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HVAC Water Treatment: Preventing Scale, Corrosion and Biological Growth

Water is one of the most important working fluids in HVAC systems. It carries cooling energy through chilled-water systems, rejects heat through condenser-water systems, and supports heat exchange through coils, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, plate heat exchangers and pipe networks.


However, if the water quality is not properly controlled, the same water that helps the system operate can slowly damage it. Poor water treatment can lead to scale formation, corrosion, biological growth, blocked strainers, reduced heat transfer, higher energy consumption and premature equipment failure.


A proper HVAC water-treatment program is not only about adding chemicals. It is a complete engineering process that includes water analysis, flushing, filtration, chemical treatment, monitoring, testing, cleaning and proper maintenance. (HVAC Water Treatment: Preventing Scale Corrosion and Biological Growth)


Why HVAC Water Treatment Matters


In chilled-water and condenser-water systems, water continuously circulates through many important components. If the water contains high minerals, oxygen, suspended solids or biological contamination, it can directly affect the system performance.

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