HERO: A Patent-Pending Low Cost, Low Profile High-Efficiency Water Treatment and Filtration System

Greenway Design Group, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: GDGI) today announced the commercial release of its patent-pending High Efficiency Reverse Osmosis (HERO) Water Treatment and Filtration System.

The HERO Water Treatment System™ features four-stage water treatment and mechanical filtration. Designed for the Cool-n-Save evaporative pre-cool system, HERO can remove approximately 90% of total dissolved solids from water with up to 1,000 PPM of dissolved solids."Cool-n-Save could be the answer to a country in search of a way to significantly reduce energy consumption and cut carbon output," adds Darius Jakubik, the company's senior vice president. "We developed Cool-n-Save to be cost-effective and practical. Many of our customers have seen enough savings to make up the cost of their investment in less than 12 months."For more information about the company and Cool-n-Save, call 714-892-0011 or visit www.coolnsave.com and www.greenwaydesigns.com .Cool-n-Save sprays water mist around air conditioning condensing coils to bring about a dramatic reduction of energy used by commercial and residential air conditioning systems. Five years of field tests have shown that Cool-n-Save evaporative pre-cooling may produce energy cost savings as high as 30%.CONTACT INFORMATION: Ray Wyman Jr Communications Dir EMAIL: Email Contact OFFICE: 714-892-0011 x26 CELL: 714-330-2232FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THIS PRESS RELEASE CONTAINS "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS." FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE STATEMENTS CONCERNING PLANS, OBJECTIVES, GOALS, STRATEGIES, EXPECTATIONS, INTENTIONS, PROJECTIONS, DEVELOPMENTS, FUTURE EVENTS, OR PERFORMANCE, UNDERLYING (EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED) ASSUMPTIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS THAT ARE OTHER THAN HISTORICAL FACTS. THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE ONLY PREDICTIONS. NO ASSURANCES CAN BE GIVEN THAT SUCH PREDICTIONS WILL PROVE CORRECT. ACTUAL EVENTS OR RESULTS MAY DIFFER MATERIALLY. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS SHOULD BE READ IN LIGHT OF THE CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS AND RISKS THAT INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH A SMALL COMPANY, OUR COMPARATIVELY LIMITED FINANCIAL AND MANAGERIAL RESOURCES, OUR INABILITY TO MARKET AND SELL OUR LIMITED PRODUCT LINE IN SUFFICIENT VOLUMES THAT MAY ALLOW US TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN PROFITABILITY AND POSITIVE CASH FLOW, THE UNCERTAINTY OF MARKET TRENDS, THE INTENSE COMPETITION FACED FROM OTHER CURRENT AND FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES AND THE UNCERTAINTIES OF COMPETITIVE PRESSURES WE FACE. THESE OR OTHER RISKS COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THE FUTURE RESULTS INDICATED OR IMPLIED IN SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. WE UNDERTAKE NO OBLIGATION TO UPDATE OR REVISE SUCH STATEMENTS.The company reports that the HERO system is suitable for other commercial and industrial purposes. HERO is a "plug-and-use" system; all primary components are ready to use on a low profile steel self-standing rack (w 48" x h 43") and it weighs about 180 lbs. The company also offers additional system configurations that can meet just about any water treatment requirement.Greenway markets their pre-cool technology under the trademark "Cool-n-Save." Independent studies, field tests and Greenway's growing list of residential and commercial customers show that Cool-n-Save evaporative pre-cooling systems may produce energy cost savings as high as 30%, with an average savings of about 26% from air conditioning use during peak heat seasons. The company has been developing pre-cool misting technology since 2005. Greenway recently won the Harvey Mudd College/TechAmerica High-Tech Innovation Award for Green Engineering.Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to Newsvine

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Global Desalination Market Will Grow 320.3% by 2020, Driven by Reverse Osmosis

Depleting water supplies, coupled with increasing water demand , are driving the global market for desalination technology, which is expected to reach $52.4 billion by 2020, up 320.3% from $12.5 billion in 2010. According to a recent report from energy research publisher SBI Energy, membrane technology reverse osmosis will see the largest growth, reaching $39.46 billion by 2020.

