Chillers rely on efficient heat transfer to remove heat from buildings and industrial processes. Hard water causes dissolved minerals such as calcium and magnesium to accumulate on evaporators, condensers, heat exchangers and associated pipework. Scale buildup restricts heat transfer, reduces cooling capacity, increases energy consumption and forces chillers to work harder, resulting in higher operating costs, increased maintenance and reduced equipment life.
HydroPulse is a chemical-free electronic water conditioning system that treats water without adding chemicals, salts or filters. Using advanced electronic water conditioning technology, HydroPulse changes the crystallisation behaviour of hardness minerals, helping them remain suspended in water instead of sticking to equipment surfaces. Existing scale gradually softens over time while biofilm finds it more difficult to establish itself, helping maintain cleaner chiller systems, improve cooling efficiency and reduce maintenance.
Without active descaling, mineral deposits and bio-growth degrade chiller performance rapidly.
As hard water circulates through the system, dissolved minerals deposit as hard limescale on condensers, evaporators, heat exchangers and pipelines. Even a thin layer of scale significantly reduces heat transfer efficiency and cooling performance.
Moist operating conditions encourage biofilm, algae and other deposits to develop on water-contact surfaces. These deposits restrict water flow, reduce heat transfer efficiency and increase maintenance requirements.
Scale deposits and microbiological activity create conditions that accelerate corrosion within the chiller system. Corrosion damages heat exchangers, piping and other components, increasing repair costs and reducing equipment life.
Scale and fouling force chillers to operate for longer periods and at higher loads to achieve the required cooling capacity. This increases electricity consumption and overall operating costs.
Prevents hard scale formation on condensers, evaporators, heat exchangers and pipelines.
Gradually softens and removes existing scale deposits during normal operation.
Reduces biofilm and fouling on system surfaces.
Corrosion: Biofilm and hard scale reduction helps limit the conditions required for corrosion.
Improves heat transfer efficiency and cooling performance.
Lowers chiller energy consumption and operating costs.
Reduces maintenance frequency, cleaning costs and equipment downtime.
Extends the service life of chillers and associated equipment.
Improves overall system reliability and operational efficiency.
Helps maintain consistent cooling performance throughout operation.
Operates without chemicals, salts, filters or consumable components.
Find answers to technical questions about HydroPulse application on chiller systems.
HydroPulse is a chemical-free electronic water conditioning system that transmits a controlled electrical signal into the water. This changes the crystallisation behaviour of hardness minerals, helping prevent scale formation while reducing biofilm buildup throughout the chiller system.
Yes. Existing scale gradually softens and detaches during normal system operation, helping restore heat transfer efficiency without aggressive chemical cleaning.
Yes. By maintaining cleaner heat transfer surfaces, HydroPulse helps improve cooling efficiency, allowing chillers to operate more effectively with lower energy consumption.
HydroPulse can significantly reduce the requirement for anti-scalants and may reduce biocide consumption depending on water quality, system design and operating conditions. Existing water treatment programmes should always be reviewed based on site requirements.
No. HydroPulse has no moving parts, consumables or filters and requires no routine maintenance after installation.
Yes. HydroPulse is externally clamped onto the water pipeline, requiring no pipe cutting or major modifications. It can be installed on both new and existing chiller systems with minimal disruption.
Our team of engineers customizes systems based on pipe sizes, cycles of concentration, and local water hardness.