tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226886052024-03-05T01:37:11.711-05:00Res-Kem BlogThe Res-Kem Blog contains commentary on industrial water treatment equipment, supplies, and services, along with residential water treatment. Also look for comments on the industry and an outlook on the future.T Dupnikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09285312790633577918noreply@blogger.comBlogger226125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22688605.post-53658557763426665372015-04-17T08:34:00.001-04:002015-04-17T08:34:51.849-04:00RO Membrane Cleaning-OffsiteIf you have an RO system, periodically you will need to clean your membranes. We can provide off-site membrane cleaning services that are designed to improve the performance and extend the useful life of your RO elements. Using our proprietary off-site membrane cleaning stations, strict protocol, automation, and specialty cleaning products, we can handle your toughest RO membrane fouling problems.<br />
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<em>Why Offsite RO Membrane Cleaning?</em><br />
The results of off-site cleaning can be dramatically different than on-site cleaning using a clean-in-place (CIP) process. Our specially designed off-site membrane cleaning stations combine the right type of flows, temperatures, pressures, and time with a broad spectrum of cleaning solutions capable of handling your toughest foulants to ensure a thorough cleaning.<br />
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<em>For More Information <a href="mailto:sales@reskem.com" target="_blank">Contact Us</a></em>T Dupnikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09285312790633577918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22688605.post-37318330217432160772015-02-11T10:47:00.000-05:002015-04-17T10:48:03.740-04:00"Teaching People What They Need"My normal focus in this blog is water treatment. I am going to take a tangent today because my favorite blogger, <a href="http://www.sethgodin.com/" target="_blank">Seth Godin</a>, had a very interesting post last week titled <a href="http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2015/02/give-the-people-what-they-want.html" target="_blank">"Give the people what they want"</a> and the next line was "...isn't nearly as powerful as teaching people what they need." His posts are always thought provoking and this one explains how we like to do business which, quoting Seth again, is to "take your time and invest in a process that helps people see what they truly need". <br />
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Many times per day, prospects will ask for a specific water technology like RO, DI, Fleck valves, AquaMatic, etc. The easy thing to do would be to flip a budget price back for the system or product that may or may not perform for you. What we do is to take a step back and ask a few key questions to insure the product you buy from us will match your water quality and quantity requirements. It takes a little time, and it is the correct way to operate.<br />
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This list of questions has been posted previously, but it does not hurt to remind everyone:<br />
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<li>What are the average, minimum, and peak flow rates you need from the water treatment system?</li>
<li><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"></span>Is the flow continuous or how many shifts do you operate during the day?</li>
<li>Do you have or plan to have a tank after the water treatment system?</li>
<li>What is the source of your water and do you have an untreated water analysis?</li>
<li><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"></span>What is the water used for and do you have a treated water specification? </li>
<li>What are the required temperature and pressure of the treated water?</li>
<li>What level of automation do you need, i.e. manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic?</li>
<li>Are there any special requirements for the system?</li>
<li>When do you need the quotation by?</li>
<li>When do you need the system to be installed?</li>
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With these questions answered, we can offer a properly sized, cost effective solution to your water treatment problem with minimal maintenance. <br />
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Remember to <a href="http://www.feedblitz.com/f/f.fbz?AddNewUserDirect" target="_blank">sign up for Seth's blog</a>!<br />
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<i>Additional Information:</i><br />
<a href="http://www.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-10-question-checklist.pdf">Printable questionnaire</a><br />
<a href="mailto:sales@reskem.com" target="_blank">For technical questions </a><br />
<br />T Dupnikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09285312790633577918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22688605.post-54488101926275236222015-01-27T10:19:00.001-05:002015-01-27T10:19:15.956-05:00Winter Storm Service UpdateWith travel bans in the Northeast States, DI deliveries, equipment repair services and scheduled PM services out of our locations in New Britain, CT and Raynham, MA are suspended for today. Given the track of the storm, we should be back in operation starting tomorrow.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Call 800-323-1983 if you have any questions or critical needs</span></strong></div>
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DI deliveries, equipment repair services and scheduled PM services out of our Aston, PA and Colonial Heights, VA locations are close to normal.<br />
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DI deliveries, equipment repair services and scheduled PM services out of our Linden, NJ location should be in full operation by tomorrow morning.<br />
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T Dupnikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09285312790633577918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22688605.post-76742885976809936172015-01-07T12:03:00.001-05:002015-01-07T12:06:35.779-05:00Grand Opening of New Jersey Service CenterWe now have the dates for the two grand opening days at our new Linden, New Jersey Service Center. The dates are January 27 and 28 from Noon to 3:00PM. Here are links to the event registration web pages:<br />
<a href="http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eadhbrw99f3c1408&llr=ruve9acab" target="_blank">Tuesday, January 27</a><br />
<a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eadh5lmaf62432b5&oseq=&c=8d6bb300-36ab-11e3-961d-d4ae52725666&ch=8e9b5960-36ab-11e3-9833-d4ae52725666" target="_blank">Wednesday, January 28</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Linden, NJ Service Center</td></tr>
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From this 10,000 sq ft facility, our driver with our truck delivers DI tanks of all sizes to our North Jersey, NYC, and Southeastern NY area customers. Also, this facility is the base of operations for Preventative Maintenance, Microbiological Control, RO, and pretreatment Break/Fix services provided by our Service Team.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Service DI Tanks of All Sizes</td></tr>
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<em>Additional Information:</em><br />
<a href="http://reskem.ecolab.com/" target="_blank">E-Commerce Site</a> for Replacement Parts for your Water Treatment Equipment<br />
<a href="mailto:sales@reskem.com" target="_blank">For Help</a> with a Water Treatment Problem<br />
