By Jacob “Jake” Ashabraner – ASSE 12080 Certified — Legionella (Certificate #64392) – California Pesticide Applicators # 137045 – Oregon Pesticide Applicator # AG-L1086507CPA — Glacier Laboratories, Inc. Key Takeaways What is MIC? Microbiologically influenced corrosion is corrosion affected by the presence or activity of microorganisms, usually within biofilms or deposits on a metal surface. […]
Water Treatment
Oxidizing vs Non-Oxidizing Biocides for Cooling Towers: How to Choose the Right Program
Chlorine, bromine, DBNPA, isothiazolinones — the biocide aisle is confusing. Here is a practical selection matrix by pH, temperature, and system conditions.
Cooling Tower Cycles of Concentration: How to Calculate and Optimize COC to Cut Water and Chemical Costs
Cycles of concentration (COC) is the single biggest lever for cutting cooling tower water and chemical costs. Learn how to calculate COC, raise it safely, and avoid the scale and corrosion problems that ambush most facilities.
Smart Water Filtration for Efficient Boiler Operation
Key Takeaways Why Boiler Pretreatment Matters Boiler pretreatment is not just a best practice—it is a necessity for any industrial operation that depends on consistent, efficient steam production. Without the right pretreatment strategy, boilers face a cascade of problems including scale buildup, corrosion, and reduced energy efficiency. By investing in smart water filtration, facilities can […]
Air Stripper Scale Prevention: Glacier CE1000’s 30 Years of Proven Performance
Keep Your Water Treatment Systems Running Smoothly—24/7 In environmental water treatment, long-term reliability is non-negotiable. Groundwater remediation systems — especially those using air strippers — are designed to operate continuously, often for decades. But without effective air stripper scale prevention, one persistent challenge threatens their efficiency: scaling caused by calcium and hardness minerals. That’s where […]
Closed Loop Treatment: Why It’s Critical for HVAC and Industrial System Performance
What Is Closed Loop Treatment? Closed loop treatment refers to maintaining water quality in sealed recirculating systems, such as those found in HVAC heating and cooling loops or industrial process equipment. Unlike open systems, which are exposed to air and evaporation, closed loops continuously circulate the same water. Because these systems transfer heat between components, […]
