Entries by Lori

Detecting corrosion in Closed System within 24 hours – Case Study

October 21, 2021 in , /by

SUMMARY The common method of determining corrosion in closed water systems involves installing a “corrosion coupon” into the system. This remains in the system anywhere from 3 – 6 months, it is then removed and sent off to get the results. Aquachem had used this method for a number of years until recently, using a […]

Problems in closed water systems

October 19, 2021 in , /by

By nature, when a closed-loop system remains closed and operates properly for an extended period of time, small changes in the chemistry or flow rates and differential pressures throughout the system may not be noticed and it is often forgotten—or at least neglected. However, you must not overlook or become complacent with the stability of […]

What can be found in our drinking water?

October 12, 2021 in , /by

In an office or commercial building, good quality drinking water is something that we often take for granted, not realising the processes it needs to go through before getting to this point. Drinking water enters the water system from rivers, reservoirs & lakes, it needs to go through a whole water treatment process before it […]

Have you made the switch to solids yet?

October 5, 2021 in , /by

For a long time, liquid chemicals have been the preferred choice of water treatment for cooling towers, boilers or closed loop systems, however businesses are now realising there are numerous advantages for using solid chemicals instead. There is the old saying “if it’s not broken don’t fix it”, which is often the case when it […]

Why is water so important?

September 28, 2021 in , /by

Why is water so important? It is very easy to take our water for granted. Why is water important? Because without it, we would not exist. Water is the most important requirement to life and health. Not only is water vital for all body functions, water use is a fundamental commodity for nearly every step […]