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The
Electro Chemical Activation Technology
is the process of passing ordinary water
and edible salt Solution (or direct sea water) through an Envirolyte
reactor where both of these two are mixed and affected by high-intensity
electric field. As a result, the dis-balanced changes in water
structure occur and water is enriched which results in producing
two different Activated solutions*
namely Anolyte and Catholyte. (Or in some
cases both of these two solution are mixed before) and leave as
one neutral solution, depending on the design of the Envirolyte
reactors.
Our commercial names of these products carry AQUASOL-C
for Acidic Anolyte, AQUASOL-A for Alkaline Catholyte and AQUASOL-N
for Neutral Anolyte solution.
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The
new
Electro Chemical Activation process
devised for the Russian space program is based on the above stated
reaction; however, the key innovation is the interposition of
an ion-permeable membrane between the positive and negative electrodes
as well as the design and materials used for the electrodes. The
Envirolyte reactor separated by a world patented diaphragm. Activated
solutions are metastable and containing a wide variety of very
reactive ions and free radicals. Some of the reactive ions and
free radicals species formed in the chambers given below:
Reactive molecules: O3, O3, H2O2,
ClO2, HClO, Cl2, HCl, HClO3,
NaOH, H2
Reactive ions: H+ , H3O+ , OH-
, ClO-
Reactive Free Radicals: HO• , OH2•
, O2• , O• , ClO•
, Cl• , O2• , ClO•,
O2• , O2* , H3O2
The activated solutions develop opposing potentials, the Anolyte
having a redox potential of plus 1200mV, while the Catholyte reaches
a value of minus 1000mV, relative to a potential of plus 300-400mV
for the starting brine solution. The redox potential can be considered
a gross indicator of the indicator of the energy incorporated
into the respective solutions, likened to the potential built
up within thunder clouds relative to the ground, waiting to discharge
if anything is available to react with, to neutralize the build-up
charge. The solutions can maintain much of their activity for
many months or even year. This stability and activity is dependant
upon the power density in use during production of the solutions.
The anolyte has superior sterilizing and disinfectant properties,
since the reactive species present in the solution (Cl-,
ozone, hydrogen peroxide, etc.) are more effective in destroying
microorganisms and organic molecules than chlorine alone. Organic
molecules such as pesticides, tannins and phenols, which are of
concern in terms of toxicity, color and off-flavors, are effectively
oxidized.
The
anolyte is an effective means of eliminating organisms of public
health concern (E.Coli, Cholera, Dengue, Typhoid, Paratyphoid,
Legionaries etc.) from water, via mosquitoes and sewage systems,
while simultaneously destroying organic constituents, which are
commonly associated with off flavor and color.
The
catholye, in turn does not have any sterilizing properties, however,
it is a useful in its own right, as the predominance of OH•
ions and its reducing power combine effectively to precipitate
metal ions out of solution. Hard water, which is typically characterized
by high calcium (Ca++), magnesium (Mg++)
and iron (Fe++) contents, is softened significantly
by precipitating these ions out of solution as illustrated in
the following reaction:
Me++
+ 2OH- —> MeOH2
EA technology is a major advance in water treatment, combining
the abilities (of ozonation, chlorination, UV, and Filtrations
systems including RO) as well as providing a means of treating
organic compounds in water as well as water hardness.
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Other
biocides based on Chlorine are highly oxidative in their action
and rely on this property to carry out the kill on bacteria and
viruses. Anolyte has a different way of killing. It is proven
to be far more effective [even on spores!] without the need for
aggressive [and some would say corrosive] oxidation reactions
to achieve kill efficiency. This is in essence what makes this
remarkable biocidal solution a valuable tool in the fight against
unhealthy microorganisms.
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Oxidant produced by ECO system: |
In
the ECO system, the EA process is a closed loop, first providing
an anolyte treatment followed by a catholyte treatment, which
effectively destroys organic materials and bacteria present in
the water. This then neutralizes the solution, precipitating out
metal and heavy metal ions if they are in high concentrations.
