This invention relates to an improved method of inhibiting corrosion and
calcium sulfate and calcium carbonate scaling in thermal and membrane
desalination processes. The method includes adding a composition having
an oligomeric phosphinosuccinic acid to seawater or recirculation brine
in a desalting process to produce water for drinking and industrial
applications. The method also includes adding a composition including
mono, bis, and oligomeric phosphinosuccinic acid adducts to the desalting
process.