291 The One About Nitrite
We\u2019re bringing back listener favorite, James McDonald, CWT on the show to talk about Nitrites. Today, he answers listener questions such as:
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- How do you convert Nitrite to Sodium Nitrite?
- How do you make sure your Nitrite levels are not too high or too low?
- Does microbiological activity impact nitrite levels?
- What can cause a reaction in a closed loop system when there\u2019s Nitrite involved?
- What do you need to know before adding a biocide to a system that has Nitrite in it?
- How can you prevent pitting from happening when you are using Nitrite?
- What is Nitrite used for?
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Bottom line: Tune in to learn all about Nitrite from James McDonald.\xa0
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Timestamps
Trace Blackmore welcomes you to the podcast made by water professionals for water professionals [01:01]
Periodic Water Table With James McDonald [4:15]
All about Nitrite with James McDonald, CWT [8:20]\xa0
What sparks inspiration [16:00]
How to get involved with the AWT Technical Committee [27:00]
Trace and James tell Chuck Norris Jokes [36:00]
Upcoming Events for Water Treatment Professionals [38:00]
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Periodic Water Table With James McDonald
With the right lighting, this molecule has a certain glow about it.\xa0 Why is PTSA used?\xa0 Can PTSA be used in both cooling towers AND Boilers?\xa0 Why or why not?\xa0 How about closed loops?\xa0 What does PTSA stand for?\xa0 What is a typical dosage of PTSA?\xa0 How is the concentration of PTSA measured?\xa0 What can cause PTSA to degrade?\xa0 Is PTSA compatible with all biocides?\xa0 Why did PTSA come into more widespread use within the last decade or so?\xa0 Should other parameters be measured regularly in addition to PTSA or can one rely solely upon the PTSA reading when monitoring product dosage?\xa0
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Quotes
\u201cNitrite can be tested in the field, which is great because not everything can be.\u201d - James McDonald
\u201cTo convert from Nitrite to Sodium Nitrite, you multiply Nitrite by 1.5; that's a big multiplier. So if you're not talking apples to apples, you're talking apples to oranges, and you may be out of range and not know it.\u201d - James McDonald
\u201cHaving too low of Nitrite levels can be worse than no Nitrite in the system because of the pitting that can occur.\u201d - James McDonald
\u201cNitrite can be bug food. Do some tests and make a plan.\u201d - James McDonald
\u201cNitrite can get a reaction in a closed loop when adding sulfites and biocides.\u201d\xa0 - James McDonald
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Connect with James McDonald
Phone: (937) 689-4031
LinkedIn: in/james-mcdonald-pe
Websites:\xa0
industrialwaterscience.com\xa0
Industrial Water Treatment Cartoon:
industrialwaterscience.com/fun
James McDonald Press Release:
Read or download Here
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Links Mentioned
CWT Practice Course from the Scaling UP! H2O Academy\xa0
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2023 Events for Water Professionals
Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we\u2019ve listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE or using the dropdown menu.
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Book Mentioned
Drop by Drop: Articles on Industrial Water Treatment by James McDonald
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