Kurita Water Industries Ltd. has entered into a joint research and development (R&D) agreement with the Tokyo Fire Department to address a growing global safety challenge: fires caused by lithium-ion batteries. The agreement , signed on May 21, 2026, marks Kurita’s participation in the “Tokyo Fire Department INNOVATION PROJECT“, a public initiative focused on advancing fire safety [...]
If you manage a cooling tower system , mineral scaling is one of the most persistent operational problems you might face. Scale deposits increase energy consumption, accelerate wear on critical components, and can lead to unplanned downtime. The good news is that cooling tower scaling is largely preventable with the right water treatment program in place. [...]
If you manage a cooling water system, you've probably heard the term cooling tower blowdown, but what does it actually mean and why does it matter? Below, we answer the most common questions about blowdown in cooling tower systems, so you can keep processes running smoothly. What Is Blowdown in a Cooling Tower? Because water evaporates in a cooling water tower, the leftover minerals and [...]
Kurita America, part of global water treatment solutions provider Kurita Group, announced the opening of a new Engineering Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The facility includes a 10,900-square-foot warehouse and a 3,800-square-foot office, strengthening Kurita’s ability to deliver engineering services and long-term operational support across North America. The Engineering Center expands Kurita’s North [...]
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. (Head office: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; President: Hirohiko Ejiri; hereafter “Kurita”) has invested in Cyclopure Inc. (Head office: Evanston, Illinois, U.S.; Chief Executive Officer: Frank Cassou; hereafter “Cyclopure”), a U.S.-based company focused on the development of PFAS adsorbents and expanded its partnership with Cyclopure. As part of this partnership expansion, [...]
As we approach the 56th anniversary of Earth Day, it’s worth examining the lasting impact of the holiday on water quality and industrial responsibility. Incidents like combined sewer overflows and waste leakages from aging infrastructure make headlines today, but not long ago, releasing untreated waste into waterways was standard practice. That reality began to shift in the late 1960s. A series of [...]
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. (Head office: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; President: Hirohiko Ejiri; hereinafter “Kurita”) established KURITA WATER INDUSTRIES MEXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. (hereinafter “KWMX”), which is a local company engaged in the sales of water treatment chemicals in the United Mexican States (hereinafter “Mexico”) and will start its operations this May in local time. In [...]
A thin layer of scale can reduce heat transfer efficiency by up to 10%, increasing fuel consumption and the produced greenhouse gas emissions. Descaling a boiler and implementing a regular boiler treatment program will help keep the boiler system running, but you should take it a step back, starting with the water supplying the boiler. Boiler feedwater is as important as the water in the boiler itself, so it may [...]
Understanding the key considerations for boiler lay-up and the differences between wet and dry procedures helps safeguard the boiler and ensure a smooth restart. Treating lay-ups as part of a broader maintenance strategy, rather than an afterthought, can prevent costly repairs and extend system life. Before choosing a lay-up method, it is important to review system design, water quality, and operational needs to [...]
As 2025 comes to a close, we want to express our sincere appreciation for your partnership. Your collaboration fuels Kurita’s commitment to Master. Every. Drop. — our promise to customers who demand the very best, to drive innovation that ensures operational excellence, and to move together toward a truly sustainable future for generations to come. What We Achieved Together in 2025 This was a year [...]
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While clean-in-place (CIP) systems are often overlooked or underappreciated for optimal plant operations, they save time, labor, and expenses by maintaining efficient operations without disassembly. Failed or inadequate CIP can lead to loss of heat transfer, increased energy costs, increased bacterial infections, equipment damage, and lost profits. Biofuels plants should prioritize optimizing CIP as an [...]
As you send your children back to school and Halloween decorations begin to appear in stores, your facility operators may have already begun the process of preparing off-line boilers for the winter season . Regardless of if they were stored dry or wet, steps need to be taken to ensure a safe start-up of off-line boilers. Each boiler is different, and before startup, we recommend that all engineers consult the [...]