Electrochemical Scale Removal Systems
INDUSTRIAL WATER TREATMENT · ELECTROCHEMICAL SCALE CONTROL

Electrochemical Scale Removal Systems for Industrial Water

Factory-direct electrochemical scale-control and descaling systems for cooling towers, heat exchangers, HVAC water loops, industrial pipelines, boilers, irrigation systems, and OEM water-treatment equipment. Built with MMO-coated titanium electrodes and configurable system designs, with sizing and application review based on water chemistry, flow rate, system volume, operating conditions, and installation requirements.

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PRODUCT SCOPE

Electrolytic Scale Removal Equipment & Components

HELE supplies complete electrochemical scale-removal equipment, MMO titanium electrode assemblies, compact treatment units and custom configurations for industrial cooling and recirculating-water applications.

The correct configuration should be selected from the complete water-system conditions rather than flow rate alone.

Complete ESR Systems

Integrated electrochemical treatment equipment for cooling-water and industrial recirculating-water systems.

Titanium Electrode Assemblies

MMO-coated titanium electrode assemblies for new equipment, replacement and OEM integration.

Standard Structural Configurations

Plate, cylinder and tubular structures for different circulation duties and installation constraints.

Custom / OEM Integration

Project-specific electrode geometry, housing, electrical control and mechanical interfaces for OEM water-treatment equipment.

PRODUCT RANGE

Electrolytic Scale Remover Products & Configurations

Choose from complete treatment units, cooling-water electrode assemblies, cooling-tower configurations and compact cylinder or tubular ESR systems. Final configuration is reviewed against flow, water chemistry, electrical duty and installation requirements.

Electrolytic Scale Remover

Electrolytic Scale Remover

Configuration: Complete electrochemical scale-control unit

Best For: Cooling towers, heat exchangers and HVAC water loops

Selection Focus: Water chemistry · Circulation duty · Treatment objective · Installation layout

Cooling Water Descaler Anode

Cooling Water Descaler Anode

Configuration: MMO-coated titanium electrode for electrochemical scale-control systems

Best For: Cooling-water equipment, chillers, replacement projects and OEM modules

Selection Focus: Electrode geometry · Coating · Current density · Water chemistry

Electrolytic Descaling Device

Electrolytic Descaling Device

Configuration: Integrated electrochemical treatment unit with titanium electrode assembly

Best For: Industrial facilities, commercial buildings and recirculating-water systems

Selection Focus: System flow · Water analysis · Installation space · Power and control

Cooling Tower Descaler

Cooling Tower Descaler

Configuration: Side-stream or basin-integrated electrochemical scale-control unit

Best For: Cooling towers, HVAC systems and data-center cooling circuits

Selection Focus: Tower volume · Circulation flow · Makeup / blowdown · Cycles of concentration

Electrolytic Descaler

Electrolytic Descaler

Configuration: Custom electrochemical scale-treatment equipment

Best For: Pipelines, heat exchangers, chillers and industrial water loops

Selection Focus: Scale type · Water chemistry · Hydraulic conditions · Treatment coverage

Electrolysis Scale Remover

Electrolysis Scale Remover

Configuration: Electrolysis-based scale-control system

Best For: Hard-water and process-water circulation systems

Selection Focus: Hardness · Conductivity · Current · Residence time · Maintenance strategy

Cylinder Type ESR System

Cylinder Type ESR System

Configuration: Compact cylindrical treatment chamber with titanium electrode assembly

Best For: Small-to-medium cooling towers and space-limited installations

Selection Focus: Flow · Footprint · Connection · Electrical duty

Tubular Type ESR System

Tubular Type ESR System

Configuration: Tubular electrode configuration for compact or side-stream treatment

Best For: Industrial water loops, side-stream systems and targeted treatment points

Selection Focus: Side-stream flow · Installation location · Electrode duty · Service access

How Electrolytic Scale Removal Works
HOW IT WORKS

How Electrolytic Scale Removal Works

An electrolytic scale remover applies controlled DC power to an electrode system installed within the water-treatment circuit. Electrochemical reactions create local conditions that influence the precipitation and collection of scale-forming minerals.

1

Water Enters the Treatment Zone

A portion or all of the circulating water passes through the electrochemical treatment area according to the system layout.

