Press release
04/08/2015
Wilo-SiClean Comfort:
‘Plug & Play’ solution for reliable cleaning of large
heating systems
Dortmund. It is often a costly, time-consuming task to provide steady and
efficient heating in large buildings like hotels, hospitals or schools. So, long
service life and reliable, flawless functionality are crucial when it comes to these
big, extended heating systems. One important factor: the quality of the fluid in
the system. In order to ensure high quality, Wilo integrates innovative
technology into established pump systems: The particle separator system WiloSiClean Comfort offers new, user-friendly options for cleaning the fluid during
operation.
Minute particles pose danger to heating system
Often particles are deposited in the pipes of heating systems. These deposits can
be magnetic (e.g. bits that have detached from the pipes) or non-magnetic (e.g.
sand). Particles in the fluid can lead to erosion of the protective layer of the
pipes and might even cause corrosion. Corrosion could also be caused by air or
micro-bubbles in the pipes. In the worst case scenario, the particles can lead to
a blockage of sensitive components of the heating installation and thus to a
breakdown of the heating system.
User-friendly in installation and operation
Wilo-SiClean Comfort is a particle separator system that is integrated into
heating systems for automated cleaning. In this case, the glanded pump WiloVeroLine-IPL, for example, provides the duty point required for cleaning. “We
make use of various physical effects for cleaning,” explained Wilo product
manager Ioannis Lappas. The fluid is set into centrifugal motion so that the
particles can rotate downwards and then collect in the desludging tank. The
cyclone created in the separator combined with the vortex effect leads to venting
of the fluid and supports the degassing process. “We also remove magnetic
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particles via so-called magnetophoresis,” added Lappas. “Wilo-SiClean Comfort
also offers a high level of user-friendliness due to the fully automatic, individually
adjustable disposal of particles collected in the desludging tank.” The integrated
SmartControl switchgear can be used to adjust for how long and how often the
collected particles should be removed. “We designed the system as a ‘Plug &
Play’ solution - so even installation is as user-friendly as possible,” explained
Lappas.
Sustainable protection of heating system due to efficient cleaning
The basic model Wilo-SiClean was optionally developed in addition to WiloSiClean Comfort and is also designed for optimised cleaning efficiency. In order
that optimum cleaning efficiency could also be guaranteed in this particle
separator, physical effects such as gravity, filtration and magnetic effects were
combined. The Wilo-SiClean is a manually adjustable system that is cleaned by
flush valves and is fitted with a small circulation pump, for example the WiloYonos PICO. “Reliable Wilo-SiClean technology provides an affordable alternative
for continuous removal of magnetic and non-magnetic particles, as well as air
and micro-bubbles,” added Ioannis Lappas. “Both models thus ensure protection
and reliability for the operation of heating systems.”
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Caption 1: The particle separator system Wilo-SiClean Comfort offers a high level
of user-friendliness and efficient cleaning for big heating systems
Caption 2: The affordable alternative with reliable technology for continuous
removal of magnetic and non-magnetic particles – the basic model Wilo-SiClean
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About Wilo
WILO SE is one of the world's leading manufacturers of pumps and pump systems for building
services, the entire water management chain, and industry. The company, whose sales reached 1.2
billion euros last year, has its eyes firmly fixed on the future and is heavily involved in research and
development. Based in Dortmund, WILO SE is increasingly moving away from being just a supplier
of components and moving towards being a system supplier. The Wilo name is internationally
recognized as being synonymous with high-tech in the pump industry. The company owes its
success to its workforce of more than 7,500 employees in over 60 subsidiaries around the world.
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