Visit the <a href="http://www.reskem.com/" target="_blank">Res-Kem Website</a> for Systems, Service and PartsT Dupnikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09285312790633577918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22688605.post-31895636151260193402014-12-08T16:41:00.002-05:002014-12-08T16:41:46.008-05:00North Jersey Service Center Opens in Linden, NJTo serve our customers in North Jersey, Eastern New York and Long Island better, we opened our 10,000 sqft service center in Linden, NJ. From this location, we will delivery our DI tanks using our own delivery trucks. Also, we provide Break/Fix equipment service, Preventative Maintenance (PM) services, and Microbiological Control Programs for your industrial and commercial water treatment equipment.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Res-Kem's New Jersey Service Center Opened in November</td></tr>
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In late January 2015, we will have an open house for current and new customers. <br />
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<a href="mailto:sales@reskem.com" target="_blank">Contact me</a> if you want to receive an invitation.<br />
T Dupnikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09285312790633577918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22688605.post-63660332293241780402014-10-30T11:00:00.000-04:002014-10-30T11:05:33.454-04:00Bacteria, Mold Spores and Viruses in Your ProductWaterborne Bacteria, Mold Spores and Viruses all threaten quality of your product. We are helping an increasing numbers of facilities that have recognized the inherent risk of microbiological contamination of the water used to make their product. <br />
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This occurs because water provides an effective medium for growth and transmission of bacteria, mold spores and viruses particularly where water stagnates in your plant. <br />
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<strong>Note: It’s not just pharmaceutical plants that are contacting us these days to help implement a microbiological control program!</strong> <br />
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If your facility uses water for/in blending, consumer products, personal care products, microelectronics manufacture, beverage production, packaging, etc., you should be increasing your awareness and building capability to monitor and control microbiological species of all types.<br />
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We can help you develop a microbiological control program that protects your plant and products! There are many methods of minimizing your risk in this area but all include a few different components:</div>
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<li>Prefiltration before your DI Process tanks</li>
<li>A recirculation loop to keep the water moving and fresh</li>
<li>A UV system which has <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/travel/household_water_treatment.html#uv" target="_blank">very high effectiveness in removing protozoa, bacteria and viruses</a>, and many options to fit your needs and budget</li>
<li>A post filter to remove many of the matter left after UV destruction</li>
<li>A PM (Preventative Maintenance) protocol that includes regular monitoring of multiple forms of bacteria, molds, and water borne contaminants.</li>
<li>A PM schedule for maintenance and sanitization of your system including all piping and drop legs</li>
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<em>For Additional Information:</em></div>
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Contact your <a href="mailto:sales@reskem.com" target="_blank">regional technical support person</a> to develop a microbiological control program</div>
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On <a href="http://www.reskem.com/pages/process-water-equipment.php" target="_blank">modular treatment and recirculation systems</a> for 4-50 gpm</div>
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To <a href="http://reskem.ecolab.com/" target="_blank">purchase replacement parts</a> for your water treatment system</div>
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T Dupnikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09285312790633577918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22688605.post-71863374724731883092014-10-14T15:23:00.001-04:002014-10-14T15:23:12.406-04:00RO Cross Reference with Four ClicksIf you want to change your non-Filmtec RO membranes with Dow Filmtec, you should use the Dow Water and Process Solutions <a href="http://www.dowwaterandprocess.com/en/resources/ro-cross-reference-tool" target="_blank">RO Cross Reference Guide</a>. With four simple clicks you can obtain immediate and appropriate FILMTEC™ product recommendations for products not built by FilmTec.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">RO Cross Reference from Dow Chemical Company</td></tr>
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To begin select the:<br />
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<li>Competitive supplier/manufacturer including GE Water, GE Osmonics, Hydranautics, Koch Fluid Systems, Nitto Denko, SaeHan, Toray and Trisep</li>
<li>Element diameter</li>
<li>Membrane type of the element</li>
<li>Product from the filtered list with links to Dow Filmtec product literature</li>
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I found this excellent tool while researching RO elements I am adding to our <a href="http://reskem.ecolab.com/" target="_blank">ecommerce site</a>.<br />
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<em>Additonal Information:</em><br />
<a href="http://www.dowwaterandprocess.com/en/resources/ro-cross-reference-tool" target="_blank">RO Cross Reference Guide</a><br />
<a href="http://reskem.ecolab.com/" target="_blank">Res-Kem Ecommerce Site</a><br />
Res-Kem <a href="http://www.reskem.com/pages/reverse-osmosis.php" target="_blank">Industrial/Commercial RO Systems</a> Product LineT Dupnikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09285312790633577918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22688605.post-74861138861094146542014-10-13T09:46:00.001-04:002014-10-13T09:46:39.759-04:00Repeat Customer for Industrial Water Softener in PennsylvaniaAfter over 15 years of operation, one of Res-Kem's customers needed to replace their water softener systems and contacted us for help.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dual 30" diameter Skid-Mounted Water Softener</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">24/7 operation, boiler make up</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">System
configuration:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Dual alternating</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Materials
of construction:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">30" diamter Steel tanks, skid mounted, <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cast Iron Aquamatic valves <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Schedule 40 Black Iron
Interconnecting Pipe</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Threaded
or welded:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Threaded</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Type
of valves and actuators:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Aquamatic V42 Series Cast Iron</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Control
philosophy:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Metered, Aquamatic controller</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Additional Information:<br />Industrial <a href="http://www.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-zeotech.pdf" target="_blank">Water Softener bulletin</a><br />
Need system <a href="mailto:sales@reskem.com" target="_blank">sizing help</a><br />
