Minimize costs and downtime when de-scaling with ultrasonics

Our MMM ultrasonic transducers can minimize significant operating and maintenance expenses by breaking down and preventing fouling and scale build-up in heat exchangers and other high-tech, sensitive and complex metal parts. What we offer is radical and unmatched innovation.





£170M

A single refinery study estimated annual excess fuel costs due to fouling at ~$170 Million at global prices.

Ultrasonic scale prevention extends equipment operational life by 25-30%.

MDPI, WATCO Group.

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Tackle Heavy Scale

Producers in sectors such as oil & gas and nuclear power are forced to periodically shut down critical operations due to severe fouling and scale build-up in piping and heat exchange systems. Manual cleaning is costly, disruptive, and time-intensive. Despite growing market claims, existing solutions remain unable to effectively remove scale that has accumulated over years while systems remain in operation. This is a highly complex challenge—one that can only be addressed through decades of proven expertise in ultrasonic technology.

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Tackle Scaling Effectively

Producers, such as oil & gas or nuclear power producers, have to periodically shut down their industrial processes due to the build-up of fouling and scaling in their piping and heat systems. Cleaning this manually is expensive and time-consuming. But there is currently no other good solution available on the market. A few companies are trying to solve this. They are making big promises, but are still not able to clean pipes and heat exchangers that were subjected to scale build-up over years while operations are ongoing. This is a complex issue than can only be solved by those of us with decades of experience in ultrasonic technology.

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The Solution

With 35 years of experience in ultrasonics, we use MMM technology in an innovative Clean-in-place (CIP) system that works 24/7 during full-process operations. There is no need to shut down your operations during cleaning. Our device uses calibrated ultrasound to mitigate the formation and adherence of fouling and scale deposits from settling on heat transfer surfaces.

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The Solution

With 35 years of experience in ultrasonics, we use MMM technology in an innovative Clean-in-place (CIP) system that works 24/7 during full-process operations. There is no need to shut down your operations during cleaning. Our device uses calibrated ultrasound to mitigate the formation and adherence of fouling and scale deposits from settling on heat transfer surfaces.

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How Does Ultrasonic Scale Removal Work?

Through a comprehensive and unrivalled understanding of ultrasonic wave formation, mechanical coupling, and optimisation using finite element analysis, MMM delivers solutions that go beyond current state-of-the-art technologies. MMM technology enables the continuous cleaning of heat exchangers and piping systems while they remain fully operational, using precisely controlled ultrasound.


Core Technology

The system uses Ultrasonic Guided Waves (UGW), not brute-force cavitation, for prevention. Transducers bonded to the exterior of a pipe or vessel turn the structure itself into a high-frequency speaker.

The Preventative Shield Mechanism:
1. Nano-Vibrations: The transducers induce microscopic, high-frequency vibrations on the liquid-facing surface of the equipment.

2. Boundary Layer Agitation: This vibration creates a turbulent boundary layer at the solid-liquid interface, where fouling begins.

3. Adhesion Prevention: The constant vibration and shear forces prevent mineral crystals and microorganisms from gaining a stable foothold. They cannot adhere to the vibrating wall and are carried away by the bulk fluid flow.

MMM ultrasonic transducers are mounted directly onto the tube sheet of shell-and-tube heat exchangers. High-frequency, low-displacement vibrations inhibit mineral scale and fouling from adhering to internal surfaces. A limited number of strategically positioned and securely fixed actuators can de-stress components within minutes (typically under 30 minutes).

The same generator or actuator system can be redeployed across a wide range of equipment sizes and asset types. System parameters are easily adjusted to meet specific maintenance objectives and residual stress-relief requirements.

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How Does it Work?

Through comprehensive and unrivalled understanding in ultrasound wave formation, its coupling to mechanical systems, and its optimization through finite element analysis, MPI has the ability to provide solutions which are not yet possible with current state of the art technology.

MMM Technology cleans heat exchangers and piping systems continuously while they are online using ultrasound. MMM Ultrasonic transducers are attached to the tube-sheet of shell and tube exchangers. High frequency, low displacement vibrations prevent mineral scale and fouling build-up from settling. A small number of strategically placed and well-fixed actuators will de-stress the part in minutes (less than 30min). One generator or actuator system can be re-applied for a variety of equipment of different sizes and assets. The generator or actuator system can be adjusted simply to fit specific maintenance and residual stress relief requirements of assets.

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A Microscopic Layer Creates a Massive Thermal Barrier

The problem lies in the stark disparity in thermal conductivity (k) between engineered metals and fouling deposits. Scale acts as a potent insulator.

A mere 1mm layer of biofilm has the insulating power of roughly 80mm of carbon steel.

1.6 mm of scale can increase fuel consumption by up to 15%.
Source: Ultrasonic Scale Prevention Picth Deck
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No Critical Industry is Immune to the Efficiency Tax

Fouling imposes severe, quantifiable penalties across all heavy industries, threatening energy security, supply chains, and economic output

Scale prevention is a measurable and financially viable decarbonization strategy

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Advantages of MMM Technology for Descaling

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Minimize operational downtime to cleaning processing systems

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Reduce capital expenditures by extending equipment lifespan

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Relieve and prevent stress on metal parts

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Sustained peak efficiency: Increase energy efficiency of the system by increasing the output flow

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Zero waste, chemical-free and low energy consumption

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Safe, non-invasive, external clamp-on system - easily installed

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The Old Guard: Brute-force cleaning is a cycle of downtime, damage, and risk

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Incomplete Cleaning: Fails to reach the center of tube bundles, leaving residual fouling that accelerates re-fouling.
Equipment Damage: Extreme pressure erodes and damages tubes, shortening asset life and compromising integrity.
Severe Safety Hazard: Recognized as one of the most dangerous industrial maintenance tasks.
Excessive Waste & Cost: Generates large volumes of contaminated wastewater and requires significant labor and downtime. In one refinery, cleaning 24 heat exchangers cost over 1.2 billion Iranian Rials. (Source: 160778-fulltext.pdf, Table 17-5)
Production Loss: Requires the asset to be taken offline, directly halting production.
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Sectors that can Benefit from MMM
Technology

  • Oil & Gas
  • Heating and Power
  • Nuclear Power
  • Pulp and Paper
  • Water & Sanitation
  • Food & Beverage
  • Chemicals
  • Metals and Mineral Mining and Processing
  • Plastic Recycling
  • Pharmaceuticals
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Sectors that can Benefit from MMM
Technology

  • Oil & Gas
  • Heating and Power
  • Nuclear Power
  • Pulp and Paper
  • Water & Sanitation
  • Food & Beverage
  • Chemicals
  • Metals & Mineral Mining
  • Plastic Recycling
  • Pharmaceuticals
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