PIPES

Scaling deposits are common in pipes and will cause unwanted changes in flow rates, pressure and temperature. Regardless of how hard water effects happen, the outcome is the same: Scale formation results in reduced diameter, pressure drops or blocked pipes. It is the biggest reason for expensive unplanned interruptions and downtime in production facilities.

Scaling, which is a buildup of ions around the interior walls, is a significant threat to industrial piping. Over time, this build-up constricts the diameter of the pipe, choking off the flow. The scaling can be anything from biofilm, biofouling, mineral scaling or chemical fouling.