Environmental engineering

BioFishency Hails First-in-the-World Success in Electro-Chemical Removal of Off-Flavors in Recirculated Aquaculture Systems (RAS)

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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ATLIT, Israel, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BioFishency, a leading provider of electro-chemical and biological water treatment solutions for Recirculated Aquaculture Systems (RAS), announced today the first-ever MIB and geosmin removal from water and fish tissues, eliminating off-flavors in trout.  

Key Points: 
  • BioFishency, in collaboration with the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, performed multiple tests to determine BioFishency ELX™ system's removal of MIB and geosmin, the sources of off-flavors.
  • Testing at BioFishency's R&D RAS facility confirmed the world's first-ever removal of MIB and geosmin in fish while feeding, and maintaining fish growth.
  • An advanced Electro-Chemical Water Treatment system, BioFishency ELX outpowers biological RAS, all in a fully controlled environment, while eliminating off-flavors.
  • BioFishency Co-Founder & CTO, Igal Magen, comments, "Off-flavors significantly impact fish quality and value, where BioFishency ELX has proven successful in their removal.

BioFishency Hails First-in-the-World Success in Electro-Chemical Removal of Off-Flavors in Recirculated Aquaculture Systems (RAS)

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
RAS, Starvation, Ammonia, MIB, ELX, Carbon footprint, UMBC, Salmon, Farmer, Water, Environmental engineering, Recirculating aquaculture system, Professor, Skin, Aquaculture, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

ATLIT, Israel, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BioFishency, a leading provider of electro-chemical and biological water treatment solutions for Recirculated Aquaculture Systems (RAS), announced today the first-ever MIB and geosmin removal from water and fish tissues, eliminating off-flavors in trout.  

Key Points: 
  • BioFishency, in collaboration with the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, performed multiple tests to determine BioFishency ELX™ system's removal of MIB and geosmin, the sources of off-flavors.
  • Testing at BioFishency's R&D RAS facility confirmed the world's first-ever removal of MIB and geosmin in fish while feeding, and maintaining fish growth.
  • An advanced Electro-Chemical Water Treatment system, BioFishency ELX outpowers biological RAS, all in a fully controlled environment, while eliminating off-flavors.
  • BioFishency Co-Founder & CTO, Igal Magen, comments, "Off-flavors significantly impact fish quality and value, where BioFishency ELX has proven successful in their removal.

Media Horizons Appoints Julie Roehm to Board of Advisors

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Media Horizons, a leading direct and digital marketing services firm, announced industry veteran, Julie Roehm has joined the company's prestigious Board of Advisors. The award-winning Chief Marketing Officer with experience building and leading global teams at Party City, SAP, and Chrysler will work with the board to drive innovation and agency growth.

Key Points: 
  • NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Media Horizons, a leading direct and digital marketing services firm, announced industry veteran, Julie Roehm has joined the company's prestigious Board of Advisors.
  • "Julie's deep expertise in omnichannel marketing—not to mention her depth of experience across the board as a former CMO for global brands—makes her a tremendous asset to the Media Horizons Advisory Board, and we're thrill to add another highly distinguished marketing industry veteran to our leadership ranks," said Mark Ford, advisory board member for Media Horizons.
  • As a leading omnichannel expert , and one of the most awarded and respected business leaders today, Roehm is poised to bring her wealth of knowledge and experience to Media Horizons.
  • "I have long admired the tremendous work product coming from the talented team at Media Horizons, and I'm honored to join the highly respected and experienced Board of Advisors as we continue to guide the agency," said Roehm.

Vanderbilt University, TDOT and Nissan conduct traffic-pattern study with goal of advancing future of mobility

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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Researchers tested an artificial-intelligence-equipped cruise control system designed to increase fuel savings and ease traffic using 100 specially equipped Nissan Rogue vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • Researchers tested an artificial-intelligence-equipped cruise control system designed to increase fuel savings and ease traffic using 100 specially equipped Nissan Rogue vehicles.
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    Researchers tested an artificial-intelligence-equipped cruise control system designed to increase fuel savings and ease traffic using 100 specially equipped Nissan Rogue vehicles.
  • The experimentwhich ran Nov. 14 through Nov. 18 on a sensor-filled portion of U.S. Interstate 24is based on results from an earlier, closed-track study.
  • When it comes to transportation and mobility in Tennessee, we are at a critical juncture, said Deputy Governor and TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley.

World's largest open-track traffic experiment being conducted in Nashville Nov. 14--18

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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The I-24 MOTION testbed, where the AI-equipped vehicles will travel in the normal flow of traffic, is the only automotive testing environment of its kind in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • The I-24 MOTION testbed, where the AI-equipped vehicles will travel in the normal flow of traffic, is the only automotive testing environment of its kind in the U.S.
  • It is opening in fall 2022 and is equipped with 300 4K digital sensors that are mounted on poles spaced 600 feet apart.
  • The system generates data on the 260,000,000 vehicle-miles of traffic that occurs annually within the testbed.
  • Because of the ripple effects that the AI-equipped cars had on other drivers, researchers measured a sizeable fuel savings compared with driving in typical traffic jams.