The net result is purified water, free of microorganisms, with
acceptable levels of mineralisation and a pH (7 -7.5) and redox
potential (minus 200-300 mV) with electron donor property which
strengthening immune system and as well as plays a role of Biological
Stimulator. In one word, you can have powerful Antioxidant
and mineralized water from the household taps.
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| Conclusion |
Relative
to most of the other water treatment technologies available at
present (chlorination, ozonolysis, reverse osmosis, UV, ion exchange
and absorbents/filtration etc), EA technology is unique in that
it addresses all of the common water treatment issues of concern
simultaneously, microbial contamination, undesirable organic compounds
and water hardness. The basic technology is available for both
industrial and residential markets. The anolyte is suitable for
the industrial production of potable water, wastewater treatment,
treating swimming pools and treating air conditioning system water
(algae buildup, Legionnaire’s disease) to name but a few
applications, while the catholyte is useful for controlling water
hardness. The anolyte has also found important applications in
the medical field, where it has been used directly to wash wounds,
sterilize medical instruments and treat infections. It has also
been used to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables, as
well as meat products.
(Applications*).
The ECO systems are effective in the direct
treatment of water for home use. Given the low cost, simplicity
and convenience of the ECO system, local water, even of poor quality,
from rivers, wells and cisterns can be treated on demand to produce
safe drinking water.
EA
water treatment is a major technological step forward and as it’s
advantages become generally recognized, the demand for this technology
will grow exponentially, where water quality is perceived to be
a concern.
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Activated
Solutions and their Main Ingredients |
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| Activated
solutions produced by Envirolyte Machines |
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AQUASOL-C
(Anolyte acidic)
AQUASOL-A (Catholyte Alkaline)
AQUASOL-N (Anolyte neutral) |
Activated
acidic anolyte (pH < 5; ORP =+ 800...+1200mV).
Active ingredients: Cl2; HClO; HCl; HO2•
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Activated
neutral anolyte (pH 6 ± 1; ORP=+600...+ 900mV).
Active ingredients: HClO; O3; HO•; HO2• |
Activated
neutral anolyte (pH 7.3 ± 0.5; ORP=+700...+1100mV).
Active ingredients: HClO; ClO-; HO-2; HO2•;
H2O2; 1O2; Cl•;
HClO2; ClO2; O3; HO•, O• |
Activated
neutral anolyte (pH 7.7 ± 0.5; ORP=+250...+800mV)
Active ingredients: HClO; ClO-; HO-2; HO2•;
HO•; H2O2; 1O; Cl• |
Neutral
catholyte (pH < 8; ORP= - 200...- 300mV).
Active ingredients: O-2; HO2*; HO-2;
H2O2; H•; OH• |
Alkaline
catholyte (pH > 9.0 ;ORP= –700...- 820 mv).
Active ingredients: NaOH; O-2; HO2•;
HO-2; OH-; OH•; HO-2; O2-2 |
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| AQUASOL
(Anolyte) - Acidic |
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AQUASOL
acidic can be used wherever there is a need to disinfect or sterilize,
in applications where the pH is unimportant and where there is
no danger of corrosion. It is a very powerful disinfectant against
all bacteria, viruses and algae even when it is diluted in water
or sprayed in the air. |
Regime |
Active
chlorine mg/l |
pH |
ORP
mV
(Oxidation Redox-potential)
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AQUASOL
Acidic |
~500-700 |
2.0-3.5 |
+1000-1200 |
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| AQUASOL
(Anolyte)-Neutral |
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AQUASOL
neutral is used wherever pH is important (corrosion) and where
possible evaporation of active chlorine cannot be avoided. It
is very effective against bacteria and viruses and also used to
disinfect swimming pools, drinking water or other water sources.
