Preventing Build-Up in Process Heat Exchangers

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Preventing Build-Up in Process Heat Exchangers

Rented and temporarily installed a water softener from a local company to test the viability of producing emulsion using soft water, with the final goal of preventing build-up in process heat exchangers.

Burlington, ON

Manufacturing

Burlington, ON

Manufacturing

The Project

Rented and temporarily installed a water softener from a local company to test the viability of producing emulsion using soft water, with the final goal of preventing build-up in process heat exchangers.

Project Costs

~$70,000 in Total Cost

Payback Period

~2 years in Payback Period

Sustainability Highlights

Reduced Carbon Emissions

18,250 m3/year in Natural Gas Reductions

Reduced Operating Costs

$43,000/year in Cost Savings

Reduced Water Consumption

7,000 m3/year in Water Savings

The Benefits

Reduced Carbon Emissions

Reduced Water Consumption

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CASE STUDY