Ea. Alsum et al., VAPOR-SIDE CORROSION OF COPPER-BASE CONDENSER TUBES OF THE MSF DESALINATION PLANTS OF ABU-DHABI, Desalination, 97(1-3), 1994, pp. 109-119
During the past 25 years of operation of Abu Dhabi desalination plants
considerable information has been gathered on the vapour side corrosi
on of copper base condenser tubes. The present paper describes the phe
nomenon, its causes, characteristics and mode of action of two types o
f corrosion. The paper also outlines Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity D
epartment (WED) experience in the field.