How Vulcan works
Vulcan uses advanced RFAEF impulse technology to send electronic micro-frequency signals through the pipe. These modify the crystallisation of calcium and magnesium, preventing them from forming hard scale.
- Dissolves and reduces existing scale gently over time
- Prevents new scale from adhering to surfaces
- Protects against rust, corrosion and pitting
- Works on all pipe materials: PVC, copper, stainless steel, PEX, and more
- 100% maintenance-free operation
Scientifically Proven - up to 90% effective
Vulcan uses scientifically proven RFAEF technologyThe effectiveness of the Vulcan physical water treatment systems has not only been proven by users but that there are also theoretical and practical physical-chemical proofs. – Scientific test by Dr.-Ing. Hartmut Jünke – View PDF here →
This test showed that a tendency to form lime deposits is reduced considerably by the Vulcan V5000 water treatment device. – Scientific test Steinbies Institute – View PDF here →
Paper 1: The present study investigated the feasibility of RF electrical fields in mitigating CaCO3 fouling in cooling water. Three different voltages and two frequencies were used for the RF electric fields produced directly in water with varying cold-side velocity. Artificial hard water was used. Fouling resistances for the PWT- treated cases decreased by 34–88% from the values for no-treatment cases . Scientifically proven by a Peer tested paper – Journal of Water Process Engineering – View PDF here →
Paper 2: Study to investigate the efficacy of PWT using RFAEF to mitigate calcium carbonate fouling in a double pipe heat exchanger. Peer tested scientifically proven to mitigate the fouling of Calcium Carbonate – View PDF here →
Paper 3: Electrodialysis in the presence of humate. It was reported that the application of external electric fields with pulsation and infrasonic pulsing could give substantial improvements in the performance of pressure-driven membrane processes by reduction of concentration polarization, control of membrane fouling . Peer tested scientific paper for the Determination of an optimum frequency of square wave power for fouling mitigation. – View PDF here →
Paper 4: Induction of a Radio-Frequency Alternating Electric Field (RFAEF) in water at a specific range of frequency and antenna voltage, along with its distinct sinewave waveform, changes the way minerals precipitate, minimizing hard-lime scale by producing instead a non-adherent mineral powder in the bulk water. Moreover, the unsaturated solution that is created, along with enhanced carbon dioxide production, dissolves gradually the existing scale in plumbing tubes. Furthermore, the RFAEF inductance device demon- strates a major improvement over other pulsed-power systems, proving this electronic antifouling technique suitable for both hard and soft waters, as well as for large-scale applications. Physical water treatment using RF electric fields for the mitigation of CaCO3
fouling. – View PDF here →
How Vulcan Works
The Best Vulcan Technology
Vulcan is a physical water treatment system that does NOT use chemicals or salt. It does not change the chemical composition of the water. Instead, it changes the physical characteristics of the scale crystals in a way that the scale particles lose their adhesive power. Vulcan does not need to have direct contact with the water and sits outside of the pipe.
Vulcan systems Radio-Frequency Alternating Electric Field (RFAEF) in water at a specific range of up to 500 induction frequency and antenna voltage, along with its distinct sinewave waveform, changes the way minerals precipitate, minimizing hard-lime scale by producing instead a non-adherent mineral powder in the bulk water.
How does Vulcan Remove Existing Limescale?
The unsaturated solution that is created by the RFAEF induction field disassembles the limescale crystalline structure producing carbon dioxide; thus changing the carbonic balance of the water. This then helps to gradually dissolves the existing scale in plumbing tubes. Furthermore, the RFAEF inductance device demonstrates a major improvement over other pulsed-power systems as it is not flow dependant, proving this electronic antifouling technique suitable for both hard and soft waters, as well as for large-scale applications.
What problems are caused by scale
Blocked piping systems
Dull surfaces and malfunctioning machinery
High costs for heating
High expenses for cleaning
Rust accumulation in the pipe that leads to corrosion
Bacterial growth in drinking water carrying pipes
Decrease in productivity
and many more …
How does Vulcan descaler reduce scaling in pipes and appliances.
Without the Vulcan water treatment, the scale particles in the water form sticky crystals that then build solid deposits. The patented Vulcan-Impulse-Technology modifies the crystallization of calcium and magnesium using the natural process of electrophoresis. The crystals become smoother and rod-shaped and can no longer attach to each other. Scale is now washed away in the water as a fine powder. The formation of new deposits is stopped. The more rod-shaped crystals that are created, the greater the effect of scale-prevention.
How does Vulcan gently sanitize the piping system
Two simultaneous processes take place in untreated, hard water:
a. In the first process, scale deposits result from calcium crystals adhering to each other which then adhere to surfaces. This first process produces carbonic acid (H2CO3) as a side product.
b. During a second process, the change in the carbonic balance simultaneously breaks down the existing scale deposits. This is referred to as the “natural resolving process”. Because the build-up process takes place much faster than the natural resolving process the pipes’ diameter constantly decreases.
Ca(HCO3)2 + Vulcan -> CaCo3 + CO2 + H2O
Calcium-Hydrogen-Carbonate + Vulcan
impulse =Calcium Carbonate + Carbondioxide + waterMono-
The Vulcan water treatment changes the balance between the scaling process and natural resolving process. The calcium crystals can no longer form deposits, therefore the scale build-up of the first process is reduced. The natural scale-resolving-process now needs only to deal with existing deposits and can effectively combat them. Thus scale is removed faster than it forms. The natural surplus of carbonic acid dissolves the scale from the scale. Gradually and carefully, the deposits in the pipes will be removed.
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How does Vulcan descaler reduce rust & corrosion in pipes & equipment.
As soon as scale deposits have built up, iron particles imbed into it. Thus, the scale and the rust blend into one material that are seen as red-colored deposits in the pipe. When the Vulcan treatment dismantles the scale, it simultaneously reduces also rust with it.
Clearing out the deposits is a gentle process where scale is brought back into solution and washed out in the water as: calcium, magnesium and iron. It is absolutely save to drink as these are all healthy minerals.
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How to reduce bacteria & viruses in pipes and equipment by using Vulcan descaler
Limescale deposits have a very rough surface that acts as a perfect breeding ground for bacteria and other unwanted substances. As soon as Vulcan is installed and the scale is reduced, the bacteria breeding ground is also reduced. This way, bacterial and viral contamination is greatly reduced or even fully removed. The Vulcan is the perfect solution for hospitals, clinics, medical and research centres.
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How Vulcan protects against rust damage and perforation
Copper and/or iron oxidation occurs in all metal pipes through contact with calciferous (hard) water. These oxides seriously affect the pipe surfaces and may lead to corrosion.
The Vulcan-impulse-technology generates an electrophoresis-effect which produces a very fine protective metal-carbonate layer. According to the material of the pipe, this layer consists of copper-carbonate, iron-carbonate or zinc-carbonate and settles on all shiny metal surfaces. It protects the pipe from aggressive substances which could lead to corrosion.
The picture here shows the Vulcan effect within a copper pipe with a protective (green) copper-carbonate layer.
Vulcan Protects against Rust & Corrosion
Vulcan anti-scale systems protect pipes, appliances and equipment from rust and corrosion by creating a protective metal carbonate layer. The example above shows the protective copper carbonate layer created by the Vulcan system in a copper pipe.
