Nonhazardous Chemical Treatments and Smart Monitoring and Control System for Heating and Cooling Systems

Abstract

This project developed extensive operating data on corrosion and deposition in cooling towers and steam boilers that are part of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems at five military facilities. Environmentally friendly water treatment formulations were investigated. Smart monitoring and control technology provided continuous corrosion monitoring of all systems and also adjusted corrosion inhibitors based on actual corrosion results. This report addresses five important HVAC issues: scale protection, control of algae and bacteria, cycles of concentration, corrosion protection, and water usage and cost. The nonhazardous corrosion inhibitors and the smart control systems resulted in a longer, energy-efficient service life, lower life-cycle operating costs, and reduced risk of environmental contamination.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA500865

Entities

People

  • David W. Hurt
  • Steve Maloney
  • Susan A. Drozdz

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Conditioning
  • Bacteria
  • Business Administration
  • Calcium Compounds
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Control Systems
  • Cooling Towers
  • Corrosion
  • Corrosion Inhibition
  • Energy Consumption
  • Energy Management
  • Environment
  • Inhibitors
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Facilities
  • Water Purification

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering.