The VortiBlend Polymer Activation System is the product of collaborative expertise gained over the past 25 years of experience in hundreds of polymer activation applications across a wide spectrum of industrial and municipal environments.
This experience has developed a keen understanding of the polymer hydration equipment offered from a host of manufacturers. From the laboratory, through design and manufacturing, to hands on work in the field, we’ve learned what works well and what doesn’t.
The VortiBlend Series fills the need for a reliable, low maintenance, economical, high performance liquid polymer activation system that is simple to operate. Our approach to the commercial aspects (Money Back Guarantee) makes it easy for our clients to invest in this technology without risk.
The unique three stage design eliminates the costs, maintenance and failures inherent to other designs currently available.
The Primary mixing stage utilizes a specialized Hydro-Kinetic Disperser Module to impart an initial maximized energy at the critical Moment of Initial Wetting, when the neat polymer first mixes with water.
The Secondary activation stage generates an Orbital Motion pattern inside a turbulent disturbed pressure field.The resultant blending environment produces high Reynolds numbers and is dominated by non linear inertial forces, random eddies and vortices.
The Tertiary mixing stage optimizes the hydration process and associated Charge Site Exposure with tapered cyclonic energy agitation prior to discharge from the unit.
Operational Sequence The VortiBlend operation is simple. First , the user enters the desired polymer concentration via a touch pad controller and selects manual or automatic operation.
Primary dilution water flow is controlled by a solenoid valve which allows water To enter the unit.
Operational Sequence Primary dilution water flow rate data is measured continuously to assure that adequate flow is present and fed back to the systems control unit.
Using calculations derived from the calibration stage, the unit automatically adjusts the polymer pump output to achieve the desired concentration.
Operational Sequence Under conditions of high or low concentration, a loss of water flow or polymer feed (optional) the system automatically shuts down and notifies with an alarm.
Each feed cycle is followed by an adjustable, multi-stage flush cycle to eliminate any plugging . The system can be operated remote via a 4-20mA or simple on/off signal. Note: A secondary dilution module can be added for applications requiring post dilution
The Chem-Flow PDC-1 is a polymer feed controller designed for the specific application of controlling percentage concentration of polymer flow to water flow.
Alphanumeric Display Water Flow Readout Concentration Set-Point 4-20mA Output Signal Isolated Pulse Driver Three Control Relays
PDC-1—Dosage Controller One Touch Control Remote 4-20 mA Control Feed Rate Calibration Concentration Calculator Low Flow Alarm / Shutdown 100 or 240 VAC, 50/60 Hertz
PDC-1—Dosage Controller One Touch Control
4 Modes of Operation Local Manual
This is a full manual mode of operation. The system is operated in the absence of a 4-20mA input signal and the operator adjusts the pumping rate at the face of the polymer pump.
Local Auto
The system is operated in the absence of an owner provided 4-20mA. The operator uses the PDC-1 controller to prescribe a desired solution concentration. The pump output is automatically regulated so as to deliver the target concentration relative to the measured water flow.
Remote Manual Remote Auto
Owner provided 4-20mA signal is used to proportionally control the neat polymer pump output independent of measured water flow. The displayed concentration is the ratio of neat polymer feed rate as determined by the owner 4-20mA to the measured water flow. Owner provided 4-20mA signal is used to prescribe the target solution concentration. The pump output is automatically regulated so as to deliver the target concentration (4-20mA) relative to the measured water flow.
Sizing Chart VB – 60 – D1
VortiBlend Series
Primary Dilution Water ( GPH )
Neat Polymer Feed Rate (GPH)
VB Standard diaphragm pump Series with dilution rates of 60-1200 GPH and polymer feed rates of 0.02-8.0 GPH.
Feature Summary • System uses a by weight basis (w/w%) for calculating solution strength. • Neat polymer pump is paced to water flow for consistent solution concentration. • PDC-1 Controller limits the ability to make too high or too low a solution protect against process upsets and gelling up the blending system • PDC-1 Controller provides :Water Flow Readout, Concentration Set-Point, 4-20mA Output Signal, Isolated Pulse Driver, Three Control Relays, Remote 4-40 mA Control, Feed Rate Calibration, Concentration Calculator • Low / No water condition shuts down system and raises alarm
Feature Summary • System has automatic, selectable flushing cycle to clean polymer check valve and kinetic tee; keeping the check valve free of agglomerations • Three stage mixing eliminates variations in concentration caused by low stroke rates of the polymer pump. • Manual or remote start and remote set point control. • Modular design allowing you to select the system that best fits your current needs while protecting your investment by allowing in field upgrades to enhance control or increase system output. • System designed with operator input to answer the need for no hassle maintenance.
Wetted Materials • Water : PVC, brass, bronze, buna N, Acrylic, 316 SS • Polymer: PVC, acrylic, PTFE, PP, 316 SS
Electrical • 110 VAC single phase 60 Hz
Controls • Touchpad with 3 line LCD display • Manual Start/Stop • Remote Local
Inputs • Relay: remote start • 4-20 mA pump speed
Outputs • Contact closure: General alarm
Supporting Documentation
Resource CD PowerPoint Presentation
Operating Manual
Specifications
Product Brochure Drawing Packages
Quick Start Up Guide
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