Electronic Water Treatment

Industrial Applications VULCAN AGAINST SCALE AND RUST

Vulcan eco-friendly water treatment products significantly reduce the need of labor and hazardous chemicals to combat scale and corrosion on industrial water systems.

REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEMS (RO) 1. and crystals become smoother after treatment with Vulcan. This reduces hard deposits on the sensitive RO-filter membranes. The RO-system filters can operate longer maintaining efficient fluidity 2. The concentrate (leftover water) is difficult to handle as it has a particularly high degree of water hardness. Vulcan helps preventing these solids from causing damage further down the drain by keeping them suspended into the solution

Improves Filtration and Operability

STEAM BOILERS AND HEAT EXCHANGERS 1. Cleaner boilers, heat exchangers and distribution pipes 2. Dramatically reduces biofilm, corrosion and limescale build-up 3. Protects hot water tanks and vacuum tubes 4. Optimized fluidity prevents the system from over-heating 5. Safer operability. No need to circulate hazardous acids 6. pH levels remain unchanged, preventing corrosion 7. Reduces malfunctioning of valves in primary circuits 8. Fewer maintenance shutdowns Reduces Maintenance Shut Downs

COOLING TOWERS 1. Removes existing limescale and rust. Minimizes bacteria and biofilm 2. Allows CT to operate at higher concentration levels without scale formation, reducing water consumption by maximizing tower cycles 3. Safer operability. Reduces and in many cases, eliminates chemical usage 4. Deposits are soft and easy to remove by pressure wash 5. No need to circulate descaling acids or use hazardous chemicals for descaling 6. Reduces maintenance shut downs, repairs and replacement parts 7. Improves heat transfer efficiency and system capacity, reducing energy waste Eliminates the Need for Descaling Acids

WASTE WATER SYSTEMS 1. Keeps calcium and magnesium suspended in solution 2. Calcium is deposited as an easy to clean soft sludge that may be pressure washed 3. Reduces hazardous chemical use and maintenance complexity 3. Safer operability. No need to use strong acids for descaling 4. Prevents carbonate deposits from scaling on; Basin Beds, Slurry Pumps, Effluent System Discharge Lines, Sensors, Probes, Control Valves, Mixing Tanks, Aerators and Chemical Dispensing Lines

5. Increases operational reliability by process simplification Simplifies Maintenance

GREASE TRAPS 1. Prevents rust and limescale build-up 2. Drastically reduces clogging due to oil balls

3. Improves overall fluidity 4. Eliminates the necessity of hazardous acids for removing scales

5. Facilitates grease transfer by improving grease pumpability

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Vulcan’s Electronic Descaling Technology

How does electronic limescale protection works? The Vulcan’s electronic descaler is salt-free and chemical-free. Rather than changing the chemical mixture of your water, Vulcan changes the physical characteristics of scale crystals so that they lose their adhesive qualities.

Vulcan uses a computerized micro-chip which controls the electronic unit and generates impulses. The electronic signal frequencies are transmitted via the impulse bands wrapped around the pipe. The two

bands interact to create a field which alters crystals in the water.

Without the Vulcan treatment, scale particles in the water form sticky crystals that attach to surfaces and then build solid deposits. The patented Vulcan-Impulse-Technology modifies the crystallization of

calcium and magnesium using the natural process of Electrophoresis. The crystals become smoother and rod-shaped and can no longer attach to each other. Scale is now suspended in the water as a fine

powder. The formation of limescale is stopped. The more the rod-

shaped crystals are created the stronger the scale prevention.

Two natural processes take place when water is untreated:

a. Calcium carbonate crystals adhere to each other forming limescale deposits inside your water system surfaces. These deposits produce carbonic acid (H2CO3). b. Simultaneously, carbonic acid breaks down existing scale deposits.

This is called the “natural resolving process.” Since the build build-up process occurs much faster than the natural resolving process, the diameter of pipes constantly decreases.

