Met Office continues with radar network upgrade
The Met Office is continuing to upgrade its 30 year old Radar Network – a new state-of-the-art radar has replaced the former weather radar at Dean Hill in Wiltshire. Heavy lifting gear was used to crane the radar into position on top of its 22 metre tower. Met Office: new state-of-the-art radar for Dean Hill
Accenture warns only 1 in 3 companies have ability to protect critical assets from cyberattacks
New analysis from Accenture is warning that a majority of global organizations struggle to identify and fully protect mission critical assets from cyberattacks.
South West Water uses dye testing and drones to survey sewer network
South West Water is using a combination of dye testing and drones to survey the sewer network in Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo.
EU project to extend lifespan of offshore maritime structures reaches commercialisation stage
A team of EU-funded researchers co-ordinated by the UK have developed an innovative aluminium-based coating that provides better, more environmentally friendly protection to offshore energy installations. The coating is now being commercialised.
UK Govt sets up high level working group on EU exit, universities, research & innovation
The UK Government has established a high level stakeholder working group on EU exit, universities, research and innovation.
Consortium assess pumped hydro storage plant in South Australia
EnergyAustralia, one of Australia’s leading energy retailers, has today briefed the federal government on the potential for a pumped hydroelectric storage project in South Australia to support delivery of cleaner, reliable and affordable supplies of energy.
IET conference to focus on cyber security in water sector
Cyber security in the water sector will be a key focus at the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) Water: Operational Technology and Data conference taking place in April this year.
SWIG appoints new Chairman and calls for Papers for Sensing in Water 2017
The Sensors for Water Interest Group (SWIG) has announced the appointment of Justin Dunning, Sales Manager of Chelsea Technologies as its new Chairman.
Thames Water consults market on supplier capability for heat recovery from sewers
Thames Water has launched a consultation to obtain market information about the latest supplier capability and technology relating to heat extraction from sewers.
NERC & EPSRC launch £4.2m India-UK water quality research opportunity
NERC, the Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and India's Department of Science and Technology (DST) are jointly inviting proposals for a new three-year research programme to improve water quality.
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Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets.
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