Surface Treatment Solutions for Flow Meters, Instrumentation & Industrial Equipment
General Questions
What is e9 Treatments?
e9 Treatments is a company that provides surface treatment solutions and is headquartered in Boerne, Texas. Our patented, e9 Treatment Solutions (also frequently referred to as e9 Treatments) reduce fouling, buildup, and deposit adhesion on metal, ceramic, and polymer surfaces. Our Treatment Solutions are used across oil and gas, water management, and industrial operations worldwide, with over 125,000 treated assets globally.
What do e9 Treatment Solutions do?
The application of an e9 Treatment Solution modifies the molecular structure of a surface to lower its surface energy, making it hydrophobic (water-repelling) and oleophobic (oil-repelling). This reduces the ability of contaminants — such as paraffin, asphaltene, calcium carbonate, scale, and other deposits — to bond to the treated surface. The result is less fouling, easier cleaning, and extended maintenance intervals.
How do e9 Treatment Solutions work?
When applied to a properly cleaned, oil-free surface, our Treatment Solutions bond at the molecular level to the surface lowering its wettability. With reduced surface energy, liquids and dissolved solids that precipitate out of the fluid have a more difficult time adhering. Contaminants that would normally accumulate on untreated surfaces instead tend to slough away in the process flow.
Flow Meter Applications
Can e9 Treatment Solutions be applied to magnetic flow meters?
Yes. Magnetic flow meters (mag meters) are one of the most common applications for e9 Treatment Solutions. The treatment is applied to the electrodes and the interior liner surfaces where fouling deposits typically accumulate and interfere with measurement accuracy.
What types of flow meters can be treated?
e9 Treatment Solutions have been successfully applied to magnetic flow meters, turbine meters, Coriolis meters, vortex meters, multiphase flow meters, orifice plates, provers and more. It works on the metal, ceramic, and polymer surfaces found across all major flow meter brands and manufacturers.
Do e9 Treatment Solutions affect meter accuracy or calibration?
No. The treatment has no measurable impact on electrode function, liner properties, flow tube dimensions, or calibration. Surface appearance, electrical conductivity, and equipment function remain unaltered after treatment. Several equipment OEMs have validated this to be true and have ensured that application of e9 Treatment Solutions does not void their warranty.
How much longer will my meter run between cleanings after treatment?
Field results consistently show that treated meters run longer between maintenance cycles compared to untreated meters, often 3 to 8 times longer. The exact improvement depends on your specific operating environment, fluid composition, and fouling severity. Some operators who previously cleaned meters monthly are now on quarterly or longer service intervals.
Can e9 Treatment Solutions help with paraffin buildup on flow meters?
Yes. Combating paraffin and asphaltene deposition on measurement equipment was e9’s initial application and its use in flow measurement environments remains one of its significant applications.
Can e9 Treatment Solutions help with scale and calcium carbonate fouling?
Yes. e9 Treatment Solutions have demonstrated strong results in produced water applications where calcium carbonate and other mineral scale deposits cause measurement drift and accuracy problems. A large-scale water producer operating nearly 200 miles of pipeline successfully used e9’s Treatment Solution for Mag Meters to resolve severe calcium carbonate fouling on a critical magnetic flow meter.
Does e9 work with my specific meter brand?
Yes. e9 Treatment Solutions are substrate-based, not brand-specific. It works on the metal, ceramic, and polymer surfaces found in meters from all major manufacturers including Emerson, Endress+Hauser, ABB, Krohne, Oleumtech, and others.
Treatment Details
How are e9 Treatment Solutions applied?
Our e9 service technicians and trained service providers apply our treatment solutions using proprietary, application-engineered processes depending on the equipment geometry and usage requirements. The surface must be properly cleaned and free of oil and contaminants before treatment. Application methods are tailored to each specific instrument type.
How long does application take?
Treatment time varies depending on the cleanliness of the equipment, some devices require additional cleaning, as well as the size and the geometry of the equipment. The treatment generally dries within seconds of application. Equipment can be returned to service almost immediately after treatment, minimizing downtime.
Can e9 be applied to equipment already in service?
Yes. e9 treatment works on both new and existing equipment. For existing equipment, the meter is thoroughly cleaned, usually during a scheduled maintenance event, then treated before reinstallation. Many operators integrate e9 treatment into their existing cleaning, proving, and calibration workflows.
Can e9 be applied to new equipment before installation?
Yes. Treating new meters before their first installation means the surface is protected from day one.
How long does the treatment last?
Treatment longevity varies by operating environment, but field results consistently show sustained performance over multiple maintenance cycles. Many applications have not required retreatment. Out technicians can perform retreatment during scheduled service as needed, and this is a straightforward process.
Is e9 treatment visible on the surface?
No. There is no visible change to the treated surface.
Service and Availability
Where can I get my equipment treated with e9?
e9 offers multiple service options: on-site field treatment services, treatment at e9 Treatment Facilities, and treatment through e9’s network of authorized service partners who can apply the treatment during routine maintenance, proving, or calibration.
Who are e9’s service partners?
e9 works with a network of service providers across major producing regions. Contact e9 Treatments to schedule service.
What industries does e9 serve?
e9 Treatments serves oil and gas (upstream and midstream), water management and saltwater disposal, industrial processing, and other sectors where fouling, scale, corrosion, or deposit buildup on equipment surfaces is a concern. Applications extend beyond flow meters to include valves, filters, provers, and other instrumentation and equipment. We are continually finding new applications for our Treatment Solutions.
How do I get started?
Visit e9treatments.com or contact the e9 Treatments team directly at 210-742-1051 to discuss your specific application. We’ll work with you to identify the right treatment solution and implementation approach for your operation.
Cost and ROI
How much do e9 Treatment Solutions cost?
Treatment cost varies depending on the equipment type, size, and service method. Contact e9 Treatments for a quote specific to your application.
What kind of return on investment can I expect?
Operators typically see rapid ROI driven by reduced cleaning frequency (3–8x longer intervals), lower service labor and materials costs, reduced production downtime, improved measurement accuracy (which impacts revenue in custody transfer applications), and extended equipment lifespan. One operator in South Texas estimated savings exceeding $100,000.
Are e9 Treatment Solutions less expensive than repeated cleaning?
In virtually all cases, yes. The cost of a single treatment is a fraction of the cumulative cost of the additional cleaning cycles, downtime, labor, chemicals, and equipment wear that fouling causes over the life of the meter or other device.
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