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Chiller System Treatment

Chiller System Treatment

Chiller System Treatment

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A client of mine asked me about a product that is being pitched to them to increase their chiller efficiency by eliminating coagulated refrigerant oil buildup on the inside of the refrigerant piping. The product he mentioned was "Proateq" (www.molecular-solutions.com). Has anyone heard of these people and/or have any feedback for me (positive or negative)? I usually try to remain open minded, but it seems to me that every time the cost of energy takes a jump, products like this seem to come out in droves and most turn out to be of the "snake oil" variety. Since I hadn't heard of them I thought that someone in this group might be able to shed some independent light on the subject.

RE: Chiller System Treatment

Geez.  I've used refrigeration systems for years and never had a problem with 'coagulated' oil.

The co-founder and company president is from Texas, with "a degree in Management and Finance. He has been financially involved in the Oil & Gas Business, Energy Industry & Real Estate since college." -- maybe Enron???

Their Friction Free "is extremely effective in reducing friction, by up to 80%, associated with the moving parts."
POWR-TEQ:
"For Truck Engines and Gear Boxes. 15% reduction in fuel consumption."

"SIEMENS is the Installation and Service Provider for Molecular Solutions PROATEQ Installations."

Too good to be true???
-- Searched http://www.siemens.com & http://www.usa.siemens.com for PROATEQ:  Nothing.

Sounds like snake oil to me.

RE: Chiller System Treatment

If it sounds too good to be true........it's not true.

Sounds like snake oil to me.

RE: Chiller System Treatment

Chiller snake oil treatments are a common problem.  For many owners, a chiller represents the single biggest equipment investment.  Why would you put anything in the chiller that is not recommended by the manufacturer?  (That's a rhetorical question!)

RE: Chiller System Treatment

Has any chiller manufacturer tested this product?

Very unlikely.

RE: Chiller System Treatment

Perhaps we could get credit for saving GM's butt by informing them of 'Friction Free' and 'POWR-TEQ'?
(That's another rhetorical question!)

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