A clean, stable environment is essential to maintaining a functional process control or equipment rooms. Without it, equipment and electronics can fail or require repair or replacement far earlier than they should. Corrosion in specific is a major factor managers need to monitor and mitigate to ensure proper care and maintenance of their spaces. In […]
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Corrosion of contacts and components on circuit boards accounts for between 30 and 40 percent of all equipment failures in process control and equipment rooms. This corrosion is caused by an unmanaged environment that makes it susceptible to harmful elements such as temperature and humidity. However, the number one most destructive element in process control […]
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The Purafil Peace of Mind has its foundation in our patented filtration media, proudly made in our Doraville, Georgia headquarters. From diagnosis of your particular issue to media design, manufacturing, and monitoring, our process ensures your facility is kept free from harmful air pollutants that can reduce the lifespan of your equipment, cause odor complaints, […]
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It’s no secret that harsh chemicals are used in the manufacturing of everyday products, and they’re even used to treat the water we drink. However, when these chemicals are gathered on an industrial scale, they can pose a potential threat to onsite employees and the local community. Unfortunately, this situation is more common than you […]
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Treatment Plant Operator magazine, a trusted publication for municipal wastewater and water treatment facility professionals, has published a recent case study by Purafil in their June edition. The case study involved a chlorine gas leak at a water treatment facility that was protected by a Purafil Emergency Gas Scrubber with Chlorosorb® air filtration media. To […]
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While both OnGuard Devices and Corrosion Coupons utilize copper and silver metal to measure the corrosivity of the surrounding air, there are a number of factors that will determine which one your facilities will benefit most from. Recommended Posts Categories Archives
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Ever wondered what the air quality was like in your facilities? In this guide, we’ll outline the main points you need to know about corrosive air monitoring. Recommended Posts Categories Archives
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Free-cooling allows airborne contaminants into data centers, which could cause corrosion on mission-critical electrical equipment. This could ultimately lead to downtime and repairs, costing data centers thousands of dollars per minute. Recommended Posts Categories Archives
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DATA CENTERS: ELECTRONICS ARE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION THAN EVER Corrosive air is an invisible danger lurking in data centers that you may not even be aware of until it’s too late. This problem is compounded by increasing complexity and RoHS (Lead free directive or Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive). Recommended Posts Categories Archives
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What’s That Smell? Wastewater Edition Sewage is not known for its pleasant aroma, but what exactly is that smell, and what causes it? The municipal wastewater treatment process can release odors in the collection and treatment process. Wastewater is mostly water, but it also contains organic and inorganic matter, bacteria, and other microorganisms. These all […]
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