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Specialty Chemicals: The Key to Optimal Municipal Water Treatment
Municipal water treatment facilities are at the forefront of adopting innovative solutions to ensure the purity of our most precious resource-water.
Avista™ Membrane Chemicals, Municipal Drinking Water
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Sustainable Solutions for Optimal Membrane Treatment
Avista’s membrane treatment solutions can lead to enhanced water quality and supply, increased system reliability, and ensured environmental responsibility. As water-related issues continue to rise around the world, Avista will continue to advance membrane treatment solutions to keep the world blue by placing positive environmental impact at the core of our business.
Avista™ Membrane Chemicals, Cleaning, Water Savings, Agriculture, Automotive, Food & Beverage, General Manufacturing, Healthcare, Metals & Mining, Microelectronics, Municipal Drinking Water, Oil & Gas, Power Generation
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Avista Technologies, Inc. Celebrates its 25th Anniversary in Membrane Treatment Solutions
This year marks a significant milestone in membrane treatment solutions as Avista celebrates its 25th anniversary marked by innovation, dedication, and excellence in pioneering membrane treatment technologies.
Case Studies
Municipal Water Plant Realizes System Optimization and Savings in Energy and Membrane Replacement
A municipal drinking water plant equipped with two nanofiltration (NF) skids faced a persistent loss in permeate flow despite regular cleanings using a generic cleaning chemical.
Avista™ Membrane Chemicals, Chemical Dosing, Cleaning, Foulant Identification, Troubleshooting, Water Savings, Municipal Drinking Water
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Advancing Membrane Diagnostics Through Chromatic Elemental Imaging℠ (CEI℠)
Originating as a response to the limitations of traditional laboratory methods, CEI was developed as a troubleshooting tool to further enhance the data gathered from an Avista Membrane Autopsy. Through a high-resolution imaging technique, CEI provides information on the special distribution of elements in membrane foulant, providing insights into how they form layered compounds.
Cleaning, Foulant Identification, Troubleshooting, Food & Beverage, General Manufacturing, Healthcare, Metals & Mining, Microelectronics, Municipal Drinking Water, Oil & Gas, Power Generation
Case Studies
Enhancing TMP Recovery through CIP Efficiency
A water treatment plant was facing operational challenges, primarily the inability to recover operating Transmembrane Pressure (TMP) through Clean In Place (CIP) procedures. The water treatment system comprised of Clarification and Ultrafiltration (UF) membranes feeding downstream Reverse Osmosis (RO) membranes.
Avista™ Membrane Chemicals, Chemical Dosing, Cleaning, Foulant Identification, Troubleshooting, Water Savings
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Reflections on Leadership with Avista’s CEO, Toshi Maema
To add a sprinkle of holiday cheer, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Toshi to discuss his reflections on his inaugural year as President and CEO of Avista. As we bid farewell to another year filled with achievements and transitions, we find ourselves reflecting on a wonderful 2023.
Case Studies
Municipal Plant Realizes Substantial Savings in Energy, Waste, and Chemical Costs
A municipality customer was experiencing an increase in feed pressure and a decrease in flow in
the 2nd stage. After implementing the recommended cleaning chemistries from an Avista Membrane Autopsy, the feed pressure showed measurable improvement.
Avista™ Membrane Chemicals, Chemical Dosing, Cleaning, Foulant Identification, Troubleshooting, Water Savings, Municipal Drinking Water
Case Studies
Fortune 100 Beverage Company Saves Water, Energy, and Waste by Optimizing RO System
Driven by drought and upcoming restrictions imposed by state governmental agencies, the sustainability group of a fortune 100 beverage company wanted to implement a water reduction program across five of its facilities.
Avista™ Membrane Chemicals, Chemical Dosing, Cleaning, Troubleshooting, Water Savings, Food & Beverage
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Specialty Vs. Commodity Cleaners in RO Membrane Operations
Cleaning in membrane operations can be done with commodity chemicals such as citric acid or caustic, or specialty cleaners that are specifically designed for effective removal of common membrane fouling. Let’s explore the pros and cons that come along with using commodity and specialty cleaners.
Avista™ Membrane Chemicals, Chemical Dosing, Cleaning, Troubleshooting, Water Savings, Agriculture, Automotive, Food & Beverage, General Manufacturing, Healthcare, Metals & Mining, Microelectronics, Municipal Drinking Water, Oil & Gas, Power Generation
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Membrane System Design: Reverse Osmosis
Reverse osmosis (RO) systems can seem intimidating. However, this technology has been around for decades and is used globally in all types of industries. Understanding the basics of how RO membranes work, and the mechanisms of the RO process are the first steps to system optimization.
Cleaning, Troubleshooting, Tutorial, Agriculture, Automotive, Food & Beverage, General Manufacturing, Healthcare, Metals & Mining, Microelectronics, Municipal Drinking Water, Oil & Gas, Power Generation
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Using a Stabilized Halogen Based Slime Control Agent to Target Microbial Growth
A new generation of stabilized halogens have been created that provide excellent slime control and are compatible with polyamide membranes. They’re effective in treating a wide range of microorganisms keeping the membrane from biofouling and reducing the frequency at which membranes require cleaning.
Avista™ Membrane Chemicals, Troubleshooting