About SBI EnergySBI Energy, a division of MarketResearch.com, publishes research reports in the industrial, energy, building/construction, and automotive/transportation markets. SBI Energy also offers a full range of custom research services. To learn more, visit www.sbireports.com . Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr."The lower operating costs of membrane technologies, which include reverse osmosis, microfiltration, ultrafiltration and nanofiltration, make them a more attractive option," notes Carr. "This segment will grow significantly more than its thermal counterpart."Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to NewsvineThe increasing world population, which is estimated to reach 7.52 billion by 2020, up from 6.85 billion in 2010, is depleting a limited fresh water supply with agricultural demands and urbanization leading to more water consumption per person across the globe. According to the report, industrialization is spreading advanced water extraction technology, which is quickly diminishing water resources.Please direct all media inquiries to: Shelley Carr (240) 747-3047 scarr@sbireports.com"Economic and population growth are the largest drivers for desalination technology," said Shelly Carr, publisher of SBI Energy. "The explosive growth of this market is due to a solution-based alternative to the diminishing supply of the world's most important resource."Desalination technology involves extracting salt and other unwanted minerals from saltwater or brackish water in order to produce fresh water. There are two types of technologies: thermal which relies on heat, and membrane which utilizes semi-permeable membranes to separate salt from seawater and brackish water. According to the report, the cost of desalination is highly influenced by the amount of energy consumed, causing energy efficient membrane technologies, specifically reverse osmosis, to be the most viable option.

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Forward Thinking With Reverse Osmosis

Reverse Osmosis is a system of filtration that is highly effective at removing even the smallest particles from a liquid. It is also known as Hyperfiltration. The Reverse Osmosis process can remove particles as small as a dissolved individual ion. The most popular use for this process is in the purification of water for human consumption.

Reverse Osmosis systems effectively remove dozens of contaminants from water, including chlorine, benzene, chloroform, barium, and countless others. These systems essentially strip water down to its most basic form. We installed one in our home a few years ago. A manufacturing plant on the edge of town contaminated the local water supply and, although we were not affected, it served as a much needed wake-up call. Within days, we had a Reverse Osmosis water treatment system installed. We added the UV light system a month later, when we learned some more about it. Clean water is essential for health and survival. Contaminated water can kill you. Do you really have a choice in the matter? Think smart. Plan ahead.Reverse Osmosis uses a semi-permeable membrane that allows the water to pass through it, while ensuring that contaminants do not. Reverse Osmosis systems have come a long way in recent years, and many people have installed them in their homes to ensure that their family is drinking clean, pure, healthy water.While a Reverse Osmosis system does effectively clean water, it does not disinfect it. The membrane that is used for filtration can and will remove biological contaminants, but it should not be relied upon solely to treat contaminated water for human consumption. If you are concerned about biological contaminants, you could always add an ultraviolet light to your water system. Intense ultraviolet light systems will destroy biological contaminants before they reach your RO system, therefore ensuring only the best possible drinking water.

Reverse Osmosis systems effectively remove dozens of contaminants from water, including chlorine, benzene, chloroform, barium, and countless others. These systems essentially strip water down to its most basic form. We installed one in our home a few years ago. A manufacturing plant on the edge of town contaminated the local water supply and, although we were not affected, it served as a much needed wake-up call. Within days, we had a Reverse Osmosis water treatment system installed. We added the UV light system a month later, when we learned some more about it. Clean water is essential for health and survival. Contaminated water can kill you. Do you really have a choice in the matter? Think smart. Plan ahead.

HERO: A Patent-Pending Low Cost, Low Profile High-Efficiency Water Treatment and Filtration System

