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Barnacles / Biofouling in the main Sea Water Inlet
Setor naval/Netherlands

Barnacles / Biofouling in the main Sea Water Inlet

On Royal Boskalis Westminster's dredger MV Waterway (Netherlands), barnacles and mussels fouled the sea water inlet yearly. A 55 cm Merus Ring left the pipe clear after 12 months.

Heat Exchanger Fouling stopped and removed
Permutadores de calor

Heat Exchanger Fouling stopped and removed

The fouling in heat exchangers is a commom issue in many companies and the resulting cleaning efforts is a common task.

Protect Pumps from Fouling
Água industrial/China

Protect Pumps from Fouling

Vacuum pumps at a large heavy industry plant in China scaled badly as CO2 was stripped and pH rose. A Merus Ring restored the pump within two months and ended unplanned shutdowns.

Struvite precipitation in wastewater
Permutadores de calor/Slovenia

Struvite precipitation in wastewater

At the wastewater plant in Kranj, Slovenia, struvite clogged heat exchangers and pipes. A 5 inch Merus Ring ended pipe replacement, leaving only effortless periodic cleaning.

Water Treatment in Fitness Clubs
Calcário/United Kingdom; Netherlands (Basic Fit operations across Europe)

Water Treatment in Fitness Clubs

Merus Rings replace traditional water softeners in fitness clubs, reducing maintenance and costs while preventing limescale in steam generators and shower heads.

Pool in Garden
Piscinas/Slovenia

Pool in Garden

A 100 m3 private garden pool in Slovenia battled limescale and algae despite chlorine. A 2 1/2 inch Merus Ring HCI Bio dissolved the scale in 4-5 weeks and cut chemical use sharply.

Seedlings grow better with good water
Agricultura

Seedlings grow better with good water

Good soil and good water are needed for optimal seed development. This Merus page is under construction.

Dissolved oxygen aquacultures
Agricultura

Dissolved oxygen aquacultures

Indoor fish farms lose dissolved oxygen and minerals as water is recycled, and mechanical aeration is labour-intensive. Merus Bio Rings raised oxygen concentration significantly without extra equipmen

Wastewater treatment piggery
Agricultura/Mexico

Wastewater treatment piggery

A 36,000-pig farm in Yucatan, Mexico produced 1,000 m3 of effluent daily with over 2 million CFU/100 ml coliforms. A 6 inch BIO HCI Merus ring cut bacteria below 100 CFU/100 ml in 45 days.

Biofouling and Biofilm in pipes
Água industrial

Biofouling and Biofilm in pipes

Biofouling is the uncontrolled growth of organic matter in a technical environment.

Irrigation System free from Limescale and Corrosion
Agricultura

Irrigation System free from Limescale and Corrosion

Hard water with limescale, salts and iron settles in pipes, valves and sprinklers of irrigation systems. Merus Rings keep these substances dissolved without power or chemicals.

Lime Deposits in Process Plant
Alimentos e bebidas/Mexico

Lime Deposits in Process Plant

IQCITRUS in Mexico had lime and corrosion particles contaminating citrus derivative products and heavy lime in its CIP system. Two Merus Rings cleared the deposits within 65 days.

Brown Tap Water
Hotéis e edifícios

Brown Tap Water

Carbon steel pipes or galvanized steel pipes are used for drinking water distribution, especially in older buildings.

Algae Cooling Tower
Água de arrefecimento/India

Algae Cooling Tower

Merus Ring installation eliminated algae and scale buildup in the cooling system at an Indian lamp manufacturer, achieving ROI in about 2 months.

Farm animals with good water require less feed
Agricultura

Farm animals with good water require less feed

Farm animals drinking higher quality water consume less feed, with some farmers reporting savings of up to 10 percent on fodder costs.

Legionella in Water
Hotéis e edifícios/Germany

Legionella in Water

In Germany and many other parts of the world there are usually no legionella bacteria in the drinking water, if the water is coming from a public supplier.

Limescale in the Combination Steamer or Oven
Alimentos e bebidas

Limescale in the Combination Steamer or Oven

Merus Ring solves limescale buildup in commercial steamers and industrial ovens, eliminating the need for frequent component replacement.

Biofouling at a refinery
Petróleo e gás/UAE

Biofouling at a refinery

Heavy fouling caused by organic material was found during inspection of the cooling water system.

Boiler corrosion prevention
Caldeiras e vapor/Canada

Boiler corrosion prevention

A greenhouse (Peter the Plantman) uses Merus Rings to reduce boiler corrosion and lower chemical treatment costs.

Limescale and algae in the water fountain
Calcário/Germany

Limescale and algae in the water fountain

Water fountains accumulate limescale from evaporation and algae growth, requiring costly maintenance that can be simplified with Merus Ring technology.

Corroded Moulds
Água de arrefecimento/Greece

Corroded Moulds

A PET bottle production facility reduced corrosion and eliminated mould cleaning cycles by installing a Merus Ring in the cooling loop.

