2 March 2014

Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) Calculator

Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) Calculator

LSI calculator tool helps you determine the scaling potential of the pool water. Using this tool u can get the balancing level for corrosion scaling index point of a pool water.

Formula:
Saturation Index = pH + calchd + totak + tmpc - 12.1

Langelier Saturation Index Calculator:

Total Alkalinity:
Calcium Hardness:
Temperature:
Measured pH:
 

Langelier Saturation Index:



Interpreting the LSI:
  • The ideal LSI value is 0, indicating that the water is perfectly balanced. If the SI value from the equation lies between +0.3 and – 0.3 then the water is also considered balanced and no adjustments are needed.
  • Higher than +0.3 indicates the probability of the water to be scale-forming (over-saturated with minerals). The higher the LSI value, the greater the chance of scale formation.
  • Lower than –0.3 indicates the probability of the water to be corrosive. The lower the SI value, the greater the danger of corrosion.
  • Like pH, the LSI value is logarithmic, meaning that a difference of 1.0 equates to a difference of ten times in reality. A Saturation Index of -2.0 is ten times more corrosive than an SI of –1.0.

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