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Optimization of Cooling Water Treatment Formulations for Use in Recycled Waters

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Water Soluble Polymers

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The drive for increased water conservation in industrial plants has expanded the use of non-traditional sources of makeup water for cooling towers. Studies of the use of recycled wastewater for tower makeup usually focus on process changes, but the focus of this paper is on the design process of custom water treatment programs for many kinds of water sources. Special problems unique to each type of non-traditional source water are identified and discussed. The use of computer software in guiding the formulation process is also discussed in detail. The components of cooling water formulations, including water soluble polymers, must be selected to deal with the unique set of problems presented by each type of water. Formulations must also be compatible with process changes, and not interfere with other processes downstream. As with other more traditional programs, cost and performance factors are critical.

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    Paul J. Forbes

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    Zahid Amjad

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Forbes, P.J. (2002). Optimization of Cooling Water Treatment Formulations for Use in Recycled Waters. In: Amjad, Z. (eds) Water Soluble Polymers. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-46915-4_17

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