UFC 3-240-13FN
25 May 2005
CHAPTER 8 NON-CHEMICAL, NON-TRADITIONAL WATER TREATMENT DEVICES
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8-1
POLICY .......................................................................................
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8-1.1
Function .....................................................................................
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8-1.2
Acceptance ................................................................................
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8-1.3
Performance Standards.............................................................
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8-2
TYPES OF NON-CHEMICAL WATER TREATMENT DEVICES ..........
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8-2.1
Electrical Impressed Current Devices........................................
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8-2.2
Grounded Wire Devices.............................................................
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8-2.3
Sacrificial Anodes ......................................................................
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8-2.4
Filters .........................................................................................
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8-2.5
Magnetic Filters .........................................................................
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8-2.6
Ultraviolet Light Generators .......................................................
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8-2.7
Magnetic and Electromagnetic Devices.....................................
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8-2.8
Electrostatic Devices .................................................................
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8-2.9
Non-Traditional Water Treatment Chemical Devices ................
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8-2.9.1
Ozone ........................................................................................
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8-2.9.2
Copper and Silver Ionizing Devices...........................................
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CHAPTER 9 CHEMICAL CLEANING OF WATER SYSTEMS
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9-1
GENERAL GUIDANCE..................................................................
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9-1.1
Pre-Operational Cleaning ..........................................................
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9-1.2
Remedial Cleaning ....................................................................
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9-1.2.1
Safety and Environmental Issues ..............................................
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9-1.2.2
Contracting Cleaning Services ..................................................
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9-1.3
Reasons for Cleaning ................................................................
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9-1.4
Types of Deposits ......................................................................
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9-1.4.1
Waterside Deposits Located in Heat Exchangers .....................
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9-1.4.2
Boiler Deposits...........................................................................
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9-2
REMEDIAL CLEANING PROCEDURES..........................................
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9-2.1
Cleaning Methods......................................................................
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9-2.1.1
Mechanical Methods..................................................................
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9-2.1.2
Cleaning Agents ........................................................................
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9-2.1.3
General Guidance and Procedures for Preparing
Cleaning Solutions.....................................................................
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9-2.2
Hydrochloric (Muriatic) Acid.......................................................
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9-2.2.1
Example Procedure for 10% Solution........................................
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9-2.2.2
Carbonate Deposits ...................................................................
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9-2.2.3
Phosphate Deposits...................................................................
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9-2.2.4
Metallic Oxides ..........................................................................
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9-2.2.5
Silica and Sulfate Scale .............................................................
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9-2.2.6
Hydrochloric Acid Limitations.....................................................
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9-2.3
Sulfamic Acid .............................................................................
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9-2.4
Cleaning Preparation .................................................................
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9-2.5
Methods for Removing Scale.....................................................
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9-2.5.1
Recirculating Cleaning Process for Boilers................................
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9-2.5.2
Circulating Method Without Heat ...............................................
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9-2.5.3
Fill and Soak Method .................................................................
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9-2.6
Checking Acid Solution Strength ...............................................
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CHAPTER 10 DEVELOPING A WATER TREATMENT PROGRAM
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