Cooling Water & Boiler Water Remote Management Program (RMP)

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Allow us to introduce Florida Water Processing's Remote Management Program for Cooling Water & Boiler Water Treatment. With today's, wireless technology, we can manage and supply your water treatment program more effectively than a standard, monthly water treatment program. We can do this from our office to anywhere in the world!

Your company will partake in the following benefits from Florida Water Processing's Remote Management Program:

• Less Expensive Water Treatment Program by allowing you to purchase customized chemistry & equipment at DEALER COSTS!
   
• DAILY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT rather than standard Monthly Service--improves your efficiency by allowing proactive management and data collection.
   
• Continuous Data analysis and Trend Management via our standard software package
   
• ALARMS alert our experts to problems that may arise 24/7. WE are able to react immediately and solve problems before you even know they are occurring
   
• Standard laboratory services available in RMP, such as water analysis, corrosion coupon studies, deposit analysis, microbiological analysis, and more.
   
• Continuous Training for our clients on Fundamentals and Program Management
  

Please call us to discuss our Remote Management Program and how we would approach your Cooling and Boiler Water Treatment Application.  To help us prepare for your call, feel free to fill in this confidential inquiry.

FAQ

Q. What is Scale?

A. Scale forms due to various factors. Alkalinity concentration, temperature, suspended solids, microbiological growth, and water velocity are all factors in scale precipitation. As temperature increases, calcium and magnesium become less soluble. This is why you often see scale build up where water comes into direct contact with heat transfer surfaces with high skin temperatures. Suspended solids, slime- layers, and any other microbiological growth will help catalyze the precipitation of scale.

Q. What is LSI (Langlier Saturation Index) and how do I interpret the LSI Calculation?

A. Water treatment companies utilize the Langlier Saturation Index (LSI) to predict the probability of scale precipitation. It is a calculated value that predicts whether a water will precipitate, dissolve, or be in equilibrium with calcium carbonate. They use this scale as a benchmark for chemical scale inhibitor performance in a scaling environment. The formula is a little complex, but spreadsheets on a computer will easily calculate LSI after the correct parameters are entered. To calculate LSI, the following parameters must be tested:

• Total M Alkalinity
• Calcium Hardness
• Total Dissolved Solids
• pH
• Temperature

LSI values of 0.0 indicate stable water. Positive and negative values are then used to predict scaling conditions or dissolving conditions respectively:


LSI CONDITION

+3.0 Extreme Severe Scaling

+1.0 Severe Scaling

0.0 Stable Water

-0.5 No scaling: slight tendency to dissolve scale

-2.0 Strong tendency to dissolve scale

-3.0 Very strong tendency to  dissolve scale


Typical chemical scale inhibitors are usually rated to LSI values up to 2.0 or 2.5 LSI units. LSI calculations may also be used to calculate the alkalinity needed to safely acid clean the system over long periods.

Q. Why isn’t a pH of 7.0 really neutral in water treatment?

A. A pH of 7 on a standard pH scale indicates neutrality. In water treatment, a pH of 7 is corrosive to most metals. If one relies on the fundamentals of the pH scale in cooling water treatment, problems will result. In water treatment, a pH of 8.3 is far less corrosive than a pH of 7.0. Measuring the alkalinity, in PPM, is a more reliable value for controlling corrosion than pH. Both measurements are quick, easy, and more valuable when measured together.

Q. What causes corrosion?

A. There are three basic types of corrosion that deteriorate metal equipment. The instigators are Oxygen, Acids, and Galvanic Action. These instigators will lead us to a uniform generalized corrosion to aggressive pitting action. In cooling water treatment we strive to maintain corrosion rates within industry standards via generalized uniform corrosion.

The following are a few factors that play a role in corrosion:

Conductivity

Temperature

pH

Acidity

Alkalinity

Water Velocity

Scale Deposits

Q. Will any scale, corrosion inhibitor, or biocide work for my cooling water or boiler water treatment application?

A. No. You must have a formula that is designed to work with your make up water chemistry. Also it is very important how you apply the chemistry (i.e. feed points, retention time, dosage, etc.). Call us to help you.

Q. How do I minimize water usage?

A. Maximizing your concentration cycles. This can be calculated to a conservative point that will not put your system at risk for deposition or corrosion. Utilizing TDS, Chloride Concentration, mineral balance, and LSI are useful tools for this. Call us to help you.

Q. Why is my cooling tower full of algae and slime—even though we are feeding a biocide?

A. Formula, Retention Time, Feed Point, and Dosage all play a role. If you do some research and make the appropriate changes, you can prevent this type of fouling.
 

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