Technical
Is This Really the Future of Closed System Low Temperature Hot Water (LTHW) Systems?
Introduction The efficiency and longevity of closed Low Temperature Hot Water (LTHW) systems are critical to sustainable building services. VDI 2035, a German engineering guideline, has gained traction as an alternative to chemical treatments traditionally used to...
Corrosion and Efficiency in Chilled Water Cooling Systems
Introduction: The Hidden Costs of Corrosion Imagine a state-of-the-art chilled water cooling system, running efficiently to maintain critical temperatures in a modern manufacturing facility. Over time, however, the system’s performance begins to decline, operational...
Water Treatment Testing For Cooling Towers
Frequent, accurate testing of the water in your evaporative cooling system is vital in order to maintain the water quality, lifespan and safety of your system. There are various tests and checks needed, most are basic and easy to carry out although some are more...
How To Test A Water Softener
WHY TEST MY WATER SOFTENER? If you are maintaining a steam raising system, a water softener will definitely be part of your set up. Softeners are also often used in evaporative cooling, chilled water or heating systems. They are needed to...
Water Treatment Testing – Steam Boilers
Frequent, accurate testing of the water in your steam raising system is vital in order to maintain the water quality and lifespan of the equipment. There are various tests and checks needed, most are basic and easy to carry out although some are more complicated....
Cleaning Cooling Towers
If you are an engineer or facilities manager with a cooling tower, you will already be aware of the challenges of managing this type of system safely. Most of the info you need is here in a very usable...
Bacteria In Water Systems
BACTERIA IN WATER SYSTEMS AND THE PROBLEMS THEY CAUSE Bacteria are small single-celled organisms. Bacteria are found almost everywhere on Earth and are vital to the planet’s ecosystems. Some species can live under extreme conditions of temperature and...
Scale Formation In Water Systems
As an Engineer or Facilities Manager, you probably know what scale is and you may have seen it on the inside of old water pipes. HOW DOES SCALE FORM? The water coming into your site from the mains supply contains minerals. How much and what type depends on the geology...
Corrosion In Steam Boilers
CORROSION PROBLEMS If you’re an Engineer or Facilities Manager, you will probably already know that steam boilers can suffer from corrosion and that this can mean serious problems – blockages, failures, leaks, and even complete failure. It can cost you in...
Corrosion In Water Systems
CORROSION PROBLEMS Corrosion in water system causes serious problems – blockages, failures, leaks, and it can cost you in downtime and repairs. SO, WHAT IS CORROSION? Here’s a diagram and definition we found online: Corrosion is a complex series of reactions...
Reducing Cooling Tower Water Treatment Costs
If you are an engineer or facilities manager maintaining cooling towers, you will no doubt have asked Why does water treatment cost so much? Here’s a quick breakdown of what you are paying for (and how to get more for your money) COST No1 – CHEMICALS Chemical...
Reducing Steam Boiler Water Treatment Costs
f you are an engineer or facilities manager maintaining steam boilers, you will no doubt have asked Why does water treatment cost so much? Here’s a quick breakdown of what you are paying for (and how to get more for your money) COST No1 – CHEMICALS Usually,...