2

Controlled Electrolysis

The electrode assembly operates at the defined voltage and current to create the required electrochemical environment.

3

Mineral Precipitation

Scale-forming minerals such as calcium compounds can preferentially precipitate within the treatment process rather than only depositing on critical heat-transfer surfaces.

4

Collection & Maintenance

Deposited or precipitated material is removed through the designed cleaning, collection or maintenance procedure for the selected equipment configuration.

Engineering Note: Actual scale-control performance depends on water chemistry, concentration cycles, temperature, hydraulic conditions, electrical duty, treatment coverage and maintenance.

Choose the Right ESR Model by Flow Rate 

Correct ESR sizing is essential. An undersized system may not provide enough treatment intensity, while an oversized system may increase upfront cost unnecessarily. Hele Titanium recommends ESR configuration based on your flow rate, water hardness, system volume, conductivity, temperature, installation location, and scale-control target.

30 Plates Type ESR Equipment

30 Plates Type ESR

Suitable for projects requiring higher treatment capacity and robust electrode surface area.
POPULAR
Cylinder Type ESR Equipment

Cylinder Type ESR

A compact choice for facilities needing reliable anti-scaling support with easier installation.
Tubular Type ESR Equipment

Tubular Type ESR

Useful for modular installations or targeted treatment zones.

Typical ESR Model Selection Reference

Model Type Typical Capacity Operating Voltage Operating Current Current Density Typical Application
30 Plates Type 120 m³/h, customizable 12–36 V DC 5–10 A adjustable 55–60 A/m² Larger cooling towers and industrial circulation
Cylinder Type 60 m³/h, customizable 12–36 V DC 5–10 A adjustable 55–60 A/m² Small to medium cooling towers
Tubular Type 3–4 m³/h, customizable 12–36 V DC 5–10 A adjustable ~100 A/m² Side-stream or compact installations
Note: Final selection must be based on water analysis, hardness, TDS, flow rate, conductivity, temperature, installation method, and required scale-control performance.
TREATMENT COMPARISON

Electrolytic Scale Control vs Chemical Treatment

Both electrochemical and chemical treatment can be used as part of an industrial water-treatment strategy. The correct approach depends on water chemistry, scale risk, microbiological control, corrosion requirements, operating conditions and site-management preferences.

Consideration Electrolytic Scale Control Chemical Treatment
Treatment Method Uses controlled electrochemical reactions Uses chemical dosing and water-chemistry control
Primary Equipment Electrode assembly, reactor / housing and DC control Dosing pumps, chemical tanks and monitoring equipment
Scale Management Encourages controlled mineral precipitation in the treatment process Uses inhibitors, dispersants or chemistry adjustment
Chemical Handling May reduce dependence on some scale-control dosing where suitable Requires storage, dosing and replenishment of treatment chemicals
Water Chemistry Application review remains essential Chemical program is directly designed around water chemistry
Maintenance Electrode and scale-collection components require inspection / cleaning Pumps, tanks, dosing lines and chemical inventory require maintenance
Microbiological Control Must be evaluated separately unless specifically included Often integrated into a wider chemical treatment program
Best Selection Basis Water analysis + hydraulics + electrical duty + treatment objective Water analysis + dosing program + operating target

Selection Note: Electrolytic scale control should not automatically be represented as a universal replacement for all chemical water treatment. Biological control, corrosion control and site-specific water chemistry may still require separate treatment measures.

ENGINEERING SELECTION

How to Select the Right Electrolytic Scale Remover

ESR selection should consider the complete water circuit—not flow rate alone. The following project data helps determine equipment type, electrode duty and treatment configuration.

Engineering Input What to Provide
Application Cooling tower, heat exchanger, HVAC, process loop or OEM equipment
Circulation Flow Normal and maximum flow
System Volume Total circulating-water volume
Hardness Total hardness / calcium hardness
Water Chemistry pH, alkalinity, conductivity, TDS, chloride and silica
Temperature Normal and maximum operating temperature
Makeup / Blowdown Makeup rate, blowdown and concentration cycles
Current Treatment Existing chemical or physical treatment method
Treatment Goal Scale prevention, scale reduction, chemical reduction or equipment protection
Installation Basin, side-stream, inline or OEM integration
Power & Control Available electrical supply and monitoring requirements
Maintenance Cleaning frequency, access and planned service interval
APPLICATIONS

Industrial Applications for Electrolytic Scale Control

Cooling Towers

Cooling Towers

Scale-control configurations reviewed around circulation flow, basin volume, water chemistry and concentration cycles.

