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INDEX 1973 to present day Fluid Dynamics was founded in 1973 following the development of a new anti-scale water conditioner called the Colloid-A-Tron. The Colloid-A-Tron was a unique catalytic in-line treatment system which was able to offer an alternative to traditional chemical and ion exchange methods. Several thousand units were initially installed across USA and the U.K and installations quickly spread across the world. As our experience grew so too did our understanding of scaling enhanced by numerous research projects commissioned in universities across the world from Brunel, Texas A&M, Aston university, and many more. Our products are specifically designed to cater for certain applications. Whether it be for point of use treatment, whole commercial blocks or residential towers or industrial applications this guide can be used to select the correct product for your needs. Our product range now caters for almost all scale applications and with the recent development of MagCat we believe we offer the most versatile range of water conditioners that cover the residential, commercial and industrial markets. All of our products are power free and do not require maintenance. There is no replacements required and zero operating costs. Scaletron has been designed for commercial and residential applications that operate on pressures up to 8 bar and is suitable for a diameter between dn15 and dn50 (1/2 to 2 ). Suitable applications include whole house treatment, point of use equipment such as water heaters, dishwashers etc. Scaletron is suitable for use in both potable and process water. Scaletron is not suitable for water with high iron or silica content. All of our water conditioners are manufactured in the U.K using the highest quality components. In house manufacturing enables us to offer custom lengths, designs and sizes, enquiries for these can be made with your local agent or direct to Fluid Dynamics. Colloid-A-Tron: Client list Join a growing list of well known companies choosing fluid dynamics environmental conditioners. Buildings City Mall shopping centre (shopping Centre) - Jordan Marks & Spencer (department store) - 10+ UK wide St Johns college Cambridge John Lewis stores Waitrose stores Oceans Estate London (2000 home re-devlopement) Industrial 2 Product Introduction Kellogg s - Mexico (Heat Exchangers) Kimberley Clark - Italy & UK (Vacuum Pumps) Gestamp - Argentina (Compressor Cooling) Papertech - Spain (Cooling water circuit) Proctor and Gamble - Argentina (Cooling system) Baxter Laboratories - Ecuador (Cooling tower) Hard water solutions since 1973 Fluid Dynamics manufactures two types of technology. Catalytic and our new combination product Magcat which utilises both catalytic and magnetic within a single housing. Catalytic technology Scaletron: Colloid-A-Tron is designed for industrial and large commercial applications. In standard format the Colloid-A-Tron can operate up to 16 bar pressure but this can be increased upon request. Colloid-A-Tron can accomodate any size of pipe work from dn15 (1/2 ) with designs for diameters up to 1800mm (72 ). Suitable applications include cooling towers, heat exchangers, nozzle protection and other single pass and re-circulating industrial and commercial applications. Colloid-A-Tron is suitable for most waters including sea water or brackish water but is not suitable for water with high iron content or ph exceeding 8.5. Combination treatment Magnetic/Catalytic MagCat: MagCat has been in development since 2005 and was tested on a number of applications where all previous treatment including chemical dosing had failed. Typically water with a high ph, or high mineral content as well as applications where treatment was required to be maintained over a long time or distance. MagCat is the only dual treatment multi-purpose water conditioner on the market which can be tailored to suit almost any application regardless of flow, diameter or water quality. A standard model range is also available for commercial and industrial applications. sales@scaleprevention.com +44 (0) 1628 634073 treatwater.com 3
