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Envirolyte® units: residential and commercial water purifiers |
Some disturbing
facts |
- Every day 25,000 people die through drinking contaminated water
- 80% of all diseases in the world are water related
- 1.8 billion people are exposed to disease by drinking contaminated water... daily
- To meet WHO standards, an extra 768 million people in the 3rd world need to be served contaminant free water
- The
lack of safe drinking water is the cause of 900 million cases of
diarrhoeal disease every year, which causes the deaths of more than 3
million children
- At
any 900 million people have hookworm, chlolera, typhoid or paratyphoid
and 200 million people have schistosomiasis or bilharzia
- 90 million people in Latin America have no access to safe water
- 23,000 villages in India have no consistently safe drinking water
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- Many countries of the
world today are facing problems of shorter life expectancy and higher
mortality rates, especially among children. To a great extent it is
caused by use of low quality drinking water. It is extremely difficult
to solve this problem for a whole country, as it requires huge
investments and takes a long time.
- Really pure water is
obtained from either very deep artesian wells and then bottled and
sold, or you can process sub-standard tap water with residential or
commercial water purifiers.
- Of all tap water
delivered to the consumer only less than one per cent is used for
drinking and cooking, the rest just goes down the drain. As natural
water sources today are contaminated with a wide variety of chemicals
and micro-organisms, many of them difficult to remove (heavy metals,
dioxins, bacteria, spores, etc), smaller water treatment units for
offices and homes seem much more practical.
- A lot of people
already use water purification units at home to process tap water.
Those are usually different kinds of filters, which capture and retain
the impurities. As time passes, a crust is formed on the filter
surface, which becomes a source of water contamination itself. Besides,
a lot of filters capture hazardous and useful admixtures
indiscriminately.
- ENVIROLYTE
INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL LTD. HAS DEVELOPED AND IS PRODUCING THE NEW
GENERATION OF WATER PURIFIERS BASED ON THE ELECTROCHEMICAL ACTIVATION
PRINCIPLE - ECA
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ECA - technology of the future |
- ECA technology allows
changing acid-alkali and oxidation-reduction properties of tap water
with different degree of mineralisation. Ecologically, this technology
is the safest among all water purification methods existing today.
- ECA technology
makes it possible both to rid tap water of different hazardous
admixtures as well as turn plain water into something useful in
different spheres of human activity.
- ECA technology is implemented in unique Envirolyte ECO®
units. They are highly efficient, economical, do not require use of
expensive and harmful chemicals. They are also dependable, durable and
easy to use.
- Envirolyte ECO®
units use technology based on a diaphragmatic electrochemical reactor.
This is a small flow-type highly efficient device that only needs power
supply (no more than 1W/h per 1 L of water). Envirolyte ECO®
units do not include cartridges that require periodical replacement and
must be safely disposed of. This is an important advantage over
filter-type units, as filters or sorbents usually accumulate
micro-organisms which reproduce quickly on the filter or sorbents
surfaces, feeding on admixtures from the water flow and produce their
own toxins, becoming the source of secondary contamination themselves.
- Envirolyte ECO®
units have been created to purify sub-standard tap water. They
guarantee effective destruction of all kinds and forms of
micro-organisms, as well as their toxins; neutralisation of all
hazardous organic substances (herbicides, pesticides, phenols,
chlororganic compounds, including dioxins, etc) and removal of all
heavy metals.
- ECA reactors have been world-wide patented by Envirolyte Industries International Ltd.
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Envirolyte ECO® units operational principle |
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- Water purification process in Envirolyte ECO®
units includes anodic electrolytic oxidation with simultaneous removal
of cations; electrocatalytic and chemical additional oxidation in
intermediate vortical reaction tank and catalytic purification in
catalytic reactor. Processes of water treatment in the Envirolyte ECO®
units consist of several stages (different kind of influence on the
water and its impurities) separated in time and space. This guarantees
higher effectiveness and environmental safety of the water treatment
processes in the Envirolyte ECO® units, as compared to other known techniques.
- The unit
consists of a diaphragmatic electrochemical flow-through type reactor,
a catalytic reactor, a vortical reaction chamber and a VDC power
source. The electrodes in the reactor have a special coating, which
includes oxide ruthenium, iridium, platinum and titanium. The
ultrafiltrating ceramic diaphragm made of zirconium, ittrium and
aluminium oxides is located between the anode and cathode chambers and
prevents the water in the anode and cathode chambers from mixing,
thereby providing ion migration in electric field between anode and
cathode. The design of a electrochemical reactors ensures the contact
of all microvolumes of water flowing through the anode or cathode
electrode chamber with an electrode surface, in the vicinity of which
(in so-called Double Electric Layer - DEL) the electric intensity
reaches 100,000 to 10,000,000 V/cm. This ensures a high quality of
electrolytic and electrocatalytic water purification.
