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AdvancedGel Aspen Pumps
he busy nature of the HVAC/R industry means that engineers are often short on time and in need of reliable
products which not only get the job done well but make life easier in the process. Wholesalers and facilities managers are also faced with the challenge of sourcing products which engineers rate, whilst dealing with increasing pressure to be more conscious of their environmental impact. AdvancedGels, part of the Aspen Pumps Group, is a new generation of cleaning chemicals with a conscience and are set to change the face of HVAC/R maintenance and make life easier for everyone in the chain. In 2018 research began on the design of AdvancedGel and the range launched in 2020. The benefits of exceptional convenience, sustainability, safety and ease-of-use aside, it is the application of Advanced Proton Donor Technology, developed in the Aspen Pumps
laboratory, then stringently field-tested, that guarantees a scrupulously deep clean that’s never previously been attainable. Here’s how it works. There are three distinct layers of dirt that accumulate on heat exchangers over time, namely: Q Loose layer – top surface layer of dirt Q Physical layer – secondary layer of exo- polysaccharide, biofilm, slime, viricidal, bactericidal and fungicidal activity
Q Chemical layer – final layer of products formed through chemical reactions with reactive atmospheric gases such as oxygen, water and hydrogen and this build-up will adversely affect the unit’s performance.
Dirt and microbe build-up, on either condensers or evaporators, increases the difference between condensing and evaporating temperatures – every 1⁰C increase raises refrigeration costs by 2%- 4%.
Most chemical cleaners attempt to clean the three layers from top to bottom, penetrating each layer in turn. There are two problems with this method, either the cleaner loses its efficacy before it reaches the third layer or, the highly concentrated chemicals in the cleaners, designed to penetrate the bottom layer, could compromise the integrity of the aluminium fins. AdvancedGel products work from the bottom up, using Advanced Donor Proton Technology. This technology penetrates straight through to the bottom layer and, when the buffered protons hit the coil’s surface, they decouple, lift and dissolve the chemical layer, leaving the dirt and dust layers free to be rinsed away (please see separate demonstration video). This technology is entirely new and 100% effective and safe to use on microchannel, copper, coated coils and aluminium. The high-powered AdvancedGel range comprises five products: Q Evaporator, Cleaner & Disinfectant Q Ice Machine Cleaner Q Condensate Drain Unblocker Q Universal Coil Cleaner Q Condenser Cleaner
It is very important to practise preventative maintenance on air conditioning and refrigeration systems to prevent them from clogging or breaking down, which leads to wasted money, and preventable repair costs. Dirt build-up on coils reduces system efficiency, which means poor performance, bigger energy bills and short component life. It’s also a breeding ground for slime that blocks the drains, and causes unpleasant smells, allergic reactions and diseases.
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Dominic Holland (left) with Ethan Blackwood, Fay Davis and Dr Kajally Jobe of Aspen and Mark Ingram (far right) from sponsor Fieldpiece.
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