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05 August 2026 | Newsletter
All About Cooling Towers with Low Minerality make-up

Better Makeup Water Does Not Mean Easier to Treat Using high-quality makeup water in an evaporative cooling system appears, at first sight, to simplify water treatment. When the makeup water […]

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04 August 2026 | Newsletter
All About New Construction Projects Part 2 : Steam Boiler Passivation

In our previous newsletter (link bellow), we highlighted the importance of properly commissioning closed-loop systems to prevent corrosion and deposits from day one. The same principle applies to steam boilers: […]

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04 August 2026 | Newsletter
All About new construction projects

Traditional Best Practices for New Costruction Projects When commissioning a new facility, water systems are often considered operational only after startup. In reality, the risks begin much earlier. During construction […]

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04 August 2026 | Newsletter
Gunkballs : Symptom of adrifting program

Gunkballs, sticky deposits, hard-to-remove fouling This phenomenon has been observed since the early use of film-forming amines (FFAs) in industrial systems in the 1970s, often referred to as first-generation FFAs. […]

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04 August 2026 | Newsletter
All About Biofouling in Heat Exchangers

Technical Introduction – The Real Impact of Biofouling Biofouling is not only a microbiological contamination issue. It is a thermal resistance problem. When biofilm develops on heat exchange surfaces, it […]

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04 August 2026 | Newsletter
All you need to know about the natural passivation layerin galvanized cooling towers

Natural Passivation & PZHC Formation Natural passivation of Galvanized Steel produces Penta-Zinc Hydroxycarbonate (PZHC), a thermodynamically stable compound that forms spontaneously in mildly alkaline, aerated water without chemical additives. Its […]

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04 August 2026 | Newsletter
All You Need to Know About Corrosion Protection Protection Of Aluminum Injection Molds

Corrosion Control: The Hidden Key to Mold Performance When seconds matter, corrosion is not an option.In plastic injection molding, cooling efficiency drives productivity — and aluminum molds, though lightweight and […]

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04 August 2026 | Newsletter
Boosting miuraboiler performance

Context : Miura Standard Boiler Water Treatment Miura boilers, especially the once‑through modular watertube models, are widely regarded for efficiency and reliability in industrial settings. But due to their low‑water […]

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04 August 2026 | Newsletter
Cleaning & Corrosionprotection for glycol systems

Technical Insight – Glycol Systems Under Pressure Closed-loop glycol systems, commonly used for HVAC and industrial cooling, face two critical challenges: fouling and corrosion. Over time, glycol degrades into organic […]

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04 August 2026 | Newsletter
ODYVAP VA30 NSF Certified Steam Boiler Treatment For Direct Contact With Food

Introduction A manufacturer was looking for a treatment solution capable of protecting the entire steam system — including the tank, boiler, and steam lines — while operating with nearly 100% […]

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04 August 2026 | Newsletter
ODYSSEE’s Water News: Mastering Corrosion for Closed Loops – Before, During, and After Summer Shutdowns

Introduction Most heating loops are shut down during the summer months. During these periods of inactivity, stagnant water often leads to uncontrolled corrosion within the system. One of our international […]

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04 August 2026 | Newsletter
ODYSSEE’s Water News: Biological and Corrosion Control in Cooling Systems

Introduction The zebra mussel is one of the most economically damaging aquatic invasive species in the United States and poses a frequent threat to once-through cooling systems.Larvae are introduced through […]

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04 August 2026 | Newsletter
All you need to know about Film-Forming Amines 

BoilersFood Grade Approval NSF G6 / FDA Closed LoopsBest protection for Aluminum Cooling SystemsControl of Corrosion & Biofilm

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26 November 2025 | INNOVATION
Plant-Based Inhibitor vs. Conventional Polymers and Phosphonates: Performance Assessment via Chronoamperometry, Fast Controlled Precipitation and NACE Standard TM0374-2007 Protocols

Abstract In an increasingly challenging operational environment, optimizing industrial system performance is crucial. This includes ensuring the sustainability of implemented water networks and preventing phenomena that could disrupt production continuity, […]

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19 November 2025 | INNOVATION
From White Rust to Long-Term Protection Mechanisms:

Key Factors, Passivation Strategies and Field Applications for Galvanized Cooling Towers Foreword: Strategic decisions on passivation must be made based on site-specific factors, which this article does not cover in […]

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10 July 2025 | INNOVATION
Decoding Corrosion: Understanding and Controlling Iron Oxides in Closed-Loop Systems

AbstractIn closed-loop systems, iron corrosion leads to the formation of various products, influenced by the presence or absence of dissolved oxygen. In oxidizing environments, iron hydroxides and oxyhydroxides predominate, notably […]

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12 February 2025 | INNOVATION
Filming Amines: A reliable solution for industrial water treatment in the US

The challenge for industrial operators Industrial water systems are integral to operations in power plants, refineries, manufacturing units, food plants, hospitals or chemical production facilities across the United States. However, […]

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