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Evaluation of on-line chelant addition dilute chemical cleaning. Final report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6594557· OSTI ID:6594557
The on-line addition of chelants (EDTA, HEDTA) was evaluated based on thermostability of the metal chelate at steam generator operating conditions and based upon material compatibility. Testing under prototypical operating conditions in a model steam generator demonstrated the feasibility of this process under various fouling conditions (seawater and freshwater). Application of dilute chemical cleaning to steam generators was also evaluated. Feasibility of this process was demonstrated by its ability to clean packed crevices. However, application times are long and corrosion rates, while acceptable, require additional development of non-sulfur containing inhibitors.
Research Organization:
Commonwealth Research Corp., Chicago, IL (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-79ET34015
OSTI ID:
6594557
Report Number(s):
DOE/ET/34015-8; ON: DE85001443
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English