The objective of a boiler water programme is to control/minimise deposit formation, corrosion and carryover, in order to achieve this, a treatment programme will comprise: An oxygen scavenger Polymers to provide deposit control Phosphate except for steam generators or where feedwater quality is very high and the Feedwater alkalinity is a high proportion of TDS…
Feedwater has recently embarked on a corporate image project to renew the company brand look and feel.This has started with a new refreshed logo to better reflect modern design aesthetic and the company’s modern outlook. The logo’s long term drop icon has been updated to a two tone orange and blue with an altered meaning. The…
Chlorine can be an effective method of water disinfection for a multitude of applications such as swimming pool, Spa and Jacuzzi disinfection to the treatment of potable (drinking) and in the disinfection of cold water storage tanks and some cooling systems. Where the removal of chlorine is needed from the water (for example if there…
Broad Spectrum Biocides offer an encompassing solution to microbiological control Biocides can be useful for the control of microbiological organisms which can become very attached to the environment of your water systems be they cooled or chilled or even low temperature closed systems. This can be bad news as some bacteria such as Legionella can…
From the heavily used chartered steam train to the traction engine that only see’ service at a number of heritage fairs a year, all types of steam locomotive should receive water treatment of some kind. For many this is Tannin and Soda ash and maybe even a polymer sludge conditioner.
Corrosion inhibitors for Closed, heating and cooling water systems Corrosion inhibitors are an essential to ensure the longevity and efficient operation of your closed heating or cooling water system. The two main types of treatment for closed systems are nitrate or molybdate based corrosion inhibitors. In certain circumstances using a Tannin based inhibitor may be a better choice if,…
Legionnaires Outbreak, Edinburgh & Renfrew Many people are concerned after the Edinburgh legionnaires outbreak and more so with the new outbreak in Renfrew so it is important to know whether or not you may already have a contaminated cooling tower or domestic water system. If you suspect there has been an outbreak of legionella in your area, you don’t…
With the relentless pace of mobile internet growth the need for a new mobile friendly website was clear so at Feedwater we decided to go ahead with a complete website rebuild using a responsive web platform which allows the website to adapt to the size of the screen it is loaded on. Because of the…