Greenway Design Group, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: GDGI) today announced the commercial release of its patent-pending High Efficiency Reverse Osmosis (HERO) Water Treatment and Filtration System.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Ray Wyman Jr Communications Dir EMAIL: Email Contact OFFICE: 714-892-0011 x26 CELL: 714-330-2232The HERO Water Treatment System™ features four-stage water treatment and mechanical filtration. Designed for the Cool-n-Save evaporative pre-cool system, HERO can remove approximately 90% of total dissolved solids from water with up to 1,000 PPM of dissolved solids.Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to Newsvine"HERO technology is a byproduct of our research and development for the Cool-n-Save misting system," says Ben Lefrancois, Greenway's CEO and president. "Water purification is a vital component of evaporative pre-cooling. HERO is designed to meet stringent requirements, among them is cost. HERO's low cost and high efficiency make it ideal for just about any commercial or industrial application."The company reports that the HERO system is suitable for other commercial and industrial purposes. HERO is a "plug-and-use" system; all primary components are ready to use on a low profile steel self-standing rack (w 48" x h 43") and it weighs about 180 lbs. The company also offers additional system configurations that can meet just about any water treatment requirement.FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THIS PRESS RELEASE CONTAINS "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS." FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE STATEMENTS CONCERNING PLANS, OBJECTIVES, GOALS, STRATEGIES, EXPECTATIONS, INTENTIONS, PROJECTIONS, DEVELOPMENTS, FUTURE EVENTS, OR PERFORMANCE, UNDERLYING (EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED) ASSUMPTIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS THAT ARE OTHER THAN HISTORICAL FACTS. THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE ONLY PREDICTIONS. NO ASSURANCES CAN BE GIVEN THAT SUCH PREDICTIONS WILL PROVE CORRECT. ACTUAL EVENTS OR RESULTS MAY DIFFER MATERIALLY. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS SHOULD BE READ IN LIGHT OF THE CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS AND RISKS THAT INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH A SMALL COMPANY, OUR COMPARATIVELY LIMITED FINANCIAL AND MANAGERIAL RESOURCES, OUR INABILITY TO MARKET AND SELL OUR LIMITED PRODUCT LINE IN SUFFICIENT VOLUMES THAT MAY ALLOW US TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN PROFITABILITY AND POSITIVE CASH FLOW, THE UNCERTAINTY OF MARKET TRENDS, THE INTENSE COMPETITION FACED FROM OTHER CURRENT AND FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES AND THE UNCERTAINTIES OF COMPETITIVE PRESSURES WE FACE. THESE OR OTHER RISKS COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THE FUTURE RESULTS INDICATED OR IMPLIED IN SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. WE UNDERTAKE NO OBLIGATION TO UPDATE OR REVISE SUCH STATEMENTS.For more information about the company and Cool-n-Save, call 714-892-0011 or visit www.coolnsave.com and www.greenwaydesigns.com .Cool-n-Save sprays water mist around air conditioning condensing coils to bring about a dramatic reduction of energy used by commercial and residential air conditioning systems. Five years of field tests have shown that Cool-n-Save evaporative pre-cooling may produce energy cost savings as high as 30%.Greenway markets their pre-cool technology under the trademark "Cool-n-Save." Independent studies, field tests and Greenway's growing list of residential and commercial customers show that Cool-n-Save evaporative pre-cooling systems may produce energy cost savings as high as 30%, with an average savings of about 26% from air conditioning use during peak heat seasons. The company has been developing pre-cool misting technology since 2005. Greenway recently won the Harvey Mudd College/TechAmerica High-Tech Innovation Award for Green Engineering.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Ray Wyman Jr Communications Dir EMAIL: Email Contact OFFICE: 714-892-0011 x26 CELL: 714-330-2232

Membrane filtration pursues tiny opportunities

Concentration without evaporation, pasteurization without heating, demineralization without distillation, fractionation without chemistry-the food applications for membrane separation technology continue to grow since reverse osmosis membranes were first developed 25 years ago.

