Inside the Cooling Water Triangle

In this episode, co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook welcome Gordon Johnson, site development manager at Solenis, for a wide-ranging discussion on water systems and the challenges of maintaining efficient, reliable heat exchanger performance. Gordon breaks down the “cooling water triangle” of bioaccumulation, deposits and corrosion, and explains how each can affect equipment performance and water treatment strategies. The conversation explores heat exchanger design, biofilm removal, online cleaning methods and alternative approaches to water treatment, as well as the environmental considerations surrounding drinking and industrial water. Gordon also looks back at the replacement of hexavalent chromium, or Chrome 6, in water systems and its connection to the origins of MTI, while discussing when alloy upgrades and protective coatings can help address water-side corrosion and extend equipment life. This episode is sponsored by Tricor Metals and Rolled Alloys.   Corrosion Chronicles is produced by Association Briefings.