Ecomix Presentation 2014 (EN)
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The document outlines the benefits and effectiveness of Ecomix, a water treatment solution designed to remove multiple impurities including iron, manganese, hardness, ammonia, and tannins from water with minimal analysis and lower costs compared to conventional methods. Ecomix utilizes a combination of patented materials for effective water purification and regeneration processes, highlighting its advantages over generic alternatives and synthetic zeolites. The technology aims to provide consistent quality and ease of use, with applications for both residential and commercial water treatment needs.
Ecomix Presentation 2014 (EN)
- 2. Contents
- 7. Ecomix Sales 2013. 500 m3 = 20 000 bags
- 8. How we arrived at the point? 5 typical problems of Ukraine’s well water: • Iron • Manganese • Hardness • Ammonia • Tannins, Natural Organic Matter (by COD) Insides of a dishwasher that has run on raw well water
- 9. If we use conventional technology… Raw water 1. Catalytic media (Birm, MTM, Greensand) for Iron removal 2. Cation exchange resin for softening 3. Activated carbon for tannins removal 4. Zeolite for ammonia treatment • Detailed water analysis is required • Deep knowledge of water chemistry and experience are necessary • Limited effectiveness • High cost • Tricky in operation
- 10. IIff wwee uussee EECCOOMMIIXX…… • Market’s best solution for Manganese and Iron • One filter for 5 impurities. No detailed water analysis required. Retrofit of traditional softener. • Proved effectiveness for the majority of waters worldwide • Lower cost and higher gain EEFFFFEECCTTIVIVEE SSIMIMPPLLEE UUNNIVIVEERRSSAALL CCHHEEAAPP
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- 12. Today Ecomix is not just another iron removal media, but a powerful business development tool in iron contaminated water areas.
- 13. Water treatment dealers and shops
- 14. Non-water companies Only one parameter required – Total Iron
- 15. Internet sales No water analysis required
- 18. ECOMIX® is a composition of FIVE materials of different origin and properties Includes two patented adsorption components invented by Ecosoft.
- 19. Inert resin removes oxidized iron and ensures even flow distribution in backwash Modified sorbent FerroSorb binds Fe(II), provides formation of firm Fe(III) oxides layer and autocatalytic adsorption of iron and manganese compounds Modified sorbent HumiSorb retains NOM through electrostatic interaction with charged groups and hydrophobic binding with aromatic fragments. Cation exchange resin exchanges Ca and Mg and residuals of Fe (II). Quartz sand support bed patented patented
- 21. Ecomix includes a tailor-made iron and manganese sorbent FerroSorb Cross-section of FerroSorb Outer active layer of the FerroSorb allows to efficiently remove IRON and MANGANESE from water
- 22. Adsorption-oxidation (AOX) mechanism of Iron sorption by FerroSorb 1а 1б 2 2.1 2.2 Active centers for Mn2+ sorption
- 23. FerroSorb in Ecomix works to efficiently remove iron and manganese Common cation exchange resins take iron too, but due to poor regeneration become exhausted very fast
- 24. • FerroSorb is regenerated by Surface Scouring Mechanism (SSM) in fluidized bed • Other resins are exhausted irreversibly Well-known oxidation-filtration is not applicable to FerroSorb, because FerroSorb provides totally different mechanism of action: Adsorption → Oxidation → Layer Formation → Multicycle Autocatalytic Sorption
- 25. Ecomix includes a tailor-made HumiSorb that reduces level of Tannins and color of water fresh HumiSorb HumiSorb after Tannins adsorption
- 26. Electrostatic-hydrophobic mechanism of Tannin adsorption Electrostatic interaction Hydrophobic binding
- 27. • HumiSorb is not just an anion exchange resin o Very efficient for aquatic tannins o Regeneration with Cl- • Due to irreversible binding of tannins common anion exchange resins become exhausted very fast
- 28. Ecomix production technology is a know-how of Ecosoft: •Provides activation of the surface modifiers in FerriSorb & HumiSorb •Homogenity •Consistent quality and composition •Ecomix production is ISO 9001:2009 certified
- 29. ECOMIX® is manufactured in: Ukraine (for ex-USSR countries) Germany (for EU countries and the United States) Supplied in 25 L (0.9 ft3) and 12 L (0.4 ft3) bags
- 30. 50% reduction of Tannins (COD) 80% reduction of Tannins (COD)
- 31. Maximum concentration level Tannins (by COD) Hardness* *limit installed due to sodium effluent Fe Mn NH4 ppm O2 meq/L gpg ppm CaCO3 ppm ppm ppm 20 15 45 750 15 3 4 Removal efficiency, % 50% 97% 98% 98% 90% 80%
- 33. Regeneration NaCl 100 g/liter 5,5 lbs/bag
- 34. Competitors 1. Generic mixtures of ion exchange resins 2. Synthetic zeolite What is the difference?
