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Hydrocarbon & Chemical Processing

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Reduce downtime and improve regulatory compliance with water and wastewater programs, including wastewater treatment for chemical processing, built for the unique challenges of hydrocarbon and chemical plants.
  • Extend runtime
  • Predict & prevent costly shutdowns
  • Maintain safe, compliant operations
  • Optimize water and energy use

Keep hydrocarbon and chemical plants running safely with integrated water and wastewater programs that reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and protect environmental performance.

Process Water Reliability
Critical systems like boilers, cooling towers, and heat exchangers face constant exposure to scaling, fouling, and corrosion. Even small inefficiencies can impact heat transfer, reducing throughput and increasing energy use. These inefficiencies can lead to costly shutdowns that disrupt production.
Regulatory & Environmental Pressure
Refineries and chemical plants operate under some of the industry’s strictest discharge and environmental standards. Permit exceedances or treatment failures can lead to fines, negative press, and downtime, making proactive monitoring and compliance essential.
Biological & System Stability
High-strength or variable wastewater streams can shock biological systems, causing foaming, odor, ammonia and solids excursions, or reactor failure. CRB Water’s expertise in nutrient balancing and process optimization helps maintain stability, prevent upsets, and protect continuous operation.
Solutions

Solutions Built for High-Stakes Operations

In hydrocarbon and chemical processing plants, water and wastewater directly impact production reliability, equipment life, and environmental/regulatory compliance. CRB Water provides comprehensive programs that stabilize treatment systems, protect critical assets, and help operators meet performance, safety, and sustainability goals.
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Water Treatment Solutions

01 - SERVICES & SOLUTIONS
CRB Water protects chemical processing systems from scale, corrosion, and microbiological growth.

Includes:
  • Pretreatment for boilers, cooling towers, and heat exchangers
  • Condensate recovery and high-purity RO systems
  • DI polish and expert consulting
  • Extends equipment life, prevents downtime, and reduces chemical and water use
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Biological Waste & Wastewater Treatment

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CRB Water provides advanced biological wastewater treatment for chemical processing.

Includes:

  • Aerobic and anaerobic process management
  • Troubleshooting TOC, COD, BOD, amines, ammonia, and TSS upsets
  • Plant-specific nutrient packages and inorganic additives to reduce sludge bulking
  • Odor and foam control, nutrient removal, and specialty polymers
  • Virtual Sieve Analysis predicts reactor instability, protecting compliance and operations
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Sustainability Solutions

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CRB Water helps chemical processing plants reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Includes:
  • Optimized treatment programs
  • Automation strategies
  • Water and energy conservation
  • Reduced chemical usage
  • Minimizes waste, lowers operating costs, and supports ESG goals while maintaining reliable operations
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Equipment & Automation

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CRB Water automates complex water systems for chemical processing plants.

Includes:
  • Advanced control systems and remote monitoring
  • Precision chemical dosing
  • Machine health monitoring
  • Provides predictive insights, reduces downtime, extends equipment life, and improves plant safety
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Lab & Analytical Services

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CRB Water operates one of the largest treatability labs in the U.S., providing advanced testing for chemical processing systems.

Includes:
  • Testing of complex biological processes, corrosion, and solids
  • Custom chemical formulation
  • Treatment optimization studies
  • Identifies root causes and guides data-driven solutions
  • Improves system reliability, safety, and compliance
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Equipment & Chemical Feed Systems

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CRB Water delivers integrated chemical feed and monitoring systems for chemical processing.

Includes:
  • Automated chemical dosing
  • Real-time monitoring and data logging
  • Optimizes chemical usage, ensures safe system conditions, and maintains reliable operations
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Applications

Plant-Critical Applications

Hydrocarbon and chemical processing plants rely on high-performance water and wastewater systems to avoid costly downtime, safety incidents, and asset failure. CRB Water supports every stage of water management with programs that improve reliability, protect infrastructure, and ensure consistent performance in demanding industrial environments.

Boiler Water Systems

CRB Water protects boilers with tailored chemistries to control scale and corrosion, ensure steam purity, and safeguard condensate returns. Routine audits and optimization extend equipment life, cut energy waste, and reduce the risk of costly unplanned outages.

Cooling Water Systems

Our cooling water programs combine scale, corrosion, and biological control with flow studies and custom feed systems. Automation and real-time monitoring keep critical heat exchangers and towers stable, maximizing efficiency while protecting multimillion-dollar assets.

