Nalco Wins 2011 WateReuse Award
NAPERVILLE — Nalco recently received the WateReuse Association’s 2011 WateReuse Equipment/Manufacturer Award, which honors outstanding commitment and performance by a specialty-equipment product or manufacturer.
Nalco received the award at the 26th Annual WateReuse Symposium in Phoenix, Ariz.
“Nalco has been involved in a number of innovative commercial, industrial, and institutional projects that have enabled significant reuse and recycling of water around the world,” said Wade Miller, executive director, WateReuse Association.
Nalco 3D TRASAR Technology for Cooling Water is operating at more than 18,000 customer locations worldwide and has helped save more than 346 billion gallons of water since it was introduced. Cooling systems for comfort in buildings and for cooling various industrial processes use large amounts of water every day, and they require treatment to control bacteria, mineral deposits and corrosion. Nalco researchers developed 3D TRASAR automation technology, combining innovative chemistry, advanced sensors and sophisticated modeling software to monitor water conditions continuously and add appropriate treatment only when needed.
The 3D TRASAR program allows cooling towers to operate longer with less fresh water, called makeup water, cutting overall water use as well as saving energy. Because the system responds so quickly and accurately, customers can use water from a variety of sources that contain variable amounts of dissolved minerals and suspended solids.
This U.S. Presidential Green Chemistry Award-winning program is being expanded to also save water and energy in boiler and reverse osmosis systems.
The WateReuse Association’s mission is to advance the beneficial and efficient uses of high-quality, locally produced, sustainable water sources for the betterment of society and the environment through advocacy, education and outreach, research, and membership. The Annual WateReuse Awards provide industry recognition for successful projects, products, and individuals that have made significant contributions to advancing water reuse or desalination. The awards typically recognize projects that advance sustainable sources of water or offer a novel approach to meeting local water needs.