14-28: A Review of Solid-Form Scale and Corrosion Inhibitors

Solid form water treatment scale and corrosion inhibitors for cooling water systems have been on the market as an alternative to liquid chemistry for well over a decade. With that much use history in place, now is a good time to review the water treatment effectiveness, as well as the many “soft” advantages of Solid water treatment chemicals in the areas of safety, material handling, space-saving concerns, and shipping. This paper will examine the claims of Solid water treatment products to understand if they stand up to close scrutiny.