This case study presents the intervention by AquaKem for the chemical descaling of the boilers at the CEVITAL sugar refinery. The product used was AquaPick 1200, an inhibited acid formulation specifically designed to efficiently dissolve limescale deposits while protecting metal surfaces against corrosion.
AquaPick 1200 — Chemical descaling
Previously, descaling was carried out mechanically, leading to:
CEVITAL Boilers — Utilities Department
The goals set for this intervention were:
Inhibited acid formulation for boiler chemical descaling
The AquaPick 1200 solution, prepared at a concentration of 30% in aqueous solution, was circulated through the boilers. The pH and conductivity of the solution were continuously monitored throughout the intervention, followed by a neutralization step and a final rinse of the systems.
The AquaKem intervention with AquaPick 1200 delivered the following results on the CEVITAL boilers:
Deposits completely dissolved, boilers restored to optimal condition
Downtime reduced by over 60% compared to mechanical descaling
Significant savings on labor and indirect costs
No corrosion detected after inspection
The use of AquaPick 1200 allowed the CEVITAL sugar refinery to move away from a costly and time-consuming mechanical method, opting instead for a fast, effective, and safe chemical solution.
AquaKem has thus demonstrated its technical expertise and its ability to deliver significant added value to its client.