In the context of closed loop water treatment, control systems most commonly refer to how facility teams manage chilled water, hot water heating, or glycol loops in commercial HVAC systems. These loops are sealed, or close to it, but they still need protection. Oxygen leaks …
Read Full ArticleBlog
How Much Water Does Your Cooling Tower Use? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that for every ton-hour of cooling, a typical cooling tower evaporates about 1.8 gallons of water — equivalent to removing 12,000 BTUs of heat (EPA). For a large commercial or …
Read Full ArticleWhy Boiler Blowdown Is Essential for System Performance Boiler blowdown isn’t just a maintenance task–it’s a key control point for water efficiency, equipment longevity, and steam system safety. Boilers are closed-loop systems, but they’re far from clean. Every gallon of makeup water introduces new dissolved …
Read Full ArticleCooling towers play a critical role in commercial and industrial cooling systems. When they operate properly, they efficiently remove heat, maintain stable system temperatures, and support overall HVAC and process performance. However, without consistent cooling tower operation and maintenance, small issues can escalate into costly …
Read Full ArticleWhy Steam Quality Matters Steam plays a central role in energy transfer across industrial and commercial systems. It’s used to power heat exchangers, drive sterilization, regulate process temperatures, and maintain comfort in large-scale buildings. But when steam isn’t properly managed, the system pays for it …
Read Full ArticleA closed-loop system continuously monitors its output and uses feedback to make adjustments. This approach helps equipment maintain a desired condition even when operating conditions change. In industrial facilities, closed-loop systems play an important role in heating, cooling, water circulation, process control, and automation. Understanding …
Read Full ArticleRunning a high-rise building in the Tampa Bay area comes with more than its fair share of responsibilities. Between managing tenants, maintaining equipment, and keeping up with repairs, things can become overwhelming fast. One thing that often falls lower on the priority list? Staying on …
Read Full ArticleIf you’re home base is the Tampa Bay area, you know how different the weather can feel depending on the time of year. Cool winters quickly turn into long, hot, humid summers. While most people think about how that affects things like air conditioning or …
Read Full ArticleWhy Legionella Risk Assessments Matter Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia caused by breathing in water droplets that contain contaminated water Legionella bacteria. These bacteria thrive in manmade water systems – particularly those with warm temperatures, low flow, or aging infrastructure. If …
Read Full ArticleIn a lot of facilities, corrosion problems don’t announce themselves loudly. They develop quietly, behind insulation, inside piping, or at connection points no one looks at until something fails. One of the most common examples we see in the field is galvanic corrosion. It shows …
Read Full Article
Edward Wehunt