Besides it is widely used to disinfect / sterilize objects (floors,
wall, tools, foodstuff, etc.). |
Regime |
Active
chlorine mg/l |
pH |
ORP
mV
(Oxidation Redo-potential) |
AQUASOL
Neutral
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~500-700 |
~7.5-8.5 |
+500-700 |
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AQUASOL
acidic is a colourless transparent biocidical liquid with a strong
chlorine smell. It consists predominantly of chlorine (Cl2) with
low Ph and high ORP which all give it superior sporicidal and
biocidal activity.
AQUASOL neutral is a colourless transparent biocidical
liquid with a slight chlorine smell. It consists predominantly
of Hypochlorous acid (HClO) and Hypochlorite ion (OCl-), which
give it superior sporicidal and biocidal activity. |
AQUASOL
(Anolyte) penetrates tiny pores of the water pipes or any other
material.
AQUASOL (Anolyte) eliminates biofilm and algae from the distribution
system.
AQUASOL (Anolyte) doesn't harm the original, natural properties
of the water.
AQUASOL (Anolyte) eliminates chlorine taste and odour, improves
taste and odour from algae.
AQUASOL (Anolyte) can be stored and kept for further use when
the necessity arises.
Easy dosing.
Water
pipes and equipment don't have to be rinsed with water after disinfecting.
High level of safety: no hazardous chemicals produced
or used. |
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(Catholyte) - Alkaline |
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AQUASOL
alkaline has a pH between 11 and 13 and can be used for flocculation
(e.g. of heavy metals), coagulation, washing, and extraction.
Furthermore this solution can be used to wash wounds (instead
of using iodine) and wherever there is a need to increase pH level
of the water to be treated. |
Regime |
Active
chlorine mg/l |
pH |
ORP
mV
(Oxidation Redo-potential)
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AQUASOL
Alkaline
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11-13 |
Minus
900-1000 |
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It
has been proved by the tests conducted by the National Industrial
Fuel Efficiency Service Ltd. (NIFES) on behalf of the Scottish
Borders Enterprise that AQUASOL solutions produced
by Envirolyte unit have properties consistent with those claimed
by the Envirolyte Group. |
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C,
AQUASOL-N and AQUASOL-A solutions are: |
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Environmentally friendly
- Nontoxic
- Not required to have special handling
- Safely disposed in municipal sewage systems
- Fast acting
- Powerful biocide agents
- Used during all stages of disinfections and cleaning
- Applied in liquid, aerosol or frozen forms
- Chemical residue free
- Generated on-site for imminent use, eliminating handling, Transport
and storage issues |
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Disinfection
Comparisons |
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| Properties
of Water Disinfectants |
Disinfectant |
Description
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Advantages |
Limitations |
Chlorine
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Used
in a gaseous state, requires strictest safety measures |
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Efficient oxidant and disinfectant
• Efficiently eliminates tastes and odors
• Featured with aftereffect
• Capable of controlling the growth of algae, biological
slimes and microorganisms
• Decomposes organic contaminants (phenols...)
• Iron and magnesium oxidant. Decomposes hydrogen
sulfide, cyanides, ammonium and other nitrogen compounds
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Strict requirements for transportation and storage
• Potential danger for health in case of a leak. Formation
of disinfection byproducts, such as chloroform. The MAC in
water will be increased in the near future from 60 mkg/l up
to 60 mg/l because there was no proof of direct action of
the chloroform on DNA.
