By

Genesis Environment Services

Company Limited
The Common Cooling water problem The Common Cooling water problem
The Common Cooling water problem
Scaling
Corrosion
Bacteria (include Leginella)
Algae and Slime
Traditional approach : Chemical Water Treatment
Traditional approach : Chemical Water Treatment
The solution BacComber
Non chemical water treatment system
The solution BacComber
Non chemical water treatment system
Cyclic Problem of Chemical Treatment Cyclic Problem of Chemical Treatment
Cyclic Problem of Chemical Treatment
Add chlorine to
kill bacteria
created corrosion
problem
Add chlorine to
kill bacteria
created corrosion
problem
Add phosphate or
nitrate inhibitor
created bacteria
problem
Add phosphate or
nitrate inhibitor
created bacteria
problem
Additional
problems
Phosphate or
nitrite added is
also nutrient to
algae
Fouling
changed from
hard scale to
sticky calcium
phosphate film.
Additional
problems
Phosphate or
nitrite added is
also nutrient to
algae
Fouling
changed from
hard scale to
sticky calcium
phosphate film.
Cyclic Problem of Chemical Treatment Cyclic Problem of Chemical Treatment
Cyclic Problem of Chemical Treatment
Optimum chemical dosing concentration
Optimum chemical dosing concentration
Start of dosing cycle
End of dosing
cycle
Under Dose
Under Dose
Over Dose
Over Dose
The Common Cooling water problem The Common Cooling water problem
The Common Cooling water problem

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- pH

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-

-
-
pH
pH
TDS, Conductivity

TDS, Conductivity
TDS, Conductivity

Cooling Tower problem Cooling Tower problem
Cooling Tower problem
Foaming Foaming
Foaming
Cooling Tower problem Cooling Tower problem
Cooling Tower problem
Foaming Foaming
Foaming
Cooling Tower problem Cooling Tower problem
Cooling Tower problem
Corrosion : Chlorine added is corrosive Corrosion : Chlorine added is corrosive
Corrosion : Chlorine added is corrosive
Cooling Tower problem Cooling Tower problem
Cooling Tower problem
Corrosion : Chlorine added is corrosive Corrosion : Chlorine added is corrosive
Corrosion : Chlorine added is corrosive
Cooling Tower problem Cooling Tower problem
Cooling Tower problem
Corrosion : Chlorine added is corrosive Corrosion : Chlorine added is corrosive
Corrosion : Chlorine added is corrosive
Cooling Tower problem Cooling Tower problem
Cooling Tower problem
Corrosion : Chlorine added is corrosive Corrosion : Chlorine added is corrosive
Corrosion : Chlorine added is corrosive
Cooling Tower problem Cooling Tower problem
Cooling Tower problem
Corrosion : Chlorine added is corrosive Corrosion : Chlorine added is corrosive
Corrosion : Chlorine added is corrosive
Cooling Tower problem Cooling Tower problem
Cooling Tower problem
Corrosion : Chlorine added is corrosive Corrosion : Chlorine added is corrosive
Corrosion : Chlorine added is corrosive
Cooling Tower problem Cooling Tower problem
Cooling Tower problem
Scale & chemical deposits in the cooling system
Scale & chemical deposits in the cooling system
The Energy
and Water
Save Scale
and Hardness
Remover
No Chemical
The Energy
and Water
Save Scale
and Hardness
Remover
No Chemical
Descaler/Magnetite
Generator
Transformer Rectifier
Enclosure for ELCB/MCB
Inductor Coil unit Submersible pump
AC Power Supply
PVC pipe
Cables
BacComber
Descaler
Magnetite
Generator
BacComber Control
Enclosure
Electrode chamber
BacComber
Copper -
Silver
Ionizer
250 mm
142 mm
142 mm
205 mm
190 mm
147 mm
Descaler
ASAL2A530
Descaler
ASAL2A530
Transformer
Rectifier
ALD30V3A03
Transformer
Rectifier
ALD30V3A03
2
4
0

m
m
.
1250 mm.
8
0

m
m
.
Silver Electrode
Copper Electrode
Weight 2.5 Kg. approx without cable
300 mm.
118 m
m
.
Inductor Coil unit CU21CHN dimensions
Inductor Coil unit CU21CHN dimensions

(Electromagnetism)
(Electromagnetism)


(Ionization)
(Ionization)
Electromagnetic
water treatment
principle
Electromagnetic
water treatment
principle
Using electromagnetic
energy to change the water
molecular structures
including
hydrogen bonds,
polar bonds,
ions and ionic substances.
Water Molecule Water Molecule
Water Molecule
Water Hydrogen
Bond Activated
Untreated Water
Electromagnetic
wave to inductor coil
1KHZ-50KHZ
Electromagnetic Water Treatment Electromagnetic Water Treatment
Electromagnetic Water Treatment
Water molecule in single
random molecule
before electro-magnetic
treatment
Water molecules orientated into larger water
clusters after electro-magnetic treatment
Electro-magnetic field
generated
Direction of water flow
A.C. input
Electronic
controller
Electro-magnetic descaler
Electromagnetic DescalerHow it works Electromagnetic DescalerHow it works
5.50 kcal/mol 17.10
48.60
49.60
76.01
122.39
37.70
Water Cluster Molecules Arrangement Illustration
Water Cluster Molecules Arrangement Illustration
How Water Cluster Trap Ions and Dissolved Gas
How Water Cluster Trap Ions and Dissolved Gas
Fe
Ca
Cl
O
O
CO2

