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The efficacy of calcium carbonate scale inhibition by commercial polymer scale inhibitors

Chew, Chanboon and Mat, Ramli (2015) The efficacy of calcium carbonate scale inhibition by commercial polymer scale inhibitors. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 45 . pp. 1471-1476. ISSN 2283-9216

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3303/CET1545246

Abstract

The efficacy of calcium carbonate scale inhibition by three selected inhibitors, Polymaleic Acid (PMA), Polyamino Polyether Methylene Phosphonic Acid (PAPEMP) and Acrylic Acid-Maleic Anhydride (AA/MA) copolymer was investigated via static beaker tests at 40 °C, pH 8.50 and incubated for 20 h. The calcium carbonate scales formed in the presence and absence of inhibitors have been examined by SEM. All the above compounds were found to be an effective calcium carbonate scale inhibitor at minimum concentrations ranging from 2.0 to 6.0 ppm depending on type of compound. PMA was found to be the most effective inhibitor. The normal crystal growth of calcium carbonate has been altered in the presence of all the above compounds as observed through SEM micrograph.

Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:calcium, carbonation, corrosion inhibitors, organic acids
Subjects:T Technology > TP Chemical technology
Divisions:Chemical Engineering
ID Code:58936
Deposited By: Haliza Zainal
Deposited On:04 Dec 2016 04:07
Last Modified:14 Dec 2021 08:54

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