Product selection guide The following graph has been designed to enable assistance when choosing the most suitable conditioner for your application: Water conditioning and how it works Ph below 8.5 Ph above 8.5 High Iron content High Silica Content Sea Water applications Pressure up to 8 bar Pressure up to 16 bar scaletron COLLOID-A-TRON MAGCAT YES YES YES no no YES no no YES no no YES no yes YES YES YES YES no yes YES When water flows to a property from a river, borehole or even the municipal supplier it generally contains a host of natural dissolved minerals with the most common being calcium carbonate that has been absorbed from underground aquifers. When cold water enters a property or tank it is generally what we describe as balanced, that is to say there is harmony between the ratio of dissolved calcium carbonate in any given volume of water. However if this water is then heated or experiences a pressure change such as exiting a nozzle this balance will be upset and a small percentage of calcium carbonate can precipitate and deposit on the surface in contact with the water. The most common example of this is a kettle. As water is heated the % of calcium carbonate that can remain in solution drops with each increase in temperature. This results in the calcium depositing as a hard crust on the element and other available surfaces. The problem caused by scale There are multiple problems associated with scale deposition from increased maintenance requirements, equipment breakdown leading to unplanned shutdown and ineffective heat transfer affecting heating/cooling systems. There is the associated environmental and financial costs of using traditional treatments such as ion-exchange and chemical which are being more and more heavily regulated as a result of threats they could pose to local eco systems. Catalytic and Combination treatment Pioneered by Fluid Dynamics in 1973 catalytic treatment has undergone decades of research and development to put it up there as one of the leading single treatment water conditioners. The key with most water conditioners is creating a small electrical charge in the water stream which causes calcium carbonate to precipitate out of solution into microscopic crystals, these crystal then float down stream without adhering to surfaces. What sets our catalytic treatment apart is the ability to form a more permanent insoluble crystal than other treatment method. This is achieved through our unique alloy core that acts as a catalyst when in direct contact with water. When water flows over the core if the pipe were see through you can actually see the treatment take place as tiny bubbles forming on the surface of the alloy. Catalytic treatment is suitable for around 90% of the worlds water, however is not suitable for water where the alloy can become fouled with iron or other minerals. This lead us to the development of the MagCat, combining magnetic and catalytic technology in a single housing. The Magcat offers a more powerful level of treatment suitable for whole apartment blocks or even small villages. The MagCat is also able to combat water with higher solid levels with its unique design ensuring the active surface of the alloy remains free of fouling in almost any environment. A wide range of case studies, peer reviews and white papers have been produced on all our technologies, this information can be requested through your local agent or enquiries@scaleprevention.com Pressure above 16 bar no yes YES Point of use equipment YES YES YES Recirculating systems no yes YES Developments/Tower blocks/ whole village treatment no no YES 4 Hard water solutions since 1973 sales@scaleprevention.com +44 (0) 1628 634073 treatwater.com 5
scaletron product data sheet Unique Catalytic treatment system. Independently proven technology for over 40 years. No power requirements. Easily installed with compression fittings No maintenance or servicing required Wras approved Scaletron is a unique limescale prevention system suitable for treating potable residential and commercial water systems. Scaletron incorporates the unique catalytic alloy conditioning systems into a single compact stainless steel housing providing the most complete reaction available for calcium carbonate treatment. Surface contact of water with treatment components is scientifically proven to create the most complete chemical reaction to precipitate CaC03. With no power requirements Scaletron can be installed in isolated areas and either vertically or horizontal. Correctly installed Sacletron will not have a dramatic effect on pressure losses with a loss of no more than 2% in most cases. Peace of mind for contractors, no electrical connections or power requirements are required and there is no mechanical parts that are subject to breakdown. Once Scaletron is installed users can expect a minimum service of 10 years. scaletron size guide measuring the optimum flow Scaletron nominal diameter unit length millimeters max pressure bar weight kgs Dn50 170-264 lpm Dn40 117-169.9 lpm dn10 (3/8 ) 254 8 0.2 dn15 (1/2 ) 254 8 0.24 Dn32 75-116.9 lpm dn20 (3/4 ) 305 8 0.46 Dn25 45-74.9 lpm dn25 (1 ) 305 8 0.68 Dn20 22-44.9 lpm dn32 (1.25 ) 609 8 1.96 Dn15 3-21.9 lpm dn40 (1.5 ) 609 8 2.4 Dn10 0.5-7.5 lpm dn50 (2 ) 609 8 3.35 0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 121 136 151 166 181 196 211 227 272 242 287 257 302 317 333 scaletron materials: Stainless steel housing, non sacrificial catalytic semi precious alloy wras approved. Brass compression coupling fittings EN1254-2. Max operating temp 90C Wras no. 1012363 Litres PER minute Suitable for use on copper stainless steel and pvc metric water systems. Products must be sized according to flow rates and can be provided with reducers should the intended installation points pipe diameter not match the required scaletron. 6 Hard water solutions since 1973 sales@scaleprevention.com +44 (0) 1628 634073 treatwater.com 7
