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Reclaim More Water and Wash with Less

In car wash water reclaim systems, nanobubbles enhance water quality and system efficiency by breaking down organic contaminants, reducing odors and improving filtration performance. By improving water clarity and reducing chemical use, nanobubbles let you recycle water without compromising wash quality. PicoPure delivers up to 95% water reduction with zero maintenance.

Nanobubbles are 16× smaller than conventional microbubbles.Nanobubbles as small as 7 nm.
Car Wash Chemistry

How Surfactants and Nanobubbles Work Together

How the surfactants in car wash soap clean, step by step.

  1. 1

    Surfactant Molecules

    Each surfactant molecule has a water-loving head and an oil-loving tail.

  2. 2

    Wetting the Surface

    Surfactants lower the surface tension of water, so the wash water spreads out and wets the surface.

  3. 3

    Lifting Oily Soil

    The oil-loving tails surround oily soil and lift it off the surface.

  4. 4

    Holding Soil in Micelles

    The soil is held suspended in micelles, so it rinses away.

  5. 5

    Nanobubbles Boost Surfactant Cleaning

    Nanobubbles are dispersed throughout the wash water. In FD's testing with a chemical manufacturer, adding nanobubbles improved cleaning results.

Benefits

Big Impact from Tiny Bubbles

Up to 95% Less Fresh Water

Enhanced cleaning action requires less water per wash, reducing overall usage while maintaining results.

Reuse more reclaim water: up to 95% water reduction.

Reclaim That Doesn't Stink

Oxygen from nanobubbles helps beneficial bacteria break down waste and reduce rotten-egg (H2S) odor in reclaim water.

Their strong oxidative properties help control biofilm buildup in tanks and pipes, extending equipment life and lowering maintenance needs.

Soap That Works Harder

Nanobubbles boost the cleaning power of surfactants by creating more contact area between the surfactant and the surface and lifting dirt particles more effectively.

Their natural oxidative power minimizes or eliminates the need for harsh detergents and cleaning agents.

A Deeper Clean on Every Car

Nanobubbles are small enough to reach tiny cracks on vehicle surfaces, removing dirt, grease and road grime more effectively than conventional procedures.

Tiny bubbles create a mild scrubbing action that dislodges dirt and grime.

Spot-Free Shine

Nanobubble-enriched water promotes even drying and reduces residue, leaving a cleaner, streak-free shine.

Charge-altered water sheets off surfaces faster, reducing dry time.

Less Water and Less Runoff

Nanobubble car wash systems consume less water and produce less runoff.

Fluid Biologics

Biologics and Dosing for Reclaim Water

Biologics are beneficial bacteria that break down waste. Paired with nanobubbles that oxygenate water, MVP Biologics are formulated to work with the PicoPure system. Oxygen from nanobubbles helps biologics reduce hydrogen sulfide (rotten-egg) odor in reclaim.

The Guardian 1000 automates delivery of two products with custom dose volumes and intervals, with real-time sonar tank monitoring, inventory alerts and deviation warnings by text or email.

FD sells MVP Biologics through an exclusive partnership with Fluid Biologics.

MVP Biologics and Guardian 1000 dosing for reclaim water: visit Fluid Biologics.

Technology

PicoPure at a Glance

PicoPure's sealed, filterless design has no moving parts: no replacement parts and no service contracts.

  • 7 nmNanobubbles as small as 7 nanometers
  • Up to 332 trillionNanobubbles per mL
  • Up to 95%Water reduction for car washes
  • 0Moving parts, filters or service contracts

How nanobubble technology works →

The Future of Water Reclaim Is Now

Call 913-349-7427 or email contact@fluid-dynamics.biz. Fluid Dynamics LLC, 1316 Adams St, Kansas City, KS 66103.