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 250C.
Our standard test rigs are the L1 low
pressure and H200 high pressure units.
We specialise in designing and
manufacturing bespoke equipment to
meet customers specific requirements.
Schematic

The H200 unit operates at

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

Techbox H200 DSL

Techbox Systems
Aspen Lodge
Braemar Road
Ballater AB35 5RQ UK

Tel: +44 (0) 1339 755856

Email: info@techboxsystems.com
Web: www.techboxsystems.com

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
Max Pressure
Pre-heating Unit
Oven
Cooling Bath
Max Temperature
Automatic Testing
High Pressure
Pump Type
Exchangeable Test Coil
High Accuracy Differential Transducer
Piston Flushing
Pressures Displayed & Logged
Temperature Displayed & Logged
Safety Pressure Relief
System Pressure Control
S-Standard O-Option

L1
1 Bar (14.5psig)
S
O
O
90C
S
N
Peristaltic
S
S
N
S
S
N
S

H200
200 Bar (2900psig)
N
S
O
200C
S
O
HPLC
S
S
S
S
S
S
S

N-Not Available

Techbox Systems
Aspen Lodge
Braemar Road
Ballater AB35 5RQ UK

Tel: +44 (0) 1339 755856

Email: info@techboxsystems.com
Web: www.techboxsystems.com

Typical Scale Inhibition Perfomance

Sulphate Brine at 90C and 250psi
3

2ppm

Differential Pressure (psi)

3ppm

1ppm

1psi differential pressure

increase

Untreated
Brine
2

Scale
Inhibitor
MIC of 2ppm

1
0.00

20.00

40.00

60.00

Test time (Minutes)

80.00

100.00

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
Aspen Lodge
Braemar Road
Ballater AB35 5RQ UK

Tel: +44 (0) 1339 755856

Email: info@techboxsystems.com
Web: www.techboxsystems.com

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 200C. (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
Aspen Lodge
Braemar Road
Ballater AB35 5RQ UK

Tel: +44 (0) 1339 755856

Email: info@techboxsystems.com
Web: www.techboxsystems.com