Description
This technical handbook highlights the value of chemical-free water treatment methods in industrial applications, providing objective, documented examples and quantifiable business benefits. The publication addresses the controversial nature of these technologies, offering scientific evidence and case studies demonstrating effectiveness, particularly in scale reduction and water treatment efficiency.
The book details various physical and chemical methods, including magnetic, galvanic, electrolytic, energetic, and membrane-based treatments, with references supporting their industrial applicability. Many of the methods are cost-effective alternatives to conventional water treatment, capable of handling large volumes of water without consequential operational costs.
Features & Benefits
- Comprehensive coverage of chemical-free water treatment methods
- Documented examples with quantifiable business benefits
- Detailed technical guidance on magnetic, galvanic, electrolytic, and energetic methods
- References supporting industrial applicability and encouraging adoption
- Focus on scale inhibition, corrosion control, and water system efficiency
Audience
- Process and chemical engineers
- Plant operators and maintenance managers
- Water treatment specialists
- Project engineers and technical managers
- Researchers in physical-chemical water treatment technologies
Contents
- 1) Basic Research on the Effectiveness
- Introductory Remarks (Ende)
- Scaling on Heat Transfer Surfaces – Chemical versus Nonchemical Control (MacAdam/Parsons)
- 2) Power-Free Permanent Magnetic Procedure
- Literature (A Synopsis) (Zeppenfeld)
- Inhibition of CaCO3 Scaling by Zinc (II) and Copper (II) (Zeppenfeld)
- A Comparative Review
- Magnetic Treatment of Process Water (Wolfs)
- Magnetic Water Treatment Device (Kobe/Drazic/Strazisar/Cefalas)
- Influence of Impurity Elements and Magnetic Fields on Crystallization of Calcium Carbonate
- Magnetic Water Treatment Technology (Brannagan)
- 3) Power Tied to Physical Processes with Inductive or Capacitive Coupling
- Water Treatment Systems for the Industry (Brandt)
- Water Treatment Using Electronically Generated Induced Fields (de Baat-Doelman) for Scale Prevention in Industrial Systems and Hard Water Applications
- 4) External Power-Free, Galvanic Procedure with Sacrificial Anodes
- Galvanic Water Treatment / Sacrificial Anode Technology in Maintenance (Flettner)
- 5) Magnetic and Electrolytic Processes
- Introductory Remarks (Ende)
- Cato Cool – Effective Protection Against Corrosion, Fouling and Bacteria in Cooling Tower Applications (Gulgager)
- 6) Energetical Water Treatment
- Introductory Remarks (Ende)
- Reduction and Prevention of Water-Related Problems in Heat Exchangers, Pipes, and Equipment (Dworschak)
- 7) Other Procedures
- 7.1 Introductory Remarks (Müller-Steinhagen)
- 7.2 Membrane Processes
- Degassing and Desalination of Boiler Feed Water Using Membrane Degassing and Electrode Ionization
- Innovative Treatment of Cooling Water Circuits Using Reverse Osmosis Technology (Kügler)
- 7.3 Physical, Non-Thermal Hygienization Processes
- Biocide-Free, Non-Thermal Preservation of Surfaces in Water Leading Systems (Körner/Koppe/Lausch)
- Scale Protection via Biomineralization (Walder/Leiter)
- 7.4 Other Alternative Procedures
- Nano-Crystal Technology for Alternative Lime Protection Procedures (Aehlig)
- Chemical-Free, Environmentally Friendly Cutting-Edge Technology (Reiche)
- Appendix: Authors Index
Details
Type: PDF
Pages: 180
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