SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (June 22, 2009) – Tetsunari Lida, head of the Institute for Sustainable Energy Policies in Tokyo, believes the disparity between Japan and the European leaders has to do with differing governmental policies influencing the energy industry. He said, “There is a huge gap between the policies of Japan and those of Germany and Spain, which require that power companies make long-term purchases of renewable energy at uniform prices… Japan has also required power companies to purchase a certain amount of such energy, (yet) it is so small that the policy has ended in failure.”

As well, according to Michael Ginsberg, an international correspondent for InterPV magazine, a premier journal for the global solar PV industry, the Japanese government suspended its 12-year subsidies for the installation of residential PV systems program in 2006, opting instead for the promotion of large-scale PV systems. This change caused a major disturbance in the demand for PV and may also account for Japan’s recent decline in PV production capacity.

In response, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has restarted the subsidy program. On March 31st, 2009 METI announced the commencement of application acceptance for residential solar generation installation subsidies, conducted through the Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association (JPEA). According to the press release, the aim of the subsidies is to “encourage the lowering of the price of the residential solar generation systems and to promote expansion of the market with an eye to achieving the objective of solar generation introduction stipulated in the Kyoto Protocol Target Achievement Plan and other documents and enabling a mass of introduction of solar generation.”

The subsidy period officially came into effect on April 1st, 2009, and will last until January 29th, 2010. It will provide 70,000 yen per nominal output of a 1 kW solar cell module for individuals subscribing to electricity service contracts that include solar systems. These systems must have solar cell modules with a conversion efficiency that exceeds the standard value and a maximum output of less than 10 kW at a price of 700,000 yen or less per kW. Overall, the plan is to provide subsidies to about 84,000 cases with a budget of about 20.05 billion yen. METI hopes that 80% of newly built homes will be equipped with solar power systems by 2030.

Asia is growing in importance for the global solar PV industry as countries such as Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore are rapidly progressing in their plans to develop and grow their solar industries.

To feel the market demands in this region and get exposure to Asian governments, distributors, installers, project designers and end users, it is essential that solar PV and equipment manufacturers are present in a leading trade show in the region. “EXPO Solar 2010 can be the most preferred destination for companies looking to increase their presence and expand their business in Asia thanks to the participation by diverse solar players from key Asian countries and its location based in South Korea with high tech innovation, skilled workforce, business-friendly infrastructure and, most importantly, strong government’s commitment to becoming a global hub for the solar industry,” said Choi Jeong-Shik, President & CEO of Infothe Media Group, the organizer of EXPO Solar and publisher of InterPV, a premier journal for the global solar PV industry.

EXPO Solar is the best single-source opportunity to have access to the Asian solar photovoltaic market and commensurate networking with Asian players. Across three days, February 3-5, 2010, over 600 market leading companies will be on hand at EXPO Solar 2010 to discuss your specific requirements, and offer tailored support and advice.

EXPO Solar 2010 will be held February 3-5, 2010, at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX), South Korea.

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VOC and Odor Control, Nature’s Way

Biofiltration systems are proving their mettle for the treatment of odorous gas emissions from industrial plants.

By Ian Phillips, Bord na Mona

In response to increased pressures from stringent environmental legislation, and an increased understanding of the impact of pollutants, there is an increasing requirement for sustainable treatment options for various air emissions to the environment. Success in biofiltration has been closely linked with in-depth analytical process engineering, accurate characterization of waste gas streams, control of process conditions for optimization of biological activity, and the physio-chemical properties of the filter media.

Recently, biological technologies have been developed to treat a range of applications from relatively straightforward odor emissions from municipal wastewater treatment plants, to complex industrial emissions.

Background

Biofiltration by definition is the aerobic degradation of pollutants in the presence of a carrier media. The early development work on biofiltration technology concentrated on organic media, such as peat, compost, wood bark, etc. In general terms, organic compounds in air were degraded to CO₂ and water, while inorganic compounds such as sulphur were oxidized to form oxygenated derivatives.

