Silica scaling in industrial water treatment systems (IMAGE)

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Silica scaling in industrial water treatment systems

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Silica scaling in industrial water treatment systems occurs when dissolved silica precipitates out, forming solid deposits that reduce equipment efficiency and life span, increase maintenance costs and risk system failures.

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Adam Malin/U.S. Dept. of Energy

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