Evaporation and cold fouling problems in distillation towers
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Does every distillation tower require evaporative cooling? How is scale formation on the surface of evaporative cooling tube bundles dealt with?
The evaporation condenser is just one type of condenser at the top of a distillation tower. To prevent scaling on the tube banks of the evaporative condenser, it is essential to use softened water. In addition, air pollutants such as dust also settle on the tube arrays. Once scaling has formed, the only option is to find a way to clean it.
This is precisely the problem with evaporative cooling: you need to manage it as a small closed-loop water system
I have an online descaling technology that can remove scale from the surface of evaporative cooling tube bundles and prevent scaling in those tubes. Are there any companies interested?
Large chemical companies are unable to use only soft water for cooling purposes; instead, they use recycled water, which needs to be treated by adding scale inhibitors and disinfectants, adjusting the pH value, and removing waste regularly. It is also necessary to monitor the pH and alkalinity levels of the recycled water. As for scaling issues, a combination of high-pressure jet cleaning and chemical treatment can be used; since the scaling that occurs in condensers is usually inorganic, chemical treatment is more effective.