The term ‘megadrought’ has started to be used more often in recent years. Continental climates have always suffered from these events but the frequency and severity is increasing. Why? A recent BBC programme, BBC World Service – Discovery, Megadrought in […]
Continue readingCeramic membranes poised to change the water market
Just when we all thought that the dust had settled, everything is set for change in the membrane market. In the 20 years since polymeric membranes made their dramatic entrance to the municipal market, there has been a gradual consolidation […]
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The Singapore water sector prides itself on spotting a trend and then acting on it. They have not necessarily been the first adopter, but they have often been the first to identify a major market trend. The small island nation […]
Continue readingNot only Feargal is feeling the stress
Most papers in the field of membranes and waters seem to start by telling us that water resources are under stress. This manifests itself in numerous ways and has been responsible for the development of the modern membrane industry. Water […]
Continue readingCan innovation be quantified and is UF typical?
A question which is often asked is ‘How good will a novel water treatment technology be as an investment proposition? And how long will it take before I get my money back!? Over the years, I have developed a comprehensive […]
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