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Chlorine
- containing substances |
| Hypochlorite |
Used
in liquid and granulated forms (trade concentration - 10-20%),
can be obtained on site, electrochemically |
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Effective against most of pathogen microorganisms
• Relatively safe during storage and use
• When on-site generated, does not require transportation
and storage of chemicals
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Ineffective against cysts (Giardia, Cryptosporidium)
• Loses its activity during long-term storage
• Forms trihalomethane. When on-site generated, requires
either immediate use or, in case of storage, special measures
to purify the initial water from heavy metals ions. When
on-site generated, NaCIO solution with the active chlorine
concentration less than 450 mg/l does not form chlorates
during storage
• Forms trihalomethane. When on-site generated, requires
either immediate use or, in case of storage, special measures
to purify the initial water from heavy metals ions. When
on-site generated, NaCIO solution with the active chlorine
concentration less than 450 mg/l does not form chlorates
during storage
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| Chlorine
dioxide |
On-site
generation only. The most effective disinfectant and strongest
oxidation agent among all chlorine-containing ones |
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Operates in low doses
• Does not form chloramines
• Does not facilitate trihalomethane formation
• Destroys phenols - source of unpleasant taste and
odor
• Effective oxidant and disinfectant for all types
of microorganisms, including cysts, (Giardia, Cryptosporidium)
and viruses
• Does not form bromides from bromates
• Facilitates removal of iron and magnesium from water
by means of their quick oxidation and precipitation of oxides
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On-site generation only
• Requires transportation and storage of chemicals
• In reaction with organic impurities forms nonorganic
byproducts
• Forms chlorates and chlorite ions
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| Chloramine
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Formed
during the reaction of ammonium with active chlorine. It
is used as a disinfectant of a prolonged activity. |
Formed
during the reaction of ammonium with active chlorine. It
is used as a disinfectant of a prolonged activity |
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Weak disinfectant and oxidation agent compared to chlorine
• Not effective against viruses and cysts (Giardia,
Cryptosporidium)
• Considerable dosages and prolonged contact time
are required for disinfection
• Dangerous for patients using dialyzers, because
it is capable of penetrating the dialyzer membrane and effect
erythrocytes
• Forms nitrogen-containing byproducts
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Substances |
Ozone
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Has
been used for several decades in some of European countries
for the purpose of disinfection, elimination of color, for
the taste and odor control |
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Strong disinfectant and oxidation agent
• Very effective against Giardia, Cryposporidium and
any other pathogenic micro flora
• Facilitates removal of turbidity from water
• Removes foreign tastes and odors
• Does not form chlorine containing trihalomethanes
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Forms byproducts, including: aldehydes, ketones, organic
acids, bromine-containing trihalomethanes, (bromoform inclusive),
bromates (in presence of bromides): peroxides, brom-acetic
acid
• Necessitates the use of biologically active filters
to remove byproducts
• Does not ensure residual disinfection effect
• Requires significant initial expenses for the equipment
• Considerable expenses for operators` training and
installation support
• When reacting with organic compounds, ozone disintegrates
them into smaller components, which could become a feeding
media for microorganisms` growth in water distribution systems
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Ultraviolet
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Explosure
of water to UV rays capable of killing various types of
microorganisms |
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Does not require storage and transportation of chemicals
• Does not form byproducts
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No residual effect
• Not efficient against cysts (Giardia, Cryptosporidium)
• Requires considerable expenses for the equipment
and technical maintenance
• Requires considerable operational (power) expenses
• Disinfection activity depends on the water turbidity,
its hardness (sediments on the bulb surface), precipitation
of organic impurities on the bulb surface, and deviations
in the power supply, which effect the wavelength variation
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AQUASOLUTION |
| Anolyte |
Electrochemical
activation of brine solution in a membrane electrolyzer
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Strong disinfect and and oxidation agent
• Very effective against all kinds of bacteria and
viruses
• Highly effective as sporicidal agent
• Effectively eliminates bad tastes and odors
• Removes biofilms
• Significantly less formation of chlorine compounds,
halogens and TMT
• No toxic by products: chlorites (ClO2) and chlorates
(ClO3)
• No acute or chronic toxity when diluted in water
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Only ventilation might be required in the installation room
to remove fumes |
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Products |
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Units for producing Anolyte and Catholyte Solutions |
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ELA
300 Unit
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Power
Source |
230
/ 110 VAC ±10% |
| Power
Consumption |
470
WT |
| Max.
