Prevent biofouling and control algae
Introduction
Within the Industrial Line, there is an Industrial Dry and Industrial Wet option available. The Industrial Dry is installed on pipes, sea chests and heat exchangers.
The Industrial Wet is submerged in the water and applicable for cooling basins, irrigation reservoir and clarifiers.
Biofouling prevention with ultrasound reduces chemical usage and prevents fouling problems in cooling towers, sea chests, heat exchangers and pipes.
Advantages of LG Sonic ultrasound technology
- Prevent the growth of biofouling
- Reduce chemical expenses
- Prevent clogging of filters and pumps
- Local biofouling treatment in cooling towers
Biofouling prevention
With the use of specific ultrasonic frequencies, waveforms and amplitudes it is possible to directly target the biofilms.
1. Control the biofilm
2. Biocide reduction
3. Chameleon technology
1. Control the biofilm
Biofilm formation starts by bacteria attaching to a surface. The ultrasonic sound waves of LG Sonic create resonance around the solid surfaces within the water, thereby preventing bacteria to adhere to a surface. EPS, present in an existing biofilm, is directly targeted, degrading the biofilm.
2. Biocide reduction
When bacteria, algae and biofilm are reduced, as a result, the dosage of biocide and/or antifouling measures can also be reduced.
Cooling towers that are being treated with LG Sonic, generally have lower BOD5 and COD levels, even when water with a high COD is being used as make-up water.
3. Chameleon Technology
Chameleon Technology™ makes it possible to change the ultrasonic program according to the water conditions, type of biofilm and type of application, thereby providing the most effective solution for each specific situation.
Installation
The ultrasound is transmitted through the dry side of a surfaces such as a pipe. The ultrasound is effectively transmitted through the material.
Algae control
The LG Sonic Industrial Line Wet emits specific ultrasonic frequencies in order to control algae in smaller water surfaces such as irrigation reservoirs, cooling basins and other industrial applications.
Some ultrasonic biofouling control solutions use cavitation to prevent biofouling, which is a phenomenon where high-power ultrasound causes intense heat pressure and the formation of hydrogen radicals.
Their radicals may kill bacteria and other organisms but also cause oxidation reactions and may degrade anticorrosion layers.
LG Sonic technology is not based on cavitation and emits only low-power adaptable ultrasonic frequencies for effective treatment.
- Multiple ultrasonic frequency programs for effective control of algae
- Ultrasonic treatment allows for the reduction of chemical consumption
- No use of cavitation for a longer product lifetime
Product features
The LG Sonic Industrial Line is an advanced system that emits specific ultrasonic frequencies in order to prevent biofouling in industrial systems and control algae growth.
Effective solution
Reduces fouling by up to 80% and algae up to 90%.
Safe for the environment
Ultrasound effectively prevents biofouling without the use of harmful chemicals and without harming other aquatic life.
Easy installation
Both the Industrial Dry and Industrial Wet are easy to install and maintain.
Reduce chemical usage
LG Sonic’s ultrasound allows you to reduce chemicals and operations activities.
Case study
The Al Futtaim Cooling district incorporated the LG Sonic technology into their chemical treatment program to reduce the biocide consumption in the cooling towers and improve the water quality.
Contents
Introduction
Biofouling prevention
Algae control
Product features
Case study
Downloads & contact
- Product brochure
- Industrial Dry specifications
- Industrial Wet specifications
- Biofouling case studies
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