Scale formation

Suspension polymerization of VDE in water are batch processes in autoclaves designed to limit scale formation (91). Most systems operate from 30 to 100°C and are initiated with monomer-soluble organic free-radical initiators such as diisopropyl peroxydicarbonate (92—96), tert-huty peroxypivalate (97), or / fZ-amyl peroxypivalate (98). Usually water-soluble polymers, eg, cellulose derivatives or poly(vinyl alcohol), are used as suspending agents to reduce coalescence of polymer particles. Organic solvents that may act as a reaction accelerator or chain-transfer agent are often employed. The reactor product is a slurry of suspended polymer particles, usually spheres of 30—100 pm in diameter they are separated from the water phase thoroughly washed and dried. Size and internal stmcture of beads, ie, porosity, and dispersant residues affect how the resin performs in appHcations. 

Calcium carbonate (calcite) scale formation in hard water can be prevented by the addition of a small amount of soluble polyphosphate in a process known as threshold treatment. The polyphosphate sorbs to the face of the calcite nuclei and further growth is blocked. Polyphosphates can also inhibit the corrosion of metals by the sorption of the phosphate onto a thin calcite film that deposits onto the metal surface. When the polyphosphate is present, a protective anodic polarization results. 

E. P. Katsanis, P. H. Kmmrine, and J. S. Ealcone, Jr., "Chemistry of Precipitation and Scale Formation in Geological Systems," SPE preprint 11802, National Symposium on Oil Field and Geothermal Chemisty, Denver, Colo., June 1, Society of Petroleum Engineers, 1983. 

Obtaining maximum performance from a seawater distillation unit requires minimising the detrimental effects of scale formation. The term scale describes deposits of calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, or calcium sulfate that can form ia the brine heater and the heat-recovery condensers. The carbonates and the hydroxide are conventionally called alkaline scales, and the sulfate, nonalkaline scale. The presence of bicarbonate, carbonate, and hydroxide ions, the total concentration of which is referred to as the alkalinity of the seawater, leads to the alkaline scale formation. In seawater, the bicarbonate ions decompose to carbonate and hydroxide ions, giving most of the alkalinity. 

A number of options for controlling scale formation are used in plant operations around the world. One approach is use of mechanical means, including thermal shock. Although rare today (ca 1997), this practice can be found ia use with the few obsolete submerged tube evaporators. 

Conditions that favor dezincification include stagnant solutions, especially acidic ones, high temperatures, and porous scale formation (2). Additions of small amounts of arsenic, antimony, or phosphoms can increase the resistance to dezincification. These elements are, however, not entirely effective in preventing the dezincification of the two-phase (cc—P) brasses because dezincification of the P-phase is not prevented (31). Another area of corrosion concern involves appHed or residual stresses from fabrication that can lead to EIC of brasses in the form of stress-corrosion cracking. 

Lithium Chloride. Of the metal haUdes, calcium bromide [7789-41-5] CaBr2, ziac chloride [7646-85-7] ZnCl2, CaCl2, and lithium chloride [7447-41-8] LiCl, (Class 1, nonregenerative) are the most effective for water removal (4). AH are available ia the form of dehquescent crystals. The hydrates of LiCl are LiCl-nH2 O, where n = 1, 2, or 3. Lithium chloride solutions are more stable ia air and less corrosive than the other metal haUdes. The high solubihty of lithium carbonate [554-13-2] Li2C02, usually eliminates scale formation problems (see LiTHlUM COMPOUNDS). 

Seawater Distillation. The principal thermal processes used to recover drinking water from seawater include multistage flash distillation, multi-effect distillation, and vapor compression distillation. In these processes, seawater is heated, and the relatively pure distillate is collected. Scale deposits, usually calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, or calcium sulfate, lessen efficiency of these units. Dispersants such as poly(maleic acid) (39,40) inhibit scale formation, or at least modify it to form an easily removed powder, thus maintaining cleaner, more efficient heat-transfer surfaces. 

Blowdown discards a portion of the concentrated circulating water due to the evaporation process in order to lower the system solids concentration. The amount of blowdown can be calculated according to the number of cycles of concentration required to limit scale formation. Cycles of concentration are the ratio of dissolved sohds in the recirculating water to dissolved solids in the makeup water. Since chlorides remain soluble on concentration, cycles of concentration are best expressed as the ratio of the chloride content of the circulating and makeup waters. Thus, the blowdown quantities required are determined from... 

Cycles of concentration involved with cooling-tower operation normally range from three to five cycles. Below three cycles of concentration, excessive blowdown quantities are required and the addition of acid to limit scale formation should be considered. 

Ion probes. Determining the level of ions in solution also helps to control corrosion. An increase in concentration of specific ions can contribute to scale formation, which can lead to a corrosion-related failure. Ion-selective elec trode measurements can be included, just as pH measurements can, along with other more typical corrosion measurements. Especially in a complete monitoring system, this can add information about the effect of these ions on the material of interest at the process plant conditions. 

This is a process to remove heavy black scale and rust from the surface. Hot-rolled sheets that may have such scale formation need only be acid pickled. Cold-rolled sheets, which may carry no such scales, need not be acid pickled. Depending upon the type of surface, one of the following methods may be adopted. 

Some manufacturers have experienced die above mentioned Ni3S2 scale formation phenomenon under certain gas conditions, which led to die failure of a rotating blade. One such experience involved a fracture dial was distinctly intergranular with evidence of secondary intergranular cracks or grain separation across die fracture. Intergranular facets of die fracture were sharp and distinct with little evidence of any ductile mode. The fracture appeared to have occurred in a brittle intergranular mode. 

The Ni3S2 constituent formed on the surface and scale formation was observed in all areas of the blade roots. The mechanism seemed to be more prevalent above the root pressure boundary than other areas of the blade root. Characterization of the scale was performed using a Scanning Electron Microscope equipped with an Energy Dispersion X-ray analyzer (EDX). 

O When scale formation due to flash evaporation is a problem or filtrate temperature must be maintained a vacuum box steam jacketing may be provided. 

The degree of concentration that can be achieved by RO may be limited by the precipitation of soluble salts and the resultant scaling of membranes. The most troublesome precipitate is calcium sulfate. The addition of polyphosphates to the influent will inhibit calcium sulfate scale formation, however, and precipitation of many of the other salts, such as calcium carbonate, can be prevented by pretreating the feed either with acid or zeolite softeners, depending on the membrane material. 

In addition to the formation of scale or corrosion of metal within boilers, auxiliary equipment is also susceptible to similar damage. Attempts to prevent scale formation within a boiler can lead to makeup line deposits if the treatment chemicals are improperly ehosen. Thus, the addition of normal phosphates to an unsoftened feed water ean eause a dangerous eondition by elogging the makeup line with preeipitated calcium phosphate. Deposits in the form of calcium or magnesium stearate deposits, otherwise known as "bathtub ring" can be readily seen, and are caused by the eombination of ealcium or magnesium with negative ions of soap stearates. 

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Despite the benefits of blow-down, however, chemical, electrostatic, or electronic treatment of the water is often required to prevent scale formation, corrosion, or biological growth. When treatment is required, or anticipated to be required, the services of a reliable water treatment company should be obtained. ... 

Scale Inhibitor. About 3 to 5 gal (20 to 30% active) of scale inhibitor per day should be sufficient for scale inhibition. The treatment can be reduced to 1 to 3 gal per day once the scale formation is under control. The chemical can be introduced to the system by injecting it into the pump suction line. 

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