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Many HVAC evaporative cooling systems are idle or off throughout the winter months, and are often drained to prevent freezing. These extended shutdowns provide excellent conditions for deposits to form and bacteria to grow. When…

Water softeners are commonplace in industrial and institutional settings. These units utilize salt to ideally eliminate the hardness of the incoming water. Since salt usage is essential for softener function and has associated environmental and…

As large building water systems become more complex and end users and facility building professionals continue to work to save water, the risk for Legionella increases. Large Residential and mixed use building often use a…

Greening Health Care has published a research guide, “Best Practices for Energy Efficient Boiler Plant Design, Operation and Control”, that is worth the read for all sectors. This Best Practices Guide is intended to guide…

Most companies focus on improving efficiency while the boiler is running to lower expenses and maximize profits. What about when the boiler isn’t running!? There may be circumstances where a boiler may not be required…

The leaves on the trees are beginning to change colour and temperatures are fluctuating day to day. We have officially entered the cooling shoulder season. Temperatures this time of year result in a period of…

The value of water is often overlooked and taken for granted due to its perceived abundance. Although water makes up 70% of our planet, only 2.5% of this is fresh water, and of this scarce…

Close to 40% of all fossil fuel burned by industry is consumed in steam production. Simple steps can have a large operational impact on the cost of fuel, water, treatment, and labor. The chart shows…

Biofilms in cooling water systems increase corrosion, fouling, and deposition rates. This damages your equipment, increases energy consumption and costs you money. Biofilms in cooling systems can also harbour Legionella and other harmful bacteria. With…