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Eliminating Corrosion Issues in Different Types of Power Plants

Temporary Climate Solutions

Corrosion in the electric power industry costs the U.S. over $23 billion per year. With plants looking to increase efficiencies, lower costs, and reduce the amount of time offline for maintenance, corrosion prevention techniques will help lengthen the life of various components and increase safety. While many thermal power plants share the same types of corrosion issues, some require different preventive approaches.

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How Temporary Climate Solutions Help Power Plants Control Pollution

Temporary Climate Solutions

The Clean Air Act makes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) responsible for setting air quality standards regarding “criteria pollutants.” Among these pollutants is sulfur dioxide (SO2), a highly reactive gas that affects air quality and has the potential to cause respiratory illnesses in those exposed to it. Power plants that process fossil fuels are a primary source of SO2 emissions and other pollutants. To maintain compliance with the EPA’s SO2 designations, power plants look to temporary climate solutions and protective surface coatings to improve emission controls and prolong the life of the equipment used.

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Top 5 HIPAA Document Scanning Compliance Concerns

Document Scanning

Healthcare facilities, regardless of their size, are responsible for keeping patient information private in the real and digital world to remain in compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The act states that an individual’s health information should be protected with physical, technical and administrative safeguards to ensure its integrity, confidentiality and availability, as well as to thwart unauthorized or inappropriate disclosure, use or access. When it comes to the electronic processing of patient health information, healthcare facilities and document scanning companies must have specific safeguards in place to protect the privacy of the patients served. When selecting a contractor for your everyday or emergency scanning needs, it’s important to review its practices or procedures to ensure compliance and avoid hefty fines.

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How Fast Will Your Documents Degrade?

Document Recovery, Water and Storm Damage

When your documents get wet, time is not on your side. It’s vital to employ document drying techniques and, depending on the extent of the damage, hire a professional document recovery service. While some professionals say that you have up to 48 hours to take action, damage begins much sooner. Factors that contribute to document damage include mold, air quality around the documents, and degradation of the storage area.

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What to Consider When Choosing a Fan System for Disaster Recovery

Catastrophe Response, Disaster Recovery, Temporary Climate Solutions, Water and Storm Damage

Fans are an important component in disaster recovery equipment. After a client experiences hurricane, flood or water damage, it’s important to select a fan and damper system that can effectively assist with your recovery efforts and maximize efficiencies. By understanding how a fan system affects performance in regards to the needs of the space, you’ll have a better idea about the best fan and damper design for your project.

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