Continuum* AEC cooling water treatment programs
Continuum AEC cooling water treatment programs represent the latest development in alkaline cooling water treatment. These state-of-the-art programs combine a novel, patented scale inhibitor and a corrosion inhibitor to effectively control calcium carbonate scale and corrosion over a wide range of operating conditions. Continuum AEC products are threshold inhibitors designed for use in open recirculating cooling water systems operating in an alkaline pH range. Continuum AEC products do not contain phosphonate. Unlike phosphonate-based scale inhibitors, Continuum AEC products are not destabilized by oxidizing biocides or high temperatures and thus provide superior scale control at lower feed rates. Additionally, the products effectively control corrosion of mild steel, copper and copper alloys.
Continuum AEC programs utilize single-drum, multicomponent products that are effective at high pH, high M-alkalinity and high calcium concentrations. These products are available in a wide range of formulations to provide optimum corrosion and fouling protection and are compatible with oxidizing as well as non-oxidizing biocides. Continuum AEC programs provide the highest level of safety and environmental acceptability as compared to other alkaline treatments.
*Ashland is the global, exclusive distributor of GE Water Technologies’ products for the pulp and paper industry. Continuum is a GE Water Technologies trademark and is used under license. This trademark may be registered in one or more countries.
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Continuum AEC cooling water treatment programs effectively control calcium carbonate scale and corrosion in open recirculating cooling systems. Commercial applications confirm this and typically result in a number of value-added benefits.
● Reduced scale formation
● Improved corrosion protection
● Reduced water consumption
● Improved heat exchanger cleanliness
● Eliminates acid feed
● Reliable operation in high-calcium water
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Corrosion Monitoring and Metallurgy
Problems related to corrosion cost commercial and industrial plants billions of dollars each year. Although a variety of means exist to inhibit corrosion, it's important to identify the root cause of the corrosion. Ashland Water Technologies’ Corrosion Monitoring and Metallurgy group provides failure analysis and assessments of steam-generating and heat-exchanger equipment. Working closely with customers, this team provides clear identification of the problem, which leads to a more rapid and effective solution. Key services provided by the group include failure analysis, corrosion coupon analysis, and elemental and compound analysis.
