Vortex - Controlled Hydrodynamic Cavitation System (CHC)

Vortex CHC is the leading supplier of Controlled Hydrodynamic Cavitation (CHC) treatment systems for cooling water used in HVAC, Process Cooling, and Refrigeration systems. Combining CHC treatment with filtration and process controls improves operations and protects your evaporative cooling system while also reducing water and electrical consumption, and providing a lower cost-to-treat.

An Vortex CHC system consists of two side-stream water loops connected into the sump or basin of a cooling tower, evaporative condenser, air washer, or fluid cooler. In one loop, water is passed through the CHC treatment chamber and returned into the cooling system basin or sump. Filtration from the second side-stream removes precipitated calcium carbonate along with other debris that can cause fouling and contribute to microbiological growth. Our high-efficiency basin sweeping system directs dirt and debris toward the filter intake, maintaining a cleaner cooling water system.

The Vortex CHC solution can help your facility:

• Reduce Water Consumption
• Protect Cooling Equipment Assets from Corrosion/Chemical Overtreatment
• Improve System Energy Efficiency
• Stabilize Operations
• Manage Debris in the Cooling System
• Improve Worker Safety
• Eliminate Chemical Usage

Cavitation is the dynamic formation and collapse of micro bubbles in a fluid.  The bubbles collapse through a violent process, creating an acoustic shockwave, visible light, and forcing a shift in the chemical equilibrium of calcium bicarbonate. At the point of total collapse, the temperature of the vapor within the bubble may be several thousand degrees Fahrenheit, and the pressure several hundred atmospheres, releasing enough energy to destroy bacteria.

Collapsing bubbles create a micro-jet.  When in contact with a surface this micro-jet can cause significant damage.

Vortex CHC achieves Controlled Hydrodynamic Cavitation by forcing water through a pair of patented horizontally opposed nozzles.  This harnesses the energy of the cavitation process and directs it into the water stream as opposed to material surfaces.  It is this controlled energy that is the heart of the Vortex CHC solution for scale, fouling and corrosion control.