Calcium Carbonate
Calcite

BacComber System

Calcium Carbonate
Aragonite

Pipe wall
Existing
hard Scale
Hard scale
spalled
off by electro-
magnetic treated
water
High frequency electro-magnetic treated cooling
water
Hard scale forming ions remain Hard scale forming ions remain
as ion form in water as ion form in water
High bi-polar energy of the electro-magnetic
treated water penetrates the hard scale
Hard scale calcite
Rhombohedron form
crystal
Powdery snow like soft
scale Aragonite
orthorhombic form crystal
Descaling effectiveness4 months after BacComber treatment
The cooling water pipe as shown by the arrow heat was cut off to
facilitate the addition of a new cooling tower. The cooling tower
was treated by chemical for the past 6 years and was changed to
BacComber treatment 4 months prior to the addition of the new
cooling tower.
The photos shows the various section of the pipe cut off from the
cooling tower. It can be seen in the photos that the scale and
chemical deposists in the pipeline are descale off from the pipe
wall. The formation of magnetite is also clearly seen forming on
the pipe wall.
There is also a swction of the pipe showing the thick chemical
deposits are cracking and spalling off from the pipe wall.
Scales
collected
at cooling
tower
strainer
Scales
collected
at cooling
tower
strainer
Condenser End Box
condition
8 months after
BacComber
treatment
This condenser was open up in
Feb 2003 for inspection, 8
months after the BacComber
treatment.
The photos were taken
immediately after the end cover
was open. The condition of the
end box shown in the photos was
before washing.
The photos clearly show that the
condenser was in excellent
condition and there were no sign
of scaling and corrosion problem
after treatment by BacComber
system.
Magnetite generating
effectiveness
4 months after BacComber
treatment on chilled water
pipe
F
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p
p
m
Time
Cooling Tower Institute
guideline
max. control limit 3 ppm
Typical BacComber treatment
Fe ion level, below 0.08 ppm
when stabilized
Typical chemical
treatment
Fe ion range 1- 2 ppm
3
2
1
0
Cooling Water Fe Ion Content - Corrosion Indicator
Cooling Water Fe Ion Content - Corrosion Indicator
How BacComber control bacteria growth
Using Copper-Silver ionization to kill the
bacteria directly.
Using electromagnetic treatment to indirectly
kill and control bacteria growth.
Using Copper-Silver ionization to kill the
bacteria directly.
Using electromagnetic treatment to indirectly
kill and control bacteria growth.
Morphology changes Elongation of Bacteria
Bacteria behavior changes under BacComber
electromagnetic treatment
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Resultant After Install
Resultant After Install
BacComber
BacComber
System
System
Time (month)
BacComber
BacComber
System
System
Applications
Applications
Check on-site iron readings
Check whether the magnetite
generator is working
Check any abnormal PH or TDS
reading.
Addition of unknown chemicals that causes corrosion
Accumulation of iron ion due to infrequent water change
Repair works on cooling system steel members
Rapid descaling is taking place.
< 1.0 Iron ion
(ppm)
Dilution followed by blow down is
recommended
Check on-site copper readings and
replace electrodes if required
Increase current output
(>2.0 ppm) Too high level
Too much copper ion discharge from the ionization
process
Accumulation of copper ions due to infrequent water
changes
Corrosion of copper pipes and fittings
(<0.2 ppm) Too low level
Fresh water has just recently been top up
Copper electrodes are consumed
Too low current output
0.2 - 5.0 Copper ion
(ppm)
Dilution followed by blow down is
recommended
Infrequent water changes
Chemical addition or other contamination
< 2500 TDS
(ppm)
Dilution followed by blow down is
recommended
Infrequent water changes
Chemical addition or other contamination
< 5000 Conductivity
(s/cm)
Dilution followed by blow down is
recommended
Unless the make up water exceeded the limit, otherwise there
could be addition of unknown chemical or substances
6.5 - 9.0 PH
Remedial action
( If limit is exceeded )
Causative reasons
( If limit is exceeded )
Recommended
limits
Parameter
Control Limits For Cooling Tower Water
Control Limits For Cooling Tower Water
* The above is just a guideline and common occurrences. Always compare with the previous months test results, It will give a better picture of the
trend and more conclusive reasoning may be arrived. This may be followed by remedial action if required.
BacComber Descaler-Magnetite Generator installation layout
diagram for boiler water treatment
Feedw
ater to
boiler
Boiler
Feedwater
tank
Condensate
return
Freshw
ater
supply
BacComber descaler-
magnetite generator
BacComber Descaler-Magnetite Generator installation layout
diagram for boiler water treatment
Chiller water pipe to building
Chiller water pipe to chiller
BacComber
Electromagnetic
Descaler /
Magnetite genrator
Approximate size:
256 mm height
196 mm width
160 mm depth
Weigh : 3 Kg approx.
Wall mounted
6 mm sq. PVC insulated cable
Approximately 30 cm pipe
length
insulation to be removed
for cable coil wrapping.
Reinstall the insulation
after cable wrapped.
Keep a min 5 m distance
from motors, pumps or
electrical driven machine.
Chiller
Typical BacComber installation inside the cooling tower
Typical BacComber installation inside the cooling tower
Typical BacComber installation inside the cooling tower
Typical BacComber installation inside the cooling tower
Changes in cooling tower corrosion condition after using
BacComber
Before
After
Typical BacComber Installation Layout for Chilled water
system
Chemical and Sludge BacComber
Dislodged chemical sludge
Dislodged chemical sludge
Dislodged chemical sludge