Salt water condenser cooling: measurements of salt water drift from a mechanical-draft wet cooling tower and spray modules, and operating experience with cooling tower materials

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1976 · Proc. Am. Power Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5274611

Schrecker, G O ^[1]; Henderson, C D

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1. Environmental Systems Corp., Knoxville, TN

Data are presented from an additional and on-going EPA and power utility study to evaluate the performance of cooling tower materials in a salt water environment. Tables are presented for reinforced concrete, pressure treated wood, asbestos cement board, fiberglass grid hangers, neoprene asbestos drift eliminators, redwood, stainless steel, and galvanized steel. (PCS)

• OSTI ID: 5274611
• Journal Information: Proc. Am. Power Conf.; (United States), Vol. 38; Conference: American power conference, Chicago, IL, USA, 20 Apr 1976; Other Information: See CONF-760469--
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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