Cooling Water System in Refinery
Petróleo e gás/Saudi Arabia

Cooling Water System in Refinery

A Saudi Aramco refinery addresses heat exchanger fouling and corrosion through Merus Ring water treatment technology.

Cooling Tower Water Treatment
Água de arrefecimento

Cooling Tower Water Treatment

A cooling tower is built to cool the cooling water by using the ambient air.

Corrosion and Limescale in the Cooling Loops
Água de arrefecimento/Singapore

Corrosion and Limescale in the Cooling Loops

Denka Advantech in Singapore resolved brown water corrosion and limescale buildup in cooling systems using Merus Rings.

Drip irrigation works more efficiently
Agricultura

Drip irrigation works more efficiently

Drip irrigation systems deliver water efficiently directly to plants, but mineral-rich water causes clogging; Merus Rings prevent this buildup.

Limescale in effluent water pipe of a refinery
Petróleo e gás/Netherlands

Limescale in effluent water pipe of a refinery

Q8 refinery in Rotterdam reduced limescale deposits in effluent water pipes using Merus Ring technology without chemical treatment.

Evaporative cooling poultry house
Agricultura/Mexico

Evaporative cooling poultry house

Merus Ring reduces scale deposits and corrosion in evaporative cooling systems at a poultry farm in Mexico.

Fire fighting system - cleaning the rust stop the corrosion.
Água industrial

Fire fighting system - cleaning the rust stop the corrosion.

Water-filled fire suppression systems risk corrosion that can clog nozzles and prevent effective firefighting.

Reducing Fouling in Reverse Osmosis Plant
Água industrial/Saudi Arabia

Reducing Fouling in Reverse Osmosis Plant

A desalination plant in Saudi Arabia reduced membrane fouling and operating costs by installing Merus Rings in their reverse osmosis systems.

Fresh Water Generator on vessels free of deposits
Setor naval/Germany

Fresh Water Generator on vessels free of deposits

Hapag Lloyd container ship maintains fresh water generator cleanliness and production capacity using Merus Ring technology without chemical treatments.

Hard Water Treatment
Descalcificação da água/United States

Hard Water Treatment

A couple in Ohio with extremely hard well water (128 grains/2200 ppm) installed Merus Rings instead of costly water softeners.

Heating & Cooling
Água de arrefecimento

Heating & Cooling

Merus applications for heating and cooling (HVAC) systems, including water softener alternatives, hot water boilers, heat exchanger fouling and fire sprinkler corrosion.

Limescale in the washing machine in hotel laundry
Calcário/Greece

Limescale in the washing machine in hotel laundry

Divani Hotel Group in Greece solved limescale buildup in laundry equipment using Merus Ring technology.

Legionella in Nursing Homes
Hotéis e edifícios/Germany

Legionella in Nursing Homes

A Munich retirement home with three buildings and around 300 apartments eliminated legionella with Merus Rings, reaching under 1,000 cfu/l and staying legionella-free after 10 years.

Limescale in the urban water supply
Hotéis e edifícios/Greece

Limescale in the urban water supply

Chrissoupolis in Greece had very hard water over 30 dH clogging its supply pipes. Four months after installing a Merus Ring the deposits had vanished and water pressure was satisfying everywhere.

Lime Slurry used to adjust pH-value
Descalcificação da água

Lime Slurry used to adjust pH-value

Abrasive, viscous lime slurry used for pH adjustment blocked pumps and pipes with calcium deposits. A Merus Ring kept the hose clean and pumps stopped needing frequent maintenance.

Eco Friendly Water Treatment for Hotels
Hotéis e edifícios/Indonesia

Eco Friendly Water Treatment for Hotels

The Oberoi hotel on Lombok, Indonesia faced poor water quality, corrosion and microbiology in its tanks and pipes. Merus Rings cut iron and microorganisms below 100 CFU/ml and stayed stable over a yea

Seawater Treatment Offshore
Petróleo e gás/China

Seawater Treatment Offshore

On CNOOC offshore platforms in the Chinese Sea, seawater caused limescale, corrosion, fouling and biofilm. Merus Rings ended water-related shutdowns and paid back in under 6 months.

Reduced water pressure, due to deposits in pipes and machines
Calcário

Reduced water pressure, due to deposits in pipes and machines

Limescale, rust and dirt narrow pipes and cut water pressure, especially in little-used lines. A Merus Ring on the main dissolves the deposits and flow rate increases significantly.

High salinity soil - avoiding and remediation
Agricultura/Iran

High salinity soil - avoiding and remediation

Around 5,000-10,000 acres of farmland are lost to salinization daily. In Esfahan, Iran a Merus Ring kept treated fields almost salt-free and irrigation nozzles clear; study published by ASCE.

Limescale in the Dishwasher
Alimentos e bebidas/West Australia

Limescale in the Dishwasher

At the Vines Golf & Country Club (Novotel) near Perth, hard water scaled an industrial dishwasher beyond the softener's limits. A Merus Ring left it looking as good as new after 8 weeks.