Initially, Bord na Móna Plc., Kildare, Ireland, identified the U.K. municipal wastewater market as a target market for biofiltration systems. A research and development program was set up to establish the optimum operational conditions for the treatment of sulfur compounds (principally H₂S, mercaptans and alkyl sulfides) using peat based biofiltration materials.

The outcome of these studies can best be summarized as follows:

1. Peat/organic media-based filtration systems were suitable for municipal applications that typically treat H₂S levels up to a maximum of 50 mg/m³.

2. Two loading regimes were identified as optimum for airstreams with a maximum of 15 mg/m³ H₂S and 50 mg/m³ H₂S.

3. The limiting factor for treatment of sulfur compounds in the peat media system was identified as pH. A control system based on the operation of an intermittent irrigation system was developed.

4. Various mixes of peat fiber and heather were tested and optimum media specifications identified.

5. Optimum operating parameters in terms of gas loading, temperature, pH and operation of irrigation system were identified.

6. Requirements for open homogenous media material were identified.

7. Peat fiber/heather mixes were limited to 1 meter in depth.

                As part of the study, the company tested a new granular peat media, a fractionalized, high-density substance. The media had a high air-filled porosity (measured at 85 percent) and exhibited excellent physical characteristics. The key to the peat media’s potential, however, was that it could be installed up to a depth of 3 meters, thus reducing its footprint by up to two thirds. The company undertook extensive work with its Italian partner Airclean to develop the application for treatment of off-gasses from municipal solid waste treatment facilities, including composting plants with this media from the mid 1990s onwards. Over 20 such installations have successfully been installed to date.

See shells

Field experience on municipal wastewater applications using peat-based biofilter media confirmed the R&D findings that pH was indeed the limiting factor. If the system saw high levels (in excess of 50 mg/m³) of H₂S, it was found that the oxidation byproducts of the gas resulted in lowering the pH of the media. At low pH, while H₂S removal still remained high, odor removal efficiencies tended to deteriorate, particularly if alkyl sulfides and mercaptans were present in the air. The use of shells in a biotrickling process was identified as offering the following potential advantages:

• In-built buffering capability due to the chemical makeup of shells (calcium carbonate).
• High air-filled porosity.
• Ability to sustain high irrigation rates and capacity to retain large quantities of water.
• Shape and size of packing was in the correct range for good mass transfer.
• Calcium carbonates are known to be a good media for supporting biological activities.
• The media has a high affinity for sulfur compounds.

Shell media, a natural byproduct of shellfish processing, offer the nutrients required to sustain biological activity. Laboratory and field trials were carried out on shell-based systems. Early trial data indicated excellent results, so much so that it was decided to develop the process as a stand-alone technology. Patents were applied for and the technology was launched in 1995. Since then, over 500 installations have been established worldwide for airstreams with levels up to and in excess of 500 ppm H₂S.

Enhanced technologies for industrial applications

In an effort to expand the application of biotechnologies for treatment of air streams with continuous high concentrations of VOCs, organic sulfur compounds and ammonia for industrial applications, an extensive R&D project was initiated in 1997.

From application experience, it was determined that the main limiting factors when treating VOCs were as follows:

• Limited solubility and volatility of many organic compounds leading to poor capture and treatment.
• Excessive biomass production leading to plugging of filter media, excessive back pressure and poor treatment.

The project initially concentrated on persistent VOC compounds (toluene, benzene and xylene).

The findings of this study could have relevance for other groups of compounds and other applications. Different dynamics were explored, two of which were found particularly useful for the treatment of difficult air streams.

These included:

• Air flow dynamic

-Recirculation of air

-Multi-Staging

• Utilizing of different shell species
• Electromagnetic stimulation of recirculated water to prevent biofouling.

The first commercial installation on an industrial application utilizing the outputs from this study was installed in Scotland in 2002. The system was monitored continuously for VOC emissions with analysis validated by the local regulatory authority. The system has continuously met the required treatment levels.

