Monthly Archives: May 2017

Over the past several years, aluminum heat exchangers are being used increasingly in closed hot water loops with hot water boilers.  The manufacturers of these hot-water boilers usually recommend the pH specifications for the fluid circulating through these aluminum heat exchangers.  The typical stated pH range is 6.0 to 8.5 to prevent corrosion of the Read More

Cooling tower water treatment is an integral part of many industrial plants and processes.  Here’s an overview: Cooling water is commonly used to reject heat from a chiller or manufacturing process. Untreated cooling water will allow scale to form, corrode system metallurgy, and support the growth of slime-forming microorganisms in heat-exchange equipment. A proper water treatment program for Read More