deposits on exchange surfaces
Even a thin layer of sediment reduces cooling and can raise the condensation temperature.
Case study / Industrial cooling
scraper BAC. Less water, more stable work.
The sediments reduced the exchange of heat and the consumption of make-up water grew. The KCAQUA 305 program combined protection against scale, corrosion and microbiology with blowdown control.
- Displacer BAC
- KCAQUA 305
- Dosage and conductivity
Which required a decision.
The cooling system required one integrated programme rather than several disconnected measures.
scale, corrosion and microbiology affect each other. The answer had to cover the entire circulation, from water quality to automatic blowdown.
Productivity
Increasing water consumption
Inadequate blowdown increases water intake and waste water intake without improving system operation.
No joint control
Separate activities for chemistry and automation make it difficult to evaluate, which actually improves condenser work.
Workflow
KCAQUA 305 ordered chemistry and operational decisions.
The program has been adapted to the quality of water, installation materials and variable cooling load.
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Assessment of circulation
We've checked supplemental water, circulation parameters, blowdown and sediment history.
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Selection of the program
We have established the functions of KCAQUA 305, the dose and values needed for the safe operation of the system.
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Automatic calibration
We have verified the operation of pumps, conductivity probes and blowdown thresholds.
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Seasonal surveillance
We monitor the change of parameters and correct the program with the condenser load.
What changed in the installation
Less water loss. More circulation control.
An example shows what changes we review after the implementation of the programme. The final values are always derived from measurements of a specific condenser.
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make-up water
Before
baseline
After
lower intake after blowdown stabilisation
Under control
sludge on exchanger
Before
growing layer
After
protection programme and regular measurements
Stable
System work
Before
performance fluctuations
After
repetitive range of parameters
The figures are exemplary and require customer authorisation before publication.
What keeps the effect
In refrigeration, the result must not depend on the operator's memory.
The program includes chemistry, automatic dosing and data to make daily circular decisions.
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One Parameter Map
Complementary water, circulation water and blowdown are analysed as one system of dependence.
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Automatic after calibration
The probes and pumps are a control tool, not an additive operating without a measurement confirmation.
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Assessment over time
The effect is verified on trends, not after a single day with another load or weather.
Implementation FAQ
The most important questions before changing the program for the condenser.
Good implementation starts with determining which data is needed and how it will be assessed.
Why should scale, corrosion and microbiological control be managed together?
All three phenomena affect the surface status and water quality. We select an effective program to reduce them simultaneously, without moving the problem elsewhere.
Does lower blowdown always mean savings?
Only when it is within a safe range for water and equipment. First we set the limits of conductivity and the risk of sediment, and then gradually optimize the work of the layout.
When can the programme's results be assessed?
The stabilisation of basic parameters can occur quickly. A sound assessment of water consumption and cooling requires a series of data comparable in terms of load and weather conditions.
A similar subject at the bet?
Let's see where the cooling system loses water and efficiency.
You don't have to have a full file. In the conversation, we will determine which parameters will allow to reasonably evaluate the condenser.