WATER TREATMENT

Chemical water treatment is a crucial element in maintaining the efficiency of industrial plants and the safety of water resources. Through the use of specific chemicals, issues such as scaling, corrosion and microbiological contamination can be mitigated, ensuring compliance with quality parameters required by current regulations.

Water treatment chemicals

1. Disinfectants
   Oxidizing agents such as chlorine, sodium hypochlorite and chlorine dioxide are used for water sanitization, ensuring the elimination of pathogenic microorganisms.

2. Coagulants and flocculants
   Products such as aluminum sulfate and ferric chloride promote the aggregation of colloids and suspended particles, facilitating their removal by sedimentation or filtration.

3. Fouling inhibitors
   Chemical compounds, including polyphosphates and organic acids, prevent the formation of lime deposits and other fouling on heat exchanger surfaces and piping.

4. pH Correctors
   The use of acids (such as hydrochloric and sulfuric acid) or bases (sodium hydroxide, sodium bicarbonate) keeps the pH in an optimal range, preventing corrosion and scaling.

5. Antialgae and non-oxidizing biocides
   These products, mainly used in swimming pools and cooling towers, prevent the development of biofilms and algal blooms, improving the operational efficiency of plants.

6. Defoamers
   Formulations based on silicones or mineral oils are used for foam control in industrial processes and wastewater treatments.

7. Deoxygenants
   Compounds such as sodium sulfite or hydrazine are used to remove dissolved oxygen, reducing corrosion risks in closed circuits and boilers.

Areas of application

• Thermal and cooling systems: The combination of scale inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors and biocides ensures the efficiency of heat exchangers and evaporative towers.
• Drinking water: Disinfectants and pH correctors ensure compliance with potability standards by removing contaminants and improving organoleptic characteristics.
• Wastewater treatment: The use of flocculants and antifoam products facilitates the separation of pollutants, optimizing purification processes.
• Food and pharmaceutical industries: Highly specific products are used to meet purity and sterility requirements in production processes.

Accurate control of water parameters and selection of chemical formulations suitable for operating conditions are essential aspects of achieving optimal water resource management. Relying on specialized suppliers and customized solutions helps ensure sustainability and continuity of industrial operations.