more stringent environmental standards and more intractable pollutants. The aim of this review was to identify PI technologies that could be used in the future UK Water Industry, but require further technical development (to increase their TRL), or transfer from other industries. Recommendations for technologies are given, as well as routes to their implementation.

Thao Nguyen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

Harry Tribe - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Opportunities for process intensification in the UK Water Industry: A review
    Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2018
    Co-Authors: Thea Coward, Harry Tribe, Adam Harvey
    Abstract:

    Abstract Process Intensification (PI) refers to the use of novel process technologies to achieve significant (order of magnitude) size reduction in individual unit operations, or the complete removal of process steps by performing multiple functions in fewer steps. This should lead to significant reductions in capital and running costs, and improvements in process efficiency and safety. There are numerous examples of PI being successfully implemented in the oil and gas, pharmaceutical, food and drink, and fine chemical industries, but few in the Water Industry. There are however a range of drivers for process intensification within the Water Industry. These include ever more stringent environmental standards and more intractable pollutants. The aim of this review was to identify PI technologies that could be used in the future UK Water Industry, but require further technical development (to increase their TRL), or transfer from other industries. Recommendations for technologies are given, as well as routes to their implementation.

Aonghus Mcnabola - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • energy recovery in the Water Industry using micro hydropower an opportunity to improve sustainability
    Water Policy, 2014
    Co-Authors: Aonghus Mcnabola, Paul Coughlan, Lucy Corcoran, Christine Power, Prysor A Williams, Ian Harris, John Gallagher, David Styles
    Abstract:

    The Water Industry as a whole consumes a considerable amount of energy in the treatment and distribution of Water and wasteWater. Like all sectors of society today, the Industry is focusing efforts on reducing its CO2 emissions and improving the sustainability of its systems and practices. One way of achieving this is through the use of micro-hydropower (MHP) installations in Water infrastructure for energy recovery purposes. This paper presents a review of energy use and CO2 emissions in the Water Industry as well as highlighting the opportunities and challenges for MHP energy recovery. The results indicate that significant potential exists for energy recovery in the Water Industry. However, many previous investigations have not considered key complexities such as variations in flows or turbine efficiency. Similarly, accurate costing and return on investment data are often absent or lacking sensitivity analysis. Further research is required to address the risks and long-term reliability of installations, alongside the development of firm policy to direct and incentivise sustainability gains in this area.

  • Energy recovery in the Water Industry: an assessment of the potential of micro-hydropower
    Water and Environment Journal, 2013
    Co-Authors: Aonghus Mcnabola, Paul Coughlan, A. P. Williams
    Abstract:

    Water supply is a core service on which civilised society depends. It involves considerable energy consumption, CO2 emissions and costs. As such, scientific efforts in the Water Industry in recent years have focused on improving the sustainability of Water supply. This paper examines the potential for energy recovery in the Water Industry which may be exploited through the use of mini or micro-hydropower installations. A case study of Water infrastructure in Ireland is included in the analysis to highlight the potential of this concept in practice. The results of this investigation show that in certain circumstances significant energy, environmental and economic savings are available with modest investment.

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