Vulcan’s electronic impulse treatment reverses the speed of the

scaling process and natural resolving process. Mono-crystals are no longer able to form deposits, and as a result mineral scale builds up much slower. Meanwhile, the scale resolving process occurs much faster than the build-up process, and existing deposits are more

effectively removed. In other words, it removes scale faster than it

forms. The carbonic acid surplus dissolves the scale. Gradually and gently, scale deposits are removed from pipes and heat transferring surfaces.

Dissolved scale also removes rust

Iron particles begin to imbed in scale deposits as soon as they begin to build up.

Therefore, mineral scale and rust blend together and form red deposits inside of your pipes. When the Vulcan treatment dissolves scale, rust is removed along with it. The process of clearing out scale deposits is gentle: scale dissolves into the water and washes away. As calcium and magnesium are healthy minerals, water remains safe to drink.

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Removing scale deposits means that bacteria are removed as well.

Mineral scale is a breeding ground for bacteria and similarly unwanted

substances. As soon as Vulcan is installed and scale is washed away, bacteria no longer has a place to breed. This way, bacterial contamination is greatly reduced or eliminated.

Vulcan prevents rust damage and metal perforation and copper oxidation occurs in all metal pipes that come into contact with . These oxides have a serious negative effect on pipe surfaces.

Vulcan impulse technology generates an electrophoresis effect and produces a protected metal-carbonate covering on the pipe. Depending upon the pipe’s

material, it can consist of copper-carbonate, iron-carbonate or zinc-carbonate which settles over all shiny metal surfaces. This layer protects your pipes from aggressive substances that can cause corrosion.

Smart engineering; Long life under severe duty

The Vulcan full acrylic cast The special Vulcan acrylic cast guarantees the best quality. Vulcan is especially designed for use in humid, wet, very cold or very hot areas.

A 10-year international warranty is granted for all Vulcan units. Due to the special acrylic protection Vulcan units keep on running with a life expectancy of 30 years. Any parts needed may be easily replaced.

The acrylic cast ensures that the circuit board is protected. Parts are fully encapsulated in acrylic. They cannot move as they are fixed in place. This guarantees a high life expectancy. It protects the unit from humidity and condensation due to

temperature changes, e.g. when installed outdoor in unstable climate. The full body acrylic cast protects from dust and dirt

e.g. when installed in dessert locations. The full body acrylic cast protects against heat and protects

against coldness as acrylic is a perfect isolating material. E.g. when installed in extremely hot areas with outdoor temperature up to 45-50°C (~113- 122 °F) or in very cold temperatures down to -20°C (~5°F). The Vulcan's solid acrylic isolating material ensures that the

electricity does not "blow" as the electronic block is perfectly isolated from the inside as well. The most common cause of a malfunction in electronic devices is that they "blow" when the electricity heats up too much. The thick acrylic covering

together with the vacuum prevents heat production. This "cooling" of the unit ensures long service life.

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Vulcan Other Patented Systems Impulse Use Cables Bands

The Vulcan Impulse Bands

Larger Vulcan operates with customized isolated copper impulse bands Treatment that are designed to firmly connect to the pipe. They are extremely Area thin and flexible with minimized isolation. This way, they achieve Comparison: TheT Vulcan Impulse Bands minimal spacing loss and maximize the direct-contact-ratio to 97.5%. accumulate morere direct contact compared to round cables asat there is less spacing. Their special copper material with a high alloy purity degree guarantees The direct contactm ratio reaches 97.5%. the best possible transfer output. The copper treatment bands are a e crucial factor to the performance of the water treatment. nt A re The pipe diameter/treatment area ratio

a The impulse bands cover the surface area that is vital for the treatment. The surface of the pipe that is covered by the impulse band is the "treatment area". This area needs to be large enough to ensure that the impulses are properly transmitted through the pipe.

Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts:  Vulcan offers equipment for special installation conditions such as Solar Power Panels, Surge Protectors and NEMA Enclosures.

