Calculations predict, and testing confirms, that the solubility's of calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide are increased substantially in concentrated cooling waters. Silica reduction is shown to be kinetically controlled. A knowledge of the system allows prediction of effluent silica concentrations.
81-08: Chemistry of Sidestream Softening and Silica Reduction
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James T. Knight, Graver Water Division Ecodyne Corp.