Water application

Probiotic treatment for cooling and process water.

A high initial dose is intended to establish probiotic dominance in the water circuit. Nutrient competition and the use of existing EPS deposits as organic food aim to reduce biofilm. System condition, water chemistry and existing treatment shape the dosing plan.

Industrial cooling towers with galvanized housings, a maintenance walkway and cooling-water pipes.

Systems to consider for assessment.

  • Water circuits serving air-conditioning systems
  • Water-based recooling systems
  • Wet scrubbers
  • Evaporative cooling systems
  • Heat exchangers and condensers
  • Washers and process water circuits

How a project runs.

01

Survey

System data, water analysis and existing treatment are recorded.

02

Dosing plan

The initial dose for a probiotic majority, ongoing replenishment, injection point and product suitability are tailored to the system.

03

Start-up

Application follows the agreed plan. Any change to the existing treatment is technically reviewed and supported by monitoring.

04

Monitoring

Agreed microbiological tests and operating data record progress; statutory testing remains necessary.

05

Normal operation

Replenishment is intended to sustain the probiotic majority during population turnover. Biofilm changes, system condition and operating effort are regularly assessed.

Inspection of an open cooling-water pipe with deposits on its inner surface.
01 / System inspection
A water sample being collected from the sampling valve of an industrial water circuit.
02 / Water sampling & analysis
A compact dosing station with a metering pump, supply container and connected tubing.
03 / Controlled dosing

Measure potential improvements.

Assess changes in organic deposits
Monitor renewed biofilm formation
Review treatment agents against the hygiene programme
Compare cleaning and maintenance effort
Record chemical and water consumption
Compare heat transfer and energy requirements
Document corrosion and odour problems
Calculate dosing equipment and integration costs