Water Solutions with Chem-Aqua
In the complex world of hospital maintenance, how do steam boilers stay efficient and compliant amidst the labyrinth of water treatment regulations? The latest episode of the Chem-Aqua podcast “Water Solutions“ explores the role of neutralizing amines in preventing corrosion in hospital steam systems. This episode highlights not just the science behind these compounds but…
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The High Cost of Boiler Scale: The Importance of Good Water Treatment
Boiler scale is a significant issue impacting energy efficiency and operational costs in various industries. In a brief segment from Chem-Aqua‘s series “Water Solutions,” some light was shed on the costly consequences of scale deposits in steam boilers. Host Gabrielle Bejarano emphasized the imminence of effective water treatment strategies to mitigate these costs….
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Your Dirty AC Coils Could Be Costing You Big Time
Author: ChemAqua In the latest episode of Water Solutions by ChemAqua, a critical aspect of air conditioning maintenance is brought into focus. This discussion sheds light on how overlooked AC coil cleaning can lead to significant costs and efficiency losses. The episode centers on the often-neglected task of cleaning air conditioning coils, which are…
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Prepare Your Cooling Towers for Winter
With winter on the horizon, safeguarding cooling towers against freezing temperatures is not just crucial for maintaining operations—it’s a strategic imperative for businesses. The cost of inaction can be substantial, ranging from operational disruptions to significant repair expenses. Chem-Aqua tells us how to prepare cooling towers for winter and navigate the cooler months without…
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Understanding Cycles of Concentration
Cycles of concentration, or often stated as just cycles, is a core concept when controlling boiler or cooling tower water systems. Running cycles too high can lead scale and corrosion. Running cycles too low can lead to wasted water. But what is really meant by the phrase “cycles of concentration?” Basically, it is telling…
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Water Solutions: The Importance of Maintaining HVAC Coils
HVAC systems work tirelessly to heat, cool, and clean the air we breathe. But too often, critical components fail to receive regular maintenance, and the consequences are costly. Over time, condenser, evaporator, and air handler coils accumulate dirt, grease, and bacteria from the air and environment. Without proper cleaning, this buildup compromises efficiency and…
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Water Solutions: The Main Thing You Need To Know About Your Chiller to Save Time & Money
When it comes to air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration, energy consumption for industrial chillers is at an all time high. Typically chillers can account for over 50% of the electricity used in a single facility. It goes without saying, that an inefficient chiller can be catastrophically wasteful and economically costly to a business, which…
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How Human-Centered Design Led to a Startup Accelerator for Education: A Conversation with Transcend Network’s Co-founder Michael Narea
The convergence of human-centered design and education innovation is reshaping how edtech ventures emerge and scale. As AI enables hyper-efficiency and bootstrapped entrepreneurship becomes more viable, the real differentiator is empathy—founders who listen deeply to users before building solutions. A McKinsey study of 300 public companies found that design-led organizations significantly outperformed their peers, with…
AI-Powered Care Navigation Reduces Healthcare Spend and Improves Patient Access
The U.S. healthcare system is strained by rising costs, uneven quality, and fragmented care navigation. Employers are bearing the brunt, spending more without always securing better care for their teams. According to the RAND Corporation, one effective strategy is to “change their network and benefit designs to encourage patients to use lower‑priced, higher‑value providers…
Building the Wireless Future: Low-Power IoT, Edge Computing, and the End of the Gs
As the global race to 6G heats up, telecom providers, governments, and tech companies are investing billions to advance the next generation of hyperconnected infrastructure. European operators urge regulators to release more spectrum to stay competitive, while U.S. programs like the USDA’s ReConnect have funneled over $1 billion into rural fiber backhaul. Meanwhile, companies like…
Healthcare Operations Improve with AI That Unites Data, Automation, and Ethics
Generative AI has captured the public imagination, but its most transformative use cases may lie far from flashy consumer tools. In healthcare operations, where complexity, inefficiency, and fragmentation remain persistent challenges, AI is now driving measurable improvements. Research suggests AI-enabled healthcare systems could cut administrative costs by up to $360 billion in the U.S. alone….
