Discover ThermOmegaTech’s Safety and Maintenance Solutions at ASSP Safety Show ’24 in Denver, August 7-9th

ThermOmegaTech®, a self-actuating thermostatic temperature control technology pioneer, brings over four decades of expertise to various industries, including industrial and commercial plumbing, aerospace, and defense. This year, the Industrial team is excited to participate in the ASSP Safety Show in Denver, Colorado, from August 7th to 9th, at booth #1734.

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“Safety is our top priority at ThermOmegaTech,” said Industrial Sales Manager Andy Reichlin. “We’ve developed innovative tepid water solutions for emergency showers and eyewash stations that meet OSHA and ANSI standards, and we ensure water lines don’t freeze or overheat, protecting personnel and creating a safe working environment.”

At Booth #1734, you will discover their thermostatic solutions for safety and maintenance, including the Therm-O-Mix® Tepid Water Delivery Station, ESS Tepid Water Heater, Freeze and Scald Protection Valves, and STVM® Washdown Station.

ThermOmegaTech washdown and tepid water solutions for eyewash stations and safety showers.

THERMOMEGATECH PRODUCTS

Federal regulations require that any facility where workers may be exposed to hazardous or corrosive materials must have immediate access to a tepid water emergency drench system to protect the eyes and body in the event of accidental exposure.

The Therm-O-Mix® station consistently supplies tepid water on demand to these fixtures to meet OSHA and ANSI Z358.1 safety requirements.
Read more about ThermOmegaTech’s Therm-O-Mix® station here.

Factory-packaged with ThermOmegaTech’s Therm-O-Mix® WWM mixing valve, the ESS (Emergency Shower Water Heater) combines cold and tank-heated hot water to deliver a constant 85°F tepid water outlet temperature at the point of use for safety showers and eyewash stations.
See how the ESS works here.

ThermOmegaTech’s self-actuating temperature control valves are the ideal solution for
Freeze and Scald Protection. When temperatures approach freezing, these thermostatic valves sense water or air temperature and modulate open to bleed off the cold water in the line.

The scald protection valve senses and purges the over-temperature water from outdoor water supply lines that get too hot and could damage equipment or scald personnel. These valves are typically installed in safety showers and eyewash stations to protect personnel.
See how the Freeze Protection valve works here.

ThermOmegaTech® supplies an innovative solution to difficult-to-maintain steam and water mixing stations, providing a high-temperature washdown for sanitization procedures at processing plants.
See how the STVM Washdown station works here.

How can we help keep your personnel and equipment safe from damage?
Stop by Booth #1734 for more information.

 

ThermOmegaTech® is eager to connect with end users for case studies and testimonials about our valves, STVM Washdown Station, and the Therm-O-Mix Station.

 

About ThermOmegaTech®:

For 40 years, ThermOmegaTech® has been a leader in designing and manufacturing self-actuated thermostatic valves and actuators. Founded in 1983, ThermOmegaTech® is a privately held organization with 40,000 square feet of manufacturing and office facility near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The company provides innovative thermostatic solutions for various applications, including freeze protection, scald protection, mixing & diverting, steam traps, thermal bypass, tepid water delivery, washdown, balancing, drain tempering, and many other applications where temperature control is critical. Key industries it serves include railroad, commercial plumbing, aerospace, defense, and industrial.

ThermOmegaTech® offers an array of standard valves and specializes in manufacturing highly engineered custom designs to meet your project’s needs. The engineering, manufacturing, assembly, testing, inspection, sales, and customer service departments are all located in one facility for maximum efficiency and effective communication. ThermOmegaTech® has been ISO 9001-certified for over two decades and achieved AS9100D certification in 2019.

For more information, please get in touch with ThermOmegaTech here.

Why is Tepid Water Important for Emergency Showers? 

Emergency showers, facewash stations, and eyewash stations are essential for prompt decontamination in workplaces prone to chemical spills or exposure to hazardous materials.

These stations, strategically located in areas like power plants, industrial facilities, and labs, allow individuals to rinse off harmful substances in case of emergencies.

The Importance of Tepid Water in Emergencies

The importance of tepid water -safety shower in use

Tepid showers are critical in protecting personnel and complying with regulatory requirements. If a person’s body and eyes are exposed to a corrosive and dangerous substance at work, they need instant access to a water supply to saturate their bodies and flush their eyes.

A consistent flow of tepid water from emergency showers and eyewash stations prevents thermal shock or burns and ensures effective flushing without discomfort.

Many facilities have emergency fixtures, including laboratories, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing plants, agriculture and mining facilities, oil refineries, and educational facilities.

Let’s explore the importance of using tepid water in emergency showers and how it affects workplace safety.

What is Tepid Water?

Tepid degree water is defined as having a temperature between 60-100ºF (15.6-37.8ºC). This temperature range is considered suitable for providing comfort and preventing further injury when using an emergency shower, facewash, or eyewash station after bodily exposure to hazardous materials.

The ANSI Z358.1-2014 standard is a guideline for selecting, installing, operating, and maintaining safety showers, facewash stations, and eyewash stations.

The standard states where emergency fixtures need to be located, the required spray patterns, minimum flow rates, water temperature requirements, and the time the water needs to be supplied.

