OPTIMIZING WET POLYMER

To effectively optimize polymer performance, you have to understand polymer in all its phases. VeloDyne’s innate knowledge of polymer itself is one of the reasons our systems are so effective in optimizing the performance of such a wide range of polymers.

NEAT POLYMER

“Neat polymer” refers to the polymer you get from your supplier. It’s primarily comprised of unactivated, coiled-up polymer encased in oil, water and an inverting agent.

UNACTIVATED POLYMER MOLECULE

In its neat state, the polymer is coiled like a spring and is capable of withstanding ultra-high mixing energy without experiencing damage to its molecular structure.

FULLY ACTIVATED, UNDAMAGED POLYMER

When neat polymer is exposed to the proper mixing conditions, the oil is effectively scrubbed and the polymer fully uncoils, which allows it to become fully optimized and deliver peak performance.

PARTIALLY ACTIVATED POLYMER

When exposed to insufficient mixing energy, the polymer fails to fully activate. This limits the polymer’s effectiveness and reduces its ability to perform efficiently, which ultimately increases the amount of polymer you need.

DAMAGED POLYMER

Once the polymer uncoils, it is susceptible

to shear damage from the impeller during the mixing process. Damaged polymer is far less effective and will increase your polymer usage.