Full Description

This chapter covers the fundamentals of water treatment. It provides guidance on the treatment of water and water-based fluids used in heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, and process systems, with a focus on the control of corrosion, scale, fouling, and biological growth. Proper treatment improves the performance and energy efficiency of these systems while helping to protect human health and safety. Water treatment also extends the life of equipment in both open- and closed-loop systems. In addition, water treatment can help conserve water resources as well as enable the use of alternative sources of water. All of these benefits help to promote a healthier, more sustainable environment.

Water Characteristics
Alternative Water Sources
Deposition, Scale, and Suspended-Solids Control
Corrosion and Corrosion Control
Biological Growth Control
Cooling Tower Systems Start-Up and Shutdown
Heating and Steam-Generating Systems
Selection of Water Treatment
Terminology

No. of Pages: 22

ISBN: 978-1-936504-94-7 (for SI versions of chapters)
ISSN: 1078-6082 (for SI versions of chapters)

Citation: 2015 ASHRAE Handbook: Chapter 49, Water Treatment: Deposition, Corrosion, and Biological Control (SI)

Product Details

Published: 2015 ISBN(s): 9781936504947 Number of Pages: 22Units of Measure:SIFile Size: 1 file , 560 KB Product Code(s): D-A492015SI