Water Recycling for Industrial Reuse
Splash’s New Technology: Hydrocycle Systems
Splash has developed Hydrocycle, a patented system for recycling wastewater initially designed for car wash operators. Its potential extends to light industry and other commercial applications. Hydrocycle effectively cuts costs, saves time, and minimizes environmental impact.
The Hydrocycle Essential system provides carwash operators with essential functions for daily recycling management through straightforward manual controls. This compact system is compatible with all carwash types, making it a cost-effective option for single-site operators. It requires minimal infrastructure work and only 30 minutes of weekly maintenance, ensuring reliable operations and extended service life.
Hydrocycle Pro enhances operational efficiency with an intelligent PLC module and a network of sensors for remote monitoring and control. Ideal for carwash chains, it minimizes on-site visits and offers greater access to performance data through a custom software interface. Building on the Essential system’s benefits, the Pro system features real-time monitoring, customizable software, automated service notifications, and remote management capabilities. With only 15 minutes of weekly maintenance, it streamlines operations and reduces costs for multi-site operators.
For further information or to set up time to speak with Splash's CEO, Rob Shesol, please contact Tony Coretto.
Water Recycling for Industrial Reuse
Industrial water reuse means recycling water instead of using fresh water for non-irrigation purposes. Mainly used as a coolant in industries like chemicals, metals, and textiles, recycled water is also used for dust control, construction, commercial laundries, car washes, and flushing toilets. This is crucial because, as noted by the World Bank, gaps in access to water supply and sanitation are among the greatest risks to economic advancement, poverty reduction, and sustainable development. Clean water is not, and will never be possible, if wastewater is not collected, treated and used properly.
Reusing treated wastewater can provide a dependable water source for industrial, agricultural, and other non-potable purposes, at a lower cost and energy usage compared to alternatives like desalination or transferring water between basins. From a climate perspective, this can help cut down on greenhouse gasses like methane. It also provides a sustainable way to get more fresh water, helping to alleviate climate change. Increasing the sustainable potable water supply can help eradicate poverty, reduce malnutrition, and prevent the spread of disease.
A 2017 UN report highlighted a shift in wastewater management from 'treatment and disposal' to 'reuse, recycle, and resource recovery'. This change is driven by factors such as water scarcity, urbanization, industrial growth, environmental rules, and government incentives for water conservation and recycling technologies.
Sources:
https://www.watertechonline.com/wastewater/article/16210371/industrial-water-reuse-whats-to-come
https://www.gminsights.com/industry-analysis/water-recycle-and-reuse-market
https://www.epa.gov/waterreuse/water-reuse-industrial-applications-resources
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/cite.201900086
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/09/scaling-up-water-reuse-recycling-wastewater/
Nanocrine is a life sciences technology company applying nanotechnology to biosensing. With technology licensed from the US Naval Research Laboratory, Nanocrine's Plasmonic Chip allows scientists to see and measure, in real time, exactly how cells communicate by releasing and absorbing proteins in the “dark space” between them. Nanocrine continues their development of a revolutionary technology enabling a new benchmark in our understanding of what human cells are saying to one another during health, development, and disease.
Please contact Mitchell Hauser for more information or to arrange a meeting with Patrick Calhoun, Nanocrine's CEO.
CircuitMeter has entered in agreements with Stream-Flo Industries Ltd. for the supply of its real time energy metering and analytics platform to two manufacturing plants in Edmonton, Alberta, as the first stage of a roll out to its Texas manufacturing facility, and its network of field maintenance and reconditioning centres located across the United States.
With CircuitMeter, Stream-Flo will gain the ability to continuously meter the energy use and related electrical data of over 125 pieces of individual pieces of equipment in a single plant, and implement CircuitMeter’s advanced Forensic Energy Management system. With Virtual and ultimately Continuous Energy Audit systems Stream-Flo will benefit from reduced energy operating costs, more effective Precision Maintenance practices, and optimized capital planning
With a roll out to its full network of plants and maintenance centres, it will have its entire operations’ energy use data available in real time through CircuitMeter’s CircuitMonitoring enterprise software, giving it an unparalleled knowledge of equipment operations and efficiency.
For further information on CircuitMeter or to arrange a call with the CEO, Paul Mertes, please contact Mitchell Hauser.
Defender is a wound care lifecycle treatment company that is shifting the traditional care model to be patient-centric. With its patented technology, Defender accelerates the healing of diabetic foot ulcers by up to 66%. The market is taking notice, and Defender demonstrates continued growth:
Defender has signed an EU & UK distribution agreement with Talarmade, a comprehensive orthotics provider based in Chesterfield, England.
Revenue continues to grow, with 18% growth in Q2 2024 vs. Q1 2024
Please contact Tony Coretto for more information or to arrange a meeting with Jason Hanft, Defender’s CEO.
EMPEQ continues to make headlines:
EMPEQ CEO Herbert Dwyer’s op-ed “Thinking Bigger about What’s Possible with Energy Auditing” appeared in the latest edition of The International Journal of Energy Management.
EMPEQ won the Smart City StartUp Challenge, taking first place in this competition against 17 global finalists and more than 100 applicants.
Les Schmidt joined EMPEQ’s Advisory Board.
For further information on EMPEQ or to arrange a call with the CEO, Hebert Dwyer, please contact Mitchell Hauser.
Tony Coretto, SV Managing Director, is now an Advisor for the Hudson Valley Venture Hub. He is currently working with EcoHome, which has developed an app to guide homeowners through the complex process of understanding and prioritizing the most effective home improvements to save energy, money, and reduce GHG emissions.
Mitchell Hauser, SV Managing Partner, attended the COAL + ICE exhibition at the Asia Society Museum
