Articles Archive - Page 4 of 8

Articles

A selection of Waterline publication articles:

The Water-Energy Nexus

As featured in Waterline Winter 2023-24 The Water-Energy Nexus By Anthea Davies MSc, CMIOSH, FRSC, AIEMA, MWSoc. – ADepta Consulting Limited. ‘The Water-Energy Nexus’ explores the connection between water and energy and how this dependency impacts upon the water cycle and future changes in the climate. What is the energy nexus:Definition: a connection or series… Read more »

Heat pumps: The future of heating

As featured in Waterline Autumn 2023 Heat pumps: The future of heating By Dr. Michael de Podesta MBE FInstP Before retirement, Michael was a measurement specialist at the National Physical Laboratory. Since retirement he has focused on the encouraging urgent action on climate change. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Physics and in… Read more »

The challenge of reduced temperatures in heating systems

As featured in Waterline Autumn 2023 The challenge of reduced temperatures in heating systems By Chris Parsloe and Dr Pamela Simpson The drive for building heating solutions with lower carbon dioxide emissions is likely to encourage engineers to adopt lower circulating water temperatures and flow rates. This may have implications for water treatment solutions in… Read more »

Chelants in water treatment: An overview

As featured in Waterline Summer 2023 Chelants in water treatment:An overview By Kathy Hood BSc (hons), CChem, MRSC – WCS Group Water treatment chemicals for many applications including chemical cleaning, scale inhibition and wastewater treatment contain chelants. The effective use of chelants is particularly critical when considering the topics of scale inhibition and the effective… Read more »

The use of chelants / sequestrants in water treatment

As featured in Waterline Summer 2023 The use of chelants / sequestrants in water treatment Jill Cooper BSc (hons), B&V Chemicals Chelants such as EDTA and NTA are used widely within water treatment. Their uses include, but are not limited to steam boiler treatment programs, closed circuit pre-commission and flushing chemicals and wastewater treatment programs…. Read more »

Women in Water

As featured in Waterline Spring 2023 Women in Water by Dr Pamela Simpson Gender comparison worldwideAnyone working in the water industry will be aware that this is a male orientated sector. Whilst some job roles may be predominantly female, overall the numbers of males far outweigh the females and this is echoed in the number… Read more »

Back to Basics

As featured in Waterline Spring 2023 Back to Basics Matt Morse, Principal Consultant, Dragonfly Water Consultancy In my day to day work I see a lot of audits, water treatment programmes, legionella risk assessments and written schemes of control. Many of these that I see suffer from a common problem – they start in the… Read more »

Effect of sample pH on the identification of an NRB in Closed Hot and Cold Water Systems

As featured in Waterline Winter 2022-23 From the Archive: This article first appeared in waterline Winter 2019-2020 Effect of sample pH on the identification of an NRB in Closed Hot and Cold Water Systems Pamela Simpson (PhD), Whitewater Technologies Ltd; Richard Jones (MSc), Cheshire Scientific Ltd. IntroductionA closed re-circulating pipework system is one which, as… Read more »

How do I interpret my on-site test results?

As featured in Waterline Winter 2022-23 How do I interpret my on-site test results? Ian Penney, DTK Water Industrial water treatment in one form or another has been around for a very long time. Without looking too hard I found a citing for phosphorus as a corrosion inhibitor used in the construction of the iron… Read more »

Event Report – From the Cradle to the Grave – The lifecycle of water management – Wednesday 8th June 2022 – University of Greenwich, London

As featured in Waterline Autumn 2022 From the Cradle to the Grave – The lifecycle of water managementWednesday 8th June 2022University of Greenwich, London Governance – Getting it Right First Time Elise Maynard, Director, Water Management Society Elise discussed the various Legislative and guidance documents which are applicable to water safety for all buildings and… Read more »

Product & Service Spotlight

Effective water management requires data, not assumptions.

INFORM provides total visibility and real-time alerts to stay ahead of risks. Replace guesswork with audit-ready evidence for effortless compliance. Our smart, configurable alarms act as a proactive safety net, while trend analysis identifies your highest-performing areas. Prioritise maintenance and maximise resource efficiency through one intuitive dashboard. INFORM delivers the clarity needed to maintain rigorous safety and operational standards across your entire water system.