Artesian Resources Corporation Names Daniel W. Konstanski, P.E., BCEE Vice President of Engineering

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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NEWARK, Del., Oct. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Artesian Resources Corporation (Nasdaq: ARTNA), announced that Daniel W. Konstanski, P.E., BCEE, was named Vice President of Engineering, effective October 3, 2022. Mr. Konstanski joined Artesian in 2014 as Senior Engineer with over nine years of experience in the water and wastewater field, and in 2019, was appointed Manager of Engineering.

Key Points: 
  • NEWARK, Del., Oct. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Artesian Resources Corporation (Nasdaq: ARTNA), announced that Daniel W. Konstanski, P.E., BCEE, was named Vice President of Engineering, effective October 3, 2022.
  • He is responsible for managing and overseeing the Engineering Departments operation and staff as well as directly managing capital projects.
  • Artesian Resources Corporation operates as a holding company of wholly-owned subsidiaries offering water and wastewater services, and related services, on the Delmarva Peninsula.
  • Artesian supplies 8.4 billion gallons of water per year through 1,398 miles of water main to over a third of Delawareans.

InvenTrust Properties Corp. Appoints Smita N. Shah to the Board of Directors

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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InvenTrust Properties Corp. (InvenTrust IVT or the Company) (NYSE: IVT) announced, effective immediately, the appointment of Smita N. Shah to the InvenTrust Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • InvenTrust Properties Corp. (InvenTrust IVT or the Company) (NYSE: IVT) announced, effective immediately, the appointment of Smita N. Shah to the InvenTrust Board of Directors.
  • Ms. Shah brings considerable business and management experience to the InvenTrust Board as well as a unique insight to governmental civic and environmental programs.
  • Ms. Shah commented, I am excited and honored to join the InvenTrust Board.
  • Daniel (DJ) Busch, President and CEO of InvenTrust added, We are pleased to welcome Smita to the InvenTrust Board.

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. Appoints Dan Swayze Executive Vice President of Energy Services

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (Bowman) (Nasdaq: BWMN) announced that it has appointed Dan Swayze, PE, as Executive Vice President of Energy Services to lead the continued expansion of the companys renewable energy business.

Key Points: 
  • Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (Bowman) (Nasdaq: BWMN) announced that it has appointed Dan Swayze, PE, as Executive Vice President of Energy Services to lead the continued expansion of the companys renewable energy business.
  • Swayze brings over 25 years of experience in consulting engineering serving in a number of leadership roles related to renewable energy and energy efficiency.
  • Over the past 10 years, Ive known Dan well and have respected him as a leader in the engineering and energy consulting business, said Bowman Chief Executive Officer Gary Bowman.
  • About Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (Bowman): Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Bowman is an engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop and maintain the built environment.

ATAL's Award-Winning AMSFS III Granted Patent in Mainland China

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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ATAL's in-house developed sewage treatment technology "ATAL Multi-Stages Flocculation Sedimentation III" ("AMSFS III") has been applied in sewage projects in Mainland China.

Key Points: 
  • ATAL's in-house developed sewage treatment technology "ATAL Multi-Stages Flocculation Sedimentation III" ("AMSFS III") has been applied in sewage projects in Mainland China.
  • ATAL's in-house developed sewage treatment technology "ATAL Multi-Stages Flocculation Sedimentation III" ("AMSFS III") has been applied in sewage projects in Mainland China.
  • With our highly flexible containerised AMSFS III system, I believe we are well-positioned to capture business opportunities in Mainland China and other countries included in the Belt and Road Initiative.
  • AMSFS III has been applied in the Group's sewage projects in Mainland China, making significant contributions to the development of the country's wastewater treatment facilities.

Analogue Achieves Record-High Contracts-in-Hand of HK$12.9 Billion in First Half of 2022, Consolidated Net Profit at HK$119.2 Million

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Friday, August 26, 2022
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Gross profit also soared by 41.6% year-on-year to HK$457.6 million, thanks to the higher revenue and higher margins from the Building Services segment.

Key Points: 
  • Gross profit also soared by 41.6% year-on-year to HK$457.6 million, thanks to the higher revenue and higher margins from the Building Services segment.
  • Consolidated net profit would have increased by 5.9% year-on-year to HK$119.2 million before provision for potential litigation liabilities, with the profit attributed to owners of the Company reported at HK$59.2 million.
  • -- Record-high contracts-in-hand amounted to HK$12.9 billion, up 8.8% year-on-year
    -- The consolidated net profit at HK$119.2 million before provision for potential litigation liabilities.
  • The Group's tendering activities remained active during the Period, with 675 tenders or quotations valued at over HK$1 million each.