Chile Desalination: 223 Days No Intake Cleaning

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Key results
223 days no cleaning or chemicals
0 mussels in treated line
>3 cm mussels in control line

Case Study from HydroFLOW Chile

The Challenge

  • Mussels and marine organisms built up inside suction lines
  • Blockages reduced flow and affected operational efficiency
  • Frequent maintenance was needed due to fouling regrowth
  • Chemical dosing risked higher cost and environmental impact

The Solution

One HydroFLOW® Custom i20″ unit was installed on 28 November 2024 on the Line 4 seawater suction line, with Line 6 left untreated as a control and 4 inspections over 223 days. Treatment prevented marine biofouling from establishing in the treated intake line, which stayed clear without cleaning or chemical dosing.

Key Outcomes

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Line 4 ran 223 days without cleaning or chemicals

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Pipe surface visible and odour-free

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No mussel proliferation in the treated line

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Control line grew mussels over 3 cm

Independent Verification

All results in this study were measured and verified by third-party facilities managers and technical staff.

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