Environmental Modification for Cooling, Heating and Potable Water Systems

This part of the section on control of corrosion by environmental modification discusses the need for, and use of, active monitoring, control, and management of waterside environments in cooling, heating, and potable water systems, and also in engines under circumstances where they are employed in emergency/backup electricity generating systems and similar applications. Effective environmental modification requires a thorough understanding of the collective, and often, synergistic impact of a wide variety of risk factors that may cause other problems, including scaling and fouling. In addition, control of waterside surfaces must take into account the economics, management and operational practicalities.