Chem-Aqua 39775 Solves Water Treatment Control Loop Blockage Problems

GoalPrevent cooling tower control loop scaling to improve chemical feed reliability, reduce maintenance, and ensure efficient operation.

<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":"Overview","_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\u003eHealthcare\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\u003eCooling Tower System\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\u003ePersistent restrictions and blockages in the side stream control loop used for water treatment program monitoring and chemical additions.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e","_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: Highly alkaline cooling tower inhibitor product replaced with Chem-Aqua 39775, a high performance, low pH scale and corrosion inhibitor.\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\u003eSince changing to Chem-Aqua 39775, side stream flow rates have increased significantly with no new deposition.\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 hospital complex in Florida with multiple cooling tower systems was experiencing blockage problems in the side stream control loop used to monitor and control the water treatment program. Rather than injecting the chemicals directly into the condenser water supply line, integral chemical injection tees were included in the flow assembly to simplify the installation, monitoring, and maintenance requirements associated with chemical additions.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Due to the high hardness and alkalinity levels being maintained in the recirculating tower water, the alkaline corrosion and scale inhibitor additions were causing calcium deposits to form in the control loop return piping. Over time, the flow rates were noticeably reduced. As the flow rate decreased, plugging problems accelerated with deposits forming on the flow switch. To ensure reliable water treatment program control, the flow assemblies had to be periodically chemically cleaned.&nbsp; Plans were being discussed to replace the plugged piping and move to a location that would provide a higher pressure drop.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:heading {"level":5} --></p> <h5>Recommended Solution</h5> <p><!-- /wp:heading --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>The inhibitor product was converted to CHEM-AQUA 39775, a new high performance, low pH cooling tower corrosion and scale inhibitor. Unlike traditional cooling tower inhibitors which require high levels of caustic for formulation stability, CHEM-AQUA 39775 is an acidic product that eliminates the localized high pH concerns that can cause control loop deposits. The control loop was not cleaned prior to starting its feed.&nbsp;</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:image {"id":7115,"width":"390px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","align":"center"} --></p> <p><!-- /wp:image --></p> <p><!-- wp:heading {"level":5} --></p> <h5>Results Achieved</h5> <p><!-- /wp:heading --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>The results using CHEM-AQUA 39775 have been impressive:</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul> <li>Control loop flow rates increased 1.0 to 2.0 GPM over a 2 month period and have remained stable.</li> <li>No new deposits in the water treatment flow assembly and control loop return piping.</li> <li>Eliminated the labor costs and potential hazards associated with chemically cleaning the control loop piping.</li> <li>More reliable controller operation and chemical feed.</li> </ul> <p>Eliminating the control loop deposition problem has helped this facility ensure reliable and efficient cooling system operation.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/link/cdb39e4578de4452bf04defbec888e17.aspx" alt="" width="600" height="448" /></p> <p><!-- /wp:list --></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/CS2-012.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>