Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviated terms
4 Types of testing
4.1 Laboratory and off-site testing
4.2 On-site testing
4.3 On-line testing
5 Test unit design parameters
5.1 General
5.2 Construction materials
6 Operating parameters
6.1 General
6.2 Surface temperature
6.3 Water velocity
6.4 Residence time
7 Water quality
7.1 General
7.2 Natural versus synthetic water supplies
7.3 Fresh water
7.4 Seawater and brackish water
7.5 Recycle/reuse water
7.6 Dual and combined make-up systems
8 Contamination
8.1 General
8.2 Process leaks
8.3 Biological matter
8.4 Airborne solids and gases
9 Parameters to be evaluated in pilot test units
9.1 Corrosion
9.2 Fouling
9.3 Practical problems in operating systems - Multiple
combinations of problems
9.4 Water treatment additives
10 Design of pilot-scale performance testing facilities
10.1 Objectives
10.2 The importance of simulating specific application
environments
10.3 Compromises in pilot-scale performance testing
11 Pilot-scale facility operations
11.1 Documentation of design
11.2 Repeatability of results and comparison with field
performance
11.3 Record-keeping and reports
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