by Jay Parks | Mar 13, 2023 | Food Safety, Healthcare
A 6-log kill is a term used to describe the effectiveness of a process or product in eliminating microorganisms. It refers to the reduction of a particular microorganism population by six orders of magnitude or 99.9999%. In other words, it means that only one...
by Alex Whitmore | Mar 10, 2023 | Oil and Gas
Image Credit: Sarah Craig/Faces of Fracking Drilling in oil and gas takes careful planning and execution, as it is a dangerous process. The use of drilling mud (water and clay) and various chemicals are a natural part of the drilling operation. Over time, the drilling...
by livvywhitmore | Mar 8, 2023 | Oil and Gas
What is “Salt Water” in Oil Extraction? “Salt water” in oil extraction isn’t the same as the “salt water” we think of in the ocean. The term refers to the often hazardous waste byproduct of oil extraction, which is composed of salts, hydrocarbons, industrial...
by Jay Parks | Mar 6, 2023 | Food Safety
Food processing facilities play a critical role in ensuring the food we consume is safe and of high quality. These facilities are responsible for handling, processing, and packaging food items for distribution to consumers. However, ensuring the safety and quality of...
by Alex Whitmore | Mar 3, 2023 | Oil and Gas
Frac Water Recycling: Common Mistakes Handling Produced Water Produced water is a byproduct of oil and gas production, which contains various impurities and pollutants that need to be treated before it can be discharged or reused. Mishandling produced water can lead...
by livvywhitmore | Mar 1, 2023 | Food Safety
Recently, PureLine installed an HP Series Generator at a dairy in California; this case study is a perfect example of PureLine’s customizable pathogen control capabilities. The dairy had a large process chilled loop that frequently became contaminated with milk...