BIOFILMS, DEAD LEGS, AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
Chem-Aqua, Inc.
We are a global company providing industry-leading water treatment products, solutions, and services to the world.
"Where there is water, there is life." This saying holds true within our industrial water systems as well. Unwanted microbiological activity can cause corrosion, loss of heat transfer, blockages, and pose a risk to public health. The resources below should be helpful in understanding this complex topic.
THE BASICS
A good place to start is with the "what" and "why."
VIDEO: How Biofilms Form
BLOG: Don't Let Biofilms Take Control of Your Cooling Tower System
INFOGRAPHIC: Biofilm, Amoeba, and Legionella
BLOG: Learning the Language of Microbiological Control
INFOGRAPHIC: Biofilms - What You Need to Know
TESTING
How do you test for microbiological activity? How do the various available methods compare?
BLOG: Dip Slides vs. Lab Testing - The Key Differences & Similarities
BLOG: Why Dip Slides and Laboratory Bacteria Testing May Not Agree
INFOGRAPHIC: Ways to Monitor Microbiological Activity
BLOG: Chlorine and Bromine Testing in Cooling Tower Systems
ONLINE MONITORING
Can biofouling and its control be automatically monitored online? What are the benefits and challenges?
BLOG: Importance of Biofilm Monitoring - What Standard Microbiological Tests Don't Show
INFOGRAPHIC: bioDART Biofouling Monitor
VIDEO: bioDART Biofilm Monitoring
BLOG: Understanding How ORP is Used in Cooling Water Treatment
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DEAD LEGS
What is a "dead leg?" Why are they important?
BLOG: 7 Common Dead Legs
INFOGRAPHIC: 7 Common Dead Legs - Cooling Tower System
CORROSION
Unwanted microbiological activity can lead to corrosion. How do you identify and mitigate this?
BLOG: Protecting Off-Line Cooling Equipment
BLOG: Dead Legs, Biofilm, and Legionnaires Disease - One Thing Leads to Another
BIOCIDES
A key tool in the control of unwanted microbiological activity is biocides.
BLOG: Key Components of a Cooling Tower System Biocide Program
BLOG: The Relationship Between Biocide Contact Time and Holding Time
SUSTAINABILITY
Keep your water "green" by controlling the impacts of unwanted microbiological activity.
BLOG: Increasing Water System Sustainability (Part 6) - The Importance of Managing Biofilm
INDUSTRIES
Many industries have unique challenges when dealing with unwanted microbiological activity due to the nature of their processes.
INFOGRAPHIC: Data Centers: Challenges Protecting Redundant Cooling Water Systems
BLOG: Biofilm Challenges in Breweries
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2 个月Great post with insights!