Complete Res-Kem <a href="http://www.reskem.com/pages/softeners-overview.php" target="_blank">commercial and industrial water softener</a> product line overviewT Dupnikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09285312790633577918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22688605.post-40319466759958387622014-10-01T11:58:00.002-04:002014-10-01T11:58:37.798-04:00Industrial Water Softener Installed-Before and After PhotosA Delaware cosmetic derivatives manufacturer installed a dual tank industrial water softener to replace their 25 year old zeolite softeners. The transformation of the building and installation of our water softeners by the mechanical contractor was exceptional!<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkZPngYw46miokxuKZDnevozJwdsdkcxgqq0F4yMZwOjbhfEAQKNhPx55hQcsDAfmoKO7S6ApCp4s1fS9QC5WW1mmIA5uVQnpjfxodrKtumPnb1KghthljJTnXS9oVr2mq6Nz7/s1600/DSC01998.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkZPngYw46miokxuKZDnevozJwdsdkcxgqq0F4yMZwOjbhfEAQKNhPx55hQcsDAfmoKO7S6ApCp4s1fS9QC5WW1mmIA5uVQnpjfxodrKtumPnb1KghthljJTnXS9oVr2mq6Nz7/s1600/DSC01998.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BEFORE - Existing Softeners During Tearout</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">AFTER - New Dual Res-Kem Softeners Installed After Building Refurbishment</td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Water treatment
application:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Replacing 25 year old zeolite softeners</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Savings and/or ROI
the customer wants to achieve<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Clean up the zeolite operations and the room where they
reside. Automate the regeneration process and the monitoring of the water
softeners</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Operating
conditions:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">60-120 gpm boiler make-up</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">System
configuration:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Singe or Dual Parallel operation PLC controlled</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Materials of
construction:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Since the source water being well water and the room
ambient air temperature can be very hot > 95 F, condensation that can form on the tanks, therefore f</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">iberglass tanks were used. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Schedule 80 CPVC was used to provide more strength to the
system piping</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Valves were Bray butterfly valves all stainless wetted parts</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Threaded or welded:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Glued, Schedule 80 CPVC
and flanged unit piping</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Type of valves and
actuators:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">All Bray valve Lug style, 150 ANSI flanges.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Solenoid were mounted directly on each valve to save
wiring costs back to panels</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Control philosophy:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The plant standardized their automation based upon
Rockwell automation, so we provided the regeneration sequence and the
necessary P&ID so their in-house PLC programmer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His
panel shop could outfit a local panel and Ethernet connection back to the
main powerhouse control room.</span></div>
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T Dupnikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09285312790633577918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22688605.post-18509344947219994742014-09-26T10:37:00.000-04:002014-09-26T17:03:13.264-04:00Increase Commercial Water Softener Efficiency With a Twenty Dollar Part<div style="text-align: left;">
On a recent sales call to a local dialysis clinic, the biomedical technician
complained about a distinct loss of capacity in his water softener. Asking the
typical diagnostic questions, such as resin age, brine system inspection, the
Bio Med told me they recently upgraded their Reverse Osmosis machine and they
are using considerably more water. End of story correct; more water used, more regenerations required? Well No. We ran the
numbers and still concluded he was regenerating the softener too often. Something
else was wrong. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<em>Tank X-RAY</em></div>
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I had one last trick up my sleeve. “The Tank X-Ray”. Yes, folks, you can
X-Ray a softener tank with a 500 watt halogen work light as sold in many home
improvement stores. The X-Ray process is easy; you darken the room, turn on the
light, and press it against the upper 1/2 of the tank. Now, this only works
with a natural color fiberglass mineral tank. The bright light will not
penetrate a painted tank. The light will let you gaze at the insides of the
tank. Everything will appear as shadows. </div>
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</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
What we discovered here was the resin beads were all bunched up to one side
of the tank. NOT GOOD. The resin should appear as an even, level, dark line
across the whole diameter of the tank. AH HA! This tank was suffering from a
little known chronic problem called “Diffusion Exclusion”. Someone forgot to
include the Inlet Diffuser/Disperser. The inlet diffuser is an option offered with the
new control valve that regulates the resin regeneration process. This small
critical part is often discarded as unidentifiable. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pentair Fleck 2859 Valve Without Inlet Diffuser/Disperser Installed</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Don't Throw Away the Plastic Inlet Diffuser/Disperser on Left!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Penatir Fleck 19608-15 Inlet Diffuser/Disperser Installed on Pentair Fleck 2850 Valve</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: left;">
The inlet diffuser is attached to the underside of the control valve during
tank assembly. Its main purpose it to diffuse the path of the water flowing
into the resin bed during the DOWN FLOW service cycle. The diffuser forces the
water evenly outside, then down. Without the diffuser, the water path is
straight down. The result is a drilling effect. The drilling gets worse as the
flow increases. </div>
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</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<strong>Two bad things happen:</strong></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<ol>
<li><strong>The resin is usually blasted and gets bunched up. </strong></li>
<li><strong>You lose efficiency at high flow because the water isn't flowing evenly through the resin bed, it's drilling past it.</strong> </li>
</ol>
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<em></em><br />
<em>In Conclusion:</em><br />
<div>
Avoid Tank Turmoil. X-Ray your
tank. It’s actually fun to do. Even more fun is to start your softener into a
regeneration cycle and watch your resin expand upward during backwash and float
around like lava, then see it settle down during the rinse cycles. </div>
<em> </em><br />
<em>For More Information:</em><br />
To Buy Fleck Valve Parts <a href="http://nalcocatalog.ecolab.com/nalco/ccrz__Products?viewState=ListView&cartID=&categoryId=a2r70000000PYWXAA4&&store=nalco" target="_blank">Use Our Interactive Drawings</a><br />
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Links to <a href="http://www.reskem.com/pages/softeners-overview.php" target="_blank">Industrial and Commercial Water Softener</a> information and bulletins<br />
<o:p>Pentair Fleck <a href="http://www.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-2750-Service-Manual-42327.pdf" target="_blank">2750 Valve Service Manual</a></o:p><br />
<o:p>Pentair Fleck <a href="http://www.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-2850-Service-Manual-16510.pdf" target="_blank">2850 Valve Service Manual</a></o:p><br />
