SUSTAINABILITY
According to
the World Wildlife Fund, more than 75,000 chemicals have been
developed and introduced into the environment in the past 50
years. reports that over 4
billion pounds of toxic chemicals are released into the
environment, 72 million pounds of which are labeled
carcinogens. Unfortunately, the bulk of these chemicals end up
in our oceans, rivers, and aquifers.
While many common water treatment chemicals are nonmalignant in
low doses or with relatively minimal exposure (chlorine gas,
Isothiazoline, triazole, and polyphosphates) accidental
exposures can be problematic. Disposal of this treated water
still requires processing at the local sewage facility.
Additionally, more dangerous specialized chemicals may be
required to keep a cooling system clean based on the water
chemistry in a given area.
Even relatively small cooling systems require vast amounts of
chlorine to prevent bacteria growth. A 300 ton system, for example,
will require approximately 14,500 gallons of industrial strength
chlorine over its 30 year life expectancy. (Based on a system
operating 12 hours a day at 50% capacity for 8 months.)
Of course, the challenge associated with injecting these
chemicals into your cooling systems extends beyond the indirect
costs of increased health care and the contamination of food and
water supplies. Chemical costs are recurring and the
quality of treatment depends on the commitment of the human
attendant, unlike the SBC.
Griswold Water Systems’ SBC not only eliminates the need for
corrosive biocides and caustic additives, it can actually
decrease water consumption by enabling your cooling system to
operate at higher cycles of concentration, reducing blow down
water loss.
Additionally, through the elimination of biofilm and scale
deposits the SBC can improve the heat transfer ability of your
cooling system, reduce energy consumption of fans and pumps,
preserve the life of pumps, and obviate the need for costly
shutdowns that would otherwise be required for cleaning.
The result: energy savings, a clean water system, and a
“greener” bottom line.
The SBC is designed for sustainability, because the world
depends on water.