One of the main conclusions of the trial was that efficiency could be greatly increased by multi-staging with the same overall net contact time. This dynamic could be employed in standard units for high-strength applications on wastewater treatment or applicable when high efficiencies are required.

Summary

The company’s experience has been that biological technologies can successfully be applied to difficult applications with remarkably predictable performance. Biological systems need to be engineered such that all critical parameters can be monitored and controlled. Biofiltration is successfully emerging from the shadows as a reliable, low-cost option for a range of air treatment applications. As such, it is believed that biological treatment will play a far more significant role in achieving environmental control on air emissions in the future. PE

For more information, contact Ian Phillips, manager of air and water solutions at Bord na Móna Environmental Ltd. at Ian.phillips@bnm.ie or call +353-45-439560.

Mónafil is an engineered granulated peat product. Mónashell filtrations systems and Mónafil are both trademark properties of Bord Na Móna.

MÓNA Case Studies

Table 1. Mónafil Case Study

The above treatments offer superior system performance

Table 2. Mónafil Case Study

Table 3. Mónashell Case Study

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Table 4. Mónashell Case Study

* Determined by Force Choice Dynamic Olfactometer

Decentralized membranes for water reuse and wastewater treatment

By Shane Keaney, President, Bord na Mona Environmental Products US Inc.

http://www.bnm-us.com

Wastewater is now being recognized as a significant source of water. Many of the current municipal wastewater treatment systems are large centralized works that often waste the water resource rather than reuse it and consume large amounts of energy to move wastewater from the source to the treatment plant. This has led to a growing recognition that infrastructure investment should be on the principle of sustainable decentralized water reuse technologies where water is captured, treated, and reused locally.

Membranes for decentralized applications

There has been a historic concern about the robustness, cost and operational effectiveness of residential and decentralized wastewater systems, creating the need for treatment solutions that deliver reduced complexity, have a small footprint and are easily constructed within buildings to minimize aesthetics and odor concerns when located within existing neighborhoods. There is also a responsibility on regulators to ensure higher operation & maintenance standards while providing affordability for the customer.

A new generation of innovative technologies are being developed to meet these demands with membrane treatment leading the way where water reuse or high nitrogen performance standards are specified.

The challenges for designers and manufacturers of decentralized membrane systems include

Ø Reducing the complexity of the plant by eliminating the need for permeate pumps, chemical dosing and backpulse pumps & valves

Ø Reducing the frequency of recovery cleans

Ø Improving health & safety through removing the need for onsite chemicals

Ø Consideration of phasing of flows and periods of no flow

Ø Having pre-engineered solutions that match the required flow rate

Flat plate systems exhibit many of these characteristics and a new generation of membranes designed specifically for the decentralized market are becoming available that improve air scouring efficiency eliminating the need for chemical dosing and backpulsing equipment and allowing periods between recovery cleans in excess of 12 months. As the greatest portion of operating costs for decentralized systems is often associated with the provision of manpower, unattended operation through simplicity in design, and introduction of remote monitoring technology will be critical to making these systems affordable.

Laurel Cove wastewater treatment plant

The 1,000-acre Laurel Cove Golf & Country Club is being developed into the foremost golf and 800-lot-plus residential community in middle Tennessee. The decision makers had a strong desire to incorporate the best available technology to allow for water conservation leading to Bord na Móna being awarded a contract in October 2007 for the design and supply of a PuraM membrane bioreactor wastewater treatment plant. A tight schedule was required as local regulation required the wastewater plant to be constructed prior to building the homes. The installation was completed on schedule in April 2008.

The system installed at Laurel Cove includes 18 flat-plate PuraM membrane cassettes designed to treat a Phase 1 flow of 250,000 gallons per day (gpd) and to achieve a final effluent quality of 10mg/l BOD : 20mg/l TSS : 10mg/l TN. The design allows the final effluent to be used as a supply for irrigation water on the development’s Greg Norman-designed golf course.

