Challenge: The Northport Fossil Power Station on Long Island Sound treated one quadrant of a condenser with Mexel. The main problem stemmed from deposits of mud in the condenser tubes, which required hydro-blasting weekly to maintain e ciency. A secondary problem was mussel accumulations in the cellblocks (chambers that distribute the water to the four quadrants of each unit), the pipes to the circulating pumps, and the forebay. A crew of 17 persons was required to hydro-blast the condenser tubes and the four quadrants needed nightly cleaning. This expensive and timely procedure led Northport to test Mexel due to its reputation for fast and safe results. Treatment: The Northport Power Station has four 350MW units red by oil or gas and cooling water is drawn directly from Long Island Soun

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