Preparing for the fall startup of boilers is always a challenge, in part because it compels you to be a weather forecaster. Plenty of...

Operators dedicate time and energy throughout the year to administering a water treatment program designed to protect a boiler from scale...

Any HVAC operator or facility manager is well aware of the importance of water conservation. Running heating and cooling towers is a very...

When a customer asks whether they should test for Legionella in their domestic water, the answer is not always clear. Every building...

In a recent article, we discussed Legionella and focused on health care settings . COVID has helped focus attention on the health...

Corrosion coupons are a good example of old-school technology that still earns a valid place in contemporary water treatment. A corrosion...

When a plant is running multiple boilers, operators need to act with vigilance. “Out of sight, out of mind” can be a ticket to an...

As we discussed in our previous article , the number-one cause of boiler tube failure is oxygen attack. To minimize the risk of this, you...

The number one cause of boiler tube failure is oxygen attack. Many of the measures we take in the water treatment arena are intended to...

At Chemtex, we focus on the water side of your boiler, emphasizing how to protect tubes from corrosion and scale; how to minimize...

Reverse osmosis (RO) is a water treatment process in which water is forced under pressure though a semi permeable membrane, which...

Boiler plants vary. So do their chemical demands, and their capacities for chemical feeding. It is important to choose the optimal...

When the boiler is taken off-line and will not be in operation, it is important to follow proper lay-up procedures. In normal boiler...

October is the month for seasonal boiler preparation. With winter on the way, it’s time to get your boiler system up and running for the...

Boiler start-up and filling a boiler is a critical process, and needs to be done correctly. How you fill and start your boiler can have a...

OSHA compliance is, and should be, a major focus for every industry, in every department, at all times. The OSHA is the Occupational...

Coronavirus has closed a lot of workplaces. As offices and retail establishments gradually open, building managers have to ensure that...

In commercial heating and cooling there are many materials available for heat exchangers: copper and copper alloys, stainless steel and...