Sea water - evaporator on a ship
Setor naval/Greece

Sea water - evaporator on a ship

On THENAMARIS INC cargo vessels (Greece), seawater evaporators crusted with deposits and lost output. Merus Rings raised Boiler A fresh water output from 28 to 31 tons daily without chemical cleaning.

Marine Diesel Engine - Cooling with Sea Water
Setor naval

Marine Diesel Engine - Cooling with Sea Water

Marine diesel engines cooled with seawater clog with salt, limescale and marine growth, forcing reduced speed. A Merus Ring stops corrosion and barnacles and clears the filter sight glass.

Lime deposits solar heating system
Permutadores de calor/Mexico

Lime deposits solar heating system

Hotel Domun in Queretaro, Mexico descaled 960 solar collector tubes with acid 3-4 times a year. A 2 inch HCI Merus Ring left 85% of collectors clean within 30 days and ended the acid cleaning.

Agriculture Sprayer and Garden Sprayer
Agricultura/Canada

Agriculture Sprayer and Garden Sprayer

A 16,000 acre farm in Saskatchewan, Canada had high-TDS well water making pesticide dosing uneven and algae in tanks. Three Merus Rings gave even spray, excellent weed kill and no algae.

Swimming pool water treatment
Piscinas

Swimming pool water treatment

Chlorine pools battle red eyes, limescale on walls and crusts at the water line. Merus Rings and Bio Rings keep calcium dissolved, soften scale, fight algae and cut chlorine use.

Corrosion in stainless steel pipes - Tour Odeon Monte Carlo, Monaco
Hotéis e edifícios/Monaco

Corrosion in stainless steel pipes - Tour Odeon Monte Carlo, Monaco

The Tour Odeon luxury skyscraper in Monte Carlo, Monaco suffered pitting corrosion in stainless steel pipes, replacing sections every two months. Merus rings left the water system free of corrosion.

Wash Bay - hard water problems
Água industrial/Canada (Saskatchewan)

Wash Bay - hard water problems

An oilfield service wash bay in Lashburn, Canada had 1600-1700 ppm hard water scaling boilers and heaters. A 2 1/2 inch industrial Merus Ring cleared all scale and dropped boiler heat by 20 degrees.

Hot Water Boiler - how to avoid limescale
Calcário

Hot Water Boiler - how to avoid limescale

A hot water boiler is used to heat and store drinking water. These boilers are often connected directly to the central heating system.

Corrosion Steam Boiler
Caldeiras e vapor/Egypt

Corrosion Steam Boiler

A chemical industry client in Cairo reduces boiler corrosion and eliminates chemical treatment costs using Merus Ring technology.

Energy Saving in a Steam Boiler
Água industrial/Malaysia

Energy Saving in a Steam Boiler

Merus Ring reduces chemical dosage by 15-55% and significantly decreases limescale and corrosion in palm oil mill steam boilers.

Water Injection Well
Petróleo e gás/Argentina

Water Injection Well

A medium oil company in Argentina injecting recycled produced water fought corrosion, scale and SRB. A 4 inch Merus Ring cut corrosion 78%, deposits 80% and made SRB undetectable in 4 months.

Corrosion in fire sprinkler system
Água industrial/United States (referenced via NFPA standards)

Corrosion in fire sprinkler system

Stagnant water in fire sprinkler pipes causes severe corrosion and bacteria, risking clogged heads or leaks. The Merus Ring destabilizes rust and forms a protective magnetite layer automatically.

Pitting Corrosion Boiler Tubing
Permutadores de calor/Serbia

Pitting Corrosion Boiler Tubing

Heating Plant Sabac in Serbia suffered oxygen pitting corrosion on three boilers. After one heating season a 2 inch Merus Ring HCI left a protective magnetite film and no yellow coatings.

Bathroom & Shower
Calcário

Bathroom & Shower

Modern shower glass develops limescale stains; the Merus Ring reduces deposits by altering water surface tension and evaporation patterns.

Machine cooling
Água de arrefecimento

Machine cooling

Untreated cooling water lets limescale settle in pipes, sticking valves and reducing cooling performance. The Merus Ring dissolves deposits and prevents limescale build-up without chemicals.

Salmon have fewer lice thanks to Merus Rings
Setor naval/Norway

Salmon have fewer lice thanks to Merus Rings

Salmon lice spread fast in crowded Norwegian fjord farms. In a Nofima trial, salmon on Merus-treated water had almost twice the survival rate of fish in the untreated tank.

Watering in stables works accurate and efficient
Agricultura

Watering in stables works accurate and efficient

In crowded poultry stables, calcareous water with iron and rust clogs drinking troughs and valves. A Merus Ring keeps water flowing, softens deposits and pays back in a few weeks.

Iron Bacteria in well water
Agricultura/Canada

Iron Bacteria in well water

Iron bacteria are microorganism that use iron as a source of energy, causing biofilm buildup and corrosion in well systems.

Household appliances - Kettle and coffee machine
Calcário

Household appliances - Kettle and coffee machine

Limescale deposits reduce appliance performance and efficiency; Merus Ring prevents harmful incrustations in household heating appliances.

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