WHY DO WE NEED WATER MANAGEMENT?

Water is one of the absolute necessities for life on this earth. Without water, no human, animal or plant could survive. It is nature's universal solvent. Innumerable and varied uses of water to humanity are essential for our economy, as well as enjoyment of our life.

In industrial and commercial institutions, water plays a major role in the manufacturing activities and in controlling our internal environment. The equipment used, such as boilers and cooling towers must be maintained to assure long life and efficient operation. Proper water management is a part of good maintenance practices.

Naturally occurring impurities in the water used can leave the equipment venerable to fouling, scale formation, corrosion or rusting and growth of microorganisms. Left uncontrolled, any of these conditions can cause a loss of efficiency and shorten equipment life. If a heating or cooling system fails, often the entire plant or facility has to be shut down and suffer the resulting consequences. Lack of attention to water-related problems is often the cause of failures that cost time, money, production and aggravation.

PROBLEMS CAUSED BY SCALING AND FOULING IN COOLING WATER SYSTEM

• Reduced capacity
• Product loss due to ineffective operation
• Unexpected equipment shutdown
• Increased water usage and pumping costs
• Higher maintenance costs
• Shortened equipment life
• Under-deposits corrosion
Poor corrosion inhibitor performance

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