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Sharing here our team's analysis of the water intensity of energy production. This executive summary of our underlying analysis touches briefly on both the regional and technological implications. https://lnkd.in/eEEgtvEN

Strategies to Move Wastewater Treatment Facilities Toward Net-Zero Operations. Municipal wastewater treatment is one of the most energy-intensive activities undertaken by local governments. It is often the highest energy-consuming process in any town aside from manufacturing. With growing concerns over energy consumption and its environmental impacts, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) aims to fund municipal projects that significantly reduce energy usage and showcase alternative energy management strategies' feasibility. Learn more... https://lnkd.in/eZct9WUD #wastewaterrecovery #STEN #watertreatment #DOE #alternativeenergy #municipalwastewater

Did you know that your local sewer treatment plant is probably the largest user of electricity in your community? In most towns, wastewater treatment accounts for more than 1/3 of the entire municipal electric bill. We can reduce electricity consumption at treatment plants. And if we reduce electric consumption we can also reduce our carbon foot print. The energy we need is already coming into our facilities. If we tool up correctly we can capture the thermal and chemical engery contained in the wastewater stream itself. The heat and biogas in a typical wastewater stream has more than 10x the energy necessary to convey, process, filter, and clean the water. We can clean our water without polluting our air, but we have to make changes to do so.

A very interesting article; a bit of a rtechnical ead but a satisfying one. I particularly like the statement that "Sometimes better equipment can simplify a system and also improve grid resilience"; it may sound obvious but you would be surprised how often a cheaper (but less efficient) option drives a decision... #hydrogen #efficiency #powergrids #balancingenergyneed

𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 Pulp & paper production processes depend on heat. Our industrial heat pumps reduce your carbon footprint, and your fuel costs, by applying renewable energy to waste heat streams to produce steam efficiently and cost-effectively https://lnkd.in/eUkjQ2UY #pulpandpaper #steam #decarbonization #heatpumps #sustainability #energytransition

When energy companies drill wells to produce oil and gas, they also produce waste as a natural byproduct. Of the four primary methods that operators use to manage their industry waste, land application is one of the most common. View our short educational video about the land application (landfarming) method and let us know if you agree there is a better, more environmentally friendly way to manage the waste: https://hubs.li/Q02NsRG20. #cleanupenergy #permianbasin #energy

Markham District Energy Chooses Copeland’s Ammonia Heat Pumps for Historic Wastewater Facility How does Markham District Energy plan to revolutionize sustainable heating and cooling with their new project? Markham District Energy, in partnership with Copeland, is set to transform sustainable energy use at the world's largest wastewater energy transfer facility located in Markham, Ontario. By utilizing Vilter VQ95 single-screw ammonia industrial heat pumps, this cutting-edge system will capture sewage wastewater at around 5°C and convert it into usable heat at 95°C. This innovative approach significantly reduces carbon emissions and fossil fuel dependency, while leveraging an unused energy stream. The facility aims to cut over 30,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, a change comparable to removing about 7,000 cars from the roads. 👉 Read more on our website today https://lnkd.in/dVWKH-33 Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with important industry news https://lnkd.in/dRV4mPk

If energy can be captured in a municipal treatment plant at only 5°C, imagine the amount of energy that could be recovered from industrial wastewater.

Check out this video describing one particular method of oilfield waste disposal, and keep it in mind should you choose to comment on Rule 8 (by 5pm on Sept 30th). There are better ways to dispose of this waste that both preserve our land and allow us to continue to proudly produce Texas energy.

At MPS Modern Project Solutions, we recently completed an exciting project at a bio-fueled district power plant, where our team took on the critical task of insulating various sections of the facility. This project highlighted our commitment to energy optimization and sustainability, particularly within the bioenergy sector, where effective insulation is key to enhancing efficiency and reducing emissions. Why Insulation Matters in Bio-Fueled Plants- Bio-fueled district power plants are essential to a sustainable energy infrastructure, but maximizing their efficiency requires managing heat loss and optimizing performance. Insulation plays a significant role in retaining heat within the system, minimizing energy waste, and ensuring the plant operates at peak efficiency. For bio-fueled systems, insulation is especially critical because these plants rely on sustainable but often less energy-dense fuel sources. Effective insulation helps reduce the energy needed to maintain temperature levels, directly contributing to lower operational costs and emissions. If you have a project in need of technical insulation or energy optimization, contact MPS Modern Project Solutions to see how we can help bring your goals to life. #TechnicalInsulation #EnergyOptimization #SustainableEnergy #InsulationSolutions #ThermalInsulation #MetalCladding #EnergySolutions #InsulationEngineering