Hotel Overview
The Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel is a 5-star luxury hotel in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
485
Rooms & Suites
2,200+
Sq Meters Meeting Space
2
Vulcan X-Pro 1 Units
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Amenities: Overlooking the city or Saigon River, state-of-the-art Sheraton Fitness, outdoor swimming pool, renowned restaurants and bars, 14 well-equipped meeting rooms
The Challenge
A luxury 5-star hotel requires flawless operation of all amenities. The cooling tower and chiller systems are critical for guest comfort, yet they are constantly vulnerable to mineral scale buildup. The hotel needed reliable, maintenance-free protection.
The Solution: Two X-Pro 1 Units
Cooling Tower
Installation: 1 x Vulcan X-Pro 1
Pipe: DN500 (20 inches) iron pipe at the cooling tower circulation line
Protects the cooling tower system from scale buildup, ensuring efficient heat rejection.
Chiller
Installation: 1 x Vulcan X-Pro 1
Pipe: DN500 (20 inches) iron pipe at the chilled water circulation line
Protects the chiller system, maintaining cooling capacity and energy efficiency.
Vulcan Model Used
This 5-star hotel installed two Vulcan X-Pro 1 units, designed for very large industrial applications with pipe diameters up to 30 inches. Perfect for DN500 (20") pipes.
View X-Pro 1 SpecificationsInstallation Timeline
First Installation
One Vulcan X-Pro 1 installed on the cooling tower water line. Performance proven over more than one year of operation.
System Extended
Based on proven performance, an additional Vulcan X-Pro 1 was installed on the chilled water line.
The Decision
After more than one year of operating the Vulcan X-Pro 1 unit on the cooling tower water line with proven performance, the system was further extended with an additional unit on the chilled water line.
Installation
X-Pro 1 on Cooling Tower Line
Installed on DN500 (20") iron pipe at the cooling tower circulation line.
X-Pro 1 on Chiller Line
Installed on DN500 (20") iron pipe at the chilled water circulation line.
Benefits for Luxury Hotels
Guest Comfort
Reliable air conditioning and hot water for 485 rooms.
Pool Protection
Scale-free swimming pool and fitness center facilities.
Restaurant Kitchens
Protected dishwashers, steamers, and coffee equipment.
Reduced Maintenance
Fewer service calls, longer equipment life.
Vulcan X-Pro 1 Technical Specifications
| Max Pipe Diameter: | 30 inches |
| Water Flow: | Unlimited |
| Wattage: | 3.75 W |
| Dimensions: | 13.4" x 9.4" x 2.0" |
| Pipe Materials: | All types (iron, copper, stainless steel, PVC, PEX) |
| Installation: | No pipe cutting required |
| Maintenance: | Zero |
Key Takeaway
The Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel demonstrates the power of proven results. After one year of successful operation on the cooling tower, the hotel confidently added a second X-Pro 1 to protect the chiller. Trust builds with performance.
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About the Author
Waslix provides non-chemical, maintenance-free scale prevention using Vulcan technology. This case study documents dual Vulcan X-Pro 1 installations protecting the cooling tower and chiller systems at the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
