Pre-Commission Cleaning of Pipework Systems – Closed Circuit Heating & Chilled Water

What is pre-commission cleaning?

During the construction or refurbishment of buildings and other facilities new mechanical pipework systems can suffer from internal corrosion, the internal accumulation of construction debris, build-up of microbial slimes and other unwanted fouling.

It is therefore essential that all new and refurbished closed circuit heating and chilled water systems undergo a thorough pre-commission clean in accordance with the latest BSRIA BG 29/2012 (Replaces BSRIA AG 1/2001.1) before they are finally commissioned and brought into service.

If such pre-commission cleaning of the pipework is not completed successfully then the reliability, efficiency and life-expectancy of the water systems can be seriously compromised.

All newly installed and refurbished closed circuit heating and chilled water systems should be pre-commission cleaned in accordance with BSRIA guide BG 29/2012 before being brought into service.

Additionally, with the increasing popularity of energy efficient building management systems (BMS) the flow rates found in many modern heating and chilled water systems are carefully controlled and this often results in significant reductions in water flow around the system.

This makes the thorough pre-commission cleaning of pipework systems even more critical.

Effective pre-commission cleaning of pipework systems

Our teams of highly trained water treatment engineers are expert at performing pre-commission cleaning of pipework systems including all new and refurbished closed circuit heating and chilled water systems to the latest BSRIA Building Applications Guide BG 29/2012.

Effective pre-commission cleaning of such (water) pipework systems can be achieved through a process of thorough flushing and specialist chemical cleaning.

This is then be followed by the introduction of suitable disinfectants and specialist chemical corrosion inhibitors which help to remove microbial fouling, and protect the pipework system from unwanted corrosion.

Performance restoration for older heating & chilled water systems

Many older heating and chilled water systems become inefficient and unreliable with age, a situation often exacerbated by poor maintenance and water treatment practices.

Such closed water systems typically suffer from the accumulation of corrosion by-products which can lower flow rates, cause blockages and reduce heat transfer efficiencies.

To tackle such issues we offer a unique performance restoration service specifically for older, under performing heating and chilled water systems that can help to cost-effectively rejuvenate the performance to heavily fouled, under performing water systems.

Cooling tower cleaning, water disinfection & tank cleaning services

In addition to our pre-commission cleaning and engineering support services we also offer a full range of expert cooling tower cleaning, water chlorination, disinfection and tank cleaning solutions.

• Learn more about water chlorination and disinfection here

• Learn more about cleaning and disinfection of cooling towers

Expert flushing & pre-commission cleaning to BSRIA BG 29/2012

Contact Water Treatment Services today to discuss your pre-commission cleaning requirements. We can provide expert advice and support in accordance with the latest BSRIA guidance (BG 29/2012) during the final commissioning stages for all newly installed and refurbished closed circuit heating and chilled water systems.

With offices in London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), supported by regional teams of specially trained engineers, in-field water treatment service specialists and technical experts we can offer professional, cost effective pre-commission cleaning of pipework systems and engineering support services throughout the UK and Ireland.

Contact us today for more information or for your FREE, no obligation quote.