Wastewater Treatment

High-strength waste streams demand advanced treatment. CRB Water provides advanced wastewater solutions, including nitrification, aerobic treatment, microscope analysis, odor and foam control, sludge ballasting products, and sludge dewatering. These programs help plants reduce environmental risk, stabilize compliance, and manage complex waste streams.

Raw Water Treatment

From surface or well water to municipal supplies, CRB Water improves raw water quality before it reaches boilers, cooling towers, and process systems. This safeguards downstream operations and ensures reliability.
Why Choose CRB Water?

A Partner Focused on Reducing Total Cost of Ownership

Hydrocarbon and chemical processing facilities depend on partners who understand the stakes. CRB Water combines chemical and biological expertise with fast, reliable service to keep operations running safely, efficiently, and without interruption, backed by programs that protect assets, stabilize treatment systems, and reduce total cost of ownership.
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Fast Delivery
Emergency shutdowns often start with empty tanks. CRB Water’s best-in-class delivery model keeps you stocked, with turnaround times measured in days, not weeks, so you never run dry mid-production.
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Expert Reps
With an average of 23+ years’ experience, our reps combine chemistry, biology, and engineering expertise to solve complex plant problems. They know your system, and they’re available when you need answers fast.
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Proactive Monitoring
Automated monitoring and data-driven reporting identify problems before they escalate. We provide regular reviews, flagging compliance risks and adjusting treatment plans so you stay audit-ready without surprises.
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Stable Support
Rep turnover elsewhere means repeated onboarding and costly mistakes. CRB Water’s low turnover ensures long-term plant knowledge, consistency, and reliable guidance tailored to your facility’s history and future plans.
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Sustainable Options
CRB Water helps plants meet sustainability and cost-reduction goals through smarter water management. Optimized chemistry programs, automation, and reuse strategies reduce chemical consumption, minimize water and energy waste, and support corporate ESG commitments, without compromising reliability or performance.
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Benefits

Benefits That Matter

With CRB Water, hydrocarbon and chemical facilities protect uptime, improve reliability, and extend asset life—operating more efficiently and safely with less risk and more confidence.
Extend Runtime
Every hour of downtime costs thousands in lost output. Our programs prevent scale, corrosion, and process upsets in boilers, exchangers, and cooling systems, keeping your systems stable so you maintain production schedules and revenue flow.
Compliance Confidence
From discharge permits to internal quality standards, compliance isn’t optional. Our monitoring, reporting, and proactive oversight help facilities maintain control of critical parameters and avoid costly penalties or production delays.
Asset Longevity
Boilers, digesters, and cooling systems degrade quickly under poor treatment. We extend equipment life, cut unplanned repairs, and reduce capital replacement needs with consistent, proactive water management.
Efficiency & Cost Savings
Optimized chemistry, automation, and recovery strategies reduce water use, energy demand, and treatment costs, improving system performance while supporting responsible resource management.
Sustainability Gains
Efficiency and sustainability go hand in hand. CRB Water helps plants minimize waste, reduce chemical intensity, and demonstrate measurable progress toward corporate ESG and operational improvement goals.
Hydrocarbon & Chemical Processing FAQs
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Frequently Asked Questions

How fast can you respond to issues?

Our team responds within hours, not days. Reps are available by phone and on-site when needed, so small issues never turn into shutdowns.

Do you provide compliance and reporting support?

Yes. We provide complete reporting packages that include treatment data, monitoring results, and lab findings, helping facilities maintain discharge permits, document performance, and stay inspection-ready.

Can you work with our existing systems and vendors?

Absolutely. CRB Water integrates seamlessly with your current feed systems, controls, and labs. We enhance what you already have in place with data-driven insights, automation, and optimization—no need for a major overhaul.

What does the changeover process look like?

We develop a detailed, step-by-step transition plan that maps inventories, pre-stocks chemicals locally, and coordinates with your operators. The switch is completed safely, efficiently, and without any production downtime.

Do you provide on-site support when problems arise?

Yes. Your dedicated rep visits your facility regularly and is available on-call for urgent needs. We provide hands-on support until your system is stable and running as expected.
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Keep your plant running

Don’t risk shutdowns, costly inefficiencies, or wasted resources. Partner with CRB Water to protect uptime, extend equipment life, and keep your hydrocarbon and chemical operations running safely and efficiently.
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