Why Do Emergency Showers Need Tepid Water? 

Having tepid water readily available from emergency showers is essential to operator safety. Temperatures too high could burn the employee or open their pores, allowing dangerous substances to sink into their skin. Too cold water can lead to hypothermia or shock. Here’s why tepid showers are crucial:

Effective Decontamination: Tepid water is optimal for flushing chemicals or contaminants from the eyes, face, and body in case of chemical spills, splashes, or exposure. It helps dilute and remove hazardous substances more effectively than water that is too hot or too cold, aiding in rapidly removing contaminants to minimize potential injuries.

Compliance with Regulations: Many safety regulations and standards, such as ANSI/ISEA Z358.1, require tepid water in emergency eyewash and safety shower systems. Compliance with these regulations ensures facilities provide appropriate emergency response measures to protect workers’ health and safety.

Extended Flushing Duration: Tepid water encourages longer flushing durations, as individuals are more likely to endure the discomfort of flushing contaminants from their eyes or skin with water that is neither too hot nor too cold. Longer flushing times enhance the effectiveness of decontamination and reduce the risk of injury. The tepid water temperature ensures the injured person can endure the recommended 15 minutes of continuous flushing.

Prevention of Further Injury: In cases of chemical exposure, using tepid water for decontamination helps to prevent thermal shock, which can exacerbate injuries and increase tissue damage. Tepid water promotes gentle yet thorough flushing to minimize the risk of further injury to affected individuals.

Types of Tepid Water Systems

Various tepid water systems for safety showers, facewash, and eyewash stations are available. These include mixing valves for hot and cold-water supply lines, turnkey systems with pre-packaged, self-contained heating and mixing valves, instantaneous electric heaters, and steam-fired heaters.

ThermOmegaTech’s Therm-O-Mix® steam-fired tepid water delivery system uses existing plant steam and water to supply face/eyewash stations and safety showers with tepid water.

The unit functions 100% mechanically, needing no external power source, making it ideal for explosive-proof environments. It’s self-purging, so no elaborate drainage or expensive recirculation systems are required.

If your facility does not have a steam supply, ThermOmegaTech also offers the heavy-duty ESS Emergency Safety Shower Water Heater, bundled with the Therm-O-Mix Station/Water-Water Mixing Valve (WWM).

ESS water heater

This heavy-duty electric water heater is designed to provide a safe and reliable tepid water supply. It is constructed of a carbon steel tank and internally lined with 1/2″ thick Hydrastone cement to ensure tank longevity when operating at elevated temperatures.

The tank is also fully insulated with 3″ thick polyurethane foam. Unlike instantaneous heaters, the ESS is unaffected by the loss of electric power in its ability to provide tepid water thanks to the thermostatic Therm-O-Mix mixing valve.

Implementing a system that automatically delivers tepid water ensures employees are safely drenched, eliminating risks of scalding or hypothermia during emergencies. This enhancement bolsters safety and provides immediate relief, fostering a secure working environment.

ThermOmegaTech Has Your Solution for Reliable Tepid Water Delivery

ThermOmegaTech® is a leading provider of temperature control solutions designed to meet stringent safety standards for emergency showers and eyewash stations. Our thermostatic tepid water delivery systems ensure your facility is prepared for emergencies while prioritizing the safety and well-being of personnel in industrial and commercial settings.

ThermOmegaTech’s tepid water delivery systems offer peace of mind, enabling organizations to proactively mitigate hazards and protect their most valuable asset—their people.

Contact ThermOmegaTech today to discuss your facility’s tepid water needs.

 

Protect Your Employees From Freezing with Thermostatic Valves

Thermostatic Freeze Protection: Winter is the time to protect your pipes and personnel.

Water-bearing piping must be appropriately winterized to keep temperature-sensitive processes and equipment functioning optimally throughout the freeze season. When water lines to cooling and condensate systems, safety showers, and eyewash or facewash stations are left exposed to the elements, or their heat tracing fails, freezing temperatures can cause frozen or burst piping. This can lead to overheated equipment and severely dangerous working conditions for your employees, which can interrupt systems, burst piping, and cause lengthy and costly repairs.

If safety shower, eyewash, or facewash station water lines freeze, personnel could be at significant risk of being unable to cleanse after contamination exposure. Condensate drain lines are also in danger of freezing even if it is electrically heat traced and the tracing malfunctions or the facility loses power.

ThermOmegaTech’s self-actuating temperature control valves are the ideal water line freeze protection solution.

HAT/FP Freeze Protection Valve

The HAT/FP valve is designed to sense the water temperature in the pipe or ambient temperature, depending on installation. The valve will gradually open to bleed off the cold water when temperatures approach the valve’s set point, typically 35°F (1.6°C).

Once the flow is initiated, the valve will remain open until the discharge water temperature is 5 degrees above that, typically 40°F (4.4°C). Once the freeze danger passes, the valve will modulate closed again to conserve water and reduce wastewater disposal costs.

These 100% mechanical valves require no power source to operate, eliminating the human errors associated with manual valves. They can also save you thousands on your water or energy bills.

Result: Guaranteed freeze protection and water savings because of the reliable and automatic HAT/FP thermostatic valves.

Read the feature on HAT/FP valves in the latest issue of Plant Engineering.