The Nalco Guide to Cooling-Water Systems Failure Analysis

The Nalco Guide to Cooling-Water Systems Failure Analysis

by Flynn (Author)

Synopsis

This is a concise, authoritative guide to the identification and elimination of corrosion in cooling water systems and related equipment - from a leader in the field. Abundant full color photographs of actual failures illustrate the detailed description of each common failure mode presented. Case histories follow each chapter. A wide variety of environments and equipment are presented, including: open and closed systems; recirculating and once-through arrangements; conventional shell-and-tube exchangers and plate heat exchangers; special purpose cooling arrangements; and service water systems. Topics covered include: concentration cell corrosion, biologically influenced corrosion, chemical attack, cracking, dealloying, mechanically induced attack, manufacturing defects, graphitic corrosion, exfoliation, and galvanic cells.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 420
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Published: 01 Oct 1992

ISBN 10: 0070284008
ISBN 13: 9780070284005

Media Reviews
Much of the information in this book is unique; every significant form of attack is thoroughly detailed. Brewers Digest 19930401 ...a definitive work on the causes of and remedies for cooling water system problems. Impressively detailed and extremely well illustrated, the book is a concise, authoritative guide to identifying and eliminating corrosion. It explains virtually every failure mode that adversely affects the operation of cooling water systems. Plant Engineering 19930301 Impressively detailed and extremely well-illustrated..A well-organized and useful tool for both the novice and the experienced cooling water systems technician... Plant Engineering 19930301 Nicely produced on coated stock, with many color photos and case histories, this filed reference or in-plant sourcebook shows how to recognize and deal with various kinds of corrosion. Sci-Tech Book News 19930201
Author Bio
Nalco/Exxon Energy Chemicals, L.P., Sugar Land, TX, was formed in 1994 as a joint venture between Nalco Chemical Company and Exxon Energy Chemicals, two of the leading companies serving the energy chemicals markets. In addition to their broad technology portfolios, both organizations contribute extensive operational experience to the venture. Today we have company operations in 24 countries and sales in approximately 80 countries worldwide.