The process is currently undergoing commercialization in Japan.Clermont cites these advantages of the ultrafiltration system:Juice processing* Ultrafiltration (UF) retains proteins and protein-sized molecules but allows most other molecules to pass through.The greatest potential for membrane separation technologies may lie in combining their capabilities into novel approaches to traditional processes.Membrane separation is analogous to filtration, but using an exceedingly fine filter. Membranes filter molecules rather than particles and the permeability of membranes to molecules is as much a function of the membrane's physical and chemical properties as the size of its pores.Reverse osmosisCurrently, however, applications of these membranes remains limited to microfiltration and ultrafiltration processes, and their acceptance by food processors remains hampered by the membrane's high cost.UltraosmosisA similar system is being used to process fruit juice concentrates. Orange juice is fractionated by ultrafiltration to yield pulp and serum fractions. The pulp is pasteurized to deactivate residual enzymes that could cause off-flavor development while the serum is concentrated with RO. The two product streams are recombined to yield a juice concentrate of superior quality.Reverse osmosis is used mainly to concentrate food product feedstreams or to clean waste streams. Cellulose acetate RO membranes are still widely used. They are very consistent from batch to batch and have predictable and reproducible salt rejection capabilities ranging from 90% to 95%. Alternatively, thin-film composite membranes are much tighter," rejecting more-than 98% of salt molecules, and better withstand harsh processing conditions. They are more expensive, however.* Yields are higher because "we don't have to stop and start the system as frequently as we did before," reports Eischen. This is particularly important considering that some of Clermont's juices sell for over $100 per gallon.* Ultraosmosis (UO) retains sugars, other organic molecules, and some divalent ions, but passes salt and other monovalent ions.One of the topics of discussion at the recent Dairy & Food Industries Supply Association (DFISA) Expo was the "zero-discharge" plant. While no dairy has yet achieved this goal, reverse osmosis (RO) can remove dissolved solved solids and BOD from wastewater to produce water that can be reused in the dairy.* It runs steadily for long periods of time between cleaning. The cleaning itself--which is a chemical clean-in-place flush--takes less than four hours, and then the system is back up and running.Cleanup advantagesTypical applications for reverse osmosis include concentration of skim milk and juices prior to further evaporative concentration, preconcentration of dried egg whites, protein concentration for gelatin production, and alcohol removal from beer or wine.Like filtration . . .* Microfiltration (MF) is the coarsest of the membrane separation options. Microorganisms, fat globules, fine particulates and colloids are retained by the membrane while most molecules permeate through.In addition to eliminating traditional plate and frame diatomaceous earth filters, membrane clarification typically provides 96 to 98 percent juice recovery compared with 85 to 95 percent for other filtering methods. Membrane concentration, done by RO, can increase juice concentration from its original level of 11 to 12 brix to as high as 60 or 70 brix, although this produces a thick and viscous product. To overcome this problem, systems that remove half the water with membranes and then finish the concentration with an evaporator can be installed. This partial concentration by membranes enables processors that already have an evaporator to double its output for a relatively small expenditure.Says Eischen: "The ultrafiltration system has served us better than expected. It takes care of all of our major filtration needs from early June when fresh strawberries start trickling in through the end of pear season at the end of August, when we're cranking six days a week, right through our frozen season in winter."The relatively recent development of sintered metallic and ceramic membranes offers major improvements in membrane durability, and ease of cleaning and sanitizing. Their applicability to high-temperature processes raises the possibility of marrying membrane separation to pasteurization processes.A second development is the nanofiltration (NF) membrane, which removes monovalent ions like sodium and potassium from the liquid stream. In the industry, these systems are used to remove as much as 95 percent of the salt from salty whey. The resulting product can be be blended back into the sweat whey stream and dried or evaporated into whey powder.Industry acceptance accelerated with the development of polysulfone UF and UO membranes. These membranes have a thin "active" membrane surface supported by a more robust supporting substrate. They are more durable, more permeable, more selective, more temperature resistant, and more readily cleaned in-place than their predecessors.Caustic recovery/CIP solution cleaning has been difficult for dairy processors in the past because membranes could not withstand the harsh operating requirement. However, one supplier announced a new stainless membrane at the DFISA Expo that can handle caustic. In addition, new organic MF membranes are also entering the market. The first caustic recovery systems are being installed on evaporator cleaning systems because of the relatively large volumes at one plant location.* System generates minimal heat. Potentially damaging heat is reduced and is easily handled by small, specially designed tube-in-tube heat exchangers integrated into the membrane system.* Costs are lower, especially compared to using diatomaceous earth. During high production times, such as the pear season, Clermont could go through a load of "earth" each week at a cost of almost $5,000 per load.In addition to treating wastewater, membrane systems can be installed on evaporator cow water and the permeate streams from whey processing RO systems, and can reclaim more than 90 percent of the infeed for use in the plant. Not only does this minimize the amount of fresh water needed in a plant - a major boon in dry areas like California and Arizona - it drastically reduces waste treatment charges.

The process is currently undergoing commercialization in Japan.

Author: William Dreier

Separating profits

Membrane processing has been used in the dairy industry for years - to concentrate whey, reduce evaporator or drier loads, and remove water, lactose and minerals from whey to make whey protein concentrate (WPC). Now, current advances in membrane technology are modifying standard uses and creating new opportunities for dairy processors.

