WHAT IS HYDROMX MADE FROM? June 30, 2022 By Hydromx is available in two glycol formulations: ethylene (Hydromx “Red”) and propylene (Hydromx “Blue.”). Hydromx also includes the energy-saving, non-abrasive, non-toxic, nanomaterial along with corrosion and biological inhibitors
HOW IS HYDROMX INSTALLED? June 30, 2022 By The existing heat transfer fluid in a closed-loop system is drained and replaced with Hydromx. One pipefitter can complete installation in usually one to two days. Hydromx will arrive on-site in concentrate to be mixed with tap water per Hydromx’s installation instructions. Hydromx challenges the industry to identify another energy-saving product that is as fast and easy to install with similar energy-saving benefits.
HOW DOES HYDROMX SAVE MONEY AND REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS? June 30, 2022 By Reports from Argonne National Labs in 1997 describe early nanofluid research as a perceived increase in the surface area of the heat transfer fluid. Hydromx operates in a similar fashion as its Nano-Thermo® technology delivers a perceived increase of the surface area of a fluid beyond the surface area of the fluid in contact with the heat exchanger. Hydromx improves the heat transfer of the entire fluid to the heat exchanger wall. The fluid in the center of the pipe improves its thermal conduction to the heat exchanger wall. As a result, HVAC systems that operate with Hydromx require less energy consumption to achieve the same performance when compared to the same system running on water or a water/glycol blend. By improving the system efficiency, Hydromx reduces power consumption, saves money, and reduces carbon emissions into the atmosphere.
HOW DOES A NANOFLUID LIKE HYDROMX IMPROVE HEAT TRANSFER? June 30, 2022 By All HVAC systems consist of multiple heat exchangers. It has been academically proven that, during heat transfer, nanofluids increase the “active surface area” of the heat transfer fluid. As a result, the efficiency of the overall system improves as if the heat exchangers have become theoretically larger. Nanofluids increase the active surface area of the medium by evenly suspending nanoparticles. See this white paper for a more detailed discussion of the science of nanofluids.
WHAT IS A NANOFLUID? June 30, 2022 By A nanofluid is a fluid containing stably suspended nanoparticles with dimensions smaller than 100 nanometers (one billionth of a meter). The term “nanofluid” was first used by Choi (1995) to describe this new class of nanotechnology-based heat transfer fluids with enhanced thermal properties. In the past 10 years, the US Government has co-authored patents on two different nanofluids.
WHAT IS HYDROMX? June 30, 2022 By Hydromx is an energy-saving nanofluid. Hydromx uses Nano-Thermo® technology to evenly suspend nanoparticulate in a glycol-based solution. As a result, Hydromx significantly improves the heat transfer of closed-loop hydronic heating and cooling equipment. Hydromx has been verified by utilities and third parties to reduce power consumption by 20-35%.
