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Corrosion and bacteria control method

US11866357B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 2021
Grant dateJan 9, 2024
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2305/02
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of controlling corrosion, scaling, and biological growth in equipment such as boilers, chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, radiators, and pipes, each having water therein, comprising: adding oxygen or air to the water; and maintaining a pH level of the water at a level greater than 7. Additionally, the total dissolved solids level of the water may be limited to less than 100 ppm and phosphate to less than 0.1 ppm.

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