Critical review of organic fluid fouling

Technical Report · Thu Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:5058729

Watkinson, A P ^[1]

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1. British Columbia Univ., Vancouver, BC (Canada). Dept. of Chemical Engineering

The premise behind this study is that only through an understanding of the mechanisms of the chemical and physical processes involved in organic fluid fouling of heat transfer surfaces can rational steps be taken in the design and operation of industrial heat exchangers in order to control or reduce the economic penalties associated with fouling. Reduction of fouling has the potential to save substantial amounts of energy ({approx equal}3 quads), as well as capital and other operating costs. This critical review was undertaken to provide a current summary of what is known about organic fluid fouling of heat transfer surfaces, and to recommend directions for needed research. 94 refs., 21 figs., 25 tabs.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL (USA); British Columbia Univ., Vancouver, BC (Canada). Dept. of Chemical Engineering
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/CE
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 5058729
• Report Number(s): ANL/CNSV-TM-208; ON: DE90005760
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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