The PuraM wastewater plant is comprised of two treatment streams each designed to handle up to 125,000 gpd. Each stream has an anoxic/equalization tank and PuraM MBR tank. Consideration was made in the design to allow for upgrading the system in future phases for flows up to 1,000,000 gpd.
The PuraM Membrane Bioreactor, was chosen because of its design that is particularly suitable for the decentralized market with an emphasis on reduced operational input, ease of maintenance and less complexity than comparable systems.

The flat-plate ultrafiltration membrane technology is assembled into stainless steel membrane cassettes that consist of a unique integral dedicated air diffuser assembly that eliminates the need for back-pulsing or frequent chemical cleaning. The system does not require permeate pumps or any site-installed chemical dosing system while achieving a typical time between recovery cleans of approximately 12 months, significantly better than comparable systems.

Water mining

Other forms of decentralized water conservation initiatives are being implemented including water mining. There can be different ways that a decentralized system can “mine” wastewater from an existing municipal sewer line. For instance, a decentralized system could connect to a sewer line anywhere along its path to the centralized sewer plant, draw off wastewater, treat it and utilize the reuse water locally. The sludge taken from the wastewater can be put back into the sewer main to be sent to the central plant. Another would intercept some of the effluent, which has already been treated at the central plant and treat it again to a higher standard for reuse.

Using smaller, decentralized systems to draw off waste water from existing, centralized-sewer systems is proving to offer wide-ranging benefits. Sewer mining relieves pressure on existing, centralized infrastructure by intercepting a portion of their volume, while at the same time conserving potable water supplies by providing an additional water resource that is especially beneficial to drought-stricken areas. This has also meant a benefit for taxpayers because their local, public utilities do not have to expand existing water & wastewater infrastructure to accommodate the new development, often leading to a much lower cost for each gallon of water.

Technology for water mining

Bord na Mona’s PuraM technology is being trialed in North Carolina at the TZ Osborne wastewater treatment plant. A 28,000 gallon per day system has been installed taking water from the works influent with 3^rd party testing being undertaken by NC State University to verify performance. These high quality pre-engineered package membrane plants come in standardized flow ranges in increments of 14,000 gallons per day and can treat up to 125,000 gallons per day as a single unit that can be delivered on the back of a truck allowing for a very cost effective solution.

The future for water reuse

Initiatives such as LEED certification and the National Association of Homebuilders “National Green Building Standard” are being promoted to rate buildings on their water conservation credentials. With the support of these and other regulatory initiatives the future for water reuse systems is predicted to expand significantly driven by the concern on water supply, the increasing cost of energy and the growing demand for sustainability.

PuraM Water Reuse and Wastewater Treatment System

GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, May 28, 2009 — The Ohio Department of Health, and the state’s Sewage Treatment Technical Advisory Committee, has approved the Bord na Mona Puraflo® Peat Fiber Biofilter wastewater treatment solution for two-foot soil depth credit installations, as authorized under Chapter 3718.04 of the Ohio Revised Code. 

The Technical Advisory Committee review is intended to ensure that pre-treatment component reliability and effluent quality is achieved and maintained in accordance with the standards and provisions of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Chapter 3701-29.  The Puraflo system was tested and proven to meet the fecal coliform standard of 1,000 colonies /100mL.  The approval is effective immediately, according to Charles Ray, Regional Territory Manager for Bord Na Mona Environmental Products U.S. Inc.

“The Puraflo Peat Biofilter treatment system is a superior low energy natural wastewater treatment solution for on-site wastewater treatment requirements,” Ray said today.  “In addition to an aesthetically pleasing solution, Puraflo has a lower life-cycle cost than a majority of the systems on the market”

“And we are very pleased to now have the approval of the Ohio Department of Health for the two-foot soil depth credit installations.”