<o:p>Pentair Fleck <a href="http://www.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-2900s-Service-Manual-41689.pdf" target="_blank">2900S Valve Service Manual</a></o:p>michael urbanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07961617321425031256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22688605.post-45108429419339774092014-09-12T11:59:00.001-04:002014-09-12T11:59:40.037-04:00How Biofilms Form on Surfaces By Swimming CellsIn a very interesting article by <a href="http://www.mdtmag.com/news/2014/09/findings-suggest-how-swimming-cells-form-biofilms-surfaces?et_cid=4147801&et_rid=45575876&location=top" target="_blank">Medical Design Technology</a> titled "Findings Suggest How Swimming Cells Form Biofilms on Surfaces", scientists at Purdue University’s School of Mechanical Engineering modeled how biofilms actually draw swimming bacteria to the film and how bacterial colonies to thrive on surfaces. It is interesting how the same mechanism which causes fouling of implantable medical devices, fouls our UPW distribution systems, industrial pipes and boat propellers. <br />
<br />
This model confirms what we see in the field that once a biofilm takes hold, the problem seems to accelerate in severity. This is why Res-Kem recommends routine sanitizations of water treatment distribution systems to remove biofilms.<br />
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<em>For More Information:</em><br />
To schedule a <a href="mailto:sales@reskem.com" target="_blank">system sanitization</a><br />
To <a href="http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00397-014-0796-9">purchase the research paper</a> titled "Effect of solid boundaries on swimming dynamics of microorganisms in a viscoelastic fluid" by G. -J. Li, A. Karimi, A. M. Ardekani in the <em>Rheologica Acta</em>, published on Aug. 31, 2014T Dupnikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09285312790633577918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22688605.post-77577065116276340292014-08-07T12:28:00.003-04:002014-08-07T13:32:02.141-04:00Water Treatment Ecommerce Site Open For BusinessOur new <a href="http://reskem.ecolab.com/">E-commerce Web Site</a> for water treatment, <a href="http://reskem.ecolab.com/">http://reskem.ecolab.com</a> is ready to accept orders for many of the replacement parts you need for your industrial water treatment system! As a Guest user, you will have access to all of the parts at list price. You can become a Registered User by <a href="mailto:ecommerce_orders@reskem.com" target="_blank">contacting Res-Kem.</a> In future posts, I will explain the Salesforce App we use called CloudCraze to make the storefront work!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front Page of Ecommerce Site</td></tr>
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One of the advanced features on our site are our "<a href="http://nalcocatalog.ecolab.com/nalco/ccrz__Products?viewState=ListView&cartID=&categoryId=a2r70000000PYWXAA4&&store=nalco">Interactive Drawings</a>" for the Pentair Fleck 2750, 2850, 2850S, 2900, 3150, 3900, 5600, 9000, 9100, and 9500 valves. You select the correct part clicking on the drawing and then putting it into your cart. Pentair Fleck valves are very complex and the drawings make it easier to select the correct parts.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Interactive Drawing for Pentair Fleck 2750 Valve</td></tr>
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<div>
<em> Current Products on Ecommerce Site:</em></div>
<ul>
<li>All Pentair Fleck Valves & Parts</li>
<li>All Aquamatic Controllers, Valve Nests, Valves & Parts</li>
<li>Over 200 Cartridge Filters from multiple manufacturers</li>
<li>Sample Coolers</li>
<li>Resin Traps </li>
</ul>
<em>Coming soon, we will be adding:</em><br />
<ul>
<li>UV Bulbs, Sleeves and other replacement parts</li>
<li>Filter Housings</li>
<li>More Filter Manufacturers</li>
<li>Filter Media</li>
<li>Ion Exchange Resins</li>
<li>Softeners, Carbon Filters, Multi-media Filters and Sand Filters up to 48" in diameter</li>
<li>...and more</li>
</ul>
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<em>Advantages of Becoming a Registered User:</em></div>
<ul>
<li>Access your negotiated pricing anywhere using any web connected phone, tablet, or computer</li>
<li>Order using a purchase order, P-card, or credit card</li>
<li>View your order history and generate purchase records</li>
<li>Reorder a previous purchase</li>
<li>Save carts with frequently ordered part bundles, e.g. weekly, monthly, or annual purchases</li>
<li>Order for and ship to multiple locations</li>
<li>Have a single spare parts list and source for all of your water treatment equipment </li>
</ul>
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T Dupnikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09285312790633577918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22688605.post-89784115675006305292014-06-12T16:35:00.000-04:002014-06-12T16:35:38.435-04:00Condensate Polisher Shipped to CanadaRecently, we shipped a sodium cycle condensate polisher to Ontario, Canada for a combined cycle power plant. The system was constructed entirely of 304 stainless steel.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sodium Cycle Condensate Polisher for Ontario Power Plant</td></tr>
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The features of this system include:<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Company<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Combined Cycle Power plant</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Water Treatment
Application<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Condensate Polisher to scavenge trace hardness and iron from
returning condensate</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Savings and/or ROI<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Loss Prevention keeping heat transfer surfaces clean and
reliable for years of trouble free operation</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Return Condensate flow rate is between 30-90 gpm</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">System Configuration<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">304 Stainless Steel, CRN code stamped pressure vessel</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">All Bray valve Lug style-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Customer supplied their own PLC panel. Res-Kem supplied
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T Dupnikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09285312790633577918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22688605.post-58667457145759158122014-05-30T12:56:00.000-04:002014-05-30T12:56:44.848-04:00 Iron, Manganese, Sulfur-The Troublesome TrioCommonly referred to as the Troublesome Trio, Iron, Manganese and Sulfur, although not a real health concern, these dastardly elements will reap havoc on a plumbing system. As little as 0.05ppm of Manganese will cause staining of plumbing fixtures. Only 0.5 ppm of iron will cause staining. And Sulfur? P.U.! Need I say more? <br />
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To battle the Trio, professionals have traditionally used Ion Exchange water softeners and Oxidation/Reduction media. Ion Exchange only works on dissolved iron and manganese and is prone to fouling and won't treat sulfur. So my experience is to apply oxidation media that has been treated with a coating of Manganese Dioxide. These media are popular in the industry and are sold under the trade names of Birm, MTM, Pyrolox, Filox, and Greensand Plus. All these media have different percentages of manganese dioxide coatings. The amount of coating determines their capacity. The key to success lies with this capacity.<br />
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Manganese Dioxide acts as a catalyst that utilize oxidizers fed into the water stream ahead of the media bed to perpetuate the oxidation and reduction process. Pre-feeding oxidizers is commonly called "regeneration". Please note, in all my years of experience, your success with these media depends heavily on choosing the correct oxidizer. It is a VERY rare application where you don't need to pre-feed an oxidizer. The most popular oxidizers are potassium permanganate (very messy because it stains everything purple) , Sodium hypochlorite (bleach), Air, or 7% Hydrogen Peroxide. The most popular is bleach. Be careful to follow the manufacturers guidelines for feeding oxidants. To much will strip off the manganese dioxide coating. <br />
