What Are Cooling Tower Drift Eliminators? Cooling towers operate by releasing heat through evaporation, but this process can unintentionally release fine water droplets into the surrounding air. These droplets, known as drift, may contain Legionella bacteria and other contaminants if the tower water is not …
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Why Legionella Training Matters Facility teams are on the front line when it comes to protecting building water systems against Legionella bacteria. This organism, when allowed to grow in potable water, cooling towers, or hot tubs, can cause Legionnaires’ disease, a severe type of pneumonia …
Read Full ArticleWhat Is Biofilm – and Why It Matters for Water Systems Biofilm is a dense, slimy layer of microbial colonies that forms on surfaces exposed to water over time. It’s not just a cosmetic issue – in potable water systems, plumbing, cooling towers, and other …
Read Full ArticleFor many commercial and industrial buildings in the Tampa Bay area, glycol systems are an essential part of keeping operations running smoothly. These systems protect chillers, HVAC units, and piping from damage caused by extreme temperatures, whether it’s preventing freezing in the winter or overheating …
Read Full ArticleIf you manage a commercial or industrial building in the Tampa Bay area, clean, reliable water is necessary for daily operations. From keeping production lines running to providing safe drinking water for staff and visitors, your water filtration system plays a key role in protecting …
Read Full ArticleWhat Is a Glycol Cooling System – and Why Treatment Matters A glycol cooling system is a closed-loop refrigeration system that uses a glycol-water mixture instead of plain water to absorb and transfer heat. It’s commonly used in commercial buildings, industrial cooling, food processing, and …
Read Full ArticleWhy High-Pressure Steam Requires Specialized Water Treatment High-pressure steam systems demand a different level of discipline than low-pressure boilers. While both produce steam from heated water, the temperature, pressure, and performance demands in high-pressure boilers increase the risk of failure, corrosion, and inefficiency without proper …
Read Full ArticleWhat Closed Loop Control Means in HVAC Water Treatment In the context of water treatment, closed loop control systems most commonly refer to the way facility teams manage chilled water, hot water heating, or glycol loops in commercial HVAC systems. These loops are sealed–or close …
Read Full ArticleHow 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 …
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