Biofouling Problems in Hospital Cooling System Solved With Automation to Improve Chemical Control

GoalImprove cooling system reliability by eliminating biofouling, optimizing chemical control, and reducing maintenance costs.

<p><!-- wp:acf/two-cols-text {"name":"acf/two-cols-text","data":{"option_change_padding_block":"1","_option_change_padding_block":"field_6629e1de35327","padding_options":"py-to-60","_padding_options":"field_6629e0d2860af","background_colour":"blue","_background_colour":"field_6629e20935328","block_options_clone":"","_block_options_clone":"field_662a1b96b768f","block_title":"","_block_title":"field_6629f36ac5d6b","block_content_clone":"","_block_content_clone":"field_662a1b96b76fb","text_list_0_text_item":"\u003cul class=\u0022list-check-mark\u0022\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndustry:\u003c/b\u003e Healthcare\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e","_text_list_0_text_item":"field_662a1bf77d245","text_list_1_text_item":"\u003cul class=\u0022list-check-mark\u0022\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplication:\u003c/b\u003e Cooling Tower Systems\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e","_text_list_1_text_item":"field_662a1bf77d245","text_list_2_text_item":"\u003cul class=\u0022list-check-mark\u0022\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eProblem\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c/b\u003e Severe biofouling problems due to inconsistent chemical feed with poor control.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\u0026nbsp;\r\n\r\n\u0026nbsp;","_text_list_2_text_item":"field_662a1bf77d245","text_list_3_text_item":"\u003cul class=\u0022list-check-mark\u0022\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSolution\u003c/b\u003e: aquaDART automation equipment was installed to provide reliable chemical feed and control with remote communications and call-out alarms.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e","_text_list_3_text_item":"field_662a1bf77d245","text_list_4_text_item":"\u003cul class=\u0022list-check-mark\u0022\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eResult\u003c/b\u003e: Improved chemical feed and control eliminated biofouling problems resulting in more efficient chiller operation with less downtime for cleaning.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e","_text_list_4_text_item":"field_662a1bf77d245","text_list":5,"_text_list":"field_662a1bb97d244"},"mode":"edit"} /--></p> <p><!-- wp:heading {"level":5} --></p> <h5>Customer Challenge</h5> <p><!-- /wp:heading --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>A 400-bed acute care hospital in the Southeastern US was experiencing microbiological fouling problems that reduced cooling system efficiency and required downtime for cleanings. Inconsistent control of the chemical treatment residuals was identified as the root cause of these problems.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:heading {"level":5} --></p> <h5>Recommended Solution</h5> <p><!-- /wp:heading --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Based on survey results, Chem-Aqua recommended the Get Clean, Keep Clean&trade; approach of a comprehensive disinfection of the cooling system and installation of aquaDART automation equipment. The aquaDART chemical feed and control system included:</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul> <li>aquaDART controller with continuous monitoring of water quality parameters and automatic feed rate adjustments</li> <li>Double-wall chemical storage tanks</li> <li>SMARTLink&reg; ultrasonic tank level monitors</li> <li>Remote cellular telemetry to provide real-time data- logging and alerts of system behavior and trends</li> </ul> <p><!-- /wp:list --></p> <p><!-- wp:heading {"level":5} --></p> <h5>Results Achieved</h5> <p><!-- /wp:heading --></p> <p><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul> <li>Better microbiological control eliminated biofouling problems and improved heat transfer</li> <li>Improved program results with reduced chemical usage</li> <li>Cooling tower cleaning frequency reduced from monthly to twice per year</li> <li>A cleaner, more reliable cooling system with lower operating costs<!-- /wp:list --></li> </ul> <p><!-- wp:image {"id":7102,"width":"357px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","align":"center"} --></p> <p><!-- /wp:image --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:acf/two-cols-text-ctas {"name":"acf/two-cols-text-ctas","data":{"option_change_padding_block":"1","_option_change_padding_block":"field_6629e1de35327","padding_options":"py-to-60","_padding_options":"field_6629e0d2860af","background_colour":"white","_background_colour":"field_6629e20935328","block_options_clone":"","_block_options_clone":"field_662a2539a7d03","block_text_list_0_block_title":"","_block_text_list_0_block_title":"field_662a2573bc047_field_6629f36ac5d6b","block_text_list_0_block_excerpt":"","_block_text_list_0_block_excerpt":"field_662a2573bc047_field_6629f37dc5d6c","block_text_list_0_show_cta_button":"1","_block_text_list_0_show_cta_button":"field_662a2573bc047_field_662b4b6278ee7_field_6629f386c5d6d","block_text_list_0_block_cta_button":{"title":"Download PDF","url":"https://www.chemaqua.com/en-us/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/07/CS2-010.pdf","target":""},"_block_text_list_0_block_cta_button":"field_662a2573bc047_field_662b4b6278ee7_field_6629f39cc5d6e","block_text_list_0_use_special_button":"0","_block_text_list_0_use_special_button":"field_662a2573bc047_field_663af6cb5a467","block_text_list":1,"_block_text_list":"field_662a2550bc046"},"mode":"edit"} /--></p>