Industrial water expertise

Biofouling and control for cooling-water systems

Independent specialist knowledge for organisations dealing with microfouling, macrofouling, water quality, cooling-water operation and environmental impact.

Specialist advice for biological fouling challenges

Aquator focuses on the biology and control of biofouling in large industrial cooling-water installations and related environmental impact studies. The expertise also covers water-quality improvement in spas, hot tubs and swimming pools.

The website brings together expert background, a practical introduction to biofouling, selected publications and partner information. For project-specific questions, please use the contact form.

Core areas

Practical expertise for water-system decisions.

Cooling water

Industrial system expertise

Advice on direct and recirculating cooling-water systems, intakes, condensers, cooling towers and operational fouling risks.

Biofouling

Micro- and macrofouling

Scientific knowledge of bacterial slime layers, biofilm activity, mussel and barnacle settlement, silt, scale and trash-related problems.

Control

Monitoring and mitigation

Experience with chlorination, Pulse-Chlorination®, biofilm monitoring, environmental assessment and practical control strategies.