There are multiple factors which can contribute to corrosion within a closed loop system. For this blog we will concentrate on erosion corrosion. This is caused by particulate in the system sand blasting the piping, causing leaks typically in elbows and threaded sections of the piping. This can also be damaging to small areas of […]
The year’s first Legionnaires’ disease outbreak has claimed a life after two patients at a Richlandtown, Pennsylvania, care center were confirmed with the deadly respiratory illness, according to WFMZ-TV. The two individuals, who came to Phoebe Richland Health Care Center from two area hospitals, were diagnosed on Jan. 2 and Jan. 5. The patient who passed away died […]
Recent testing of the water supply at Spectrum Health Pennock Hospital in Hastings found positive results for Legionella bacteria. Legionella is the bacteria that causes Legionnaire’s disease. The results were reported to the Barry-Eaton District Health Department on Wednesday. The testing was done after a second case of Legionnaire’s disease in patients at the hospital […]
A 2017 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Legionnaires’ disease is widespread in long-term care facilities – and 75 percent of cases could be prevented with better water management. The most recent example of this is happening currently at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, where an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease has resulted in 14 patients being […]
The sequence of valve operation in boiler blowdown is extremely important. Despite the variety of procedures in practice, there is one, and only one, proper sequence in opening and closing the bottom blowdown valves of the boiler. The opening sequence is to open valve B first and then valve A. The closing sequence is to close valve […]
Six new illnesses have been identified in the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak at University Hospital in Madison, raising the case count to 11, according to UW Health officials. The outbreak was first reported on Nov. 28 when four cases of the deadly respiratory illness were confirmed. A fifth case and a fatality were announced the next day. The new illnesses […]
“Legionnaires lawyer Elliot Olsen has regained millions of dollars for clients harmed by Legionnaires’ disease. If you or a family member contracted Legionnaires’ disease at McHenry Villa, you might have cause to file a lawsuit. Call (612) 337-6126 for a free consultation. An Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) investigation uncovered Legionellabacteria and structural issues with the plumbing system at the McHenry Villa […]
HEATING BOILER STARTUP CHECKLIST: Have a competent service representative disassemble the low-water cutoff and makeup water feeding devices. All parts should be thoroughly cleaned and reconditioned as required, then tested before the boiler is put into regular service. Burner equipment should be cleaned and adjusted to give maximum efficiency. This can save fuel dollars. The […]
This is that in-between time of year when facilities managers are preparing both heating boilers and cooling towers for winter operation. Here are two checklists that will assist in getting these systems ready for cold weather operation and help avoid unexpected equipment failure. WINTERIZATION TIPS FOR COOLING TOWERS: Fall is an excellent time to prepare […]
Samples of the hazardous pathogen have been found at all but three of the district’s schools, West Orange administrators said. WEST ORANGE, NJ — First they were found at town hall. Then they were found at a half-dozen other municipal buildings. Now, less than six weeks after Legionella bacteria was discovered in the water at […]
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