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Oxygen Demand: Distinguishing COD and BOD Methods of Analysis

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Introduction Oxygen demand measurements are used to estimate water pollution levels entering and leaving wastewater treatment and industrial facilities. Particularly close attention is paid to effluents as high oxygen demand levels indicate a danger to aquatic life. Since treatment facilities are considered point sources, they are regulated under the Clean Water Act (CWA) which in…

Film Forming Amines and their Applications in the Power Plant Industry

Introduction Use of Film Forming Amines (FFA) or Film Forming Amine Product (FFAP) is a growing trend in the power industry for maintenance of boiler systems. Case study literature suggests that filming amines can serve as corrosion inhibitors, reduce corrosion product transport, provide smooth heat transfer surfaces, and protect equipment during shutdown or layups. FFAPs…

Colorimetric Water Analysis: Proven, Practical, Precise

As water-based industries continue to expand and evolve, the need for water analysis grows with them. New regulations and market dynamics shift the testing needs to lower cost, more precise readings, and faster reporting. Companies look to high-tech advancements like smart meters and on-line analyzers for efficiency and accuracy but continue to rely on proven…

New Findings Point to Advance in Wastewater Treatment Methodology

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    Congratulations to researchers at China’s Dalian Polytechnic University and the School of Environmental Science and Engineering at Shandong University. Utilizing CHEMetrics COD water analysis test kits, they recently determined nanogels may be applied to treat pulp bleaching water in a way that makes current wastewater treatments more efficient and environmentally sustainable. Thanks to…