Between Two Plants

Chief Process Engineer Harley Schreiber joins host Ian Fife to break down the science and strategy behind industrial water treatment flow sheet development. With decades of experience in solid-liquid separation and chemical engineering, Harley walks through how WesTech identifies contaminants, selects the right treatment technologies, and uses lab testing to validate and optimize each unique proce...

When a Utah facility's conventional bioreactor was running at seven-hour retention times and still missing treatment targets, the EBR stepped in — and hit 30 minutes. In this episode, Dr. Ola Opara, the inventor, explains how the Electro-Biochemical Reactor works, where it outperforms conventional technology, and what it means to treat biological water treatment as a living system, not a mechanica...

In this episode, WesTech Field Service Manager Marvin Shell shares what it takes to keep water and wastewater treatment equipment running reliably. He discusses the importance of communication, preventive maintenance, and rapid troubleshooting in avoiding costly downtime. Marvin also explains why a few minutes of proper maintenance can prevent major operational disruptions.

In this episode, WesTech VP of Process Engineering, Jaron Stanley, explains the role of our in-house physchem and biological labs. He breaks down when lab testing is essential, what each lab does, and how testing helps ensure accurate sizing, reliable performance, and lower project risk.

In this episode, WesTech EVP Libbie Linton breaks down the essential tool that helps ensure your project’s success: the Process Performance Guarantee. A PPG defines performance criteria, guaranteed conditions, and remedies if expectations aren't met. Libbie details how WesTech approaches these guarantees, emphasizing the need for trust, open communication, and rigorous lab and pilot testing to han...