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The Nexus of Water and Energy Efficiency
A Water Treatment
Engineering, Equipment &
Chemical Company
Objectives
Why save water?
Where and how to save water?
Evaporative condensers and other measures
Value of Water Management Programs
Protect Equipment Assets
Less Expensive than water & energy
Improved automation
Safer Chemistry
Why Save Water?
Droughts
Limited Water Supply High Water & Sewage
Costs
Location Water & Sewage Costs
Southern California $ 14.00
Las Vegas $ 4.42
Seattle $ 16.90
NYC $ 12.39
Chicago $ 6.51
Miami $ 7.25
Current Situation: Drastic Change
Delta LA Aqueduct
Colorado River Aqueduct State Water
Project
Sierra Mountains
Local Groundwater & Storm water
Conservation & Recycling
Los Angeles Water Resources
Water Withdrawals by State
USGS, 2005
Population Impact
USGS, 2005
Innovation & Conservation
CITY OF LOS ANGELES WATER USE AND
POPULATION
599
541
2.83
3.86
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1,000
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Fiscal Year Ending June 30
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Water Demand Population
123 gallons/person/day
Since 1970 to present, L.A.'s population has grown
by 1.0 million people
Water Use and Population
What Does This Mean?
Recap US Population is growing and more potable water is
required
More People = More Food = More Irrigation
More People = More Goods = More Energy = More Water
When you look at how water is used, water and energy are intimately tied together
Industry has a responsibility to conserve on water and energy. Sophisticated companies understand their importance on the sustainability of their operations.
The Water Energy Nexus
Water Energy Nexus
USGS, 2005
Interrelationships Between Water & Energy
USGS, 2005
Water Usage By Application
Public19%
Domestic0%
Irrigation77%
Livestock0%
Aquaculture0%
Industrial0%
Mining2%
Power2%
Arizona Water Usage
Public
Domestic
Irrigation
Livestock
Aquaculture
Industrial
Mining
Power
Public15%
Domestic1%
Irrigation53%
Livestock1%
Aquaculture1%
Industrial0%
Mining1%
Power28%
California Water Usage
Public
Domestic
Irrigation
Livestock
Aquaculture
Industrial
Mining
Power
USGS, 2005
Public11%
Domestic1%
Irrigation31%
Livestock1%
Aquaculture2%
Industrial4%
Mining1%
Power49%
USA Water Usage
Public
Domestic
Irrigation
Livestock
Aquaculture
Industrial
Mining
Power
California Statutes
Cal. [Public Resource] Code § 25008; State policy; energy and water conservation; alternate supply sources; energy or water facilities at state-owned sites
Cal. [Public Resource] Code § 25402; Reduction of wasteful, uneconomic, inefficient or unnecessary consumption of energy
Cal. [Water] Code § 371; Definitions. Allocation-Based Conservation Water Pricing
Cal. [Water] Code § 522; Further Findings; reduction of energy consumption
Cal. [Water] Code § 90-29; Cooperation with United States, state, municipalities, districts, etc.
If you could save millions of gallons of water,
WOULD YOU?
One Million Gallons
$7,000 water savings
$6,000 sewage savings
$13,000 total annual savings
3,700 kWh National Renewable Energy Lab and USEPA derived standard
.0037 kWh/gal
Enough water
to sustain 12
families for one
year
One Million Gallons
Water Energy Nexus
12,500 kWh
One Million Gallons
Water Conservation &
Water Reuse
Evaporative Cooling Tower
Steam – Heat Removed
Minerals
Concentrating
City
Water Bleed – Remove Solids
100 Ton Tower 24/7/365
40% load
What enables programs to operate with higher cycles?
