In the (process) industry, fouling – the accumulation of biological or mineral deposits in pipes, heat exchangers and other applications – can have serious consequences. This fouling reduces flow and heat transfer, leading to lower efficiency, downtime of production processes and higher energy consumption. In addition, equipment wear increases, resulting in increased maintenance. Fouling can also affect the quality of the final product and even cause safety or environmental risks, such as overpressure or contamination. Preventing fouling is therefore essential to reduce costs, maintain efficiency and safeguard the production process.
Preventing scaling improves performance and reduces the impact on people and the environment. This is how we set a new standard in efficiency and responsibility.
An ultrasonic system that prevents contamination so that your industrial equipment continues to perform. Less maintenance. Fewer chemicals. More efficiency.
By preventing fouling, we reduce not only maintenance and downtime, but also emissions, fuel consumption and environmental impact.
Our technology allows ships to sail cleaner and run more efficiently – a small operation with a big effect for people, the environment and the bottom line.
The SmartFlow ultrasonic antifouling system is a preventive system consisting of a control unit and one or more transducers. The transducers are placed on a structure by means of a 2-component industrial epoxy adhesive. They produce ultrasonic signals that travel through the structure to be protected. This high-frequency signal makes it more difficult for microscopic particles or organisms to adhere and thus prevents further contamination. In fact, these small particles form the basis for further contamination on the surface.
In connection with correct installation and warranty, it is advisable to have the system installed by Lamers System Care or an authorized dealer of the SmartFlow system. In particular, determining the positions of the transducers and placing the transducers require professional attention and experience.
The system consumes an average of 5 watts per transducer. It can be connected to 110-240 VAC, 50/60Hz.
Ultrasonic is not perceptible to human hearing. What can be heard is the gentle “clicking” of the Ultrasonic transducer, however, this is negligible.
The system is applicable to different materials such as steel, aluminum and plastic (polyester). It is important that it be a rigid material that can transport sound and does not absorb it.
The Ultrasonic system is a preventive system, which prevents fouling and scaling when the application is clean. The installation itself does not require the application to be clean. However, for the system to work properly, it does need to start clean for best results. The Ultrasonic system cannot remove existing fouling, it can only slow down the process.
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