Introduction to the electrostatic ion rod water treatment method

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Introduction to the electrostatic ion rod water treatment method – Author: Shanghai Xupu Electric Co., Ltd. The high-voltage electrostatic ion water treatment device, also known as the ion rod water treatment device, is an advanced and environmentally friendly water treatment technology that offers energy savings and improved efficiency in the field of water treatment. It has been widely used in developed countries such as Europe, the United States, and Japan. Introduced to our country in the early 1990s, it has achieved excellent results in areas such as industrial cooling circulating water, central air conditioning, and boilers. It replaced chemical water treatment and is regarded as a technological advancement in water treatment methods. Applications: Closed or open industrial circulating water systems, central air conditioning cooling circulating water systems, refrigerant water systems, hot water and heating boiler systems, etc. Functions: Scale prevention, scale removal, sterilization and algae control, corrosion prevention, rust removal. Working principle: Since the hydrogen and oxygen atoms in a water molecule H2O are not in symmetric positions, the water molecule is polar (commonly referred to as a dipole). When exposed to a high-voltage electrostatic field, the water molecules arrange themselves in an orderly linear pattern. The salt ions dissolved in water are surrounded by these water dipoles and cannot move freely. Additionally, the difference in attraction between the ions and dipoles and the container walls leads to scale prevention: The ion rod water treatment device utilizes a high-voltage electrostatic field of ≥DC8500V to alter the electronic structure of water molecules. The water dipoles surround the positive and negative ions in the water, arranging them in an orderly linear sequence so that they cannot move freely. This prevents the positive ions from moving toward the container walls, thereby stopping calcium and magnesium ions from forming scale on those walls and achieving scale prevention. Scale removal: Due to the effect of static electricity, it is possible to break the electronic bonds between scale molecules in scaled systems, altering their crystal structure and causing the hard scale to become looser. This also increases the dipole distance of water dipoles, enhancing their ability to hydrate salt ions; as a result, the dissolution rate of scale increases, allowing the existing scale to gradually erode and fall off, thereby achieving scale removal. Bactericidal and algicidal action: The ion rod water treatment device generates a certain amount of reactive oxygen species such as O2-, ·OH, and H2O2. These reactive oxygen species can destroy the ion channels in biological cells, alter the biological environment in which bacteria and algae thrive, and affect their physiological metabolism, thereby exerting a bactericidal and algicidal effect. Corrosion prevention: Reactive oxygen species form a thin oxide film on the metal surfaces in stainless systems to prevent corrosion. Rust removal: Rust scale is a type of scale, so it can also be removed. Additionally, due to the action of reactive oxygen, an oxide layer is formed on the surface of metal pipes, which prevents rusting. Technical parameters: Product model, Input voltage, Output voltage, Power consumption, Applicable pipe diameter, Cable length, Operating temperature, Operating pressure
XP-AAC: 220 V, 50Hz; ≥DC8500V; ≤10W; Pipe diameter ≤Ф150; Cable length: 2.8M; Operating temperature: 1℃-99℃; Operating pressure: ≤1.6Mpa
XP-BAC: 220 V, 50Hz; ≥DC8500V; ≤10W; Pipe diameter >Ф150; Cable length: 2.8M; Operating temperature: 1℃-99℃; Operating pressure: ≤1.6Mpa
Service life: ≥10 years
Water treatment capacity: When the total hardness of the water is ≤1000mg/L (as CaCO3), it is 170 m3/H for open-loop circulating water and 340 m3/H for closed-loop circulating water; multiple units can be used in high-flow circulating systems. Product features: 1. High voltage – equipped with imported chips, the output voltage is greater than 8500V, and can reach up to 15000V (can be tested on-site). It provides excellent effects in preventing scale formation, removing scale, eliminating rust, killing bacteria, and removing algae. 2. Teflon protection: a. The aluminum electrode probe is coated with a Teflon protective layer, which allows it to withstand high voltages of 100,000 V; it provides excellent insulation and high safety levels. b. Teflon also prevents impurities in water from sticking to the probe, ensuring its long-term effectiveness and facilitating cleaning. 3. Tapered threaded connection – simple and convenient to install. It can be directly connected to pipe elbows using tapered threads, which saves on installation costs; it is easy to assemble and disassemble, and offers good sealing performance. 4. Rod design to save manufacturing costs: By adopting a rod design, the pipeline itself is used for grounding, which helps to reduce manufacturing costs; the product is compact and delicate. 5. Imported cable connectors: These connectors can withstand temperatures as low as -40°C, bend easily, and provide a secure seal at the joints, thereby ensuring that the chips inside the high-voltage generator are protected from moisture or corrosive gases. 6. Low installation and operation costs: a. Easy to install, takes up no space, and no additional valves or bypasses are required. b. Low power consumption; the annual operating cost is only 70 RMB. c. No need for manual operation, saving labor costs. 7. Advanced technology: a. Compared with similar electronic water treatment products, it has no cylindrical shell, brackets, or flanges, thus taking up no space and being easy to disassemble. b. Remote control is available, allowing ongoing monitoring of the device’s usage. (User-selected) 8. Long service life: The technology is mature, high-quality components are used, ensuring a service life of ≥10 years. 9. Safe and reliable: Although the ion rod water processor operates at a high voltage, the current is less than 1 mA, so there is no dielectric effect that could pose a risk to human safety. 10. Meets environmental requirements: The ion rod water treatment system operates through physical mechanisms; no chemical reactions occur in the water, and no chemical substances are produced, thus complying with the relevant standards set by **environmental regulations. Comparison of electrostatic ion rods with other water treatment methods 1. Comparison with chemical water treatment (for a cooling circulating water volume of 150 M3/h) Item: Electrostatic ion rods; Chemical and mechanical scaling removal. Operating costs: Low initial investment, low electricity consumption – around 90 kWh per year, which amounts to approximately 200 yuan – while also saving on water used for circulation and replenishment. The annual cost for chemicals is about 30,000 yuan, while the labor cost is also 30,000 yuan. The equipment is easy to install and operate; it does not require any space, can be installed directly on the pipelines, and does not need specialized personnel to operate it. 1. There must be equipment for adding chemicals and for measuring quantities. 2. There should be full-time or part-time water quality analysts and operators, who are required to add chemicals regularly based on the results of water quality analyses and the amount of water that needs to be supplemented. Safety and environmental protection current