Scale conditioning agents and treatment method

Details Scale conditioning agents and treatment method Scale conditioning agents and treatment method

2008-03-18

2008-03-18

Webb, Gregory (Department: 1751)

Cleaning and liquid contact with solids

Processes

For metallic, siliceous, or calcareous basework, including...

C134S001000, C134S002000, C510S247000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07344602

ABSTRACT:
An improved scale conditioning composition and method is disclosed that results in improved dissolution and disruption of tube scale, hardened sludge and other deposits composed primarily of highly densified magnetite such as those found in heat exchange vessels, particularly steam generators. After treatment with the advanced scale conditioning composition, these magnetite rich deposits are more easily removed using known and commercially available high pressure hydro-mechanical cleaning techniques. The present invention further provides effective cleaning in a short period of time and at relatively low temperatures, while reducing the amount of waste produced and reducing the resulting corrosion of carbon and low alloy steel components within the steam generator during the cleaning process.

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