Heat Exchangers & Chillers

Heat Exchangers & Chillers

Electrochemical treatment reviewed to reduce mineral-deposit risk on critical heat-transfer systems.

HVAC Cooling Water

HVAC Cooling Water

Configurations for commercial and industrial HVAC water circuits where mineral scaling affects operation.

Industrial Recirculating Water

Industrial Recirculating Water

Scale-control systems for open and closed industrial water loops subject to application review.

Side-Stream Water Treatment

Side-Stream Water Treatment

Compact ESR configurations for treating a controlled portion of the total circulating-water flow.

OEM Water-Treatment Equipment

OEM Water-Treatment Equipment

Custom electrode assemblies and treatment modules for integration into OEM systems.

Need Water Softening, Microbiological Control or Corrosion Treatment Instead?

These functions should be reviewed separately as part of the complete water-treatment program.

ELECTRODE TECHNOLOGY

Titanium Electrodes & ESR Quality Control

Titanium Substrate

Titanium substrate, geometry and active area are reviewed against the required electrode duty and equipment configuration.

MMO Coating

Coating selection should match the water chemistry, electrochemical reaction and operating current.

Electrode Geometry

Plate, mesh, tubular and custom configurations can be reviewed according to reactor structure and active-area requirements.

Dimensional Inspection

Critical dimensions and interfaces are checked against the approved drawing.

Electrical Verification

Voltage, current, wiring and control functions are checked against the ordered system configuration.

Documentation

Material, coating, inspection and functional-test records are supplied according to the contracted document scope.

PROJECT SUPPORT

Documents, Installation & Maintenance

Project Documents

  • Approved technical datasheet
  • GA / installation drawing
  • Electrical information
  • Inspection record
  • Electrode / coating documentation where contracted
  • Operating and maintenance instructions

Installation Review

  • Flow and bypass arrangement
  • Equipment position
  • Pipe connection
  • Electrical supply
  • Control-panel location
  • Maintenance access

Maintenance Review

  • Electrode inspection
  • Scale collection / cleaning
  • Electrical-value monitoring
  • Housing and sealing inspection
  • Consumable or replacement scope where applicable
FAQ

Electrolytic Scale Remover FAQ

What information is needed to size an ESR system?
Provide water analysis, circulation flow, system volume, temperature, pressure, makeup / blowdown information, installation layout and the required treatment objective.
Can electrolytic scale control replace chemical treatment?
Not in every application. The complete water chemistry, microbiological-control and corrosion-control requirements should be reviewed before changing an existing treatment program.
Which ESR configuration should I choose?
30-plate, cylinder and tubular configurations address different flow, installation and equipment-layout requirements. Final selection requires application review.
Can the system treat existing scale?
Existing hard deposits may require separate cleaning depending on scale severity and composition. The ESR system should be selected primarily around the required ongoing scale-control strategy.
Can HELE customize the system?
Yes. Electrode geometry, treatment capacity, housing, controls and installation interfaces can be reviewed for project-specific requirements.
What should I send for a quotation?
Send the water analysis, flow, system volume, temperature, pressure, treatment objective, installation information, electrical requirements, quantity and destination.
ELECTROLYTIC SCALE REMOVER INQUIRY

Get Your Custom ESR Scale Control Solution

Tell us your application, water analysis, flow rate, system volume, operating temperature, pressure, existing scale severity, installation location, and scale-control target. Our engineering team will recommend the most suitable Electrolytic Scale Remover configuration for your system.

Key Capabilities & Specifications

  • MMO Coated Titanium Electrodes
  • Cooling Tower, HVAC, Heat Exchanger & Pipeline Applications
  • Cylinder, Tubular, Plate & Custom ESR Designs
  • XRF, Adhesion, ALT & QC Documentation Support

Direct Contact:

sales@heletitanium.com

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