THE ADVANCED CRYSTALLISATION PROCESS (ACP)TM is advanced technology with a proven record of scale control and corrosion protection. The ACPTM is technology driven and has been developed over many years by the team of Chemists and Engineers at Advanced Hydro Ltd in the UK.
Based on sound scientific research and development the ACPTM works by dosing a small quantity of Zinc into the water stream which disrupts the calcite crystal formation. Such hard water minerals are then washed through the system preventing the build-up of problematic scale.
HOW IT WORKS?
The ACP works by electrolytic action. It exploits a uniquely designed, high purity zinc anode which doses a minute quantity of Zinc ions into the water stream. The effect of these ions is to coalesce hard water minerals which then remain in solution and wash through the system without deposition on pipes and equipment. The net effect is a reduction in hard water scale of over 80%.
The effects of the Zinc ions are to:
- Delay initial crystallisation
- Retard and slow CaCO3 crystal growth
- Form Zn(OH)2 and ZnCO3 which act as crystal nuclei in solution
- Cause CaCO3 to form as Aragonite rather than rather than Calcite
The ACP will benefit any applications where water is heated up to 65OC. This covers virtually all buildings both commercial and domestic and some manufacturing and process water.
Unlike powered systems ACP has no running cost and is 100% reliable. It has been designed to dose a set amount of Zinc into the water stream and as a passive system (non powered) will continue to work without power or maintenance for up to 10 years. A truly fit and forget system whose long lasting effect treats the whole systems not just the immediate pipework.
Another significant benefit of the ACP is the corrosion protection it offers. As the ACP works by virtue of a depleting anode, by definition it offers cathodic corrosion protection to any system. This is a benefit of the ACP which electronic systems do not provide.
ADVANCED CRYSTALLISATION PROCESS (ACP)TM: FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Scientifically Proven UK Design
- Easy Low Cost Installation
- Developed to Give Optimum Zinc Ion Release
- Controls Scale and Protects Against Corrosion
- No Maintenance Required
- No Power Required
- Anode Has a Minimum 10 Year Life (Domestic applications)
- Environmentally Friendly
- Chemical Free With no Ongoing Costs
- Suitable for Potable and Non-potable Use
- Unit Sizes to Suit 0.3 to 40 l/s Flow
- WRAS Approved
COMPETING PRODUCTS
There are a number of anti-scale devices on the market including Ultra Filtration/Reverse Osmosis(UF/RO), Water Softeners, Magnetic, Electronic (Coil Wrap) and Chemical additives. However only the ACPTM offers the full spectrum of features and benefits listed in the following table.
| Treatment | No Power Required | Corrosion Protection | Environment Friendly | Permanent Treatment | Easyto Install | Chemical Free | No Ongoing Maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical | 3 | ~ | ~ | 3 | 3 | ~ | ~ |
| Magnetic | 3 | ~ | 3 | ~ | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Coil Wrap | ~ | ~ | 3 | ~ | 3 | 3 | ~ |
| UF/RO | ~ | ~ | ~ | 3 | ~ | 3 | ~ |
| Electro Magnetic | ~ | ~ | 3 | ~ | 3 | 3 | ~ |
| Water Softener | ~ | ~ | ~ | 3 | ~ | ~ | ~ |
| ACP | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The Advanced Crystallisation Process ACPTM prevents hard water scale in water systems heated up to 65OC. It also offers corrosion protection the only anti-scale system that does. It is suitable for potable drinking water, is environmentally friendly, requires no maintenance, no labour and no power. No other system gives the benefits and effective financial payback that the ACP offers.