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<em>Now The Exciting News:</em><br />
Prince Minerals has developed a new Media called Pyrolox Advantage (PA). PA is manufactured with a proprietary process that gives it a high capacity, yet maintains a lighter-than-most density so backwash rates are greatly reduced over traditional Manganese Dioxide products. Thus the "Advantage" part. Additionally, its lighter density will make it a direct replacement for another popular media called Greensand Plus. An even bigger advantage, is that Pyrolox Advantage has nearly 3X the oxidation capacity. Its increased capacity will lengthen run time between back washing saving significant amounts of water. To conclude, if you are currently filtering with greensand plus or are battling any of the Troublesome Trio, please try Pyrolox Advantage. It's priced right to win the fight! michael urbanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07961617321425031256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22688605.post-81225111667282527732014-05-08T16:45:00.001-04:002014-05-08T16:45:56.439-04:00Condensate Polisher Shipped to MichiganA condensate polisher for a district heating plant in Michigan was shipped last week. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dual Skid-Mounted Condensate Polisher for District Heating Plant in Michigan</td></tr>
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<td width="187"><strong>Customer:</strong></td>
<td width="547">Utility District Heating </td>
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<td width="187"><strong>Water treatment application:</strong></td>
<td width="547">Condensate Polisher to scavenge trace hardness and iron </td>
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<td width="187"><strong>Expected savings:</strong></td>
<td width="547">Loss prevention keeping heat transfer surfaces clean and reliable for years of trouble free operation</td>
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<td width="187"><strong>System configuration:</strong></td>
<td width="547">Dual Parallel. On-Board Controller has a relay to indicate start and stop of regeneration process on each polisher vessel. <br />
The plants in house DCS system then ramps down the flow rate to each condensate polisher based upon regeneration schedule and times</td>
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<td width="187"><strong>Materials of construction:</strong></td>
<td width="547">Pressure vessels are 304 stainless steel with 125 psig ASME code stamped<br />
All face piping is welded and flanged Schedule 40 SS 304ss welded to B31.1 standards</td>
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<td width="187"><strong>Valve and actuators type</strong></td>
<td width="547">All automated valves are Bray valve Lug style for 150 ANSI flanges.<br />
Actuators are Bray pneumatic.</td>
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<td width="187"><strong>Control philosophy:</strong></td>
<td width="547">The utility didn’t want to reinvent a control scheme within their DCS, so the off the shelf controllers are being used locally to control both units. <br />
System parameters like individual tank flow and regeneration status are outputted to the plants DCS system.</td>
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<em>For Additional Information:</em><br />
<a href="http://www.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-condensatepolishers.pdf">Condensate polisher bulletin</a>
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<a href="http://www.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-condensate-polisher-rental.pdf">Rental condensate polisher bulletin</a><br />
Condensate polisher <a href="http://www.reskem.com/pages/condensate-polishers-portfolio.php">portfolio page</a><br />
<a href="http://www.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-checklist-boiler-feedwater.pdf">Boiler feed water checklist</a>T Dupnikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09285312790633577918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22688605.post-53398078942234397682014-03-31T17:05:00.002-04:002014-03-31T17:05:32.442-04:003D Printed Model of Rental Condensate PolisherTo speed up installation of our rental condensate polisher, we will provide a 3D CAD file as part of the documentation. This is will insure the condensate polisher starts delivering energy, chemical and water savings as quickly as possible. As a result of having the 3 D CAD model, we had some laser sintered models of the units printed. The size of the models is approximately 3"D X 8"W X 5"H.<br />
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The cost of a 3D model depends upon the time in the machine, and the amount of polymer used to make the model, To save polymer, you will notice we made the pressure vessels with a checkerboard pattern allowing unreacted plastic powder out of the model.<br />
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T Dupnikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09285312790633577918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22688605.post-81674896562854978262014-02-28T10:01:00.000-05:002014-02-28T10:01:08.181-05:00Pentair Fleck Valve Training - Day 1Res-Kem was able to bring two of the top experts directly from the Pentair factory, Matt Walloch-CWS-V and Doug Haring-CWS-VI, to present two days of intensive training on commercial and residential valves. 25 people attended Day 1.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Doug Haring-CWS-VI of Pentair presenting information on the problems with high or low pH in water</td></tr>
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The first half of Day 1 covered an introduction to water softeners and filters using Fleck's multiport valves. Presented were insider tips on water treatment as it relates to the operation of water softeners and filters. The remaining time was a valve clinic covering the 5600, 5800, 2510, and 7000. Covered were electronic programming and the idiosyncrasies related to the various electronic packages.<br />
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T Dupnikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09285312790633577918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22688605.post-5203826747458896402014-02-21T16:31:00.000-05:002014-02-21T16:31:04.456-05:00Demineralizer Regeneration Frequency DeterminationRoutinely, I am asked how long will one of our cation-anion two bed demineralizers operate before it has to regenerate. To determine this, we need to know the flow rate and the inlet water quality. The flow is generally known, but the water quality generally is not early in a water treatment project. The easiest way is to use conductivity as a rough approximation of water quality for budget purposes only. Before a system is purchased, a complete water analysis is required to verify with one of the ion exchange resin sizing programs to purchase the correctly sized demineralizer. <br />
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Here are a <a href="http://www.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-demineralizer-run-time.pdf">series of graphs</a> I sent to the prospect to help get a budget determined. The graphs include run times for a DT36072, DT54072 and a DT60072 dual bed demineralizers from Res-Kem. <br />
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<em>For Additional Information:</em><br />
<a href="http://www.reskem.com/public_html/pdf/reskem-10-question-checklist.pdf">Ten Questions to Properly Size</a> a Water Treatment System Including a Deionizer/Demineralizer<br />
Equipment Bulletin for a Res-Kem <a href="http://www.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-demin-dt36072.pdf">DT36072 Cation-Anion Demineralizer</a><br />
