Variable feedwater quality — particularly changes in hardness and TDS — can have significant negative impacts on water softener performance, even when the softener is regenerated on schedule (based on…
What is IsothiazoloneIsothiazolone is a powerful broad-spectrum biocide used in open cooling tower systems to control microbial growth, including:Bacteria (like Pseudomonas and Legionella)AlgaeFungiWhat Is Isothiazolone?"Isothiazolone" usually refers to a group…
In a well-run recirculating cooling tower system, dissolved iron levels should ideally be:Less than 0.3 ppm (mg/L) Iron Level (ppm)Interpretation< 0.1 ppmExcellent – minimal corrosion/fouling0.1–0.3 ppmAcceptable – monitor for trends> 0.3…
HEDP stands for 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid, also known as etidronic acid. It is an organophosphonate used widely in industrial water treatment, including cooling towers, due to its excellent scale inhibition, moderate…
System Type: Open-loop condenser water system Application: Chiller condenser tubes (cooling water side) Facility: Data Center Lay-Up Type: Dry (no water left in tubes) Objective To prevent corrosion, biological fouling,…
Using CO₂ for alkalinity control in cooling towers is effective, and in many cases, cost-competitive with acid feed (especially sulfuric). FeatureCO₂Sulfuric AcidCostHigherLowerCorrosion riskLowHigh (can cause localized corrosion)SafetySafer (non-hazardous gas)Hazardous, requires PPE…