Refineries and chemical processing plants often incorporate support systems using large volumes of water, specifically cooling systems and scrubbers. In many facilities, production depends on the ability to use recirculated water to reduce the volume of fresh water consumption for cost, availability, and environmental reasons.
A common characteristic of recirculated systems is the increasing volume of minerals and general contaminants which end up in the water, changing its “chemistry”. This can cause fouling, corrosion, and even breed bacterial disease within a facility, resulting in increased maintenance costs, reduced effectiveness as well as personnel or public health concerns.
