87-01: Control of Microbiological Fouling with Glutaraldehyde Use of Biocides

87-01: Control of Microbiological Fouling with Glutaraldehyde Use of BiocidesMicroorganisms that contaminate a variety of cooling water systems produce Biofilms. These microbiological deposits retard water flow, decrease heat transfer efficiency, and increase corrosion rates. Glutaraldehyde has shown efficacy against biofilms in a variety of cooling water systems. Field and laboratory examples are presented to provide an understanding of the factors that influence the microbiological efficacy of glutaraldehyde, as well as its

The introduction of high efficiency film fill has significantly increased cooling tower performance

plant processes

the mitigation effectiveness increased significantly

Performance tests on these two towers are scheduled for the southern hemisphere summer 2004/2005

000 to 600

Continuation of the testing is being done to try to mix the benefits of both programs

power plants

Public awareness of environmental standards has grown enormously in recent years

or water chemistry is just one of several variables contributing the failure

Current work includes research on once-through systems

Sprinkler/Firewalls

By the year 2000