colloid-a-tron product data sheet c-a-t nominal diameter DN15 MAX. FLOW m3/hr unit length millimeters max. pressure bar 1.6 254 16 weight kgs 0.36 Unique Catalytic treatment system. Independently proven technology for over 40 years. No power requirements. Easily installation No maintenance or servicing required WRAS approved Colloid-A-Tron is a unique limescale prevention system specially designed for use in heavy industry. Applications range from cooling towers, heat exchangers chillers/ condensers, and many more applications. Colloid-A-Tron is based on Fluid Dynamics unique catalytic alloy treatment system with a design inducing turbulence and surface contact between alloy and water providing a higher level of treatment than most other conditioning systems. Colloid-A-Tron has been proven in industry with over 250,000 installation across more than 50 countries. With no power requirements Colloid-A-Tron can be installed in isolated areas and either vertically or horizontal. Correctly installed Colloid-A-Tron will not have a dramatic effect on pressure losses with a loss of in most cases of no more than 2%. Peace of mind for contractors, no electrical connections or power requirements are required and there is no mechanical parts that are subject to breakdown. Once Colloid-A-Tron is installed users can expect a minimum service of 10 years. DN20 DN25 DN32 DN40 3.6 305 16 5.2 305 16 8.2 609 16 13.5 913 16 0.58 0.94 2.88 3.36 fitting options bsp threads DN65 upward Flanges: dn50 20 913 16 4.18 Male threaded connections can be supplied on equipment size dn50 to dn50 in diameter. These conform to BSPT (British standard tapered). A wide range of flanges can be specified as the fitting option for Colloid-A-Tron. The standard is the BS4504 PN16 stainless steel flanges, higher pressure ratings are available on request. dn65 dn80 29 913 16 54 913 16 15 20 coupling data dn100 80 913 16 25 Light weight design Corrosion resistant Fusion bonded epoxy coating Wide sealing range dn50 upward Coated bolt sets Total angular deflection of ±8 WRAS certification EPDM seals dn125 DN150 145 913 16 270 913 16 35 39.5 materials of construction colloid-a-tron materials: dn200 440 913 16 45 1. Washer - Hardened steel zinc plated & passivated. 2. Nuts - Steel Grade 8 with sheraplex coating 3. Gland rings - Ductile Iron GGG-40/50 BSEN 1563. 4. Bolts - M12 Steel Grade 8.8 sheraplex coating 5. Centre Sleeve - Ductile Iron GGG-40/50 BSEN 1563 6. Rubber Sleeve - EPDM to BS EN 681-1 fusion bonded epoxy Stainless steel housing, 304 or 316 on request. Non sacrificial catalytic semi precious alloy. Wras no. 1012363 dn250 dn300 650 913 16 750 913 16 50 57 Larger Sizes available on request 8 Hard water solutions since 1973 sales@scaleprevention.com +44 (0) 1628 634073 treatwater.com 9
magcat product data sheet magcat nominal diameter MAX. FLOW m3/hr unit length millimeters max. pressure bar weight kgs Unique combination Catalytic/Magnetic treatment system. Independently proven technology over nearly 40 years. No power requirements. Easily installed with flanges or quick fit couplings No maintenance or servicing required WRAS approved MagCat is a two stage commercial and industrial water conditioning system suitable for treating potable, process, recycled or waste water. MagCat is a combination of Fluid Dynamics magnetic and catalytic treatment systems into a single compact stainless steel housing providing the most complete reaction available for calcium carbonate treatment. Surface contact of water with treatment components is scientifically proven to create the most complete chemical reaction with CaC03. With no power requirements MagCat can be installed in isolated areas and either vertically or horizontal. Correctly installed MagCat s will not have a dramatic effect on pressure losses with a loss of no more than 2% in most cases. Peace of mind for contractors, no electrical connections or power requirements are required and there is no mechanical parts that are subject to breakdown. Once MagCat is installed users can expect a minimum service of 15 years. DN25 DN32 DN40 6.2 550 16 10.1 750 16 15.9 800 16 2.5 5 6 DN50 30.7 800 16 9 fitting options bsp threads DN65 upward Flanges: DN65 51 1000 16 11 Male threaded connections can be supplied on equipment size dn50 to dn50 in diameter. These conform to BSPT (British standard tapered). A wide range of flanges can be specified as the fitting option for Colloid-A-Tron. The standard is the BS4504 PN16 stainless steel flanges, higher pressure ratings are available on request. dn80 74 1000 16 30 dn100 110 1000 16 46 coupling data dn125 160 1000 16 65 Light weight design Corrosion resistant Fusion bonded epoxy coating Wide sealing range dn50 upward Coated bolt sets Total angular deflection of ±8 WRAS certification EPDM seals dn150 dn200 255 1000 16 440 1000 16 80 132 materials of construction magcat materials: DN250 650 1000 16 187 7. Washer - Hardened steel zinc plated & passivated. 