Dynamic Scale Loop

The dynamic scale loop is a tube blocking system for the evaluation of scale
inhibitors. The basic principal involves mixing two incompatible brines in a narrow
bore test coil. Scale begins to form in the coil creating a differential pressure. The
time taken for this formation gives an indication of inhibitor performance.

Techbox Systems manufacture units to

suit all temperature and pressure
requirements - from low pressure and
temperature to pressures in excess of
6000psi and temperatures over 250°C.
Our standard test rigs are the L1 low
pressure and H200 high pressure units.
We specialise in designing and
manufacturing bespoke equipment to
meet customer’s specific requirements.
Schematic

The H200 unit operates at

up to 200 Bar and
temperatures up to 200°C.
The unit uses two preheat
coils in addition to the test
coil housed within a
digitally controlled oven.

Techbox H200 DSL

Techbox Systems Tel: +44 (0) 1339 755856

Aspen Lodge Email: info@techboxsystems.com
Braemar Road Web: www.techboxsystems.com
Ballater AB35 5RQ UK
Techbox H200 DSL Software

The control software enables the user to view all data in an easy to understand
manner. The graphs display historical pressure and temperature information,
whereas the schematic shows all current data in addition to the pumps status.

Model L1 H200
Max Pressure 1 Bar (14.5psig) 200 Bar (2900psig)
Pre-heating Unit S N
Oven O S
Cooling Bath O O
Max Temperature 90°C 200°C
Automatic Testing S S
High Pressure N O
Pump Type Peristaltic HPLC
Exchangeable Test Coil S S
High Accuracy Differential Transducer S S
Piston Flushing N S
Pressures Displayed & Logged S S
Temperature Displayed & Logged S S
Safety Pressure Relief N S
System Pressure Control S S

S-Standard O-Option N-Not Available

Techbox Systems Tel: +44 (0) 1339 755856

Aspen Lodge Email: info@techboxsystems.com
Braemar Road Web: www.techboxsystems.com
Ballater AB35 5RQ UK
 Typical Scale Inhibition Perfomance
Sulphate Brine at 90°C and 250psi
3
3ppm 2ppm 1ppm

1psi differential pressure

increase
Differential Pressure (psi)

Untreated
Brine

Scale
Inhibitor
MIC of 2ppm

1
0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00 80.00 100.00
Test time (Minutes)
Typical result graph

The above graph show typical results. The untreated brine forms scale and starts to
block the test coil after about 12 minutes (Blank). The test is then repeated with
scale inhibitor present, firstly at 3ppm, automatically reducing to 2ppm after 45
minutes and finally reducing to 1ppm after 90 minutes. At about 110 minutes the test
coil starts to block again indicating insufficient inhibitor. At this point the unit
automatically cleans itself.

Techbox Systems Tel: +44 (0) 1339 755856

Aspen Lodge Email: info@techboxsystems.com
Braemar Road Web: www.techboxsystems.com
Ballater AB35 5RQ UK
Specifications

 Standard range of systems covering pressures 0 – 200 bar (Higher on

request).
 High accuracy differential pressure measurement.
 Fluid temperature monitoring and recording.
 Fully automated enabling a series of tests to be run with decreasing inhibitor
concentrations until the minimum ppm is found.
 Automated cleaning system.
 Replaceable test coil.
 Available as 110V or 240V.
 Standard test temperatures up to 200°C. (Higher available)
 Latest user friendly windows based Techbox software.
 Overnight testing possible.
 Small sample volumes.
 Data saved in Excel compatible format.

Other options available on request including:-

 Low temperature option

 High pressure option
 Manual version
 Monel tubing available for heated areas.
 Filter

Test Coil

Techbox Systems Tel: +44 (0) 1339 755856

Aspen Lodge Email: info@techboxsystems.com
Braemar Road Web: www.techboxsystems.com
Ballater AB35 5RQ UK