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Major corrosion problems
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Chemicals caused damage
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Uncoated – after 3 months
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Coated – after 27 months
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Buckeye Paper Plant, Perry, Florida Power and Bleach Paper Plant Co-located
Situation:
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Window unit was exposed to salt air, SO2 (sulphur dioxide) from the power plant, and HCl (hydrochloric acid) from the paper mill, causing the coil to rot out every 3 to 4 months. |
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Solution:
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The local Trane contractor decided to subject MicroGuard to this test. |
Results:
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The results were spectacular. The life extended by a factor of 9 and there was an 11 to 18% energy savings. |
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