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Chlorine or bromine: Which is right for your system

Journal Article · · Power; (United States)
OSTI ID:6026972

Many claims have been made regarding the relative advantages and disadvantages of these two oxidants for cooling-water systems. This article describes the factors favoring selection of one biocide program over the other. Chlorine has been used in cooling-water treatment programs since the 1940s. Bromine, a chemical halogen similar to chlorine, was introduced commercially in 1980. Since then, plant chemists have been faced with choosing between the two options. Because of the many variables involved in cooling-water chemistry, the governing indicators are not always clear. Making an informed decision requires an understanding of how biocide effectiveness is measured, as well as a basic knowledge of bromine and chlorine chemistry.

OSTI ID:
6026972
Journal Information:
Power; (United States), Journal Name: Power; (United States) Vol. 137:9; ISSN POWEAD; ISSN 0032-5929
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English