Ultraosmosis is permeable to water, monovalent ions, and other small molecules but retains proteins and sugars. It is applied to demineralize, fractionate (in combination with other membrane types), or clean process streams. It can often partially or completely replace ion exchange and electrodialysis processes.In searching for a way to clarify the low-solids juices, Clermont considered all the alternatives. It pilot-tested diatomaceous earth, ceramic filtering, zirconia membrane and reverse osmosis before selecting an ultrafiltration system engineered and manufactured by APV Crepaco, Lake Mills, Wis.Ultrafiltration was the second of the membrane separation processes to be developed. Ultrafiltration membranes, which retain proteins and fats, and are used to manufacture whey protein concentrates (WPCs), gelatins, meat protein concentrates, delactosed whey, clarified wines and juices, and a wide selection of cheese.Inorganic membranesThe European process uses microfiltration (MF) to remove fat from the whey before it is concentrated by UF. The MF system uses membranes with pore sizes that allow the protein to pass through but retain the fat. One problem with the process is that the fat molecules plug up the membrane's pores. Only careful control of flow rates and cross-membrane pressures minimize clogging.The futureMembrane filtration's originsAnother developmental frontier is being opened up by Dr. Kris Berglund, associate professor of chemical and agricultural engineering at Michigan State University (East Lansing, Mich.). Berglund is studying the potential application of glassy coatings to inorganic membranes as a means of increasing their selectivity. The technology's potential extends beyond food processing applications to include the development of highly-selective in-line chemical or food ingredient sensors.

In addition to eliminating traditional plate and frame diatomaceous earth filters, membrane clarification typically provides 96 to 98 percent juice recovery compared with 85 to 95 percent for other filtering methods. Membrane concentration, done by RO, can increase juice concentration from its original level of 11 to 12 brix to as high as 60 or 70 brix, although this produces a thick and viscous product. To overcome this problem, systems that remove half the water with membranes and then finish the concentration with an evaporator can be installed. This partial concentration by membranes enables processors that already have an evaporator to double its output for a relatively small expenditure.

Author: Jack Mans

Ultrafiltration membrane system fine-tunes juice processor's operation

Clermont Inc., a medium-sized fruit juice producer in Cornelius, Ore., processes apple juice and about 20 other juices for the food ingredient market. Some juices, such as black raspberry, are so specialized that the company spends just a few days processing them each year.

The early cellulose acetate reverse osmosis membranes were delicate, of inconsistent quality, and low in capacity. Systems were expensive to install and operate. While these and other problems slowed the commercialization of early membrane processes by the food industry, the early results were encouraging enough to promote further development of the technology.The use of UF membranes to separate monosaccharides and disaccharides from corn sweeteners has been reported in the trade literature.In the future, however, these advantages should translate into wider application in food processing.Reverse osmosis was first used to desalinate water. Its applicability to heat-sensitive foodstuffs such as juices, extracts, and milk was recognized but problems were encountered, the primary one being fouling. Retained solutes would also build up near the membrane surface, slowing water removal and decreasing the system's throughput.* Reverse osmosis (RO) retains the smallest of molecules, passing only solvents such as water and alcohol. It is the oldest of the membrane separation processes.George Hutson, president of a Minneapolis-based membrane systems engineering firm, cites its successful application to the demineralization of salty whey, sweet whey, and casein in large U.S., European, New Zealand, and Australian commercial establishments. Other applications include fractionation of sugar streams, and concentration and cleanup of UF permeate and meat and gelatin protein streams.* There is no haze in the juice because the system is more temperature-stable and has a lower molecular weight cutoff level.The newest developments in this area concern processing WPC with a very high protein level (up to 80 percent) and low fat content. The 80 percent WPC product is already being made by a number of processors using ultrafiltration (UF). Removing fat is a more difficult problem and no one in the United States is known to be doing it, although a fat-removing membrane process has been patented and used in Europe.

Says Eischen: "The ultrafiltration system has served us better than expected. It takes care of all of our major filtration needs from early June when fresh strawberries start trickling in through the end of pear season at the end of August, when we're cranking six days a week, right through our frozen season in winter."