6.1.3 Requirements on the coolant
The requirements on the coolant are depending on the ambient conditions, as well as
from the used cooling system. General requirements on the coolant:
Standards
TrinkwV 2001, DIN EN 12502 part 1-5, DIN 50930 part 6, DVGW work sheet W216
VGB
Cooling water directive
The VGB cooling water directive (VGB-R 455 P) contains instructions about com-
mon process technology of the cooling. Particularly the interactions between cool-
ing water and components of the cooling system are described.
pH-value
Aluminum is particularly corroded by lixiviums and salts. The optimal pH value for
aluminum should be in the range of 7.5… 8.0.
Abrasive substances
Abrasive substances as used in abrasive (quartz sand), clogging the cooling circuit.
Copper cuttings
Copper cuttings can attach the aluminum and this leads to a galvanic corrosion.
Copper should not be used together with aluminum due to electro-chemical voltage
difference.
Hard water
Cooling water may not cause scale deposits or loose excretions. It shall have a low
total hardness (<20°d) especially carbon hardness.
Soft water
Soft water (<7°dH) corrodes the material.
Frost protection
An appropriate antifreeze must be used for applications when the heat sink or the
coolant is exposed temperatures below zero. Use only products of one manufac-
turer for a better compatibility with other additives.
Corrosion protection
Additives can be used as corrosion protection. In connection with frost protec-
tion the antifreeze must have a concentration of 20…25 Vol %, in order to avoid a
change of the additives.
Table 18: Requirements on the coolant
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COOLING SySTEM
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