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Legionella ecology in cooling towers.

Author(s) : BROADBENT C. R., MARWOOD L. N., BENTHAM R. H.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Results of a 4-year field research project into 8 parameters affecting Legionella in a large number of working cooling towers. These field tests have shown factors not disclosed by laboratory work. Total elimination is not possible, but growth can be prevented. 8 treatments were tried. System cleanliness is not enough. Main growth is at warmest part of circuit -usually within the condenser. Feed water affects active elements. Most effective treatment is slug dosing, using 2 or more selected biocides in rotation. An informative document. A.R.T.

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  • Original title: Legionella ecology in cooling towers.
  • Record ID : 1993-1982
  • Languages: English
  • Source: AIRAH J. - vol. 46 - n. 10
  • Publication date: 1992/10
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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