How the SolidTek® Biocide Feeder Package will BENEFIT YOU

SolidTek's® Biocide Feeder Package offers users a functional, safe, compact and environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional brominators.

Designed for use with SolidTek’s® enhanced bromine biocide, BromTek, it offers multiple benefits:

SAFER
Reduced exposure to fumes and bromine dust (non-pressurised system).

EFFECTIVE
Use with field proven mixed hydantoin biocide - better performance than standard bromine tablets.

COMPACT
Wall mounted reducing footprint of installation.

QUICK & EASY
Charge with product in under 5 minutes without isolation from the system.
SUPPORT

Product calculators and tech support available.

LIA International

Providing water testing equipment and reagents for water treatment and hygiene professionals.

Tailored Service - Fast Delivery - Technical Support

Contact us to find out more.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0)1488 686777
Web: www.liainternational.co.uk

Managing Risk at the Water System Interface

Using system hot water (❯60 °C), Horne’s patented ILTDU delivers targeted thermal disinfection at the water system periphery, where potable water meets a non-sterile (ward) environment. Combined with elevated velocity flushing, which mechanically shears and removes excess bulk biofilm, it addresses both established pipework biofilm, and contamination driven by retrograde ingress. This approach avoids selective pressures associated with chemical dosing, supporting control of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, NTM and other waterborne organisms while protecting system integrity, water quality and lowering environmental impact.

Result of using Erythorbate

To scavenge or to passivate has long been the question when controlling oxygen-induced corrosion in feed lines and steam raining equipment.
Here’s a short introduction to a product that allows you to do both: Sodium Erythorbate. It’s an oxygen scavenger and passivator utilising residual dissolved oxygen in the metal passivation reactions. Erythorbate and its degradation products continue to remove oxygen with an eventual residual of water and carbon dioxide hence not adding to the boiler water solids reducing Blowdown.

PIB Insurance Brokers

As a business in the Legionella Control Industry, are you confident that your insurance gives you the protection that you need? Have you ever been charged a higher premium on the pretext that the correct insurance cover should cost you more?

If these concerns sound familiar, your business may not be benefitting from the best value, security and advice. This is why PIB has developed an exclusive package which, combines all the benefits that you require for your business protection.

FILT’RAY Compact Range

AQUATOOLS has launched a range of filters for hospitals. FILT'RAY Compact filters provide a physical barrier to reduce the risk of infection from waterborne microorganisms. Tubular membrane microfiltration with a high filtration capacity delivers bacteriologically controlled water, securing the point-of-use for up to 4 months. They are compact to save space, ideal for taps with a low drop height. Retro-contamination is carefully controlled thanks to a protective skirt and a tilted connector which allows the filter position to be optimised.

TME Thermometers

Take your ACoPL8 testing to the next level with TME. Faster, smarter, stronger than the rest.

CLEGK2 – An unbeatable legionella kit with everything you need: a robust thermometer with inbuilt timer, fast-response dual surface/immersion probe, and a handy carry pouch.

New thermometers and thermometer kits include a FREE UKAS traceable calibration certificate.

TCWAllPort – A unique low-cost solution for concealed TMVs: a compact thermocouple socket for remote access temperature monitoring.

MM7000-2D – the smart way to go paperless. Our relaunched Bluetooth Barcode Thermometer is now more affordable than ever before.

Visit our website for our best deals and new offers or contact our friendly sales team direct.

www.tmethermometers.com

[email protected]

01903 700651

Introducing the MD150: Precision & Speed for Industrial Water Testing

Key Features:

• Reliable & Accurate – Delivers precise, consistent measurements.

• User-Friendly Design – Intuitive interface with simple operation.

• Pre-Programmed Test Methods – Covers key industrial water parameters.

• Waterproof & Durable – Built for tough industrial environments.

• High-Quality Optics – Ensures superior measurement accuracy.

• Versatile Applications – Ideal for cooling towers, boilers, and wastewater monitoring.

• Rapid Measurement – Results within seconds without compromising accuracy.

Perfect for professionals needing a dependable, high-performance photometer for industrial water analysis.

www.dtkwater.com
01604 686995