Pfizer case study

Magcat stopped scale formation at Pfizer’s Dagenham plant, eliminated weekly shutdowns, and delivered a fast ROI.

Client: Pfizer
Region: United Kingdom
Application: Heat exchangers on multi-stage compressors
Sector: Pharmaceutical
Product: Magcat water conditioner

Pfizer is a global biopharmaceutical company with a UK plant in Dagenham, London. Multi-stage compressors at the site relied on heat exchangers that were prone to heavy scale build-up, even with chemical inhibitors in use.

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The challenge

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Heat exchangers scaled rapidly, causing efficiency losses

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Weekly shutdowns were required for chemical cleaning

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High costs from chemical purchase, labour, and lost production

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Health and safety risks associated with regular handling of chemicals

The solution

A 3” Magcat was installed on the water supply line to the heat exchanger. Engineers tracked performance following installation.

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Results

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Scale formation was eliminated

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Weekly shutdowns for chemical cleaning no longer required

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Annual savings of around £13,000 in labour and chemical costs

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ROI achieved in just six months

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Ongoing benefits: higher efficiency, extended equipment lifespan, reduced health and safety risks, and lower environmental impact

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