- 35. Competitors
- 36. Genuine Ecomix Generic mixture1 Generic mixture 2 Mixtures of ion exchange resins that are sold at several times the price of their ingredients • Visual differences • Generics do not contain FerroSorb and HumiSorb • Not homogeneous → no guaranty for stable product composition • Become exhausted after iron sorption
- 37. Caution! Generics are dangerous 1. Lower retention capacity for iron and hardness 2. Adsorption capacity deteriorates after each service cycle, generics do not regenerate completely 3. There is a risk of releasing retained manganese! Generic Ecomix because of Mn!
- 38. ECOMIX vs. Synthetic zeolite Ecomix Synthetic zeolite Exchange capacity, eq/L (grains/cft) Ecomix A – 0,75 (15 200) Ecomix C – 0,65 (13 100) 0,6 (12 092) Consumption of salt per regeneration, g/L 100 (6.2 lbs/ft3) 130 (8.1 lbs/ft3) Iron reduction Dissolved inorganic, organic iron Do not retain organic iron Tannins reduction Ecomix A – 50% Ecomix C – 80% Tight limit H2S Does not exhaust, reduction – 50% Exhaust, Soda regeneration required
- 39. ECOMIX vs. Synthetic zeolite Acceptable limits Ecomix Synthetic zeolite pH 5-9 >6 or >7 Tannins by COD, ppm O2 <20 <6 Iron, ppm <15 Fe+Mn <15 Manganese, ppm <3 Grains Hardness, (CaCO3) <45 (due to sodium effluent) <38 or <76 min 3 min TDS: 80 ppm Concentration limits
- 42. 10% of sales 18% of sales 55% of sales
- 43. Exchange capacity and regeneration Ecomix service cycle is neatly calculated from its ion exchange capacity: • ECOMIX A 0,75 eq/l = 15 200 grains/cft* • ECOMIX C 0,65 eq/l = 13 100 grains/cft* (* at 100 g NaCl/liter or 6,2 lbs/ft3)
- 44. Water treatment for household Cartridge fine filter FK 1054 FK 1252 FK 1465 FK 1665 Hydrogen sulfide removal Drinking water purification Centaur UV disinfection FPC 1054 FPC 1252 FPC 1465 FPC 1665
- 45. Reverse osmosis water pre-treatment Cartridge fine filter Reverse osmosis system UV disinfection Holding tank and pump
- 46. Water for boilers and heaters Cartridge fine filter Na+ cycle IX softening Deep softening of water Reagent dosing Chemical conditioning
- 47. Purified water Calculate the capacity based on water hardness only Для расчета ресурса используйте только значения жесткости. Raw water Run a regeneration procedure after having installed the system Sediment filter is an essential unit. Iron < 7-10 ppm – cartridge filter Iron > 10 ppm – media filter Attention! Drain line should not exceed length of 2 m Recommended inlet pressure is 3-4 bar (45-60 PSI)
- 48. Properly use Ecomix: Early recognition of any issues and their causes helps secure long service life of Ecomix media
- 49. Most frequent problems and their causes 1 2 For successful operation ensure adequate regeneration
- 50. Consequences and causes of poor regeneration Accumulation and aggregation of trapped fines Excessive volume of media Insufficient or excessive backwash flow rate Too short backwash time Loss of ion exchange capacity Insufficient brine volume and/or concentration Insufficient brine contact time Poor/restricted brine percolation due to buildup of fines or channel forming in the bed
- 51. Restoring the media after improper use
- 52. Restoring the media after improper use 1. Interval backwashing with 20-30 second periods of rest 2. Air scouring the bed (5-10 minutes) 5 - 10 times 3. Making brine in the filter tank (1,3-1,5 kg of salt per 10 L of the media) 4. Air scouring the bed while resting it in brine (15-20 minutes) 5. Interval backwashing with 20-30 second periods of rest until the brine is completely flushed away 3 - 5 times
- 53. Controlling odors Certain types of water may promote emergence of odor
- 54. ECOMIX 1. Is not merely a ‘mix’ of resins 2. Is sure to work 3. Allows to sell more
Editor's Notes
- #10: We could do this, but we were lazy on one hand and wanted to develop distribution rather than sell directly to end-users
- #12: Simple & Universal Technology Proved effectiveness in 99,5% Simply sales Convenient for design of commercial and industrial systems
- #14: Increase sales by developing dealers and shop networks
- #15: Attracting non-specialized companies
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