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cleaning a plate and frame heat exchanger
zepfan
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does anyone know the best mild detergent to use when scrubbing down the plates of plate and frame heat exchanger? the manufacture recommends using nitric acid, and water. I do not want to use any acids if necessary, because we would be scrubbing them down on the roof of the building (rubber roof) thanks to all
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What's on the plates?
Nitric acid and mild detergent have somewhat different properties. What is the residue you are trying to remove?0 -
just dirt
Mostly dirt and other stuff found in an open cooling tower system0 -
Try it
can't hurt to try a couple of plates and see how they fare. Sounds like you don't have very hard water there (or have been treating your water diligently.) If you do have lime stains, a lower pH will help -- though Sulfamic, citric, and acetic acids are more commonly used. Nu-Calgon has been recommended here a few times, though I have no personal experience with it.0 -
Acid Free, All-in-One Descaler
Since your heat exchanger made of multi material, in order to not hurt your equipment, I would recommend you to use 1st TECH Biodegradable Descaler. It is acid free descaler, and works for cleaning the rubber material parts.There was an error rendering this rich post.
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