Output Capacity |
~300L
acidic anolyte and ~100L catholyte per day |
| Automation |
start/stop
by means of two level switches |
| Flow
Controller |
flow/no-flow
protection with alarm and automatic start/shutdown |
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more details send your enquiry |
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ELA
400 Unit |
Power
Source |
230
/ 110 VAC ±10% |
| Power
Consumption |
470
WT |
| Max.
Output Capacity |
~400L
neutral anolyte per day |
| Automation |
start/stop
by means of two level switches |
| Flow
Controller |
flow/no-flow
protection with alarm and automatic start/shutdown |
| For
more details send your enquiry |
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ELA
600 Unit |
Power
Source |
230
/ 110 VAC ±10% |
| Power
Consumption |
1.3
kWT |
| Max.
Output Capacity |
~600L only acidic anolyte per day |
| Automation |
start/stop
by means of two level switches |
| Flow
Controller |
flow/no-flow
protection with alarm and automatic start/shutdown |
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more details send your enquiry |
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ELA
900 Unit |
Power
Source |
230
/ 110 VAC ±10% |
| Power
Consumption |
1.3
WT |
| Max.
Output Capacity |
~900L only neutral anolyte per day |
| Automation |
start/stop
by means of two level switches |
| Flow
Controller |
flow/no-flow
protection with alarm and automatic start/shutdown |
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more details send your enquiry |
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ELA
1200 Unit |
Power
Source |
230
/ 110 VAC ±10% |
| Power
Consumption |
1.5
kWT |
| Max.
Output Capacity |
~1200L only acidic anolyte & 400L of catholyte per day |
| Automation |
start/stop
by means of two level switches |
| Flow
Controller |
flow/no-flow
protection with alarm and automatic start/shutdown |
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more details send your enquiry |
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ELA
1600 Unit |
Power
Source |
230
/ 110 VAC ±10% |
| Power
Consumption |
1.5
WT |
| Max.
Output Capacity |
~1600L only neutral anolyte per day |
| Automation |
start/stop
by means of two level switches |
| Flow
Controller |
flow/no-flow
protection with alarm and automatic start/shutdown |
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more details send your enquiry |
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ELA
2400 Unit |
Power
Source |
230
/ 110 VAC ±10% |
| Power
Consumption |
4.3
kWT |
| Max.
Output Capacity |
~2400L only acidic anolyte and ~600L catholyte per day |
| Automation |
start/stop
by means of two level switches |
| Flow
Controller |
flow/no-flow
protection with alarm and automatic start/shutdown |
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more details send your enquiry |
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ELA
3000 Unit |
Power
Source |
230
/ 110 VAC ±10% |
| Power
Consumption |
4.3
kWT |
| Max.
Output Capacity |
~3000L only neytral anolyte per day |
| Automation |
start/stop
by means of two level switches |
| Flow
Controller |
flow/no-flow
protection with alarm and automatic start/shutdown |
| For
more details send your enquiry |
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ELA
5000 Unit |
Power
Source |
230
/ 110 VAC ±10% |
| Power
Consumption |
5.8
kWT |
| Max.
Output Capacity |
~2400L -6000L neutral anolyte and ~ 20% volume of catholyte
per day |
| Automation |
start/stop
by means of two level switches |
| Flow
Controller |
flow/no-flow
protection with alarm and automatic start/shutdown |
| For
more details send your enquiry |
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ELA
6000 Unit |
Power
Source |
230
/ 110 VAC ±10% |
| Power
Consumption |
5.8
kWT |
| Max.
Output Capacity |
~6000L neutral anolyte per day |
| Automation |
start/stop
by means of two level switches |
| Flow
Controller |
flow/no-flow
protection with alarm and automatic start/shutdown |
| For
more details send your enquiry |
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