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                                               RETURN YOUR CONDENSATE AND FLASH YOUR STEAM   Why?  (1) Condensate water (condensed steam) is of too high value to waste.  (2) Condensate can contain up to 20% of the energy required to make the steam in the boiler.  (3) Maximizing the amount of condensate that is returned to the boiler can help save both […]

What are Lagoon Systems?    Lagoons are pond-like bodies of water or basins designed to receive, hold, and treat wastewater for a predetermined period of time.  In the lagoon, wastewater is treated through a combination of physical, biological, and chemical processes.  Much of the treatment occurs naturally, but some systems use aeration devices to add oxygen to […]

                                                                      Overview    Over the years, we’ve come to expect our water source to be safe, convenient, and inexpensive.  After all, our municipal water treatment plant just pumps it from the ground or from a river, puts a little chlorine in it, and sends it on..right?  Wrong    Water, as it comes to using in […]

                          Overview    A closed loop water system is one in which the water is recirculated in a closed loop without evaporation or exposure to the atmosphere.  The only make-up water normally needed is replace water loss from leakage at pump seals, expansion tank overflow, or surface evaporation from system vents.  Many times these systems are […]

Walter Louis Fluid Technologies Newsletter Cooling Tower: Total Dissolved Solids Control February, 2013 Water is tested or analyzed to determine the level or concentration of impurities which may contribute to corrosion, deposits or other undesirable reactions. The analysis is also done in order to measure the level of corrective treatments being applied to the system. […]

                                                     What is a Diaphragm Pump?   Simply speaking, a diaphragm is a separating membrane.  In the water treatment industry, however, a diaphragm simply refers to the elastic  membrane part on a pump or pressure gauge that is used to separate the mechanical section from the liquid.  A diaphragm pump is a type of volumetric pump.  Part of the […]

Water Treatment is Key to Maintaining Boiler Efficiency Boiler or steam production is one of the most advanced applications for water treatment technology. Boiler system operators and engineers strive for the highest efficiency possible from their equipment, and they have learned that poor water quality has a direct impact on boiler efficiency and longevity. Some […]

Hard Water Basics   Hard Water is water that has a high mineral content.  This consists of high levels of metal ions, mainly calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) in the form of  carbonates, but many include several other metals as well as bicarbonates and sulfates.  It is not generally dangerous.  The simplest way to determine […]

Walter Louis Fluid Technologies  Industrial Water Treatment Newsletter October, 2012                                                              Cooling Tower Layup Procedures                                                                                 Why do it?  Most cooling towers and condenser water piping are made of steel and require chemical treatment to protect against corrosion. Throughout the cooling season your equipment is protected by Walter Louis’ treatment program. But what about during […]

                                                   Walter Louis Fluid Technologies                                        Potable Water Monthly Newsletter, September, 2012                                                                                                                                                                          Taste and Odor       Potable water, by definition, should be free of taste and odor.  In general, a public water supply should meet the following criteria:   1.  It must contain no disease-producing organisms 2.  It must be […]