Can chlorine dioxide be used in cooling towers and for cooling water treatment?
The use of chlorine dioxide in the treatment of cooling water, particularly in cooling towers, closed loops and cooling water systems can greatly assist in the control of Legionella bacteria (the causative organism for Legionnaires’ disease), algae, planktonic and sessile bacteria; and biofilm and scale. As a highly effective biocide chlorine dioxide can help maintain legislative compliance, system safety; and the efficiency of heat exchanger surfaces, reservoir intakes and ancillary equipment …