Why It Matters
Turbulence, surfactant carry-in and biodispersants generate persistent foam in tower basins that overflows louvers and upsets level control. Design calls for silicone and non-silicone defoamers
Solution Approach
Turbulence, surfactant carry-in and biodispersants generate persistent foam in tower basins that overflows louvers and upsets level control. Design calls for silicone and non-silicone defoamers RawSource supplies the base chemicals that go into these programs. We can help with product selection, grade matching, and sourcing from multiple origins for supply security.
Typical Treatment Workflow
1
System Assessment
Characterize operating conditions—fluid composition, temperature, pressure, flow rates—and benchmark current treatment performance.
2
Chemistry Selection
Match base chemicals to your operating envelope. Factor in compatibility with existing programs, regulatory constraints, and downstream impacts.
3
Dosage & Delivery
Determine optimal treat rates through jar testing or field trials. Configure packaging (drums, totes, ISO tanks) to match consumption and storage logistics.
4
Monitoring & Adjustment
Track KPIs—coupon rates, residuals, separator performance, water quality. Adjust chemistry and dosage as conditions change.
Recommended Chemistries (1)
Food-Grade Silicone Antifoam Emulsion (10-50% Active)
CAS 63148-62-9
Silicone Fluids & Oils
Defoaming / Foam Control
Insoluble PDMS droplets spread at the air/water interface, lower local surface tension below the foam lamella and rupture the bubble film at very low dose; effective and persistent in basin water
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