When the water treatment industry was encouraged to eliminate chromates over 35 years ago, phosphate- and zinc-based treatment programs emerged as the technology of choice.
However, we have become increasingly aware of some challenges that can be associated with phosphate-based technology, such as:
These complexities, along with emerging environmental restrictions on phosphorus and zinc discharge, prompted ChemTreat to launch a multi-year effort to develop a technology that alleviates these challenges. The result is a high-performance, sustainable approach to cooling water treatment. Completely non-phosphorus or low phosphorus products are available in this product line, as necessary.
This product line has demonstrated the following benefits to the cooling system operation, compared to phosphate- and zinc-based programs.
Longer turnaround time
Increased throughput
Improved efficiency
Lower chloride
Lower cost
Simplified startup and passivation
Scorching hot, low-flow bundles open clean