The VortiBlend Polymer Activation System is the product of collaborative exper-

tise gained over the past 25 years of experience in hundreds of polymer activation
applications across a wide spectrum of industrial and municipal environments.

This experience has developed a keen understanding of the polymer hydration

equipment offered from a host of manufacturers. From the laboratory, through
design and manufacturing, to hands on work in the field, we’ve learned what
works well and what doesn’t.

The VortiBlend Series fills the need for a reliable, low maintenance, economical,
high performance liquid polymer activation system that is simple to operate. Our
approach to the commercial aspects (Money Back Guarantee) makes it easy for
our clients to invest in this technology without risk.

VB Series with diaphragm pump

Triple Stage Mixing
The unique three stage design eliminates the costs, maintenance and
failures inherent to other designs currently available.

The Primary mixing stage utilizes a specialized Hydro-Kinetic Disperser

Module to impart an initial maximized energy at the critical Moment of
Initial Wetting, when the neat polymer first mixes with water.

The Secondary activation stage generates an Orbital Motion pattern

inside a turbulent disturbed pressure field. The resultant blending en-
vironment produces high Reynolds numbers and is dominated by non
linear inertial forces, random eddies and vortices.

The Tertiary mixing stage optimizes the hydration process and associ-
ated Charge Site Exposure with tapered cyclonic energy agitation prior
to discharge from the unit.

Operational Sequence
The VortiBlend operation is simple. First , the user enters the desired polymer concentration via a touch pad controller
and selects manual or automatic operation. Primary dilution water flow is controlled by a solenoid valve which allows
water to enter the unit.

Primary dilution water flow rate data is measured continuously to assure that adequate flow is present and fed back to
the system PDC-1 control unit. Using calculations derived from the calibration stage, the unit automatically adjusts the
polymer pump output to achieve the desired concentration.

Under conditions of high or low concentration, a loss of water flow or polymer feed (optional) the system automatically
shuts down and notifies with an alarm. Each feed cycle is followed by an adjustable, multi-stage flush cycle to eliminate
any plugging . The system can be operated remote via a 4-40mA or simple on/off signal.

A secondary dilution module can be added for applications requiring post dilution.

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 VortiBlend System Features & General Specifications

• System uses a by weight basis (w/w%) for calculat- Wetted Materials:

ing solution strength. • Water : PVC, brass, bronze, buna
• Neat polymer pump is paced to water flow for con- N, Acrylic, 316 SS
sistent solution concentration. • Polymer: PVC, Acrylic, PTFE, PP,
• PDC 1 Controller limits the ability to make too high 316 SS
or too low a solution protect against process upsets Electrical
and gelling up the blending system.
• 110 VAC Single Phase 60 Hz
• Low/no water condition shuts down system and
Controls
raises alarm.
• Touchpad with 3 Line LCD Display
• System has flushing cycle to clean polymer check
valve and mixing tee keeping the check valve free of • Manual Start/Stop
agglomerations. • Remote Local
• System designed with operator input with a focus on Inputs
easy maintenance.
• Relay: Remote Start
• Systems three stage mixing eliminates variations in
• 4-20 mA Pump Speed
concentration caused by low stroke rates of the poly-
mer pump. Outputs
• Manual or remote start and remote set point control. • Contact closure: General Alarm
• Modular design allowing you to select the system • Contact closure: System Running
that best fits your current needs while protecting
your investment by allowing in field upgrades to en-
hance control or increase system output.
 PDC 1— Polymer Dosage Controller

One Touch Control

The Chem-Flow PDC 1 microprocessor control center

manages all unit functionality automatically. This fully custom-
izable controller displays system status and annotates alarm
conditions such as loss of polymer or water flow.
One glance at the eight digit, alphanumeric LED operating system display shows real-time con-
centration and feed rate. It can be operated remotely with a 4-20mA or a simple dry contact sig-
nal. The desired polymer concentration strength is selected via three touch pads and the system
will deliver it precisely. The polymer rate calibration feature and the adjustable automatic flushing
cycle assures hassle free operation and reliability over a broad range of products and applica-
tions.

• Simple The VortiBlend unit is controlled through an on-off-remote circuit via

the PDC-1 controller. In the remote switch position, the unit can ac-
cept a system enabled signal.
• Innovative The VortiBlend unit is manually controlled in the on position.

• Reliable The PDC-1 paces the polymer metering pump based operator pro-
grammed data or based on a 4-20mA input signal.

• Economical Local operation allows the operator to input a concentration set-point

in the PDC-1 controller while remote operation allows the operator to
adjust the concentration set-point via a 4-20mA input signal.
The PDC-1 will compute a ratio based on concentration set-point and dilution flow provided from
the dilution water flow sensor and generates a signal to pace the polymer metering pump based
on these parameters.
The PDC-1 controller can easily be configured to change to the pump output capacity as dilution
water supply changes.
The PDC-1 incorporates a low flow dilution set-point that will disable the polymer metering pump
upon low flow and provides a local fault condition indicator.
A remote fault condition output contact provides a low flow condition or a concentration alarm.
 VortiBlend Layout Shown with Post-Dilution Option

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 Selection Guide

Note: Customized Outputs are available. Contact us.

 INSTALLATION AND APPLICATION REVIEW

• Is the appropriate power supply available?

• The NEMA 4X control box provides protection from dust, rain, and hose directed water.
Is this sufficient? (some applications require hazardous or special approvals)

• Is the location for the equipment level and of sufficient space (6X6 feet) to allow for
safe and easy access to the system for maintenance? (allow additional space for tanks)

• Can the system be located in a well lit area protected from direct sunlight where the
ambient temperature is between 40 and 110 º F?

• Can the feeder be located within 10 feet (horizontal) of the chemical supply, no lower
than 10 feet below the polymer tank to ensure flooded suction without creating
excessive pump inlet pressure, or no higher than 3 feet above the tank so that the
pump has no more than 3 feet of suction lift?

• Has a suitable route for the solution discharge line been surveyed and measured?

• If the solution is being directly fed to the process is the injection point pressure at least
30 PSI less than the water supply pressure?

• Have the suction and discharge lines been suitably sized for viscous fluids?

• Is the water supply meet the systems dilution flow rate at minimum pressure of 30 PSI
and at least 30 PSI higher than the polymer injection point at a temperature between
50-80º F?

• Is the water pressure below the systems maximum rated pressure?

• Is the pH of the water between 6-8?

• If the water has excessive particulates has a basket strainer been installed? (y-strainer
on system will quickly load if particulate is too high)

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Chem-Flow Incorporated is the designer and manufacturer of the VortiBlend System.

We have designed and manufactured liquid polymer blending equipment for over thirty years and
thousands of installations. Our equipment is sold under the Chem-Flow brand as well as private
labeled for a large number of chemical suppliers and OEMs.

Chem-Flow has the financial strength and application expertise to meet or exceed any require-
ments relating to the experience or stability of a equipment manufacturer or system integrator.

Our team routinely engages in the field start up and training of plant personnel and typically
achieves the highest ratings given by attendees regarding the type and level of the training and
support.

Chem-Flow has supplied polymer feeders to some of the most prestigious customers in a variety
of industries for process critical application of polymer activation.

Our purpose is to exceed our client’s pre-defined requirements or assist our them to identify the
proper equipment and controls required to maximize their investment in treatment chemicals.

Our 47 years of application experience and understanding of the latest technologies allows us to
provide a high level of customer support before, during and after the delivery of our systems.

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