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University of Central Florida

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2008

Blended water quality

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Effects Of Orthophosphate Corrosion Inhibitor In Blended Water Quality Environments, Erica Stone Jan 2008

Effects Of Orthophosphate Corrosion Inhibitor In Blended Water Quality Environments, Erica Stone

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This study evaluated the effects of orthophosphate (OP) inhibitor addition on iron, copper, and lead corrosion on coupons exposed to different blends of groundwater, surface water, and desalinated seawater. The effectiveness of OP inhibitor addition on iron, copper, and lead release was analyzed by statistical comparison between OP treated and untreated pilot distribution systems (PDS). Four different doses of OP inhibitor, ranging from zero (control) to 2 mg/L as P, were investigated and non-linear empirical models were developed to predict iron, copper, and lead release from the water quality and OP doses. Surface characterization evaluations were conducted using X-ray Photoelectron …