Delivered in a pre-assembled modular unit that reduces installation costs, the Puraflo solution can be installed in bottom-less or closed bottom configurations, which makes it an ideal treatment solution in difficult soil, shallow water table, and lot size restrictive applications.  It is a single pass system that does not require blowers, complex control panels or recirculation pumps.  As a result, this low energy, time-dosed solution, provides long-term savings for homeowners while meeting LEED and other green building standards. 

“The benefit of our 2’ soil depth credit provides the homeowner with the ability to put a “less complicated” Puraflo system, where many systems cannot be installed due to a limiting soil condition,” Ray emphasized.  “This is accomplished without the need for chlorination or UV which provides a Puraflo system owner with a lower upfront cost and includes decreases in the overall life-cycle investment.”
 

The key to the Puraflo system is that it utilizes a natural peat fiber, which is a by-product of the energy production industry.  It protects the public health and the environment by removing greater than 99% of harmful bacteria and other impurities through a natural treatment process without the need for chlorination or UV.  It consistently produces odor free and guaranteed treatment results to a much higher standard than many of the other treatment systems on the market today. This includes natural nitrification of the wastewater reducing the ammonia levels to less than 5mg/l. In short, Puraflo is a state of the art green building solution that lowers the installation, energy, and maintenance costs for installers and homeowners.  With increasing environmental protection standards, concerns on the robustness of on-site systems and the desire to save energy, Puraflo is just what the industry needs.

The most common Puraflo system applications include individual residential sites, community cluster systems, light commercial, schools, and subdivision developments. The system is particularly suited for intermittent flow applications such as vacation homes, churches, parks, and campgrounds as it retains the beneficial bacteria in the media. In addition the modular design allows phasing of the construction and very cost effective solutions for one & two bedroom cottages. The Puraflo treatment system is also an excellent solution for repairs and upgrades.

Customers interested in learning more about the Puraflo system should visit www.bnm-us.com, call 1-800-787-2356, or email info@bnm-us.com.

Headquartered in Dublin Ireland, Bord na Móna is a multi-national $550-million full line provider of products and services in the environmental, energy, fuels, and horticulture markets.  The company’s state-of-the-art, environmentally responsible wastewater, water reuse and air pollution treatment solutions deliver significant environmental benefits for homeowners, communities, and municipalities.  The company is dedicated to forging a new contract with nature through the development of innovative solutions focused on water conservation, re-use, material recycling, and energy and chemical reduction.  Bord na Móna Environmental Products U.S. Inc. (www.bnm-us.com) is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina.

MANITOBA CONSERVATION ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

APPROVES PURAFLO® RESIDENTIAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM

Bord na Mona’s Puraflo® system is the eco-friendly, high performance, low energy natural solution for residential and community wastewater treatment applications where simple, reliable operation and maintenance are required.

GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, May 27, 2009 — The Manitoba Conservation Environmental Services Commission has approved the Bord na Mona Puraflo® Peat Fiber Biofilter wastewater treatment solution for installation throughout Manitoba, in accordance with the authority under Section 25 of the Onsite Wastewater Management Systems Regulation.  The approval is effective immediately, according to Michael Sundberg, Regional Sales & Marketing Manager for Bord na Mona Environmental Products U.S. Inc.

“The Puraflo Peat Biofilter treatment system is a superior low energy natural wastewater treatment solution for on-site wastewater treatment requirements,” Sundberg said today.  “And we are very pleased to now have the approval of the Manitoba Conservation Environmental Services Commission to install the system throughout the province of Manitoba.”

Delivered in a pre-assembled modular unit that reduces installation costs, the Puraflo solution is compatible with pad dispersal systems, making it an ideal treatment solution in difficult soil, shallow water table, and lot size restrictive applications.  It is a single pass system that does not require blowers, complex control panels or recirculation pumps.  As a result low power time-dosed solution, provides savings for homeowners while meeting LEED and other green building standards. 

