Chlorine is the most commonly used chemical for microbiological control in open cooling water systems. Typically, bromine is applied in small cooling towers and systems with alkaline wa..
Chlorine is the most commonly used chemical for
microbiological control in open cooling water systems.
Typically, bromine is applied in small cooling towers and
systems with alkaline water. These two oxidizing biocides are
very effective against sessile organisms (floating organisms)
and their usage cost is low. However, they have several
important limitations such as:
Cannot penetrate slime masses
Corrode copper, mild steel, galvanized
materials and even stainless steel at high
concentrations.
Non-oxidizing biocides are organic-based chemicals
used separately in closed-loop systems and in conjunction
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