- Water purified by Envirolyte ECO®
units acquires biocidic properties, stimulates biological oxidation,
can provide indirect electrochemical detoxification of the human body
through oxidation hydrolixilation of uremic and other toxins.
- In the course of
anode unipolar electrochemical treatment the water within fractions of
a second becomes saturated with highly active oxidants: HCIO, ClO2,
ClO2-, O3, O2, H2O2, OH', HO'2. Depending on mineralisation and the
speed of the water flow their concentration may vary between 1,5-2 to15
mg/L.
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electrolytic oxidation (on the electrode surface) and electro-catalytic
oxidation ensure the destruction of organic impurities and the
demolition of micro-organisms. End products of the total oxidation of
all organic matter (including phenols) are generally harmless, mostly
carbon dioxide and water.
- Extremely high
oxidation-reduction potential of the water directly in the anode
chamber and meta-stable compounds of active chlorine and active oxygen
participating in the reactions prevent the formation of toxic
chlorine-organic substances and ensure total destruction of dioxins.
- In the catalytic
reactor, hetero-phase catalytic destruction of active chlorine
compounds and heterophase catalytic oxidation of organic substances is
carried out on the surface of granules of a replacement-free and
regeneration-free catalyst, where active chlorine compounds (HCIO,
CIO2, HCIO-, ClO-) decay to form highly active short-lived particles:
O', O, Cl', OH'. When leaving the catalytic chamber, the water is
saturated with oxygen and practically does not contain active chlorine
compounds.
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Reduction of heavy metal toxicity of water through unipolar electrochemical cathode treatment |
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- It has been proved
that ions of heavy metals are much more harmful for human body than
their atoms or compounds. Ions are usually absorbed in the upper part
of small intestine and deposited in the liver. But as neutral particles
or insoluble hydroxides these metals are absolutely harmless. In the
stomach they are easily bonded by enterosorbents (proteins,
polysaccharides) which prevent them from being dissolved in the acid of
gastric juice. Therefore, they do not dissolve in the stomach and are
excreted from the body naturally.
- In unipolar
electrochemical cathode treatment in the cathode chamber, also within
fractions of a second, water becomes saturated with highly active
deoxidants (reducers): OH-, H2O2, HO2-, O2 . It leads to the formation
of insoluble heavy metal hydroxides [Men + nOH ® Me(OH)n]. At the same
time, direct electrolytic reduction (on the electrode surface) and
electrocatalytic reduction of multiplex charged cations of heavy metals
also take place: Men+ + e®Me0. These processes reduce the toxicity of
water caused by the presence of heavy metal ions, through their
conversion into natural, biologically inactive form. Men+(OH). n,
MeÎ(OH)n. , Me0 are not dissolved by water and are absolutely harmless
for humans and animals.
- The degree of water purification generally depends on the speed of the water flow, that is the amount of electricity per litre.
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Comparative effectiveness of different methods for drinking water purification |
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Methods of
purification |
Bacteria |
Viruses |
Microbial toxine |
Phenols |
Chlororganic substances |
Other organic substances |
Heavy metalions |
Mineral salt surplus |
Total points |
Micro-
filtering |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
17 |
Ultra-
filtering |
5 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
21 |
| Sorption |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
26 |
| Ion exchange |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
5 |
5 |
22 |
| E7F8FFing |
5 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
23 |
| Iodation |
5 |
5 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
24 |
| Ozonization |
5 |
5 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
29 |
Ultraviolet
irradiation |
4 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
20 |
| Boiling |
5 |
5 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
24 |
Electro-
dialysis |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
5 |
20 |
| Coagulation |
3 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
2 |
23 |
Electrolysis
without a
diaphragm |
5 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
28 |
| Envirolyte ECO® units |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
35 |
Points: 5 - excellent, 4 - good, 3 - satisfactory, 2 - unsatisfactory
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Effectiveness of drinking water purification with Envirolyte ECO® units |
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Effectiveness points (5 - excellent, 4 - good, 3 - satisfactory)
- Destruction of all kinds of micro-organisms - 5
- Neutralisation of all hazardous organic substances - 5
- Neutralisation of heavy metal ions - 5
- Removal of heavy metal ions - none
- Removal of nitrates and nitrites - 3
- Removal of desactivated and destructed organic compounds molecules -none
- Saturation of water with oxygen - 3
- Active chlorine compounds destruction - 4
- Loosening of hydrogen bonds ( higher biocidic properties) - 5
- Decreasing mineralisation - none
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Unique
qualities of Envirolyte ECO® units
water
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- Water processed in Envirolyte ECO®
units tastes similar to spring water and should be used for drinking
and cooking. Its biological properties are comparable with those of
high-mountain glacier melting water. The unique property of Envirolyte
ECO® units-processed water is its low parameters of
oxidation-reduction potential (ORP, redox potential) which are the same
as inside a human body (+50…-300 mV), as compared to the usual
untreated tap water parameters (+200…+400), measured on a platinum
electrode in respect to a silver chloride (AgCl) reference electrode.
