How to deal with fouling on tower packing
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How to deal with scaling on tower packing due to influent water?
Chemical cleaning can be done; many people do this these days.
Generally, the packing is made of stainless steel; it can be simply pickled, and the dirt should come off easily. However, it’s not clear whether your tower can withstand a weak acidic environment; if not, the packing will need to be removed in order to carry out the cleaning.
Specific measures need to be taken based on the material and type of packing used. I’m not aware of the properties of the medium you are using. If scaling is severe, it is recommended to purchase a new batch of packing, as this will ensure its effective performance
Using acid cleaning for scaling is an option, but corrosion of the tower walls must be taken into consideration. It’s best to remove it and clean it.
This post was last edited by brainandrain on 2009-8-14 at 15:50. Cleaners are formulated based on the material of the system; as long as the cleaners and corrosion inhibitors are appropriate, they will not cause damage to the equipment. The corrosion rate for carbon steel is less than 6 g/square hour ； Stainless steel and copper with a value of less than 2 g/square hour will not damage the equipment.
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