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    University & College Campuses

    Campus HVAC systems span miles of pipe, many buildings, and decades of accumulated iron. HydroFlux helps existing filtration capture fine iron at selected points.

    It adds no chemicals and works with your approved treatment program.

    University campus building

    01 / The challenge

    One loop, many buildings

    A campus plant feeds many buildings through one distribution network, so a fouling problem in the loop reaches all of them.

    Long distribution loops
    Miles of steel pipe connect dozens of buildings on one chilled or hot water loop, and iron oxide builds up along all of it.
    Aging steel infrastructure
    Much campus piping is decades old. It keeps shedding iron, which fouls coils, heat exchangers and filters across the network.
    Deferred maintenance budgets
    Facilities teams are stretched. Chemical treatment needs monitoring, vendor visits and money that other campus work also needs.
    Sustainability mandates
    Campus LEED, carbon-neutral and sustainability goals call for less chemical and water use.

    02 / The solution

    How HydroFlux helps

    HydroFlux helps fine iron gather for capture at selected filtration points. On suitable existing pipe, the bracelet can go on while the loop runs.

    At the central plant
    Iron is aggregated at the plant, before it reaches building loops
    On the distribution loop
    Particles grow large enough for standard filters to capture
    With your treatment program
    Works with your approved chemistry and corrosion-control program
    Install on suitable pipe
    The bracelet can go on while the loop runs. We review any pipe preparation first
    No bracelet power
    The bracelet needs no electricity. Filters and pumps still need service

    03 / Sustainability

    Campus sustainability goals

    We were part of the 2022 USGBC California Net Zero Accelerator cohort. Your site team confirms the sustainability outcomes for your project.

    Site-specific sustainability review
    Project teams can evaluate water, maintenance, and treatment measures against their own program requirements.
    Reduced water consumption
    A measured pilot can track makeup water and blowdown against the site baseline.
    No electricity
    Passive magnets draw no power, which helps with carbon-neutral campus pledges.
    No chemicals added
    HydroFlux operates beside your approved treatment program. Your treatment team controls all chemistry changes.

    04 / Applications

    Where it applies on a campus

    Evaluate central plants, selected distribution points, and building systems with a site-specific iron assessment.

    • 01

      Central chiller plants

      Protect primary chillers and heat exchangers serving the entire campus from iron fouling and scale buildup.

    • 02

      Distribution loop piping

      Aggregate iron across miles of interconnected piping so particles are large enough for filters to capture at controlled points.

    • 03

      Building-level AHUs

      Keep air handling unit coils clean across every building on the loop, maintaining comfort and heating and cooling capacity.

    • 04

      Campus cooling towers

      Assess deposit behavior separately from iron fouling. Your water treatment team controls chemistry and operating changes.

    • 05

      Hot water heating loops

      Prevent iron sludge accumulation in heating systems that serve residence halls, labs, and classroom buildings.

    • 06

      Research & lab cooling

      Protect sensitive process cooling systems in research facilities where water quality directly impacts equipment reliability.

    05 / Evidence

    Field result

    Lower iron
    87%
    3.9 to 0.51 ppm at LAX Terminal 5

    06 / Validation

    What we measure

    Each deployment includes a measurement plan with defined KPIs and success criteria, agreed before you commit.

    1. 01Iron concentration trends via lab sampling
    2. 02Filter mass captured per volume filtered
    3. 03Differential pressure across filtration
    4. 04Energy consumption at heat exchangers
    5. 05Maintenance frequency and work orders

    07 / Questions

    Common questions

    Can HydroFlux be installed on a large campus distribution loop?

    We can evaluate HydroFlux at the central plant or at selected distribution points. Our assessment identifies a qualified loop and downstream capture point.

    Does HydroFlux support LEED certification for campus buildings?

    We took part in the USGBC California Net Zero Accelerator. Your project team confirms any LEED credit or sustainability claim for your site.

    Does HydroFlux require a system shutdown for installation on campus?

    Usually not. On suitable existing pipe, it clamps on with no drain-down or shutdown, and campus operations carry on as normal. Some sites need pipe preparation first.

    How much maintenance does a campus HydroFlux system require?

    The bracelet has no moving parts and needs no electricity. Filters, strainers, pumps and the water treatment program still need their normal service.

    Does HydroFlux replace chemical treatment programs on campus?

    No. HydroFlux adds no chemicals and works alongside your approved water treatment and corrosion-control program.

    Discuss your system

    Start with one campus loop that has an iron problem. We'll agree what to measure before installation.

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