Badly fouled systems must be cleaned before treatment is begun. Heavy infestations of mollusks should be physically removed by vacuuming, dredging, or scraping prior to Clam-Trol treatment.
A colorimetric field test is available to determine concentration of product in treated water.
Evaluate treatment effects by taking mussels from the system and placing them into bioboxes for monitoring.
CT-1 is compatible with stainless steel, copper alloys, and most common plastics and rubbers. Avoid the use of mild steel, low-density polyethylene, nitrile (Buna N), polyurethane, or Viton in handling the concentrated product.
CT-2 and CT-4 are compatible with all common engineering plastics and elastomers, except nylon. Preferred plastics are polyvinyl chloride, polythylene, and Teflon. Avoid linear high-density polyethylene for storage tanks. Preferred elastomers are butyl rubber, ethylene propylene rubber (ethylene propylene diene monomer) rubber, and natural rubber. Types 304 and 316 stainless steels are suitable for handling at temperatures below 120 ºF (49 ºC). Hastelloy or NMonel should be used instead of stainless steel for applications requiring prolonged exposure to undiluted product at temperatures > 120 ºF (49 ºC).
A listing of compatible feed equipment is available from BetzDearborn, Inc. (1990).