Presentation
PRESENTATION OUTLINE
• Introduction
• Internap History
• Why I Like The Program
• What It Means For You
Introduction
Soft Water Advanced Technology Features:
• Near Zero Blow Down Technology (+50 Cycles)
• Maximizes Water Conservation
• Near Chemical Free Technology
History
Internap Was Using A Chemical Program:
• We Were Switching To Reclaim Water
• Heard About This Technology
• Visited Local Installations
• Liked What We Saw
Internap Has Been Using This Technology
For The Past 4-Years
History
Visited Yahoo Data Center - Santa Clara
• In Operation For 3-Years On This Program
History
Yahoo Data Center - Santa Clara
3-Year History:
• No Scale Or Deposits Anywhere In The System
• No Slime Or Bio-fouling
• No Corrosion Or Scale On Wetted Surfaces &
Chillers
• Excellent Chiller Performance
• Very Clean Chiller Tubes
History
Yahoo Data Center - Santa Clara
SPOTLESS FILL
EXCELLENT CONDITION
VERY CLEAN INTERNALS
Water Chemistry
Learned About Differences In Water Chemistry:
• Traditional Chemical Treatment
• What Are Its Limitations And Concerns
• Soft Water Technology
• Why Is It Different?
• What Are The Benefits?
Water Chemistry
Traditional Chemical Treatment:
“Is Calcium Based Chemistry”
•Limited By Mineral Solubility
- Hardness – Alkalinity - Silica
•Requires Blow Down To Control TDS
•Requires Biocide To Control Growth
•Requires Inhibitors To Control Scale
Traditional Chemistry Has Limitations
Water Chemistry
Soft Water Advanced Technology:
“Is Sodium Based Chemistry” (Soft Water)
•Is Not Limited By Mineral Solubility
•Does Not Require Blow Down To Control TDS
•Produces Biostatic Conditions
•Silica Is Beneficial In Corrosion Protection
Soft Water Chemistry Has No Limitations
Soft Water Chemistry
Equipment:
Softener
Filter
How Does It Work?
Soft Water Chemistry:
• Develops Naturally As Water Is Evaporated
• Automatically Buffers To pH 9-10
• Silica Polymerizes To Form A Corrosion Inhibitor
• High pH & TDS Controls Microbial Growth
Chemistry – Created By Mother Nature!
Soft Water Technology
Why I Like This Program:
• Very Easy To Operate And Maintain
• Chillers Operate At Peak Efficiency
• Saves A Lot Of Water
• Minimizes Or Eliminates Chemicals And Biocides
• Reduces Maintenance
• No Complicated Controls To Maintain & Calibrate
• Reduces Demands On Operators
Soft Water Technology
Economic Benefits:
• Lower Cost Compared To A Chemical Program
• Reduces Water & Sewer Costs – Near Zero Blow Down
• Minimizes Or Eliminates Chemical And Biocide Cost
• Reduced Maintenance Cost
• Maximizes Operating Efficiency
• Significantly Reduces Operator Demands
Facility Information
• (2) 1,100 Ton BAC Cooling Towers
• Several Direct Heat Exchangers & Chillers
• LAKOS Separator To Clean Tower Basins
• Switch To Reclaim Water in 2010
Facility Tour
Facility Tour
Facility Tour
NH3 CONDENSER TUBES AFTER
3-YEARS IN SERVICE
FOOD PROCESSOR- Western Idaho
(1,980 Ton)
IN OPERATION SINCE 2007
Dickinson Frozen Foods
Fruitland, ID
CONDENSER TUBES AFTER 6-YEARS IN SERVICE
Dickinson Frozen Foods
Fruitland, ID
CONDENSER TUBES AFTER
2-YEARS IN SERVICE
FOOD PROCESSOR- Western Idaho
(1,980 Ton)
IN OPERATION SINCE 2010
Dickinson Frozen Foods
Fruitland, ID
Northern California (2,000 Ton)
IN OPERATION SINCE 2009
DATA CENTERSanta Clara, CA
TOWER FILL AFTER
4 YEARS IN SERVICE
DATA CENTER - Northern California
(2,000 Ton)
DATA CENTERSanta Clara, CA
TOWER FILL
AFTER 4 YEARS
IN SERVICE
DATA CENTERSanta Clara, CA
HES-59 SOFTENERS
DATA CENTER - Northern California
(4,625 Ton)
Newark, CA
TOWER FILL AFTER 1 YEAR IN SERVICE
Newark, CA
TYPICAL RECLAIM WATER INSTALLATION
CORP. CAMPUS - Southern California
(5,500 Ton)
HES-59 SOFTENERS
& FILTERS
CORPORATE CAMPUSTorrance, CA
TYPICAL RECLAIM WATER INSTALLATION
TOWER FILL AFTER 4 YEARS
IN SERVICE
CORP. CAMPUS - Southern California
(5,500 Ton)
CORPORATE CAMPUSTorrance, CA
DATA CENTER- Northern CA
(2,000 Ton)
1-YEAR OF OPERATION
CONCRETE TOWER
GALVANIZED TOWER
DATA CENTERHAyward, CA
DATA CENTER- Northern CA
(2,000 Ton)
1-YEAR OF OPERATION
SOFTENER & FILTER
INSTALLATION
DATA CENTERHAyward, CA
SWAT TECHNOLOGY
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY FORCOOLING WATER TREATMENT
Brought To You By Great Minds and Innovative Creators Right Here in the USA!