ecomix 1. business 2. technology 3. applications contents
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ECOMIX. BUSINESS
International Trust
Ecomix Sales 2013. 500 m3 = 20 000 bags
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
How we arrived at the point?
1. Catalytic media (Birm, MTM, Greensand) for Iron removal2. Cation exchange resin for softening3. Activated carbon for tannins removal4. Zeolite for ammonia treatment
Rawwater
If we use conventional technology…
• Detailed water analysis is required• Deep knowledge of water chemistry
and experience are necessary
• Limited effectiveness• High cost• Tricky in operation
If we use ECOMIX…If we use ECOMIX…• Market’s best solution for
Manganese and Iron
• One filter for 5 impurities.No detailed water analysis required. Retrofit of traditional softener.
• Proved effectivenessfor the majority of waters worldwide
• Lower cost and higher gain
EFFECTIVEEFFECTIVE
SIMPLESIMPLE
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Today Ecomix is not just another iron removal media, but a powerful business development tool in iron contaminated water areas.
Water treatment dealers and shops
Non-water companies
Only one parameter required – Total Iron
Internet sales
No water analysis required
Commercial advantages
ECOMIX. TECHNOLOGY
ECOMIX®
is a composition of FIVE materials of different origin and properties
Includes two patented adsorption components invented by Ecosoft.
Quartz sand support bed
Cation exchange resinexchanges Ca and Mg and residuals of Fe (II).
Modified sorbent HumiSorb retains NOM through electrostatic interaction with charged groups and hydrophobic binding with aromatic fragments.
Modified sorbent FerroSorb binds Fe(II), provides formation of firm Fe(III) oxides layer and autocatalytic adsorption of iron and manganese compounds
Inert resin removes oxidized iron and ensures even flow distribution in backwash
patented
patented
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
Adsorption-oxidation (AOX) mechanismof Iron sorption by FerroSorb
O
H
+ Fe2+ OFe + H+ + Fe2+C
O
OC
O
O
Fe
OFe + O2 OFeOH
+ 2H+OH
OFe+ Fe2+OFeOH
OHOFe
OH
+ H+
+ O2 + 2H+OFe OFe
OH
OFe OFe
OH OH
OH
OFe OFe
OH OH
OH + Fe2+ OFe OFe
OH OH
OFe + H+
n n
OFe O Fe OH
OH n
1а 1б
2
2.1
2.2
Active centersfor Mn2+ sorption
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
• 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
Ecomix includes a tailor-made HumiSorbthat reduces level of Tannins and color of water
fresh HumiSorb HumiSorb after Tannins adsorption
Electrostatic-hydrophobic mechanismof Tannin adsorption
Electrostatic interaction
Hydrophobic binding
• HumiSorb is not just an anion exchange resino Very efficient for aquatic tanninso Regeneration with Cl-
• Due to irreversible binding of tannins common anion exchange resins become exhausted very fast
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 isISO 9001:2009 certified
Ukraine(for ex-USSR countries)
Germany(for EU countries andthe United States)
ECOMIX® is manufactured in:
Supplied in 25 L (0.9 ft3) and 12 L (0.4 ft3) bags
50% reduction of Tannins (COD)
80% reduction of Tannins (COD)
Maximum concentration
level
Tannins (by COD)
Hardness**limit installed due to sodium effluent
Fe Mn NH4
ppm O2 meq/L gpgppm
CaCO3
ppm ppm ppm
20 15 45 750 15 3 4
Removal efficiency,
%
50%97% 98% 98% 90%
80%
RegenerationNaCl 100 g/liter5,5 lbs/bag
Competitors
1. Generic mixtures of ion exchange resins2. Synthetic zeolite
What is the difference?
Competitors
GenuineEcomix
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
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
Caution! Generics are dangerousbecause of Mn!
ECOMIX vs. Synthetic zeoliteEcomix 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 reductionDissolved inorganic,
organic ironDo not retain organic iron
Tannins reductionEcomix A – 50%Ecomix C – 80%
Tight limit
H2SDoes not exhaust,reduction – 50%
Exhaust,Soda regeneration
required
Acceptable limits Ecomix Synthetic zeolite
pH 5-9 >6 or >7
Tannins by COD, ppm O2 <20 <6
Iron, ppm <15Fe+Mn <15
Manganese, ppm <3
Grains Hardness, (CaCO3)<45
(due to sodium effluent)
<38 or <76min 3
min TDS: 80 ppm
ECOMIX vs. Synthetic zeoliteConcentration limits
ECOMIX. APPLICATION
10% of sales
18% of sales
55% of sales
Ecomix service cycle is neatly calculated from its ion exchange capacity:
(* at 100 g NaCl/liter or 6,2 lbs/ft3)
Exchange capacity and regeneration
• ECOMIX A 0,75 eq/l = 15 200 grains/cft*• ECOMIX C 0,65 eq/l = 13 100 grains/cft*
Water treatmentfor household
Cartridge fine filter
FK 1054FK 1252FK 1465FK 1665
Hydrogen sulfide removal
Drinking water purification
Cen
tau
r
UV disinfection
FPC 1054FPC 1252FPC 1465FPC 1665
Reverse osmosis water pre-treatment
Cartridgefine filter
Reverse osmosis system UV disinfection
Holding tank and pump
Water for boilers and heaters
Cartridgefine filter
Na+
cy
cle
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oft
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ing
Deep softening of water
Chemical conditioning
Rea
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osi
ng
Для расчета ресурса используйте только значения жесткости.
Calculate the capacity based on water hardness only
Purified water
Raw waterRun a regeneration procedure after having installed the system
Sediment filter is an essential unit. Iron < 7-10 ppm – cartridge filterIron > 10 ppm – media filter
Attention! Drain line should not exceed length of 2 m
Recommended inlet pressure is 3-4 bar (45-60 PSI)
Properly use Ecomix:
Early recognition of any issues and their causeshelps secure long service life of Ecomix media
Most frequent problems and their causes
1
2
For successful operation ensureadequate regeneration
Accumulation and aggregation of trapped fines
Excessive volume of media
Insufficient or excessive backwash flow rate
Too short backwash time
Consequences and causes of poor regeneration
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
Restoring the media after improper use
2. Air scouring the bed (5-10 minutes)
1. Interval backwashing with 20-30 second periods of rest
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
5 - 10 times
3 - 5 times
Restoring the media after improper use
Controlling odors
Certain types of water may promote emergence of odor
1. Is not merely a ‘mix’ of resins
2. Is sure to work
3. Allows to sell more
ECOMIX