8. Nuts - Steel Grade 8 with sheraplex coating 9. Gland rings - Ductile Iron GGG-40/50 BSEN 1563. 10. Bolts - M12 Steel Grade 8.8 sheraplex coating 11. Centre Sleeve - Ductile Iron GGG-40/50 BSEN 1563 12. Rubber Sleeve - EPDM to BS EN 681-1 fusion bonded epoxy Stainless steel housing, 304 or 316 on request. Non sacrificial catalytic semi precious alloy wras approved Xyan coated alloy magnets wras approved Maximum operating temp: 70C for couplings, 120C for flanges Warranty: 1 year money back guarantee, 10 year materials warranty dn300 dn350 750 1000 16 440 1000 16 297 375 Wras no. 1012363 Larger Sizes available on request 10 Hard water solutions since 1973 sales@scaleprevention.com +44 (0) 1628 634073 treatwater.com 11
applications and installation examples providing a saving on energy and maintenance A selection of installation examples If doubt arises as the exact location of where your conditioner can be installed consult the FAQ s or contact your local sales agent.. Our water conditioners are very versatile and can provide a benefit to hard water use in almost any application. The following list is an example of some of the common installations where our conditioners have provided a saving on energy and maintenance. residential application Whole house treatment, Sauna, Spa, Swimming Pools, Fountains/ Water features, Purifiers/Evaporaters/R.O Systems,Hot water heaters, Dishwashers, Solar Panel systems, Geo thermal systems. commercial examples Hot water systems, Humidifiers, Dishwashers, Water heaters, RO Systems/Purifiers, Air conditioning systems, Coolers, Solar Panel systems, Ice makers, Solar Panel systems. industrial examples Heat exchangers, Compressors, Chillers, Condensers, Vacuum Pumps, Cooling Towers/Cooling systems, Hot water heaters, Boilers, Oil coolers, Hot water systems. 12 Hard water solutions since 1973 sales@scaleprevention.com +44 (0) 1628 634073 treatwater.com 13
installation diagram examples pressure DROP GRAPHs - scaletron 14 Hard water solutions since 1973 sales@scaleprevention.com +44 (0) 1628 634073 treatwater.com 15
pressure drop graphs - colloid-a-tron 16 Hard water solutions since 1973 sales@scaleprevention.com +44 (0) 1628 634073 treatwater.com 17
pressure DROP GRAPHs - magcat 18 Hard water solutions since 1973 sales@scaleprevention.com +44 (0) 1628 634073 treatwater.com 19
faq s frequently asked questions general faq s pages 22-23 residential faq s pages 24-25 treated water is safe to consume and have received numerous safety certifications SEE PAGE 23 Is anything added to the water during treatment? What happens to the treated calcium carbonate? Why are these conditioners considered so green? What about existing limescale in my system? Why isn t there a bigger effect on pressure losses? Is treated water safe to consume? Why is selecting the right diameter so important? Mixing treated and untreated water What are the general life expectancy of the conditioners? Selecting a size without knowing the flow rate Will one conditioner treat a whole house? Where is the best installation point if treating a whole house? How long will it take before a difference is notice following installation? What about swimming Pools? Scaling in dishwashers Scaling in kettles What if I want to keep my water softener? commercial faq s pages 26-27 Selecting the correct products Why is no BMS required? Installation guide on recirculating hot water systems Will I need to a maintenance schedule? Steam boiler applications. Treating hotels/shopping malls What about maximum flow rates? Is treatment capabilities governed by TDS levels? Over what distance or length of time does the treated calcium carbonate remain in suspension? What effect does a temporary drop in flow rates have? What type of piping material are the conditioners compatible with? What are the effects on corrosion? industrial faq s pages 28-29 What detergents and chemicals can or cant be used with treatment? I have a bank of compressors, should I use one large conditioner on the main feed or several small conditioners on each compressor inlet? I want to test a conditioner for industrial use what is the best application to see the fastest results? Descaling large systems with heavy scale contamination Effect on corrosion when descaling Can conditioning assist when blended with softened water? Using conditioning to reduce the cost of Reverse Osmosis What are the temperature limits for conditioning? How long will treatment last/over what distance? Cooling tower installations Observing cycles of concentration Installing in Chillers/Evaporative condensers Maintenance and cleaning Effect with algae Treating seawater General Guides for installing on steam boilers Acceptable ph levels for treatment 20 Hard water solutions since 1973 sales@scaleprevention.com +44 (0) 1628 634073 treatwater.com 21
