Table of Contents
Contents -
I. Principles of Open Recirculating Cooling Water Systems
1. The Cooling Tower
2. Variables Affecting Performance
3. Relationships Among Operating Variables
II. Corrosion
1. Chemistry of Corrosion
2. Corrosion Control
III. Scaling and Fouling
1. Precipitation and Crystal Growth
2. Control of Deposition
IV. Microbiology
1. Microorganisms in Cooling Water Systems
2. Microbicides
3. Microbiological Control
V. Chemical Treatments
1. Selecting a Program
2. Practical Aspects of Cooling Water Treatment
VI. Operating Procedures
1. Mechanical Operations
2. Emergency Measures
3. Maintenance
4. Water Pollution
5. Safety
VII. Analytical Methods
1. Inorganic Ions
2. Dissolved Gases
3. Organic Inhibitors
4. Microbiological Methods
Appendix A. Newton's Method of Approximation Appendix B. Suggested Reading Appendix C. Glossary Appendix D. Numerical Problems Index
