Algycin

Form : Viscous Liquid

Strong Polymeric Algaecide for Industrial Recirculating Water Systems

Algal growth is a common challenge in recirculating water systems such as cooling towers, spray ponds, clarifiers, and storage tanks. Uncontrolled algae can result in biofouling, reduced heat-transfer efficiency, pipeline blockage, and deterioration of water quality.

Effective algae control is therefore important for maintaining system efficiency, minimizing operational downtime, and ensuring smooth functioning of industrial water systems.

Algycin is a powerful polymeric formulation developed to control a wide range of algae. It interferes with essential biological processes in algal cells, including photosynthetic electron transport and synthesis of new cell proteins, helping arrest cell division and eliminate existing algal growth.

Fast-acting and broad-spectrum algaecide
Controls planktonic, filamentous, string, and blue-green algae
Helps prevent algae outbreaks with regular use
Penetrates and eliminates deeply rooted algal growth
Compatible with chlorine, bromine, ozone, and other biocides/disinfectants
Helps prevent biofouling and blockage
Reduces frequency of shutdowns required for CIP

Algycin is suitable for algae control in :

Spray Ponds
Wastewater Plants
Holding Tanks
Industrial Cooling Towers
Clarifiers

Provides broad-spectrum algae control
Controls multiple forms of algae
Helps prevent recurring algae outbreaks
Compatible with commonly used disinfectants and biocides
Helps reduce biofouling and pipeline blockage
Supports improved operational efficiency of water systems

A leading ethanol production facility was experiencing persistent algae growth in its cooling tower despite operating a comprehensive water treatment program comprising multiple treatment chemicals. Excessive biological fouling on the cooling tower basin and walls was affecting system cleanliness and posed a potential risk to heat transfer efficiency and overall plant performance.

To overcome these challenges, The Catalysts Group implemented ALGYCIN, a specialized algae control solution, as part of a simplified treatment program. The objective was to effectively control algae growth, improve cooling tower hygiene, and maintain stable cooling tower performance without disrupting normal plant operations.

FAQ's

Can Algycin be used alongside other water treatment chemicals?

Algycin is compatible with commonly used oxidizing disinfectants and biocides, including chlorine, bromine, and ozone. This allows it to be incorporated into existing water treatment programs without disrupting the overall treatment strategy.

Which industrial applications are best suited for Algycin?

Algycin is suitable for a wide range of industrial water systems, including cooling towers, spray ponds, clarifiers, wastewater treatment plants, holding tanks, and other recirculating water systems where algae control is essential for maintaining operational efficiency.

How does Algycin help reduce operating costs?

Algae growth can reduce heat transfer efficiency, clog pipelines, and increase cleaning frequency. By preventing these issues, Algycin helps maintain efficient equipment performance, lowers maintenance requirements, and reduces downtime-related operating costs.

Can regular use of Algycin reduce maintenance shutdowns?

Regular application of Algycin prevents excessive algae buildup that can cause biofouling and blockages in
recirculating water systems. By keeping equipment cleaner, it reduces the need for frequent cleaning and unplanned shutdowns, helping maintain continuous plant operation.