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Considerations for on-line and off-line cleaning of HVAC piping systems

Journal Article · · Materials Performance
OSTI ID:435346
 [1];  [2]
  1. Hoffmann and Feige Inc., Brewster, NY (United States)
  2. Arthur Freedman Associates Inc., East Stroudsburg, PA (United States)

The presence of deposits in pipes and equipment, or the appearance of leaks, is the driving force for considering a cleaning program. The choice between cleaning or pipe replacement, on-line or off-line cleaning, or the selection of the specific cleaning program used, all depend upon a detailed knowledge of the systems involved. The amount of advance preparation, the selection of the cleaning method, the specific chemical program, and the degree of performance monitoring are all shown to critically affect the success of the program.

OSTI ID:
435346
Journal Information:
Materials Performance, Journal Name: Materials Performance Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 36; ISSN 0094-1492; ISSN MTPFBI
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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