Electromagnetic corrosion control in water cooling systems
Abstract
Purpose
The aim was to study the effect of an electromagnetic treatment used on corrosion control of carbon steel in cooling systems.
Design/methodology/approach
The aim was to assess the performance of an electromagnetic treatment used on corrosion control of carbon steel in cooling water systems.
Findings
The main conclusion is that the electromagnetic system cannot induce a direct effect on the corrosion rates. The use of chemical corrosion inhibitors cannot be suggested.
Social implications
The optimized industrial use of water is an objective of unquestionable importance, as water is a finite resource. The use of efficient corrosion control on water cooling systems permits the reduction of the water volume required. Consequently, a social benefit can be associated with the improvement of corrosion control technologies.
Originality/value
The development of alternative corrosion control technologies, such as the use of physical treatments, has been considered as a promising tool. In this work, a consistent assessment of the results achieved on a full-scale system, without using chemical corrosion inhibitors, is presented.
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Citation
Alencar de Souza, E. and Antônio da Cunha Ponciano Gomes, J. (2014), "Electromagnetic corrosion control in water cooling systems", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 61 No. 3, pp. 153-157. https://doi.org/10.1108/ACMM-07-2013-1279
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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