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ASTM E645-07

Standard Test Method for Efficacy of Microbicides Used in Cooling Water Systems

Standard Test Method for Efficacy of Microbicides Used in Cooling Water Systems E0645-07 ASTM|E0645-07|en-US Standard Test Method for Efficacy of Microbicides Used in Cooling Water Systems Standard new BOS Vol. 11.08 Committee E35
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Significance and Use

This test method determines potentially effective microbicides for use in cooling water systems using cooling water and deposits/biofilm obtained from the field. The addition of deposits/biofilms addresses the need to include the major source of microorganisms in cooling water systems. Even with this addition, laboratory results may not be totally predictive of microbicidal effectiveness in the field. This is because conditions in the field affecting microbicide effectiveness are difficult to mimic in the laboratory. These include blow down rate, addition of makeup water, water hardness, hydrocarbon leaks, pH, sediment loading, dissolved solids, microbes in slime, and deposits (biofilms) on surfaces. An additional factor is the difficulty in enumerating all microbes in the water due to the lack of adequate recovery media. Guidelines that address formation of and testing for surface-attached microbes (biofilms) may be found in Guides E 1427, while a guideline for unconventional measurement of microbes is found in Guide E 1326.

Scope

1.1 This test method outlines a procedure for evaluating the efficacy of microbicides (algicides, bactericides, and fungicides) that will be used for controlling microbial growth in cooling water systems. The microbicides will be evaluated using simulated or real cooling tower water against (1) microbes from cooling water, (2) microbes in microbiological deposits (biofilms) from operating cooling systems, or (3) microorganisms known to contaminate cooling water systems, or a combination thereof. This test method should be performed by individuals familiar with microbiological techniques.

1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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Book of Standards Volume: 11.08
Developed by Subcommittee: E35.15
Pages: 5
DOI: 10.1520/E0645-07
ICS Code: 65.100.99