Entries by Lori

Corrosion – A common problem; Cooling Towers & Steam Boilers

September 23, 2021 in /by

Cooling towers and steam boilers are both essential pieces of equipment in the industry. While they both carry out different purposes, they do share a major water related problem: corrosion. Corrosion can be defined as the destruction of a metal by chemical or electrochemical reaction with its environment. In water treatment, corrosion is a major […]

Meet our Team – Shane Neylon

September 22, 2021 in , /by

Meet our Chief Executive Officer, Shane Neylon. Shane became the CEO of AquaChem in 2018 and has since expanded and developed our team of experts & clients throughout Ireland. Shane has extensive experience in facility management, particularly the industrial sector, which along with his leadership qualities gives him a unique set of skills to develop […]

Contaminated Water in Closed Water System – Case Study

September 9, 2021 in /by

SUMMARY Aquachem acquired a new contract and upon initial water sampling we noticed the water was extremely contaminated in their closed water system.   We installed a solid dosing feeder and using Chemhib 3011GS within 3 months the water had cleared up the high iron level in the systems and went from 150 ppm to 15ppm. The sample colour improved dramatically from red/ brown to clear.  WHERE 5 […]

Is your steam boiler running as efficiently as it can?

September 7, 2021 in /by

To ensure your steam boiler is working to its optimum level it is essential that the quality of its feedwater is as pure as it can be. The feedwater is used to produce the steam, therefore the quality of water going into the boiler will have a profound effect on the safe operation of the […]

Water Treatment Technology – Smart Metering

August 26, 2021 in , /by

Water treatment and water treatment technologies are essential to ensure water systems provide safe water by removing contaminants of bacteria and other microbiological disease-causing agents from the supply. Thanks to significant technological developments in water treatment, including monitoring and assessment, high-quality drinking water can be supplied without presenting a health risk. Over time, industry leaders […]

Meet our Team – Tommy Dwyer

August 24, 2021 in /by

Meet Tommy Dwyer, our Building Services Operations Manager. Tommy is a key member of our team, and as operations manager he co-ordinates our engineers and makes sure a high standard of service is delivered to our clients at all times. From the start of a job to completion, Tommy will make sure you, the client […]

Keeping your water safe

August 3, 2021 in /by

Prevention is better than cure; a regular, simple practise of water sampling can help stop harmful bacteria living in your water system and help prevent an outbreak of legionnaires disease and other illnesses. Routine sampling helps to safeguard the health and well-being of building occupants, tenants, and visitors to any facility.   In February 2021 […]

Cooling Towers; Essential to Maintain

July 29, 2021 in /by

In our previous blog Cooling Towers; Their Purpose and Importance, we explained how the cooling tower works and why they are essential, and while they are a vital component to every building it is equally as important to make sure they are maintained properly. There are 2 different types of cooling towers – natural draft […]

Meet our Team – Pat Reynolds

July 23, 2021 in /by

Meet our Microbiologist & Senior Legionella Risk Assessor – Pat Reynolds. Pat has been working in this specialist field for 30 years, working in Ireland, the UK and across Europe. He worked in various industries throughout his career with particular attention to the assessment of cooling towers and evaporative condensers. Working in different countries and […]