Closed-Loop Cooling Is Not Fill-and-Forget: Protecting Fluid Health in AI Data Centers
Closed-loop cooling systems are critical to AI and high-density data centers, but they should never be treated as “fill-and-forget.” From fluid chemistry and system cleanliness to commissioning, monitoring, and responsible disposal, closed-loop performance depends on how well the fluid is managed across the entire lifecycle. In mission-critical data center cooling, fluid condition is part of system condition.
Data Center Cooling Reliability Starts Before Startup
As AI workloads push data center rack densities higher, cooling reliability is becoming a strategic business priority. This blog explores why glycol cooling systems, fluid health, commissioning discipline, and lifecycle management are essential to maximizing uptime, improving efficiency, and supporting the next generation of AI infrastructure.
Apex Water and Process Unveils AquaGuard MC™, a Comprehensive Healthcare Water Safety Program
AquaGuard MC™ is a fully managed healthcare water safety program that combines intelligent onsite monochloramine generation, remote monitoring, ISO 17025 accredited laboratory testing, routine field service, and continuous performance validation to help healthcare organizations reduce Legionella risk and maintain consistent secondary disinfection throughout complex building water systems. Designed to simplify compliance while improving patient safety, AquaGuard MC™ delivers predictable performance, predictable costs, and expert support through one integrated solution.
5 Best Practices for AI Data Center Glycol Cooling: How to Maximize Reliability, Performance, and Coolant Life
As AI workloads push data center rack densities higher, cooling reliability is becoming a strategic business priority. This blog explores why glycol cooling systems, fluid health, commissioning discipline, and lifecycle management are essential to maximizing uptime, improving efficiency, and supporting the next generation of AI infrastructure.
A Global Dairy Manufacturer Reclaimed 20 Million Gallons of Wastewater Annually with Apex’s ReclaimX™ WT, the Circular Water Platform
A leading dairy manufacturer partnered with Apex Water & Process to convert treated wastewater into cooling tower makeup water using ReclaimX™. The project now reclaims approximately 20 million gallons annually while reducing municipal water consumption and supporting sustainability goals.
Apex Water and Process Expands Direct-to-Chip Data Center Cooling Solutions as Dow Heat Transfer Fluids National Service Provider
Apex Water and Process has been named an authorized service provider for DOWFROST™ HD and LC Heat Transfer Fluids through the Dow Coolant Care Network. The designation strengthens Apex’s ability to support high-density AI and data center liquid cooling deployments across the full lifecycle of operation.
Achieve AAMI ST108 Compliance: A Practical Guide
Introduction Water plays a critical — and often underestimated — role in sterile processing. With the release of AAMI ST108, healthcare organizations are now required to manage water quality with the same rigor as any other clinical input. If your facility processes...
How SA-1000 & SoilGuard™ Na Reduced Sodium Hazard and Improved Pistachio Soil Health in California
Case Study Summary A 5,000-acre pistachio operation in Kerman, California partnered with Apex Ag Technologies to address rising sodium and salinity levels that were threatening infiltration, nutrient uptake, and long-term yield. Through a targeted SA-1000 and...
Reducing Iron and Copper Transport During Boiler Startup in Power Generation Facilities
Case Study SummaryThis case study examines how Apex mitigated iron and copper transport during boiler startup at a power generation facility by implementing a film-forming corrosion inhibitor program. By stabilizing metallurgy during cycling and startup conditions,...
Biological Hydrogen Sulfide Control Strategies for Wastewater Collection and Treatment Systems
Case Study SummaryThis case study explores how biological hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) control strategies can be used to reduce odors, corrosion risk, and safety concerns in wastewater collection and treatment systems. By applying targeted biocide and microbial control...
Reducing Freshwater Demand Through DI Reject Water Reuse in Manufacturing Cooling Towers
Results at a Glance This case study examines how Apex helped a manufacturing facility reduce municipal water consumption by reusing deionized (DI) system reject water as cooling tower make-up. By implementing a controlled blending strategy and optimizing cooling water...
Improving Heat Exchanger Efficiency and Reliability in Continuous Manufacturing Operations
Case Study SummaryIn industrial manufacturing, maintaining peak heat exchanger performance is critical to ensuring process reliability, energy efficiency, and consistent product quality. Over time, fouling, scaling, oil carryover, and process residues can...
Reducing Biofouling and Energy Loss in Manufacturing Chilled Water Systems
Case Study SummaryThis case study examines how Apex reduced microbial fouling and operating costs in a manufacturing chilled water system by implementing automated biocontrol, enhanced filtration, and real-time monitoring. The program eliminated unplanned downtime,...
Eliminating Hydrogen Sulfide Violations and Reducing COD in Food Processing Wastewater
Case Study SummaryThis case study examines how Apex helped a food processing facility eliminate hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) violations and achieve a sustained reduction in chemical oxygen demand (COD) in its wastewater system. By implementing a targeted BioArmor™...
Optimizing Water Reuse and Chemical Discharge Reduction in Biofuel Production
Case Study SummaryThis case study examines how a Midwest biofuel facility achieved aggressive water reuse goals while reducing chemical discharge by more than 30%. By leveraging Apex’s WaterSim™ modeling platform and implementing targeted process and chemistry...
Improving Evaporator Fouling Control and Operating Costs in Ethanol Production
Results at a Glance This case study examines how Apex improved evaporator fouling control at a 100 MMGPY ethanol facility while reducing overall treatment spend. By implementing a targeted dual-product evaporator treatment program using EFX 5000 and EFX 6000, the...
Stabilizing Chilled Water Chemistry and Corrosion Control in Large Hospitality Facilities
Case Study SummaryThis case study examines how Apex stabilized a large resort and casino chilled water system experiencing corrosion, biofouling, and chemical instability. Through a comprehensive chilled loop remediation program, the facility significantly reduced...
Safer, Cleaner Evaporator CIP Performance in Ethanol Production Using Non-Peroxide Chemistry
Case Study SummaryThis case study examines how a Central Iowa ethanol producer improved evaporator Clean-In-Place (CIP) performance by replacing peroxide-based cleaning chemistry with a non-peroxide alternative. By implementing Apex’s EFX 2540 CIP program, the...
Navigating AAMI ST108: Ensuring Water Quality Compliance in Healthcare and Hospitals
A hospital-focused overview of system design, monitoring, and testing practices to meet AAMI ST108 and support sterile processing and infection prevention.
Turning Waste into Water: The Apex Approach That Really Works for Industrial Reclaim
Author, Mike Bertrang | This guide will explain what boiler layup is, why it matters, and how to choose between wet layup and dry layup methods based on your boiler’s operating schedule and environment to ensure operating reliability and protect your assets.