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GE Power sign contract with ACWA subsidiary (NOMAC) to enhance globally performance at 26 Power Generation and Desalination Sites

-GE will implement its Asset Performance Management (APM) software solution for NOMAC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ACWA Power, for the early detection of potential operational challenges across 26 power generation and desalination sites in 9 countries
-APM will be integrated as part of NOMAC’s Monitoring and Prediction Center and will help reduce unscheduled downtime and maintenance duration, as well as increase operational efficiency and reliability
GE Power signed a deal with the First National Operations and Maintenance Company (NOMAC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power, to implement its APM solution, powered by Predix at 26 thermal, wind [
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GE Power sign contract with ACWA subsidiary (NOMAC) to enhance globally performance at 26 Power Generation and Desalination Sites2017-10-31T14:34:30+01:00

OPWP signs up consultants for 500 MW solar project – Oman – Muscat

Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) has signed up a consortium of international consultants for a large-scale solar project coming up in the sultanate. The consortium, comprising top German engineering consultancy Fichtner (Germany), international investment banking and advisory services firm Synergy Consuilting and global law firm DLA Piper, will be advising the state-owned OPWP, the sole procurer of new power generation and water desalination capacity, on the development of the mega Independent Power Project (IPP) project, reported Oman Observer. As per the deal, Fichtner (Germany) will provide technical advisory services, while Synergy Consulting will be responsible for financial [
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OPWP signs up consultants for 500 MW solar project – Oman – Muscat2017-10-31T14:25:38+01:00

Desalination project 60% complete – Oman – Jebel Akhdar




Formerly the Public Authority for Electricity and Water, organised a site visit of its upcoming desalination project for mediapersons at Jebel Akhdar recently.
The project will provide potable water to the residents of Jebel Akhdar. Eng Ahmed Nasser al Abri, project director, Diam explained, “Work on the 1.76mn gallon-per-day-capacity project began in August this year and is now around 60 per cent complete. “When fully operational, it will supply water to consumers located some 38km away. The 120km network will cover all parts of Jebel Akhdar. Three reservoirs are being built with capacities ranging from 800m3 to [
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Desalination project 60% complete – Oman – Jebel Akhdar2017-10-31T14:17:34+01:00

How meeting water challenges spurred a dynamic export industry – Israel




Israel’s strategy has been long in the making, and relies on a complex framework of public finance, technology, policies, and institutions. Beginning in the 1960s, the Israeli government invested in state-owned enterprises focused on reducing irrigation water use, the single biggest consumer of water. One of these firms, Netafim, was a pioneer in drip irrigation, which improves the efficiency of irrigation to 95%, as compared to 50% using traditional flood irrigation. State investment, including long-term financing arrangements produced by the Ministry of Finance, has also been critical to the expansion of desalination, which now provides some 80% of [
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How meeting water challenges spurred a dynamic export industry – Israel2017-10-28T05:08:44+02:00

Tuning a circular p–n junction in graphene from quantum confinement to optical guiding – Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Abstract

The photon-like propagation of the Dirac electrons in graphene, together with its record-high electronic mobility1,2,3, can lead to applications based on ultrafast electronic response and low dissipation4,5,6. However, the chiral nature of the charge carriers that is responsible for the high mobility also makes it difficult to control their motion and prevents electronic switching. Here, we show how to manipulate the charge carriers by using a circular p–n junction whose size can be continuously tuned from the nanometre to the micrometre scale7,8. The junction size is controlled with a dual-gate device consisting of a planar back gate and [
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Tuning a circular p–n junction in graphene from quantum confinement to optical guiding – Rutgers University-New Brunswick2017-10-26T10:07:12+02:00

New water project for Jabal Akhdar – Oman

Al Jabal al Akhdar, oct 25 –

Construction is well under way on a water desalination project that will provide potable water to Al Jabal al Akhdar — an investment that will also spur tourism and economic development in this popular holiday destination in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate. The Public Authority for Electricity and Water (Diam) is overseeing the implementation of this vital project, which will go a long way in meeting the drinking water requirements of the residents of Jabal al Akhdar. Diam hosted journalists from various media organisations on a visit to Al Jabal al Akhdar for [
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New water project for Jabal Akhdar – Oman2017-10-26T09:28:38+02:00

Cape Town scales up water augmentation programme – South Africa – Cape Town

The City’s large-scale augmentation procurement programme involving desalination, aquifers and recycling, among others, is unprecedented in scale.Yesterday, the City initiated Phase 1 of its critical water shortages disaster plan, with water rationing under way as dam levels stand at 38.5% and useable water at 28.5%. The City said yesterday that the unprecedented procurement programme is under way to help supplement water supply during this drought crisis. It is foreseen that between 130 and 240 million litres a day will be at some stage of production between December and May 2018. This includes land- and sea-based desalination, water reclamation and [
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Cape Town scales up water augmentation programme – South Africa – Cape Town2017-10-26T09:15:25+02:00

NMSU, Bureau of Reclamation host desalination workshop – Mexico – New Mexico

LAS CRUCES – New Mexico State University and the Bureau of Reclamation invite you to help shape the future role of desalination in our community’s water supply.

A workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 24  at the Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E. University Ave. Members of the New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute will discuss current desalination research in the Mesilla Basin. Interested community members are encouraged to attend and share their feedback to shape the direction of future project efforts.

There is no charge to participate, and lunch will be provided. RSVP [
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NMSU, Bureau of Reclamation host desalination workshop – Mexico – New Mexico2017-10-26T09:16:22+02:00

The island of Mayotte, off the coast of Africa, is dying of thirst – France – Mayotte




The French-controlled island has had to impose water restrictions after seasonal rains came late — but water resources were already under pressure from a rising population. By December last year locals were reporting days going by without access to drinking water. Fluence — which makes low-energy, water treatment systems — has won a contract to supply three of its seawater desalination units for €1.5 million ($2.3 million). Delivery will take place within two months. Mayotte, situated between Madagascar and the coast of Mozambique in the Indian Ocean, is an overseas outpost of France. It consists of a main [
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The island of Mayotte, off the coast of Africa, is dying of thirst – France – Mayotte2017-10-23T19:26:13+02:00

Chemicals sent to Tobruk seawater desalination plant – Libya – Tobruk

The operators of the Zliten Desalination Plant have shipped several barrels of chemicals to Tobruk seawater desalination plant after it ceased operation due to running out of these substances. An official at the Tobruk station said the eight desalination plants in Libya along the Libyan coast from Tobruk to Zuwara need chemicals constantly and all declared a state of emergency for the severe shortage of chemical supplies.

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Chemicals sent to Tobruk seawater desalination plant – Libya – Tobruk2017-10-23T18:28:40+02:00
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