Resources / Case Studies
Safer, Cleaner Evaporator CIP Performance in Ethanol Production Using Non-Peroxide Chemistry
In the ethanol industry, evaporator performance plays a critical role in maintaining throughput and meeting aggressive production targets. Clean-In-Place (CIP) routines are frequent and time-sensitive, yet many plants still rely on peroxide-based chemistries that introduce safety risks, higher chemical consumption, and extended downtime…
Stabilizing Chilled Water Chemistry and Corrosion Control in Large Hospitality Facilities
In large hospitality environments, chilled water systems are critical to maintaining guest comfort, operational efficiency, and HVAC reliability. When water chemistry becomes unstable, the consequences can be costly — from equipment degradation and increased maintenance to wasted water and energy…
Improving Evaporator Fouling Control and Operating Costs in Ethanol Production
In ethanol production, evaporator performance directly impacts throughput, efficiency, and operating cost. Clean-In-Place (CIP) and fouling control programs must strike a careful balance — delivering effective cleaning and foulant prevention without increasing downtime or driving up treatment spend…
Optimizing Water Reuse and Chemical Discharge Reduction in Biofuel Production
Water stress and reuse challenges are becoming increasingly common in biofuel production, particularly for facilities pursuing zero liquid discharge (ZLD) strategies. Without a clear understanding of system interactions, excessive water recycle and retreatment can create operational pinch points that reduce efficiency and increase cost…
Eliminating Hydrogen Sulfide Violations and Reducing COD in Food Processing Wastewater
For food processing facilities, wastewater treatment performance isn’t just an environmental concern — it’s a regulatory, financial, and operational priority. Excess hydrogen sulfide (Hâ‚‚S) can lead to odor complaints, safety risks, and costly state-issued fines, while elevated chemical oxygen demand (COD) can strain lagoon capacity and treatment efficiency…
Reducing Biofouling and Energy Loss in Manufacturing Chilled Water Systems
For manufacturing facilities with strict quality and reliability requirements, chilled water system performance is critical. When microbial growth and biofouling go unmanaged, the impacts can cascade quickly — reduced heat transfer efficiency, higher energy use, increased chemical consumption, and unplanned downtime…
Improving Heat Exchanger Efficiency and Reliability in Continuous Manufacturing Operations
In 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 significantly degrade thermal performance, leading to higher operating costs and unplanned downtime…
Reducing Freshwater Demand Through DI Reject Water Reuse in Manufacturing Cooling Towers
In water-stressed regions, manufacturing facilities are under increasing pressure to reduce municipal water consumption while controlling operating costs and maintaining system reliability. For facilities with both deionized (DI) water systems and cooling towers, reuse opportunities often exist — but only if water quality, chemistry, and regulatory requirements are carefully managed…
Reducing Iron and Copper Transport During Boiler Startup in Power Generation Facilities
In the power generation industry, controlling iron and copper transport during startup is critical to protecting boilers, turbines, and heat transfer surfaces. Elevated metal transport can lead to tube failures, increased heat rate, turbine blade fouling, and costly maintenance — especially for plants operating under frequent cycling conditions…
Biological Hydrogen Sulfide Control Strategies for Wastewater Collection and Treatment Systems
Hydrogen sulfide (Hâ‚‚S) is one of the most persistent and costly challenges in wastewater systems. Beyond its well-known odor issues, Hâ‚‚S is corrosive, toxic, and dangerous to both infrastructure and personnel. Traditional odor control approaches often focus on masking or neutralizing Hâ‚‚S after it forms, rather than addressing the biological conditions that create it…