Equipment Bulletin for a Res-Kem <a href="http://www.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-demin-dt54072.pdf">DT54072 Cation-Anion Demineralizer</a><br />
Equipment Bulletin for a Res-Kem <a href="http://www.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-demin-dt60072.pdf">DT60072 Cation-Anion Demineralizer</a><br />
<a href="mailto:sales@reskem.com">Need Technical Help</a> sizing a unit?<br />
T Dupnikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09285312790633577918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22688605.post-85482112651543558042014-01-29T14:15:00.002-05:002014-01-29T14:20:53.935-05:00Hands-on Pentair Valve Seminar-Feb 26 & 27Jeremy Josetti and Doug Haring of Pentair will be presenting a two day,<em><strong> hands-on</strong></em> valve training seminar on most of the commercial/industrial and residential valves. Included will be the 2750, 2850, 2900, 3900 and Aquamatic industrial/commercial valves and 5600, 5800, 2510 and 7000 residential valves. You are welcome to attend one or both of the clinics.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pentair 3900 Multi-port Valve on Poly-lined FRP tank</td></tr>
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<em>Day One - Residential Valve Clinic:</em></div>
On February 26 from 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM, the residential valve clinic will cover the Pentair 5600, 5800, 2510 and 7000 valves. You will learn all the insider tips on water treatment as it relates to the operation of water softeners and filters.<br />
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Valves will be torn down and completely rebuilt by your team. You will learn electronic programming and the idiosyncrasies related to the various electronic packages.<br />
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Learn about the new Pentair 5800 Touchscreen valve!<br />
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<em>Day One - Industrial/Commercial Valve Clinic:</em><br />
On February 27 from 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM, the commercial/industrial valve clinic will cover the Pentair 2750,2850,2900 and 3900 multi-port valves. In addition, we will have a BONUS Aqua-Matic valve clinic.<br />
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Commercial valve clinic will discuss the critical aspects of proper equipment sizing. After that, we will move into valve programming and rebuilding, tank internals. <br />
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<em>To Sign-Up:</em><br />
Contact <a href="mailto:sales@reskem.com">Michael Urbans</a> at Res-Kem at 800-323-1983<br />
<a href="mailto:sales@reskem.com">Email Tom Dupnik</a> at Res-Kem<br />
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<em>For Directions:</em><br />
Our address is <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=2+New+Road,+Aston,+PA+19014&daddr=2+New+Rd,+Aston,+PA+19014&hnear=0x89c6ef48d0fab945:0x78b35ad431293f4,2+New+Rd,+Aston,+PA+19014&gl=us&t=m&z=16">2 New Road, Aston, PA 19014</a><br />
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<em>For Additional Information On: </em><br />
<strong>Please note, the Service Manual files are very large</strong><br />
Pentair <a href="http://www.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-2750-Service-Manual-42327.pdf">2750 valve service manual</a>, <a href="http://www.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-2750-Spec-Sheet-40737.pdf">spec sheet</a> and <a href="mailto:sales@reskem.com">2750 spare parts</a><br />
Pentair <a href="http://www.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-2850-Service-Manual-16510.pdf">2850 valve service manual</a>, <a href="http://www.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-2850-Spec-Sheet-40726.pdf">spec sheet</a> and <a href="mailto:sales@reskem.com">2850 spare parts</a><br />
Pentair <a href="http://www.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-2900s-Service-Manual-41689.pdf">2900 valve service manual</a>, <a href="http://www.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-2900s-Spec-Sheet-40738.pdf">spec sheet</a> and <a href="mailto:sales@reskem.com">2900 spare parts</a><br />
Pentair <a href="http://ww.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-3900-Service-Manual-16505.pdf">3900 valve manual</a>, <a href="http://www.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-3900-Spec-Sheet-40742.pdf">spec sheet</a> and <a href="mailto:sales@reskem.com">3900 spare parts</a><br />
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For <a href="mailto:sales@reskem.com">technical help</a>, call 800-323-1983.T Dupnikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09285312790633577918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22688605.post-83277365215635289402014-01-02T10:31:00.003-05:002014-01-02T10:31:37.025-05:00New Field Sales Engineering Position for New EnglandRes-Kem is currently seeking a Field Sales Engineer, based in New England, to support our High Purity and General Industry services originating from our New Britain, CT and Raynham, MA facilities. Individual will be responsible for the sales of Commercial High-Purity water treatment systems, their associated services, and after-market expendables, to the Commercial, Industrial, and Health Sciences markets throughout New England.<br />
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<strong>Responsibilities</strong>:<br />
<ul>
<li>Existing account management</li>
<li>Incremental sales growth</li>
<li>Targeted sales prospecting, lead follow-up and proposal generation</li>
<li>Implementing tactical and strategic plans in order to meet the territory’s sales objectives</li>
<li>Maintaining strong business partnerships with local branch service & operations teams</li>
</ul>
<em>Want to Apply or Need More Information?</em><br />Please use your <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/">LinkedIn</a> account and search for "Field Sales Engineer - Greater Boston Area" for qualifications, details, and/or to apply.T Dupnikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09285312790633577918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22688605.post-66408366459106577052013-12-20T15:47:00.000-05:002013-12-20T15:49:54.602-05:00Condensate Polisher Shipped to Specialized Salt ManufacturerRes-Kem recently shipped another condensate polisher to one of the largest manufacturers of specialized salts and minerals.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Specialized Condensate Polisher with Unlined Carbon Steel Tank<br />
and Welded Schedule 80 Black Iron Piping</td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Enduser<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Manufacturer of potash fertilizer, food grade salt, and
food grade minerals<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">General Water
Treatment Application<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Polishing high temperature condensate<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Expected ROI<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Getting the immediate benefit from new unit<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Existing units were 25 plus years old<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">ROI will be cleaner condensate, cleaner boiler tubes, and
increased boiler efficiency<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Operating
Conditions<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">50-80 gpm at 240 F return temperatures<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">System
Configuration<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Twin Alternating / Parallel <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Materials of Construction<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Unlined carbon steel vessels<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Schedule 80 black iron welded and flanged construction<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Type of Valves and
