Forsta introduces a new line of low pressure automatic industrial water filters. Low Pressure self-cleaning water filters range from 2″-30″ with flow rates range from 15-20,000gpm in a single filter housing . Until now self-cleaning water filters required over 35psi for backwashing, but the new Low Pressure Series…

Every greenhouse irrigation system should incorporate proper filtration of the water supply to protect small drip or sprinkler orifices from clogging. Any clogging (which may occur if unfiltered water is utilized) will cause disastrous results in uniformity. In the case of drip irrigation, some plant material will not be…

RACINE, Wisconsin – As World Water Day 2010 was observed today across the globe, The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread announced a new initiative to focus long-overdue attention on the emerging freshwater crisis within the United States. Intensified by climate change, this “quiet crisis” threatens access to safe drinking water, the…

An improperly maintained cooling tower will produce warmer cooling water, resulting in a condenser temperature 5-10 F higher than a properly maintained tower – reducing efficiency and reliability of the chiller while wasting energy, increasing costs, and shortening tower operating life. Many power plant operators tend to overlook the importance…

HVAC is the abbreviated term for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning and finds its use in environments where humidity and temperature must be closely regulated while providing safe and healthy working conditions. HVAC operates on the principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer. In order to maintain comfortable…

Effective filtration is important to keep your heat transfer fluid clear of particles, coke and sludge that will coat the heat transfer surfaces and degrade heat transfer. But what type of filtration system do you need? The decision to filter your heat transfer fluid is the first…

Forsta Filters Inc. has revolutionized the industrial water filter industry with the release of its Green-Clean technology, reducing backwash waste water by as much as 75%. Without interrupting system flow during backwash, Green-Clean technology utilizes smaller flush valves to minimize the volume of water required to remove…