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News and information for today's water systems professional |
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June 2008
In This Issue:
- Sonar Technology Aids Tunnel Drilling
- Ground Water and Geothermal Associations Join Forces
- Students Design Key Component for Water System
- ITT Provides Safe Drinking Water in China
- Ice Cores Map Sudden Climate Changes
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Hot Dry Rock Project
Hot dry rock technology was invented to draw energy from deep underground areas where geothermal heat is abundant, but no water exists to carry the heat to the surface.
Australian company Geodynamics Ltd. has completed drilling on the first commercial attempt to create a commercial geothermal power plant using hot dry rock technology. Total depth of the production well is 13,850 feet.
To learn more about the company, visit www.geodynamics.com.au.
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Sonar Technology
For Tunnel Drilling
A new method that facilitates the initial rock exploration in tunnel construction has received a technology award for its innovation. The sonar-based system permits exploration without explosives and while drilling is taking place.
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From around the industry
Illegal Wells Damaging Water Supply
Illegal water well drilling is depleting the ground water resources in Ha Noi, Vietnam. According to a recent report, there are approximately 20,000 illegal wells in the city. Drilled to an average depth between 65 and 82 feet, the wells have become conduits for contamination to the water supply. Many of these wells for domestic use have been drilled near toilets and pigsties. Some restaurants and breweries are producing bottled water and beer using the untreated water, and other businesses, like laundry facilities and car washes, are using them to cut costs. Those caught drilling illegally face fines, however, the wells can be difficult to find because they're hidden within homes and
businesses.
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Texas Water Quality Association Convention & Expo
San Antonio
361-573-6707
www.twqa.org
July 26-28
South Atlantic Well Drillers Jubilee
Myrtle Beach, S.C.
540-740-3329
www.well-drillers.com
Sept. 7-10
WateReuse Symposium
Dallas, Texas
703-548-0880
www.watereuse.org
Sept. 8-12
Wyo-Ben Inc. Mud School
Billings, Mont.
800-548-7055
www.wyoben.com
Sept. 9-10
Franklin Electric FranklinTech Single-Phase Seminar
Wilburton, Okla.
800-348-2420
www.franklin-electric.com
Sept. 19-21
Colorado Water Quality Association Convention
Estes Park, Colo.
www.cwqa.org
Sept. 20
Georgia Drillers Association Well Show & Exhibit
Jekyll Island, Ga.
678-646-0369
www.georgiadrillers.com
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For Arsenic Detection
Industrial Test Systems Inc. offers two new models of the Arsenic Quick mini-kits. Arsenic Ultra Low Quick II and Arsenic Low Range Quick II are suitable for end-user testing. All components needed to detect and measure arsenic are included in the portable kits. Developed with considerations for safety, accuracy, ease-of-use and speed, these arsenic field test kits use reagents in powder form that have been selected to minimize the hazards and inconveniences associated with conventional arsenic testing. They yield results in less than 14 minutes. Custom and private label kits also are available.
For more information, visit
www.sensafe.com/arsenictests.
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To view all of our drilling resources, visit
AECstore.com. Call Stephanie at 248-244-1275.
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Accidental injuries cost Americans more than $650 billion annually, and 16 workers die every day on the job in the workplace. June 2008 is National Safety Month. With a theme this year of "Make a Difference," the public awareness event is intended to be a call to action for employers and organizations to help reverse a national increase in accidental injuries and deaths. For more information, visit
www.nsc.org. Source: National Safety Council
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