The key to Puraflo system is that it utilizes a natural peat fiber, which is a by-product of the energy production industry.  It protects the public’s health by removing greater than 99% of harmful bacteria through a natural treatment process without the need for chlorination or Uv.  It protects the environment by consistently producing odor free and guaranteed treatment results to a much higher standard than many of the other treatment systems on the market today including natural nitrification of the wastewater reducing the ammonia levels to less than 5mg/l. In short, Puraflo is a state of the art green building solution that lowers the installation, energy, and maintenance costs for installers and homeowners.  With increasing environmental pollution standards, concerns on the robustness of on-site systems and the desire to save energy, it’s what the industry needs.

The most common Puralfo system applications include individual residential sites, community cluster systems, light commercial, schools, and subdivision developments. The system is particularly suited for intermittent flow applications such as cottages, churches, parks, and resorts as it retains the beneficial bacteria in the media. In addition the modular design allows phasing of the construction and very cost effective solutions for one & two bedroom cottages and lake side developments where high levels of treatment are desirable. The Puraflo treatment system is also an excellent solution for repairs.

Customers interested in learning more about the Puraflo system should visit www.bnm-us.com, call 1-800-787-2356, or email info@bnm-us.com.

Headquartered in Dublin Ireland, Bord na Móna is a multi-national $550-million full line provider of products and services in the environmental, energy, fuels, and horticulture markets.  The company’s state-of-the-art, environmentally responsible wastewater, water reuse and air pollution treatment solutions deliver significant environmental benefits for homeowners, communities, and municipalities.  The company is dedicated to forging a new contract with nature through the development of innovative solutions focused on water conservation, re-use, material recycling, and energy and chemical reduction.  Bord na Mó

na Environmental Products U.S. Inc. (www.bnm-us.com) is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. 

Bord na Mona Environmental Products U.S. Inc. (www.bnm-us.com) today announced that it has formed a strategic alliance with American Manufacturing Company, Inc. (www.americaonsite.com) of Elkwood, Virginia, to package American’s Perc-Rite® drip systems with its own Puraflo® Peat Fiber Biofilter onsite wastewater treatment systems in difficult soil condition environments.  According to Bord na Mona President Shane Keaney, the first such combination system has already been successfully installed at a residence in Charleston, South Carolina.

“Our alliance with American Manufacturing promises to bring a new level of onsite treatment quality and flexibility to areas known for having difficult soil conditions such as shallow bedrock, clay, and high water tables,” Keaney said today.  “What’s more, these combination systems will feature a single control panel that significantly simplifies long-term operation and maintenance.”

American Manufacturing’s Perc-Rite Drip system is a single- or multi-zoned fluid handling system for drip dispersal utilizing disc filtration followed by low volume timed dosing. The drip dispersal system delivers conditioned effluent (secondary, or better treatment) equally to a disposal area providing unsaturated flow for an aerobic soil environment resulting in enhanced performance. The company offers systems that feature anywhere from two to four zones and in systems featuring pre-treatment and large flow configurations.

Bord na Mona’s Puraflo system, which is certified by NSF to NSF/ANSI Standard 40, is a low energy natural wastewater treatment solution for on-site wastewater treatment requirements. Utilizing a unique, natural biofibrous peat filter media, the Puraflo treatment system is the highest performing, most reliable natural treatment system available today.

Delivered in a pre-assembled modular unit that reduces installation costs, the Puraflo solution is compatible with pad dispersal systems, making it an ideal treatment solution in difficult soil, shallow water table, and lot size restrictive applications.  It is a single pass system that does not require blowers, complex control panels or recirculation pumps.  As a result, this zero energy, or low power time-dosed solution, provides savings for homeowners while meeting LEED and other green building standards. 

The most common Puralfo system applications include individual residential sites, community cluster systems, light commercial, schools, and subdivision developments. The system is particularly suited for intermittent flow applications such as vacation homes, churches, parks, and truck stops as it retains the beneficial bacteria in the media. In addition the modular design allows phasing of the construction and very cost effective solutions for one & two bedroom cottages. The Puraflo treatment system is also an excellent solution for repairs.

