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The metals
utilized in a cooling tower are susceptible to corrosion in varying degrees.
This is often
true of even the most sophisticated metals although they can usually withstand
deeper excursions into the realm of corrosion and for longer periods of time
than
can the more
standard metals.
Circulating
water having corrosion characteristics beyond those anticipated in the towers
design requires treatment. This may be due to high oxygen content, carbon
dioxide, low pH or the contact
of dissimilar
metals. Where correction of the source of trouble cannot readily be made various
treatment
compounds may be used as inhibitors which act to build and maintain a protective
film
on the metal
parts. Since most water system corrosion occurs as a result of electrolytic
action an
increase in
the dissolved solids increases the conductivity and the corrosion potential.
This is
particularly
true of the chloride and sulphate ions. Therefore, blow down is a very useful
tool in
the fight
against corrosion.
The use of EcoBeam XL removes and inhibits corrosion.
Compressor Heat Exchange Tubes in Japan before and after
installation of
EcoBeam XL
Heat Exchange shell at Sangar USA before and after
installation of
EcoBeam XL
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Scale Preventions
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Corrosion Control I
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