Actuators<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bray butterfly 316 wetted parts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bray 93 series actuators<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">System Control<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Enduser has extra I/O capacity on their existing <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Allen Bradley Micro-Logix PLC and will
program the CP with guidance from the Res-Kem engineering team<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Res-Kem provides solenoid box with position switch contact
terminal blocks<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<em>For Additional Information:</em><br />
<a href="mailto:sales@reskem.com">Help Sizing</a> a Condensate Polisher<br />
<a href="http://www.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-condensate-polisher-rental.pdf">Technical Bulletins for Condensate Polishers</a><br />
Technical Bulletins for <a href="http://www.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-condensate-polisher-rental.pdf">Rental Condensate Polishers</a><br />
Res-Kem <a href="http://www.reskem.com/pages/condensate-polishers-portfolio.php">Condensate Polisher Portfolio</a><br />
<a href="http://www.reskem.com/pages/condensate-polishers-checklist.php">Condensate Polisher Questionnaire</a>T Dupnikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09285312790633577918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22688605.post-80429387930255379152013-12-20T14:46:00.001-05:002013-12-20T14:46:18.158-05:00Selecting the Perfect Filter CartridgeBeing a distributor of water treatment supplies, we are asked to provide
filter cartridges. Most of the time, these requests will consist of: "Hey,
I need a 5 micron 20" long cartridge." Sounds simple enough; however,
there's more to a filter cartridge than the just those two particular pieces of
information. Below is an overview of what is needed to select an ideal
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Filter Cartridge End Configurations</td></tr>
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<em>What is the application?</em><o:p></o:p><br />
Knowing the application can provide an idea if an absolute or nominal
cartridge is required. An Absolute Cartridge by definition retains 99.9% of the
particles within that micron rating. These types of cartridges are typically
used for critical applications such as process water in the Pharmaceutical
Industry. In most cases, we deal with nominal rated cartridges in which the
cartridge retains a majority of the particles of the micron rating that pass
through it. For the sake of the above request, let’s say the customer tells us
he needs a cartridge filter as pretreatment before a carbon filter. From our
experience with this application, we now know that a nominal rated cartridge
will work fine, we just need to a little more information, <o:p></o:p><br />
<br />
<em>Do you have a part number of your existing cartridge?</em><o:p></o:p><br />
Obviously, if a customer can provide a brand and a part number, this makes
the process a smooth transition. There are a lot of different cartridge
manufacturers, such as, Pall, Shelco, Watts, Millipore, etc. Usually, they
offer very similar products that can be used within an application. If it is
okay with a customer to offer a substitute, we will try to find a cartridge we
carry that will work for them. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In this
case, they do not have a part number, so we need to get a little more
information.<o:p></o:p><br />
<br />
<em>Cartridge Dimensions:</em><o:p></o:p><br />
Since we already know the length of the cartridge, 20 inches, the next bit
of information we need to determine is the diameter of the cartridge. From our
research, the most common diameter we have come across is a 2-3/4"
cartridge. Other diameters we have seen are 2-1/2" and
sometimes 2" diameter cartridges. Another popular diameter is the
4-1/2" size, most commonly referred to as, "The Big Blue Cartridge", because
of the large blue colored housing these cartridges fit into. If the customer is not sure, we ask that
they obtain diameter measurement from a micrometer or caliper or even put a ruler
across the cartridge to get an idea. A measurement of the housing will also help
us select the right diameter cartridge. For this application, 2-3/4" diameter is what is needed.<br />
<br />
<em>Materials of Construction:</em> <o:p></o:p><br />
Next, we inquire about the material of the cartridge and the type.
Cartridges can be made of different materials, such as, Polypropylene,
Polyethersulfone PES, Cotton, Rayon, etc. These materials can made into
different types of cartridges like melt blown, string-wound, and pleated. Because
we focus primarily on potable water treatment, we most commonly sell FDA grade
Polypropylene, or Cotton. Cartridge manufactuters also provide information on
common applications their cartridges can be used. For our case of a pretreatment
cartridge before a carbon filter, a melt blown or string wound cartridge will work
fine in this application with FDA Polypropylene or Cotton. <br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">End Configuration/Gasket Material:</i><br />
Cartridges can have different types of ends, from a double open ended, single
open end - 226 O-ring with Flat end, single open end 222 O-ring; Fin(Spear), etc. And, different types of gasket material from Buna N, Silicone, Teflon, etc. <br />
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If a customer is not sure, we can either send this document along to them, or they can easily send us a photo of what they have which will allow us to determine the end configuration. The gasket material becomes important when you are dealing with something other than potable water. Typically, there will not be a gasket, or it will be Buna N or Silicone. In the case of this application, we determined this cartridge is a double open ended cartridge with no gasket. <br />
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To summarize, we need to quote the customer a 5 micron, 2-3/4" round x 20" long, melt blown, polypropylene, double open ended, nominal cartridge to pretreat water before a carbon filter. For us, it now becomes a question of pricing, availability, and packaging from our different suppliers. We can then present the customer with some options for them to determine. <br />
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<em>Need Help Selecting the Perfect Cartridge?</em><br />
Contact <a href="mailto:mpolito@reskem.com">Mike Polito</a> at 800-323-1983<br />
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<em></em><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22688605.post-71485624626406068762013-11-22T12:37:00.001-05:002013-11-22T12:37:12.364-05:00OSHA Required Deadline You May Not Know About-December 1, 2013Do you use chemicals or produce chemicals in your facility? You may not be aware on December 1, 2013, <a href="https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/HCSFactsheet.html">OSHA</a>, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, REQUIRES you to train all of your employees on the new chemical labeling elements and safety data sheet format, in addition to the current training requirements.<br />
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If you have MSDS's at your facility, you will start seeing changes, with the above pictograms, from now on and should receive new SDS (Safety Data Sheets) before June 1, 2105. <br />
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<em>General Overview:</em><br />
According to the Hazard Communication Standard <a href="https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/HCSFactsheet.html">Final Rule Fact Sheet</a>:<br />"New changes to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard are bringing the United States into alignment with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), further improving safety and health protections for America's workers. Building on the success of OSHA's current Hazard Communication Standard, the GHS is expected to prevent injuries and illnesses, save lives and improve trade conditions for chemical manufacturers. The Hazard Communication Standard in 1983 gave the workers the ‘right to know,' but the new Globally Harmonized System gives workers the ‘right to understand.'"<br />
