NAPERVILLE, Ill., Sept. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Nalco (NYSE:NLC),
providing essential expertise for water, energy and air, has
received the WateReuse Association's 2011 WateReuse
Equipment/Manufacturer Award. Nalco received the award at the 26th
Annual WateReuse Symposium in Phoenix,
AZ. It honors outstanding commitment and performance by a
specialty-equipment product or manufacturer.
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"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. For more information visit
www.nalco.com/3DTRASAR.
In addition to 3D TRASAR technology, a broad range of Nalco
programs and services are used in water treatment applications to
prevent corrosion, contamination and the buildup of harmful
deposits and are used in production processes to enhance process
efficiency, extend asset life, improve customers' end products, and
enhance air quality. These comprehensive solutions provide
customers improved environmental performance and reduced operating
costs, an environmental return on investment, or eROI.
About WateReuse Association
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.
About Nalco
Nalco is the world's largest sustainability services company
focused on industrial water, energy and air applications;
delivering significant environmental, social and economic
performance benefits to our customers. We help our customers reduce
energy, water and other natural resource consumption, enhance air
quality, minimize environmental releases and improve productivity
and end products while boosting the bottom line. Together our
comprehensive solutions contribute to the sustainable development
of customer operations. Nalco is a member of the Dow Jones
Sustainability World and North America Indexes. More than 12,000
Nalco employees operate in 150 countries supported by a
comprehensive network of manufacturing facilities, sales offices
and research centers to serve a broad range of end markets. In
2010, Nalco achieved sales of $4.25
billion. For more information visit www.nalco.com.
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