Passivation in cooling water circuits
03.01.2011
| Huchler, L. A., MarTech Systems, Inc., Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Keywords:
[utilities]
[cooling water]
[heat exchanger]
[corrosion]
[water]
Passivation—the formation of a corrosion-resistant oxide on a clean metal surface—is the key to optimizing system reliability on the waterside of heat exchangers. Most plant personnel are aware of the risks of corrosion. However, they are not aware of the importance of passivation.
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