The role of a demulsifier is not something commonly discussed over dinner. But in the petroleum industry and water treatment facilities, it is a key component in their operation. Having an effective demulsifier treatment process can save millions of dollars every year in operation costs – but only if the right demulsifier is chosen for the job.

Properly maintaining industrial boiler systems is one of the biggest issues industries face. Wear and tear are not the only things to have a detrimental effect, leading to rising fuel consumption and costs, and ultimately shorter operating lives. A key culprit is the buildup of boiler scale.

In some eyes, it’s urban art, but not everyone who takes a canister of spray paint to a wall, window or fire hydrant is the artist they think they are. And for city officials, there is a clear desire to clean off the unwanted paint work as quickly as possible. But effective graffiti removal and restoration projects require more than simply elbow grease.