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Biofilm deposits are one of the most difficult challenges your cooling water systems face. They tend to start in areas not accessible to biocide treatments, and can quickly grow to form bio-fouling deposits that can cause corrosion damage, blockages, reduced heat transfer, and amplify the growth of Legionella bacteria. Cooling tower systems provide a convenient environment for evaluating bio-fouling since the accumulation of dissolved organic material, minerals and substrates in the cooling system via

Input and the condensation of makeup water promote microbial growth and bio-fouling.
Microorganisms have a natural propensity to attach to surfaces, resulting in the formation of biofilms that can cause problems such as corrosion of the metallic substrate.
Decreased heat transfer, increased fluid friction resistance, energy losses and local blocking of cooling towers.