According to Keaney, Bord na Mona’s alliance with American Manufacturing is open ended and will in the future include collaboration on other treatment solutions for both the residential and commercial market segments.  American Manufacturing has agreed to feature a selection of its products and  solutions at the newly opened Bord na Mona Innovation Center in Greensboro, North Carolina.  “There is a lot of room for future cooperation between our two companies, “ Keaney explained.  “This is a collaboration that will be certain to produce a number of innovations that will advance the state of the art in environmentally responsible wastewater treatment solutions.”

Headquartered in Dublin Ireland, Bord na Móna is a multi-national $550-million full line provider of products and services in the environmental, energy, fuels, and horticulture markets.  The company’s state-of-the-art, environmentally

responsible wastewater, water reuse and air pollution treatment solutions deliver significant environmental benefits for homeowners, communities, and municipalities.  The company is dedicated to forging a new contract with nature through the development of innovative solutions focused on water conservation,

re-use, material recycling, and energy and chemical reduction.  Bord na Móna Environmental Products U.S. Inc. (www.bnm-us.com) is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. 

Holliston, Ma. (June 10, 2009)—In response to demand for its diesel particulate filters and overall company growth, Rypos, the leader in development and manufacturing of active diesel exhaust filtration solutions, announces the lease of a new 15,000 square foot facility from Laurel Branch Realty Trust of Brookline, Mass. The company plans a June move to the new space located at 150 Hopping Brook Road in Holliston, Mass.

“The demand for high quality diesel particulate filters due to California and EPA regulations has fueled Rypos’ rapid growth and resulted in a need for expanded manufacturing space for our refrigerated transport unit filters and for filter cartridge production,” comments Peter Bransfield, CEO of Rypos, Inc. “We are committed to supplying our customer base with the highest quality products and to remaining in Holliston to provide jobs in the Massachusetts clean tech sector.”

Rypos’ Diesel Particulate Filters for marine applications and refrigerated transport were recently certified for use by the California Air Resource Board. The company is also the exclusive North American distributor for the Proventia Thermo King Bobtail TRU FTF and the Proventia FTF passive flow-through filters. The RYPOS LETRU active exhaust filtration systems and the Proventia FTF passive flow through systems are the most cost efficient and effective means to meeting the California TRU emissions regulations on the market today.

RYPOS Inc. (www.rypos.com) is a privately held company with operations in Holliston, Ma. and Long Beach, Ca. Founded in 1996 by a distinguished group of scientists and entrepreneurs, RYPOS has spent the past several years developing, testing, and bringing to market advances in diesel particulate filter technology. RYPOS’ pioneering efforts have led to the creation of proprietary control circuitry, four U.S. patents, and one pending patent application. The company’s leading edge products for diesel exhaust filtration utilize patented electrical regeneration strategy and technology. The flexible and scalable designs have applications in on-road, off-road, stationary, and marine markets.
For more information visit www.rypos.com or call (508) 429-4552.

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Holliston, Mass., (June 1, 2009)- Today, Proventia announced that they have received CARB approval for the Proventia FTF (flow through filter) which fits many models of the Thermo King straight truck (bobtail) TRUs such as the MDII, KDII, TDII and more. The Proventia FTF is the lowest cost method for Thermo King Bobtail TRU owners to comply with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), Low-Emission Transport Refrigeration Unit (LETRU) In–Use Performance Standard for 2002 and older TRUs.

The Proventia FTF and FTF Bobtail are passive flow-through filters that use engine exhaust temperature to regenerate the filter and are currently CARB verified to LE standards for use with Thermo King model TRUs. Both systems reduce harmful particulate matter emissions around trucking facilities; protecting the health of trucking industry employees and those who work in and around the trucking industry.

CARB regulations require that all of the approximately 40,000 TRU engines on the road in California, including those travelling from outside the state, to have emission control technology on TRUs that are seven years or older. The CARB regulations are backed by the January 19^, 2009 ARB waiver (http://www.arb.ca.gov/diesel/tru/documents/status_update_10_07) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which allows the state to enforce the reduction of toxic diesel emissions generated by refrigeration units mounted on big rigs.