Water Treatment Automation
Probes; TDS, pH, Flow, Temperature,
Inhibitor level, Water Meters
Controller that manages water
treatment program
Wireless Two Way
Communication, alarming and
Data Management via WEB
Solid Chemistry used to reduce
the risk of hazardous chemicals
on site
No Pumps – Eductors used to
administer Inhibitor
The Value of Automation
Monitoring Makeup and Bleed
Water Usage
The Value of Automation
Controller Controller
Date MU Meter Date BLD Meter Cycles
1/10/2014 11:59 PM 2139 1/10/2014 11:59 PM 330 6.5
1/11/2014 11:53 PM 2173 1/11/2014 11:53 PM 363 6.0
Makeup and Bleed Water Meters
are logged
The Value of Automation
Desired Bleed Set
Point
Chemical Levels
Tower Overflowing
Designed to protect equipment assets from Scale, Corrosion and Biological Fouling
Water Treatment program is less expensive than water
Water Treatment program is less expensive than energy due to scaled condensers
Chemistry only works if it can be monitored & controlled within set parameters
Technology to remotely manage water treatment programs is getting better at lower costs
Water Treatment Service Program
Water Savings Incentives & Rebates Performance Based Incentive Programs • Calculated at $1.75 - $3.00 per 1,000 gallons of water
saved annually
• Incentives are paid upon verified installation and
operation of pre-approved projects.
Water Conservation Measures • Water districts offer free water saving devices.
Evaporation Credits • Do not charge sewage for evaporated water
EnergyOUT™ is an innovative solution that provides substantial
energy savings and improved steam quality for customers
operating steam boilers.
This energy reduction program combines U.S. Water’s chemical
solutions with a complete reverse osmosis (RO) system.
Boiler Treatment Program
EnergyOUT™ maximizes water
quality in your boiler resulting in
fuel savings from reduced boiler
blowdown and lower chemical
usage.
In addition, EnergyOUT™ allows
you to increase fuel efficiency
without significant capital costs by
packaging the equipment and
chemical into an operating lease
that is competitive with chemical
only programs.
Boiler Treatment Program
Water Reuse Drivers
Water Availability
Quantity
Quality
Wastewater Treatment Capability
Regulations
Infrastructure
Water & Wastewater Costs
$2.00 - 15.00/1000 gallons roundtrip
Corporate Sustainability
Water Reduction Targets
Energy (BTU) Reduction Targets
Amount of Wastewater Reused
Reclaimed, 8%
2012 EPA Guidelines for Water Reuse
~42,000,000,000 gallons of municipal wastewater generated per day.
Why Reuse Water?
Environmental compliance regulations get stricter each year
Water costs are going up
POTW Infrastructure is Declining & Populations are Growing
Public scrutiny of industry is growing
Water use needs to be minimized to ensure continued industry growth
Companies are understanding the importance of sustainability
Areas of Water Reuse
Agricultural Irrigation Urban Reuse (landscape, irrigation, golf courses) Ground Water Recharge Seawater Intrusion Barrier Industrial Reuse Natural Systems and other uses Recreational Impoundments Geothermal Energy
Reuse Water Considerations - Utilities
Scale – Heat Transfer Loss, Plugging Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Barium (Ba),
Strontium (Sr)
Carbonate (CO3=), Phosphate (PO4
-3), Sulfate (SO4
=), Silicate (SiO2=)
Corrosion – Equipment Life (Metallurgy) Total Hardness (Ca, Mg)
Manganese (Mn) – Mild & Stainless Steel
M-Alkalinity
Fouling
pH
Chloride (Cl-) - Stainless Steel
Ammonia (NH3) – Copper (Cu), Admiralty Brass
Reuse Water Considerations - Utilities
Fouling – Heat Transfer Loss, Plugging Iron (Fe)
Silica
Organics
Dirt, Dust, TSS
Extracellular Polysaccharides (EPS)
Microbiological – Fouling, MIC Potential Pathogens (LP)
Nutrients - NH3, P
TOC/BOD - Food
Reuse Five (5) Phase Approach
Phase 1: Evaluation (Feasibility)
Phase 2: Detailed Engineering Plan
Phase 3: Construction
Phase 4: Start-up & Transition
Phase 5: On-going Support
Recent Success Story
Southern California Hospital
Cooling Tower Project
Automation
$ 76,000 Savings Water & Sewage
Southern California Peaking Plant
using reclaimed water in cooling
towers
Major Grocery Chain Transitioning to
fully automated cooling tower control
Reach Your Full Water and Energy Savings Potential