Optimal water treatment leads to better operation and lower CO2 footprint of district heating plant

Modern district heating typically represents a huge capital investment, which can lose unnecessary value if the water treatment on the system is not working optimally. The efficiency of water treatment has an impact on the current operation of the plant, but at the same time the stakeholders of the plant have to deal with the impact of water treatment on the economy many years into the future.

The use of water as a transport medium for the distribution of district heating means that the quality of the water treatment has a direct impact on the operational performance of district heating. This may be through efficient use of fuel, water losses and maintenance. The focus on sustainable energy sources in recent years has given rise to the construction of solar collector systems, where glycol use places different demands on water treatment.

CHP and district heating plants are today an important part of Denmark's infrastructure; security of supply and environmental impact are two key areas for district heating producers. Water treatment that safeguards district heating supply against corrosion, fouling and sludge formation ensures both security of supply and reduces the environmental impact by optimising water and energy consumption, thus ensuring production with the lowest possible carbon footprint.

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With Guldager's 360° supply programme, district heating utilities can cover their water treatment and corrosion protection needs with just one supplier.

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Hydrus-to-Process Industries

CASE: Completely clean water with significant savings

The food industry has high demands on the quality of process water. At a major slaughterhouse in Jutland, Guldager has installed a series of "UniSoft® Hydrus" softeners to ensure clean and lime-free process water.

The soft water is essential to achieve optimal cleaning in the slaughtering process with the least possible consumption. At the same time, there is no build-up of lime on tiles and equipment, making daily cleaning easier.

The consumption of water for rinsing at the slaughterhouse was high, and it was therefore crucial that Guldager's highly efficient Hydrus system could reduce the consumption of salt and water for regeneration compared to traditional softening systems.

Are you experiencing any of these problems?

... it's time to take a look at the water in the property. Contact us or read more about our products below.

Do you have problems with sludge deposits in your cooling system?

The reason:

Particles from the air are washed out into the cooling tower

Solution:

A filter solution

These products can fix it:

UniFilter, bag filter, sand filter

Is your water consumption for cooling tower drainage too high?

The reason:

High evaporation of cooling water

Solution:

Reuse of drainage water up to 75%

These products can fix it:

CatoRec

Corrosion of hot water pipes and hot water tank?

The reason:

Corrosion in pipes/boiler

Solution:

Catolysis/Electrolysis

These products can fix it:

UniCat®, cathodic protection

Lime coatings in hot water pipes and -boiler

The reason:

Lime in the water

Solution:

Softening of the hot water

These products can fix it:

UniSoft® 30-60-90 / UniSoft® Hydrus

Red water or slime in the water

The reason:

Corrosion, limescale and bacteria

Solution:

Catolysis/Electrolysis, softening, bacterial prevention

These products can fix it:

UniSoft® 30-60-90 / UniSoft® Hydrus, Unicat®, UniControl, LegioControl®, Healthy Water concept

High maintenance costs e.g. for pumps and valves

The reason:

Lime in the water

Solution:

Softening

These products can fix it:

UniSoft® 30-60-90, UniSoft® Hydrus

High costs for return heat

The reason:

Poor heat transfer due to lime

Solution:

Softening

These products can fix it:

UniSoft® 30-60-90, UniSoft® Hydrus, CalcFree

Lime coatings on working surfaces

The reason:

Lime in the water

Solution:

Softening

These products can fix it:

UniSoft® 30-60-90, UniSoft® Hydrus

Catolysis

Catolysis is Guldager's effective technology to protect against corrosion in hot water
boilers and piping installations.

Cathodic Protection

For iron containers with corrosion-resistant piping. Can be combined with Unicat® and UniControl.

Unicat®

For installations with galvanised steel piping systems, with changeovers or small boilers, where it is not possible to fit cathodes.