by J. Paul Guyer (Author)

Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and others interested in water treatment for cooling towers. This is what is discussed: 1. TYPES OF COOLING WATER SYSTEMS 2. COOLING TOWER WATER CALCULATIONS 3. OBJECTIVES OF COOLING WATER TREATMENT 4. MICROBIOLOGICAL DEPOSITS AND CONTROL 5. CORROSION IN COOLING SYSTEMS 6. DEVELOPING AN EFFECTIVE COOLING WATER TREATMENT PROGRAM 7. COOLING WATER SYSTEM START-UP AND LAYUP REQUIREMENTS.