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Slurry: Pexgol’s Superior Alternative to Traditional Piping

Addressing Scaling and Line Plugging with Advanced PE-X Piping.

Estudo de Caso Nº

146

Cliente

Chip Manufacturer
USA

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2022

Condições de Trabalho

Temperature: 37°C / 100°F | Pressure: 150 psi

Solução Pexgol

Pexgol 50, 110 & 225 mm, class 15

Aplicação

Slurry transportation

Comprimento

20 m / 65 ft

Categorias

Slurry: Pexgol’s Superior Alternative to Traditional Piping

The Challenge

In 2022, a prominent chip manufacturing company located in Portland, USA, grappled with issues surrounding their existing PVC and Steel pipe system for slurry transportation. The components of the fluid transported, such as Calcium Hydroxide, Hydrofluoric Acid, and Hydrochloric Acid, were causing significant scaling, leading to line plugging. Given the high operational temperature of 100°F (37.7°C), the challenges were exacerbated, resulting in frequent downtimes and compromising the efficiency of operations.

Pexgol Solution

In response to these challenges, Pexgol was approached to offer a resilient solution.
Pexgol 50, 110, and 225 mm class 15 pipes, known for their long lifespan, durability, and scale resistance, became the prime choice. These pipes spanned a length of 20 meters (65.6 feet) and were integrated seamlessly to handle the extreme working conditions, which included pressures of up to 150 psi.

Furthermore, an array of fittings such as the EF Coupler, Flange Coupler, PE-X Lined Fitting, Flared End/Stub End, Loose Flange, Pexgol Elbow, Pexgol Reducer, and Pex-C fittings were employed. This comprehensive integration ensured minimal scaling, reduced costs, and ease of assembly.

The Pexgol pipes were swiftly integrated into the slurry transport system. With their flexibility and durability, these pipes offered a hassle-free solution.
After a year and a half of continuous operation, the Pexgol system exhibited no signs of scale buildup, eliminating the need for the regular shutdowns and cleanups that plagued the previous systems.

Additionally, the close collaboration between Golan and the contractor optimized the design to further mitigate the issues of scaling. The results? A dramatically enhanced operational efficiency, minimized downtimes, and a significantly prolonged lifespan of the slurry transportation system.

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