What about existing limescale in my system? Catalytic treatment is designed to prevent lime scale from forming although in many circumstances catalytic treated water will remove existing deposits. The length of time it takes for deposits to be removed will depend on the flow rate, water temperature and frequency of use. general faq s Is anything added to the water during treatment? No, both catalytic and combination treatment use nonsacrifical components so nothing is added to the water during the process. What happens to the treated calcium carbonate? Our conditioners cause calcium carbonate to precipitate as an insoluble crystal. Calcium carbonate is still CaCo3 just in an altered way. Think of water itself, its h20 but can take the form of water, ice, steam, snow. Many other compounds are the same and our conditioners exploit the ability to create a stable non-adhering formation of calcium carbonate. Once precipitated calcium carbonate remains as microscopic crystals in suspension in the water and will float round eventually exiting a drain or bleed valve. If treated water is remaining in a static environment for a prolonged period of time then this crystal suspension can often settle out and take the form of very fine powder or soft sludge. There is no record of this deposition having enough consistency to cause blockages in valves or outlets. Why are our conditioners considered so green? Our conditioners can be considered amongst the greenest water treatment available. It is a completely power free system and has no sacrificial components requiring regular replacement. There is no salt required, no wasted water and our conditioners require no replacement parts Mixing treated and untreated water Mixing treated and untreated water will have an impact on treatment quality. If two separate sources are supplying a single piece of equipment and do not mix before the area where scaling would occur both should be treated. Is treated water safe to consume? Catalytic and magcat systems have been used in potable systems for over 40 years and has received numerous safety certifications some of which are listed in this handbook Why is selecting the right diameter so important? Selecting the wrong size diameter including using a larger diameter than needed can compromise water delivery and affect treatment quality. Size should be selected based on flow rate and if required suitable reducers should be used to connect to intended pipework Why isn t there a bigger effect on pressure losses? Both catalytic and magcat systems have internal components designed to minimise resistance as water passes through it. What are the general life expectancy of the conditioners Dependant on use, a minimum of 10 years can be expected however it is not uncommon for conditioners to last between 15-20 years Selecting a size without knowing the flow rate. In general applications conditioners should be sized based on the pipe diameter unless the flow rate is known to be low or there is relatively heavy scale build up inside the pipe a conditioner 1 size smaller than the pipe diameter should ve used. Fluid dynamics has a wide range of connection options available accommodating the various international standards. 22 Hard water solutions since 1973 sales@scaleprevention.com +44 (0) 1628 634073 treatwater.com 23
residential faq s What if I want to keep my water softener? Installing a conditioner in conjunction with a water softener will provide environmental and financial benefits that will pay for the cost of the conditioner several times over throughout its life. The CONDITIONER will reduce the amount of salt required during the regeneration in the softener and can also increase the time between regeneration reduce the amount of wasted water. Where is the best installation point if treating a whole house On the main cold water supply line. If s tank is present the conditioner should be installed before the tank if based on a high low level switch or if a operating on a float valve then the conditioner should be installed after the tank. How long will it take before a difference is notice following installation? Depends entirely on frequency of use and if there is significant lime scale deposits already present. If significant scale is already