Top Membrane Suppliers Have Most of the Membrane Market
The top six suppliers of RO, UF and MF membranes have more than 60 percent
market share according to the latest analyses by the McIlvaine Company in
RO, UF, MF World Market. (www.mcilvainecompany.com)
# |
Company |
1 |
Dow |
2 |
GE |
3 |
Toray |
4 |
Pall |
5 |
Nitto Denko |
6 |
Koch |
Total |
$1.4 Billion |
Dow ranks number one with sales approximately three times those of the number
six supplier. It is the leader in the RO segment but not in UF and MF
segments. It is the top supplier to the desalination industry but not to
the food industry.
The food industry membrane market is experiencing faster growth than most
industrial segments due to penetration of applications formerly serviced with
diatomaceous earth and leaf filter technology. Desalination is a major growth
sector. The Middle East still is the leading market, but China is likely
to become the biggest purchaser over the next several decades.
The investment in new coal-fired power plants in India, Vietnam and certain
other Asian countries is creating a substantial membrane market. RO
systems are needed to provide ultrapure water. MF and UF systems are often
needed to pre-filter the water and increase RO membrane life.
Gas turbine combined cycle power plants are replacing coal-fired power plants in
many countries. If the turbine is going to be located on the same site as
the former coal-fired power plant, it is possible to incorporate the existing
ultrapure water system including the reverse osmosis (RO) unit. Some
systems being sited not only utilize cross-flow membrane systems for ultrapure
water but also for wastewater in order to achieve zero liquid discharge (ZLD).
Owners are choosing this option in some areas where water is plentiful.
The reason is that the water discharge permit can be avoided and the project can
be accelerated.
Cogeneration of electricity and desalinated water provides benefits. One of the
newest approaches is to use the brine from the RO system as the scrubbing liquid
for the coal-fired power plant SO2 removal.
For more information on RO,
UF, MF World Market,
click on:
http://home.mcilvainecompany.com/index.php/markets/2-uncategorised/120-n020.
Headlines for Utility E-Alert April 24, 2015
UTILITY E-ALERT
#1220 April 24, 2015
Table of Contents
COAL US
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Judge upholds 50 Percent Sale of Coal-fired Power Plant in West Virginia
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Dominion Virginia Power to close All Coal Ash Ponds in Virginia
COAL WORLD
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Vietnam Coal-fired Power Project secures $209 Million Loan
GAS/OIL US
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Holland, Michigan breaks Ground on $200 Million Gas-fired Power Plant
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TVA releases Draft Environmental Assessment for Steam Production at Johnsonville
Plant
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New Study finds Caithness II Gas-fired Power Plant would produce significant
Cost savings
on Long Island and in New York State
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Follow-up to Carroll County Energy Project - Flexible Gas Power from GE
GAS/OIL WORLD
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Toshiba to supply Steam Turbines and Generators for Norte III Combined Cycle
Power Plant in Mexico
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UOB to finance Gas-fired Power Plant Project in Yangon, Myanmar
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Siemens supplies Natural Gas-fired Equipment to Project in Mexico
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Siemens signs $400 Million Dubai Power Plant Contract
NUCLEAR
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U.S. proposes renewing Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
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Veolia to treat Water at Korea Nuclear Power Plant
BUSINESS
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Noble Energy agrees to settle Colorado Oil Storage Tanks Emissions Violations
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Hot Gas Filtration and Gas Turbine Inlet High Level Discussions slated for
Charlotte
on the 28th and 29th
·
Cement Industry will spend over $3.8 Billion on Air Pollution Control Equipment
in 2015
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May 7, 2015 |
MACT Update |
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May 14, 2015 |
Wet Calcium FGD |
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May 21, 2015 |
Gas Turbine Intake Filters |
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May 28, 2015 |
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Industrial Valve Summit in
Bergamo, Italy |
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June 4, 2015 |
Power Plant Valves |
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June 11, 2015 |
SO3 Removal Options |
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June 18, 2015 |
Hot Gas Filtration |
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Mercury Removal Options |
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