Geoquip recently attended Geotechnica, the UK exhibition in Banbury which provided an excellent opportunity to acquire market intelligence and meet with both customers and fellow industry specialists.
Published in the May issue of International Mining, this article focuses on the problem of iron bacteria contamination in the water supply for the Tiwest Mine at Cooljarloo, Australia. Mines rely heavily on groundwater sources and the quality and flow of that water have both operational and regulatory implications. The problem of mineral and bacterial contamination in groundwater sources can cause serious system failure, increase costs and have legal consequences. Mike Deed from Geoquip Water Solutions outlines the need for regular maintenance of water supply systems to control bacterial growth and keep systems running efficiently. Find out more about International Mining at http://www.im-mining.com/
Published in the April 2012 issue of Water21, the magazine of the International Water Association (IWA). Synopsis: Although geothermal systems can be very efficient for heating and cooling of buildings, the problem of mineral and bacterial contamination in the groundwater source can cause serious system failure. Mike Deed, Managing Director of Geoquip Water Solutions, outlines the need for regular maintenance of geothermal systems to control bacterial growth and keep systems running efficiently. The article includes a case study that focuses on the successful rehabilitation of a geothermal system in Lodi, Italy.
A geothermal plant servicing an air conditioning system contaminated with iron bacteria.
" The system was returned to full operational use without subsequent borehole clogging. "
Product: BoreSaver Ultra C Pro
Published in the March 2012 issue of Water Active by Drilcorp, this case study article details the successful rehabilitation of the public water supply borehole for Fair Isle in Scotland.