present it can take several months before any difference is noticed. However in sīe cases results can be seen in a matter of weeks. Will one conditioner treat a whole house? In most cases yes. However some sore external applications like solar panel systems an additional unit will be required. Scaling in dishwashers The nature of operation of some dishwashers can have an adverse effect on treatment which means that some scaling may take place, but scale deposits will be greatly reduced and will be much easier to remove. Scaling in kettles Due to the rapid heat change and evaporation created in kettles non ion exchange treatment methods such as conditioners will struggle to completely prevent mineral deposits over a period of time. However benefits should be seen with an extension required between cleans and overall increase in equipment life. What about swimming Pools? Catalytic or mag treatment should not be used as the stand alone water treatment for swimming pools and should only be used in conjunction with other pool treatment systems/chemicals and filtration equipment. Conditioners should always be installed after the filter systems as oils and creams can cause problems with treatment. 24 Hard water solutions since 1973 sales@scaleprevention.com +44 (0) 1628 634073 treatwater.com 25
Steam boiler applications Catalytic and magcat treatment have been used very successfully to treat steam boilers and in some cases a boiler operator can recover cost of installation in a short period of time if experiencing existing scale build up. This guide includes a section on steam boilers and this should be followed before applying any conditioners to stems boilers. commercial faq s Treating hotels/shopping malls Comprehensive conditioning systems can be designed specifically for unique complexes send s CAD drawing along with water schematics to your local agent or fluid dynamics and they will spec in the most cost effective system design for your project. Our conditioners have been installed in many prestigious locations around the world (see commercial client list for some examples) Why is no BMS required? BMS (building management systems are only required where conditioners require power from an external source and factors such as power cuts, tripped fuses or poor electrical connections can all cause an immediate halt in treatment. Both catalytic and magnetic systems do not rely on external power source an work on a continuous basis without the requirement for ongoing maintenance nor replacement parts. Installation guide on recirculating hot water systems If installing conditioners for treating a recirculating hot water system the general practice is to ensure the supply to the water heater is treated and it is goo practice to ensure that the return part of the recirculating system also has a conditioner on it. This can be avoided in some modern systems where the water is kept at a relatively consistent temperature and where there is fast rate of water consumption. Where water is continually circulated and heated and cooled eventually if not used treatment efficiency we start to degrade. What effect does a temporary drop in flow rates have on treatment? Providing the flow rate remains within the optimum range for the majority of the operation, if flowing outside the optimum range this will have no significant impact on the threat of increased scaling. Will I need a maintenance schedule? Maintenance schedules are not required unless treating water with very high concentration of minerals or where iron may be present in the water and advice can be sought from your local agent for frequency of maintenance based on the water analysis. Selecting the correct products Use the product selection guide in this manual, if still in doubt then contact fluid dynamics or your local agent and provide them details of your application along with a water analysis. Is treatment capabilities governed by TDS levels? No, there is no limit in terms of the level of TDS that can be treated. Generally the more TDS the more effective treatment will be. Parameters such as ph and the balance of ions dictate the compatibility of treatment. What about maximum flow rate Size should always be chosen based on optimum operating flow rate, however if the flow does temporarily exceed the maximum stated acceptable flow this will not have any impact on conditioning but may cause noticeable reduction in pressure. Over what distance or length of time does the treated calcium carbonate remain in suspension? Providing treated water is not mixed with untreated water then treated calcium will remain for a number of months. 26 Hard water solutions since 1973 sales@scaleprevention.com +44 (0) 1628 634073 treatwater.com 27