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<em>Dates You Need to Know:</em><br />
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<br /><em>Major Changes:</em><br />
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<li><strong>Hazard classification:</strong> Chemical manufacturers and importers are required to determine the hazards of the chemicals they produce or import. Hazard classification under the new, updated standard provides specific criteria to address health and physical hazards as well as classification of chemical mixtures.</li>
<li><strong>Labels:</strong> Chemical manufacturers and importers must provide a label that includes a signal word, pictogram, hazard statement, and precautionary statement for each hazard class and category. </li>
<li><strong>Safety Data Sheets:</strong> The new format requires 16 specific sections, ensuring consistency in presentation of important protection information.</li>
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<em>What are the Benefits?</em><ul>
<li>Enhance worker comprehension of hazards, especially for low and limited-literacy workers, reduce confusion in the workplace, facilitate safety training, and result in safer handling and use of chemicals;</li>
<li>Provide workers quicker and more efficient access to information on the safety data sheets;</li>
<li>Result in cost savings to American businesses of more than $475 million in productivity improvements, fewer safety data sheet and label updates and simpler new hazard communication training; and</li>
<li>Reduce trade barriers by harmonizing with systems around the world.</li>
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<em>Additional Information:</em><br />
<a href="https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/HCSFactsheet.html">Hazard Communication Standard Final Rule</a><div>
<a href="https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html">OSHA's Hazard Communication Safety And Health Topics</a> </div>
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<a href="http://schc.memberclicks.net/assets/docs/ghs_info_sheets/schc_ghs_fs1_pictograms.pdf">Globally Harmonized System Pictograms</a></div>
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T Dupnikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09285312790633577918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22688605.post-70105958994368079612013-11-21T14:47:00.000-05:002013-11-21T14:47:57.305-05:00Critical Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance Reminder From Aquafine UVOn November 13, we received a bulletin from Aquafine stating this precaution: "<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">This bulletin is a reminder of the potential risk of an unsafe condition arising due to sleeve bolt failure and quartz sleeve ejection if the unit is not properly maintained and/or safety guidelines are not followed. In order to ensure safe operation, it is essential that your personnel observe all the safety precautions set out in the O&M manual at all times".</span> </span><br />
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Please locate the above listed UV systems in your facilities. Have trained personnel inspect and replace parts as appropriate.</div>
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<em>Additional Information:</em><br />Product <a href="http://www.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-Prod%20Bulletin%20AQ111313%20Critical%20Safe%20Equipment%20Reminder">Safety Bulletin AQ111313</a> from Aquafine</div>
Critical Safe Equipment <a href="http://www.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-AQ111313%20Letter.pdf">Reminder Letter</a><br />
<a href="mailto:slaes@reskem.com">Need a trained technician</a> to inspect your UV systemT Dupnikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09285312790633577918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22688605.post-91343220076983577132013-11-08T10:19:00.005-05:002013-11-08T12:02:27.705-05:00Finally Available! - Stainless Steel Resin TrapsAfter many requests, Res-Kem now has stainless steel resin traps available! So, in addition to our standard PVC and CPVC resin traps, we now offer them in 304SS and 316SS.<br />
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The end connections have Van Stone Flanges for maximum installation flexibility. All stainless steel units are fabricated to the customer's exact dimensions and flow requirements. Each unit is hydro-tested to 160 psig. <br />
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<i>Why You Need a Resin Trap </i><br />
Many water treatment processes use small granular, plastic, powdered, pelletized and/or crystalline media in a pressure vessel. Over the years, complex screens, slotted pipes, perforated plates, molded devices, etc. have been engineered to keep the media in the vessel. Through corrosion, chemical attack, thermal damage, rapid flow changes, system age and/or water hammer, these distribution systems will be damaged. <br />
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When the distribution systems are damaged, the ion exchange resin or other media will get into the water distribution system contaminating and/or destroying downstream RO membranes, expensive membrane filters, pumps, tanks, piping, processes and any product touched by this contaminated water. <br />
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<i><i>Where Should You Install a Resin Trap? </i></i>A resin trap should be
installed in the product water line of most resin and media based water
treatment equipment like: Softeners, Dealkalizers, Condensate
Polishers, Demineralizers, Carbon Filters, Sand Filters, <br />
Portable DI Tanks, Greensand Filters,and/or Multi-Media Filters. <br />
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resin trap should be considered in the backwash lines of most ion
exchange and carbon systems because temperature related flow changes can
cause these expensive materials to be sent down the drain. <i> </i><br />
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<i>What is a Resin Trap? </i><br />
A resin trap is a simple, protective sieving device to insure ion exchange resin or other filtration media does not leave the water treatment equipment, and travel downstream where it doesn’t belong. It offers a stainless steel wedge-wire screen with slots small enough to retain upstream ion exchange resins or other filtration media. The number and size of the openings are designed to keep the pressure drop to a ∆P=2 psi at the rated flow rate. A clear acrylic sleeve or borosilicate glass will visually indicate whether there is an upstream problem. A small ball valve allows for recycling of resin or media after the problem has been repaired. <br />
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Since the slots in the wedge wire are 0.010 inches, 254 micron, a resin trap protects, but does not replace, downstream cartridge filters, bag filters and membrane filters which generally have a much lower micron ratings.<br />
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<i>For Additional Information: </i><br />
<a href="mailto:sales@reskem.com">Technical and Sizing Information</a> of a Resin Trap<br />
<a href="http://www.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-resin-trap-stainless-steel.pdf">Stainless Steel Resin Trap Bulletin </a><br />
<a href="http://www.reskem.com/pdf/reskem-resinmediatraps.pdf">PVC and CPVC Resin Trap Bulletin </a><br />
Res-Kem's Complete Line of <a href="http://www.reskem.com/pages/industrial-water-treatment-equipment.php">Industrial Water Treatment Equipment</a><br />T Dupnikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09285312790633577918noreply@blogger.com0