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

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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

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Deep softening of water

Chemical conditioning

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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

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