AquaPulse’s cooling water treatment programs are designed for both small and large industrial buildings. Treatment to reduce scale and control corrosion means your HVAC systems will perform at optimal levels – reducing energy costs and allowing personnel to handle more critical maintenance functions. Our technical support and technicians support our customers by surveying their facility, to find sustainable solutions to reduce overall energy consumption.

Biofilm

Chlorine Dioxide disinfects bacteria by penetrating the cell wall. Organic substances within cells and on the surface of cell membranes react with Chlorine Dioxide, disrupting cell metabolism. Chlorine Dioxide also reacts directly with amino acids and the RNA in the cell. This reaction is not dependent on reaction time or concentration. Unlike non-oxidizing disinfectants, Chlorine Dioxide kills microorganisms even when they are inactive. Microorganisms are unable to build up resistance to Chlorine Dioxide. In practical terms however, few bacteria live alone, and they are most often found in water and on surfaces in the form of a “biofilm” which is a close association of many millions of bacteria. Many biocides have particular problems in penetrating this biofilm, due to the polysaccharide “glue” that is secreted by the bacteria to hold the biofilm together. Unlike most biocides, Chlorine Dioxide can effectively penetrate biofilm to provide complete protection.

Chlorine Dioxide kills viruses by preventing protein formation. ClO2 reacts with peptone, a water-soluble substance that originates from hydrolysis of proteins to amino acids.

Chlorine Dioxide is one of a number of disinfectants that are effective against Giardia Lambia and Cryptosporidium oocysts, which cause cryptosporidiosis in public drinking water supplies.