Visualizing Success: The Power of Creativity and Problem-Solving in Water Treatment Scaling UP! H2O

Visualization helps water professionals better understand equipment, processes, and problem-solving techniques
Often, as water professionals, we breeze past the intricate inner workings of the equipment we handle, missing out on valuable insights that could enhance our understanding and effectiveness.
But what if we took a moment to visualize what's happening inside that cooling tower? Through the simple act of visualization, we can unlock a whole new perspective on the systems we work with, gaining profound insights into their operation.
Step into the fascinating world of industrial water treatment with host Trace Blackmore and special lab partner, James McDonald as they embark on a remarkable journey through the heart of a cooling tower. Shrinking down into water molecules, they vividly visualize the processes at play, offering a captivating glimpse into the complex world of water treatment.
James McDonald, Director of Technology & Marketing at Chem-Aqua, founder of Industrial Water Week, and weekly contributor to the Scaling UP! H2O podcast, shares his profound insights into the importance of creativity and visualization in engineering. By harnessing these tools, water professionals can deepen their understanding, sharpen their problem-solving skills, and foster better communication within the industry.
Join us for this enlightening discussion and discover how visualization techniques can revolutionize your approach to industrial water treatment. Let's unlock the full potential of our creativity and imagination, together shaping a brighter future for water professionals everywhere.
 
Timestamps
01:00 - Trace Blackmore shares fun facts about the IRS during this tax return season
05:30 - Upcoming Events for Water Treatment Professionals 
13:30 - Interview with James McDonald, CWT, about the importance of visualizing systems
33:09 - Shrinking down and going inside a cooling tower
01:06:00 - Drop by Drop With James McDonald 
01:08:00 - The power of visualization 
 
Quotes
“I like doing visual exercises because it teaches me the gaps in my knowledge so I can learn about those ideas.” - James McDonald
"It serves as an excellent learning tool, offering a dynamic approach to problem-solving by providing a visual representation of the situation." - James McDonald
 
Connect with Scaling UP! H2O
Email Producer: corrine@blackmore-enterprises.com
Submit a show idea: Submit a Show Idea
LinkedIn: in/traceblackmore/
YouTube: @ScalingUpH2O
 
Connect with James McDonald
Website: www.chemaqua.com 
Industrial Water Week: www.industrialwaterscience.com
Read James’ Industrial Water Week Jokes and Comics at www.industrialwaterscience.com/fun
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/james-mcdonald-pe
www.linkedin.com/company/chem-aqua 
Read or Download James McDonald’s Press Release HERE
 
Links Mentioned
How Cooling Towers Operate
Water Softener Regeneration Process
Understanding Cycles of Concentration
Global 6K for water 
Episode 21 The One with James McDonald
Episode 49 The One with James McDonald, Again
Episode 113 Pinks and Blues (with James McDonald)
Episode 290 The One About Making Time For What Matters Most (with James McDonald)
Episode 291 The One About Nitrite (with James McDonald)
Episode 31 The One with Mark Lewis
Episode 34 The Other One With Mark Lewis, CWT
Episode 112 The One Where Trace Is Interviewed By Mark Lewis
Industrial Water Week Resources
Water Cake Recipe 
Episode 161 Trace shared a story about the koi fish in the cooling tower
Sharknado Series
Die Hard Series
Criminal Minds
The Rising Tide Mastermind
AWT (Association of Water Technologies)
 
Drop By Drop with James 
Today we’re thinking about safety.  Working around steam, hot water, high pressures, moving parts, confined spaces, hazardous chemicals, pathogenic organisms, extreme environments, deep water, and even people, there are hundreds of ways we could get hurt or worse every single day.  Of c