{"id":44941,"date":"2026-08-04T09:00:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T07:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.odyssee-environnement.fr\/?p=44941"},"modified":"2026-08-04T15:09:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T13:09:40","slug":"odyssees-water-news-biological-and-corrosion-control-in-cooling-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.odyssee-environnement.fr\/en\/odyssees-water-news-biological-and-corrosion-control-in-cooling-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"ODYSSEE’s Water News: Biological and Corrosion Control in Cooling Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The zebra mussel is one of the most economically damaging aquatic invasive species in the United States and poses a frequent threat to once-through cooling systems.
Larvae are introduced through water intake and quickly attach to internal surfaces of the system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Due to their size\u2014smaller than 0.04 inches\u2014zebra mussels cannot be effectively controlled by simple filtration alone.
A combined chemical treatment is essential. Once attached, they proliferate rapidly, obstructing water flow within 6 to 7 hours, which corresponds to their typical growth cycle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Customer’s Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This cement plant operates a system with a flow rate of 147,936 gallons per hour, which is severely impacted by zebra mussel infestation. Corrective maintenance is required every 2 to 3 days to maintain operational continuity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To mitigate production downtime, a buffer tank of makeup water is used. However, stagnant water in this tank degrades production quality and demands frequent maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, these issues result in significant productivity losses, estimated at over $100,000 per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odyssee’s Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Treatment Protocol:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ODYSSEE Environnement\u2019s ODYZYME CBR <\/strong>(a blend of FFAs and cleaners) is injected upstream at a concentration of 5\u20136 ppm<\/strong>, for 1 hour every 8 hours<\/strong>. The treatment is monitored in real time at the most distant point from the injection site<\/strong> (approx. 1 mile), ensuring system-wide coverage. A residual amine concentration of 0.1\u20130.2 ppm<\/strong> confirms the effectiveness and stability of the treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outcomes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Elimination of emergency cleanings on screen rakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Increased use of buffer tank water<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Noticeable qualitative improvements in water management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Annual cost savings exceeding $80,000<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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