There are a few natural water sources in the world with such redox
potential, and those have been proven to possess medicinal properties
without any additional changes of water chemical composition. This
turns water into a natural antioxidant, capable of normalising cell
membranes functions in humans and animals.
- After 10-15 hours redox potential parameters of Envirolyte ECO®
units-processed water return to the usual fresh water ones and it loses
its medicinal properties, although its other parameters (including the
purity) does not degrade in time.
- It should be reiterated that Envirolyte ECO®
units-processed water retains all the necessary microelements, among
them sodium calcium, magnesium and especially fluorine, important to
keep your teeth healthy. That is why Envirolyte ECO® units-processed water should not be boiled before drinking.
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Envirolyte ECO® units - for those, who take care of their health |
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- Medical research has shown that regular use of freshly processed Envirolyte ECO®
units water becomes more digestible for body cells and has positive
effect on metabolism, i.e., accelerates the removal of residue, and
promotes the fullest digestion of nutrients. Envirolyte ECO®
units water inhibits excessive fermentation in digestive tract by
reducing indirectly metabolites such as hydrogen sulphide, ammonia,
histamines, indoles, phenols and scatoles, facilitates normalisation of
the microbe flora in the gastroenteric tract. It stimulates liver
functions and reduces allergic reactions.
- Envirolyte ECO®
units water strengthens the body anti-oxidant protection, improves
efficiency of vitamins A and B group, vitamins C, E, lecithin, enhances
immunity. The water coming into the body with food and drink has
properties compatible with those of the internal environment, so
oxidative attack on body biostructures (cellular membranes, cell
organoids, nucleic acids, etc) are decelerated, ageing processes
stopped or even reversed.
- The concept of Envirolyte ECO®
units water may be summarised as follows: everything that is harmful
and alien to a human body (i.e., xenobiotics) has been removed and all
that is useful and harmless is retained.
- You can successfully use Envirolyte ECO® units water for almost anything:
- food and drink made with it is much tastier;
- it leaves negligible amount of scaling when boiled;
- it easily washes away stubborn film of pesticides and herbicides off fresh fruit and vegetables;
- a woman who uses it to wash herself and as a basis for herbal cosmetics will always look young;
- you can use it to wash babies without boiling or adding anything;
- it makes plants grow faster;
- even pets prefer it to tap water.
- ENVIROLYTE ECO® UNITS - PROCESSED WATER MEETS WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION DRINKING WATER HEALTH STANDARDS
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Comparative analysis of prices for home drinking water treatment units |
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| Unit Name |
Processing method |
Working hours
without
cartridge
replacement |
Cartridge
price |
Capacity
(L per Hr) |
Price per
liter ($US) |
NSA
(Great Britain) |
adsorption filter |
1000 - 3000 |
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25 |
0.1 |
Brita
(Germany) |
adsorption filter
with replaceable
cartridge |
60 - 100 |
$5 |
10 |
0.06 |
Kenwood
Electronic
(Great Britain) |
ditto |
300 |
$9 |
20 |
0.06 |
Elgastat
Option 1A
(Sweden) |
reverse osmosis |
6000 |
$87 |
4 |
0.3 |
Elgastat
Option 2A
(Sweden) |
ditto |
10.000 |
$87 |
30 |
0.3 |
Nimbus mini
(USA) |
ditto |
400 |
$40 |
1.0 |
0.35 |
Nimbus III
(USA) |
ditto |
450 |
$60 |
2.0 |
0.35 |
Envirolyte
(Estonia) |
electrochemical
activation |
1.000.000 |
- |
120 |
0.001 |
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