How to prevent the accumulation of debris and blockages on the circulating water side of the water cooler?
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The image below shows the water cooler tube bundle of a production facility belonging to a petrochemical company, as well as the tube sheet on the circulating water side; debris from the circulating water system has accumulated on the surface of this tube sheet. How can this be avoided under such circumstances?
The several points shared upstairs are all very practical! I’d like to add two more practical tips: First, when a new installation is put into operation, it’s essential to thoroughly purge and clean the circulating water system, removing any residual welding slag, sediment, or other debris from the construction process, so as to prevent such substances from entering the pipe bundles later on ； Secondly, regular online ball cleaning can be carried out on a daily basis; when used in combination with chemicals, it enables more thorough removal of sludge and deposits from the pipe walls, yielding better results than using chemicals alone ； One final reminder: for specific choices of chemicals and system maintenance plans, it’s best to consult the original designer of your installation or a professional water treatment service provider. After all, the operating conditions vary from one installation to another, so avoid blindly applying generic solutions.