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Installations in:
Oil Industries Refineries Food Industry Medicine Industry Industrial Cooling Sys. 
 
IMPLEMENTATION IN INDUSTRIES
Productivity and Savings in the Operation of Heat Exchangers Heat exchangers used in the process industries and refrigeration plants, spend a significant proportion of the total energy consumed in the production process, reaching 70% in some cases. Interference in heat transfer caused by fouling of heat exchangers is the main reason for increased energy consumption, maintenance and operating expenses. ΏWhat is Fouling? Fouling is generally defined as the accumulation of unwanted materials on the surfaces of processing equipment. It is identified as a very common problem in the design and operation of heat exchangers, which are affected in two ways: 1. The fouling layer has low thermal conductivity. This increases the resistance to heat transfer and affects the operation of heat exchangers, resulting in a decrease in the efficiency and productivity of the process. 2. As deposition occurs, it reduces the diameter of the cross section through which the fluid passes, causing a pressure drop across the device resulting in increased energy consumption and wear of machinery.  Costs Arising from Fouling: 1. Additional costs of energy (fuel or electricity) consumed by compressors, motors, furnaces, and boilers to overcome the low heat transfer effected by the accumulation of fouling. 2. Production losses during the planned plant shutdowns for cleaning of buildup. 3. Maintenance costs - According to researchers Pritchard and Thackery of the Harwell Laboratories in England, approximately 15% of maintenance costs of a process plant can be attributed to the heat exchangers and boilers, and of these, half are probably caused by fouling. 4. Capital expenditures, which include:
Investment in the excess heat transfer surface required to maintain a minimum average productivity (10-50%, averaging around 35%).
Investing in stronger foundations and additional space. Costs of transportation and installation. Automatic On-line Cleaning of Heat Exchangers The most effective solution to optimize the operation of heat exchangers and achieve a prolonged economic life is to keep them clean of fouling. CQM provides automated solutions that operate on-line for constant cleaning of heat exchangers, ensuring their efficient operation and keeping them clean of deposits and incrustations at all times, without unwanted stoppages in their operation and without the need of chemicals. 
CQM's patented, environmentally friendly and low maintenance technology, provides the most efficient fouling cleaning solution for energy consumption optimization. Thousands of CQM installations around the world benefit users with significant savings in energy and with environment friendly solutions that prevent the use of chemicals in the operation and maintenance of their plants. Benefits of Automatic On-line Cleaning:
Increased productivity of process machinery. Significant energy savings. Drastic reduction of time lost in stoppages / suspension of operations. Reduction of maintenance costs. Ecological solution that does not require handling and disposal of chemicals. Return on investment in just a few months. CQM Solutions for Industrial Applications: ATCS - Automatic Tube Cleaning System for Condensers and Heath Exchangers ATCS automatically cleans heat exchangers in industrial plants and process industries without need of shutdowns. ATCS is installed in only a few hours and operates on-line to automatically clean deposits that continuously accumulate in heat exchanger tubes. Available Options:
Water cooled processes.
Fouling by fuels, oils, acids, etc. Corrosive fluids. High temperatures. SRS - Water Treatment and Scale Removing System CQM SRS Water Treatment System is a chemical-free, environmentally-friendly solution for treating water, removing scale and keeping water circuits clean. In thousands of installations throughout the world, CQM SRS prevents scale and sludge buildup in cooling towers, open and closed circuits, eliminating the need for chemical water treatment and manual cleaning. Learn how CQM can help you SAVE electricity and water Contact us |
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