Rypos will be the exclusive North American Distributor for the Proventia Bobtail Flow Through Filter (FTF), passive filter system. Rypos is already the exclusive North American distributor for the Proventia FTF Filter System that fits Thermo King trailer TRU models, such as the SB, Whisper, SuperII, Sentry and more. In addition to the distribution of the Proventia passive FTFs, Rypos manufacturers and sells the RYPOS DPF/LETRU active diesel particulate filter designed to retrofit Carrier trailer model TRUs. The RYPOS DPF/LETRU active diesel particulate filter uses an electrically conductive sintered metal fiber medium and electrical power from the TRU to regenerate the filter when needed. It is microprocessor controlled with a backpressure control system, an electrical control circuit, and a backpressure warning indicator.

“Our commitment to serving the entire TRU industry is evident in our pursuit to offer emission control products for all Thermo King and Carrier TRUs,” comments Peter Bransfield, CEO of RYPOS. “This enables mixed fleet operators to retrofit their fleets to meet the CARB standards with a single supplier.” For information on all of the Proventia TRU filters contact sales@proventiafilters.com or call 800-609-7686.

Proventia Americas, LLC (www.proventiafilters.com) is a member of a family-owned international environmental technology group based in Oulunsalo, Finland.

RYPOS Inc. (www.rypos.com) is a privately-held company with operations in Holliston, Massachusetts and Long Beach, California.

CONTACT:

Jennifer Forbes/617-275-8257

jeforbescom@gmail.com

or

Jim Bransfield/ 800-221-4436

jbransfield@infiltratorsystems.net

For Immediate Release

Infiltrator Systems Acquires Ring Industrial Group, LP

Manufacturers of EZflow

Old Saybrook, Ct. (June 2, 2009) —Infiltrator Systems, Inc. has acquired Ring Industrial Group, L.P., the manufacturers of EZflow brand expanded polystyrene drainfield systems. The acquisition of Ring Industrial Group, L.P. is part of Infiltrator Systems’ ongoing commitment to offer the most innovative and high quality products to the onsite wastewater industry. Infiltrator now offers a broad family of products that save septic installation professionals time and money.

“We are excited about the opportunity to combine the knowledge and resources of these two companies.” says Roy Moore, President and CEO of Infiltrator Systems. “Over the next several months, the two companies will integrate resources to best meet the needs of our valued customers.”

EZflow products are well established in the onsite industry with 15 years of success and installations in over 30 states and Canadian provinces. The EZflow geosynthetic aggregate system is free from fines and engineered for optimal absorption efficiency. Modular bundled configurations make for fast, easy installations in septic drainfields and drainage applications. Manufactured from recycled materials rather than energy intensive mined natural resources, EZflow is a logical addition to Infiltrator’s suite of green products.

With the addition of the EZflow product line, Infiltrator is the largest septic products company in the onsite industry with a combined 2.5 million systems installed across North America. Based in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, Infiltrator Systems, Inc. has a staff of over 30 field sales representatives and an in-house regulatory and technical department to serve its customers. Since its inception in 1987, Infiltrator has introduced innovative products that meet increasingly stringent environmental and regulatory onsite wastewater treatment requirements. Through their understanding of the marketplace and the integration of engineering and manufacturing expertise, science, and technology, Infiltrator continues to drive the onsite wastewater industry.

For more information about septic system innovation and installation solutions including the EZflow product line from Infiltrator Systems, visit our Website at www.infiltratorsystems.com or call 1-800-221-4436.

Infiltrator Systems is a Graham Partners portfolio company. Graham Partners is a leading, middle market private equity firm with over $1.5 billion of equity capital under management. Graham Partners seeks to acquire and partner with industrial companies that participate in growth manufacturing niches where it can leverage its unique combination of operating resources and financial expertise. For more information about Graham Partners, please visit www.grahampartners.net.