industrial faq s Cooling tower installations What detergents and chemicals can or cant be used with treatment? Some chemicals and detergents can be used with conditioning. Generally bleaching agents and filming agents are not suitable for catalytic treatment. Some domestic washing additives such as calgon are not suitable for treatment. For specific details on chemicals/additives being used contact Fluid Dynamics Effect on corrosion when descaling Existing scale may be covering old corrosion and this should be a concern for very old heavily scaled pipe work. Can conditioning assist when blended with softened water? Cooling tower forms are available from your local agent. Correct maintenance of cooling towers is essential for an efficient system. Full guidelines will be supplied following submission of an application form. I have a bank of compressors, should I use one large conditioner on the main feed or several small conditioners on each compressor inlet? Depends on flow rate. If all compressors operate at a consistent rate then yes. If compressors operate independently then each compressor should be protected individually. Yes, a conditioner installed ahead of the softener will reduce salt use and protect the percentage of water that is not being softened. Using conditioning to reduce the cost of Reverse Osmosis Significant savings can be made by installing a conditioner prior to an RO system. Benefits include increase in pure water production and decrease in wasted water. Chemical reductions and reductions in energy use from the pumps have also been realised following installation. I want to test a conditioner for industrial use what is the best application to see the fastest results? Single pass heat exchangers, steam mixing valves or nozzle scaling. How long will treatment last/ over what distance? Whilst many conditioners have a treatment period of only 48 hours our conditioning has been proven to maintain its treatment for over 3 months. Whole towns and villages have been treated using our conditioners with benefits lbeing felt across over 5000 homes using a single system. Observing cycles of concentration Fluid Dynamics has developed expert 5 unique to the water treatment industry which can be used to calculate the optimum level of concentration. Once installed further water analysis should be sent on a quarterly basis to observe water quality levels. Installing in Chillers/ Evaporative condensers Treating seawater Colloid-A-Tron and MagCat systems have both successfully treated seawater applications for both cooling and as pretreatment for desalination. General Guides for installing on steam boilers The Steam boiler guidelines should be followed when installing on steam boilers. Chillers and evaporative condensers should be treated in the same manner as cooling towers and an application form available from your agent should be submitted for a proposal. Descaling large systems with heavy scale contamination Maintenance and cleaning Systems are designed to be maintenance free, in some circumstances such as over concentration in cooling towers can lead to mineral deposition inside the conditioner. If deposition develops inside the conditioner then the conditioner should be cleaned according to the cleaning schedule. Ideally heavy scale accumulation should be removed using chemicals or mechanically. If this is not possible then outlets and valves should be monitored for blockags as large chunks of scale may drop off and block lines. 28 Hard water solutions since 1973 sales@scaleprevention.com +44 (0) 1628 634073 treatwater.com 29
fluid dynamics additional water treatment products With over 40 years of experience in all areas of water treatment Fluid Dynamics has relationships with a number of manufacturers of high quality treatment systems. For further information on the following products please contact your local agent WATER SOFTNENERS Our water softener range is manufactured in the USA for the European market every model is WRAS approved. The range covers all hard water applications from residential systems to large commercial duty/ stand-by systems. Featured include: Remote display and controls Multi-Piston valve design Smart brine tank probe Telemetry options Historical operating data Alarm status Resin disinfection during regeneration Optional BMS link Commission services available uv sterilisation Our UV range is manufactured in the EU and is designed for commercial and industrial applications and is fully WRAS approved. Features include: Lower running costs compared to conventional UV systems Low maintenance User Friendly Constant monitoring of lamp status Optimal reactor design with matched power supply Optional BMS link Sediment filters available Commissioning service available 30 Hard water solutions since 1973 sales@scaleprevention.com +44 (0) 1628 634073 treatwater.com 31
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