Control of Scale and Corrosion in Building Water Systems

This book sets out to provide engineers and facilities managers with the latest and most effective formulas, techniques and procedures for analyzing water quality and identifying the causes of pipe corrosion and scaling. It lays out detailed procedures for installing corrosion-resistant materials and appropriate water treatment equipment applying the right chemicals, and then monitoring the results. Included is in-depth coverage of potable water and domestic hot water treatment; steam, condensate, and boiler water treatment; air conditioning and water cooling treatment; closed system water treatment; external water treatment methods; piping, tubing and plumbing systems; and building operations and maintenance. Also included are two computer programs designed to calculate water treatment indexes and the amounts of chemicals needed to attain desired water composition.