Daniel Cohen
Sr. Market Developer - Dow Glycol Heat Transfer Fluids
DOWFROST HD™: The Ideal Glycol Solution for Water Treatment Facilities
Water treatment and wastewater treatment facilities play a critical role in ensuring that communities have access to clean, safe drinking water. These facilities are responsible for removing impurities, contaminants, and other harmful substances from water sources to make it suitable for human consumption and other uses. To achieve this, wastewater treatment facilities use a variety of methods, including chemical treatment, physical treatment, and biological treatment.
One of the key components in water treatment facilities is the use of heat transfer fluids for precise temperature control. These thermal fluids transfer heat within a process and allow cooling or heating of large volumes of water. Without precise temperature monitoring, the controlled bacteria used in wastewater treatment is either ineffective or nonexistent; the bacteria are either too cold to function or boiled off at high temperature ranges. One of the most effective and reliable heat transfer fluids available on the market today is DOWFROST™ HD Inhibited Propylene Glycol.
DOWFROST™ HD from Dow is a premium-quality, low-toxicity, propylene glycol–based heat transfer fluid that is a perfect solution for water treatment facilities. It is formulated to provide excellent performance, high efficiency, and long-lasting stability in a wide range of operating conditions. The fluid is highly effective in heat transfer applications, and it has a low pour point, allowing to flow easily, even in cold temperatures.
The Benefits of DOWFROST™ HD
There are many benefits to using DOWFROST™ HD in closed-loop systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
High Quality: The DOWFROST™ portfolio of thermal fluids is engineered from Dow's PuraGuard™ Propylene Glycol USP/EP, a pharmaceutical grade of monopropylene glycol with a purity greater than 99.8%.
Heavy-Duty Performance: Putting the heavy duty in "HD", DOWFROST™ HD provides the ultimate thermal fluid performance and protection with Dow's proprietary corrosion inhibitor additive package, ensuring rust and scale do not build up in the system.
Long-Lasting Stability: The fluid is formulated to provide long-lasting stability, even in harsh operating conditions, which helps reduce maintenance requirements and prolong the life of water treatment equipment.
Low Toxicity: DOWFROST™ HD is a low-toxicity fluid, making it safe to handle and use in water treatment facilities.
Prevents Biofouling: Improperly inhibited home-brew glycol fluids can be a breeding ground for bacteria and other types of organic microorganisms, leading to a buildup of sludge that can impede or block fluid flow entirely - DOWFROST™ HD is properly inhibited.
Easy to Use: The fluid is easy to handle and use, with a low pour point that allows it to flow easily, even in cold temperatures. It is also available in a range of dilutions and package sizes for any application.
Choosing the Right Heat Transfer Fluid for Water Treatment
When choosing a heat transfer fluid for your water treatment facility, it is important to consider the specific requirements of your operation. There are a number of factors that should be taken into account but the most important are the type of system (closed-loop) and the required glycol–water solution; do you purchase concentrate material and dilute on site? or prediluted drums and directly feed into the system?
DOWFROST™ HD Propylene Glycol is a highly effective and reliable heat transfer fluid ideally suited for water treatment. With its heavy-duty performance, high retention time, and low toxicity, it is the ideal solution for a wide range of thermal control processes in water treatment applications.
DOWFROST™ HD Inhibited Propylene Glycol Properties
