An alternative way to prevent mineral deposits

This study presents the results of testing magnesium nitrilotris(methylenephosphonate) (NTF-Mg) as an innovative inhibitor of mineral scale formation in water systems, aiming to improve water softening efficiency compared to traditional methods. Experiments using a model solution replicating the water composition from the deposits of Rosneft subsidiaries demonstrated that NTF-Mg significantly inhibits scale formation, reducing deposits by 6–80 times at reagent concentrations of 0.5 to 1.75 mg/L. It was found that at a concentration of 1.25 mg/L, the deposit levels remained stable compared to 1.75 mg/L, indicating that the scale formation mechanism is independent of inhibitor concentration within this range. The implementation of this technology offers a cost-effective solution for water supply and treatment by reducing both capital and operational expenses associated with wastewater treatment.