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Heat Exchanger Test for a Texas Utility Company |
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After 1 year uncoated
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After 1 year coated
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Infrared Photos of Heat Exchangers after 13 Months
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Inlet temp = 113° Outlet temp = 106°
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Inlet temp = 110° Outlet temp = 81°
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Situation:
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A heat exchanger at a Texas utility company was corroding rapidly and losing efficiency. |
Solution:
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A test was conducted involving coating a heat exchanger with MicroGuard®. |
Results:
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The uncoated heat exchanger on the left shows lower Delta T compared with the coated unit on the right after one year at Texas Utilities. Both units were cleaned monthly with water. |
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