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Mar 11
How Brentwood’s ShockWave Fill Provides a Better Balance of Efficiency & Fouling Resistance
The new ShockWave™ 25 fill’s enhanced vertical-flute design helps to narrow the typical compromise that choice of fill typically entails: cooling performance vs. fouling resistance. For years, the premise has been that in order to have a fill that resists fouling,… Read More
Feb 07
Thermoformed vs. Extruded Tube Settlers
Tube settlers use multiple tubular channels, which are adjacent to each other and sloped at nominal 60˚ angles, to form an increased effective settling area. This configuration allows for a shorter particle setting depth, and as the tube settler channels… Read More
Dec 06
When To Use A Stainless Steel Fill
Brentwood’s ability to manufacture a wide range of products for our customers is not necessarily limited to our ability to do so in plastics. Some customers are actually seeing an increase in the need for fill products made from other… Read More
Oct 16
How Drift Can Affect Your Process & Components
When referencing the detrimental effects of cooling tower drift, we often discuss emissions levels, lost water, and the cost of treating the water that’s escaping the tower. Another item worth considering is the effect that drift has on the performance… Read More
May 10
AccuVent: Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need AccuVent? AccuVent acts as an all-in-one wind-wash barrier and vent. Without a wind-wash barrier, air enters the attic freely and flows above the insulation in the ceiling, greatly reducing its R-Value. This can cause moisture buildup… Read More
Apr 16
Can I order wheelbarrow replacement parts?
If you purchased your Brentwood wheelbarrow in or after 2013, the answer is yes! Replacement parts are available. Click this link to see details and part numbers and then find your local distributor to purchase. If you purchased a wheelbarrow… Read More
Mar 20
D15PERF For Turbine Inlet Applications
Some Brentwood products are specifically designed for a single application. One such product is the D15PERF. The D15PERF was designed intentionally for the turbine inlet market and incorporates a number of features that make it well-suited for this critical application.… Read More
Mar 20
StormTank Module: The Top 5 Connection Questions, Answered
As part of the design process for an underground stormwater storage system, engineers must consider how to connect ports and pipes, and similarly, contractors need to know how to do so in the field. That being said, we get a… Read More
Feb 12
Comparing Sludge Removal Systems For Water Treatment Plants
Due to limited clearance and accessibility, effective removal of settled sludge beneath tube settlers has long been a challenge for plant owners and design engineers. They needed a sludge removal solution with a low-profile design that would offer flexibility during… Read More
Jan 23
What We Really Mean When We Reference “Glued” Film Fill Packs
There are many different words to describe the agent used to bond two objects together: glue, adhesive, cement, and solvent cements. Of these, one sticks out as the simplest ─ glue. However, the definitions of the four terms vary: Glue:… Read More
Jan 04
Winter Maintenance for Trickling Filters
As winter approaches and cold weather sets in, both the air and wastewater temperatures of your trickling filter can drop to the single digit area, so we want to bundle it up to prevent it from catching a “cold.” It… Read More
Jan 03
Meeting MS4 Stormwater Fees Using Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Before Adding a StormTank System vs. After Installing a System The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is increasing its enforcement of Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. Due to this, states are beginning to require counties, municipalities, and communities to implement MS4s.… Read More