 You can also reorder Vulcan parts, like Impulse Bands, Waterproof Power Plugs, etc.

Vulcan certifications of quality

UL Approval

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an international institution for safety and quality based in Illinois, USA. The UL-mark signifies that UL has evaluated and tested the electronics within the product to ensure that it fulfils strict guidelines for safety. All switching power adaptors for

Vulcan comply with international standards and meet these safety requirements.

The German TÜV/GS The TÜV is an independent German institute that determines product reliability and safety. The TÜV/GS mark indicates that a product has passed tests, follows the TÜV/GS’s strict guidelines and is certified for safety in accordance with the “German Equipment Safety Law.” The GS mark includes regular factory inspections and certifies system quality in the production process. The law requires frequent assessment by inspectors to asses whether or not the manufacturer can maintain the production specifications. During factory inspections, quality system inspection, quality system implementation, the production environment, and other tests related to production and measurement equipment are assessed. CE Approval The CE mark indicates that a product meets German and EU consumer safety, health and environmental regulations. “CWT hereby declares that this product is operating in accordance with the following EU guidelines: 73/23/EG; 89/336/EG, which are certified by the CE-mark. The equipment corresponds to the requirements of the German Industrial Safety ACT and European low-voltage guidelines.”

Certificate of Origin: Germany The CO (Certificate of Origin) officially indicates the country in which goods originate. In Germany, this certificate is issued by the German Chamber of Commerce (IHK). It indicates German origin after a comprehensive investigation as to the origin of each of the product’s individual parts and the production site in Germany.

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Financial Payback in Commercial and Industrial Applications The use of the eco-friendly Vulcan water treatment system saves you time and money from day one of the installation. It is a solid purchase for your operation with a quick return on investment.

Monthly savings in large buildings

Pipes and heat transfer surfaces stay cleaner

More heating and cooling efficiency Minimized cleaning costs and chemical use Less equipment repairs and maintenance shut downs No salt purchases for water softeners or hazardous acids for

descaling. Deposits if any, are soft and easy to clean by pressure wash Monthly savings can amount up to 15-20% on your current

costs

Increase the efficiency of your heating system

When water is heated, hard water always leads to deposits on the heating elements. This layer causes great reduction in heat transfer capacity. A scale deposit of only 2mm (~0.078 inches) can lead to a 15% energy loss or higher. The increase in heating or cooling time leads to a rise in your power consumption.

The benefits on Industrial and Commercial Use

IndustrialFacility Management Use Managing an industrial facility demands constant observation of all technical aspects and sanitary conditions of critical areas that affect the reliability of your daily operations. Vulcan helps to improve manageability, sustainability and profitability in many areas. Vulcan helps water-fed systems operate more efficiently, assists equipment in reaching their maximum life expectancy and keeps their maintenance costs to a minimum.

Beneficial Aspects:

 Reduction of scale deposits in the piping system  Vulcan dismantles already existing limescale deposits  Corrosion protection. Vulcan minimizes rust and bacterial growth in pipes  Increases water pressure  Heating systems regain full performance

 Solar water heating elements remain free of limescale

 Reduces scale deposits on cooling towers, bleed water is no longer toxic, bacterial contamination minimized, CT may be operated at higher cycles of concentration which reduces water use  Dishwashing and laundry equipment may operate with 25% less detergent and additives  Body soaps rinse much better therefore saving water. No soapy feeling after showering

 Shower heads stay cleaner longer. Soap and detergent expense cut up to 25%  Grease on traps forms less clusters and is more homogeneous which makes it easier to pump to

external tank. Prevents water from scaling in tank, pipes, valves and pumps stay cleaner

 Cleaner bathrooms and shower heads  Improved garden irrigation system performance  Easier pool cleaning, water line residue is looser and easier to wipe off, circulation pumps last longer, sand filter need less changing and you can cut down on chlorine tablets

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The Right Choice for Facility Management Professionals Around the Globe

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