DRAG'EAU SLUDGE ELIMINATOR

THE PROBLEM OF SLUDGE IN HEATING DISTRIBUTION LOOPS

Sludge in closed loop water systems (heated floors, radiators, fan-coil units, geothermal loops, chilled water loops, etc) is a common problem in all sizes of networks ranging from home installations to communities and industries.

Sludge in heating networks is characterized by water laden with black or brown matter which gradually obstructs pipes and reduces the energy yields. Eventually, these materials can cause obstructions in installations (valves, thermostatic faucets, circulators …).

THE SOLUTION : THE DRAG'EAU SLUDGE ELIMINATOR

Currently, sludge control solutions do not stop the creation of sludge at the source. They require that chemicals be introduced into the heating fluid to minimize the presence of sludge and require that these chemicals be renewed periodically. Filters are sometimes added to catch the sludge but that adds to maintenance costs and again does not deal with the source of sludge in the water.

In addition, it is often necessary to call on professionals to chemically flush the sludge clogging networks which is costly and also needs to be done periodically, resulting in additional expenses.

In order to avoid all these problems, the DRAG'EAU sludge eliminator’s design offers :

No use of chemicals (corrosion inhibitors …)
No maintenance or adjustments
No consumable of any sort

In total autonomy
Unlimited operation time
Simple and easy installation

Made in Austria, the DRAG'EAU sludge eliminator deals with all the problems related to sludge in heating networks.

The initial efficiency of the heating circuit is gradually restored and the installations are protected against the devastating effects of the sludge.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The water circulating in heating networks no longer has the characteristics and the molecular structure of water in the natural state (spring water for example).
Water molecules have the ability to bind to each other (thanks to hydrogen bonds). By combining, they form more or less large agglomerations (called “clusters”) with a limited lifespan.

Poor water (heating loop water) can contain very large unstructured clusters. Its structure is completely degraded and contributes to the creation of sludge.

On the other hand, good quality water is formed by polymer type clusters consisting of at most 5 to 6 molecules. This water naturally has a remarkable stability and a very important self-regeneration capacity.

Each DRAG'EAU sludge eliminator is manufactured according to a very specific model. At the center of the device are components that generate a frequency field. By entering the system, the water flow is subjected to a Vortex effect and is divided into several partial and laminar currents.

This distribution of calo-carrier in the heart of the device ensures that 100% of the flow is subject to the frequencies emitted by the system. With each passage, the water is restructured and finds its capacity of self-regeneration. The elements that form the sludge disappear (reversal of an oxidation process to an oxydo-reduction process). The phenomenon of sludg is stopped and reversed. The liquid quickly clears up remains this way as long as the DRAG'EAU is in place.

RESULTS

Disappearance of sludge
Improved efficiency and heat exchange
Heating cost reduction
Elimination of needs for chemicals (biocides, corrosion inhibitors …)
Reduce maintenance and operating costs
Extended service life of the equipment
Easy installation and implementation
Process part of the HQE approach

SCOPE OF APPLICATION

Residential central heating
Heating floor
Commercial and industrial heating
Central air treatment
Cooling water circuit

PRODUCT LINE

The DRAG'EAU system is divided in 2 product lines. The “Sludge Eliminator” (for heating and chilled water networks) and the “POOL” product line intended to improve the quality of swimming pools.

DESLUDGER STANDARD

References	Connection	Flow (L/mn)	Length (mm)	Diameter	Weight (kg)
DS-D25	1	70	100	45	0.65
DS-D32	1 1/4	100	105	79	2.05
DS-D40	1 1/2	150	105	79	2.30
DS-D50	2	300	143	79	2.30
DS-D65	2 1/2	470	180	124	7.70
DS-D80	3	640	180	124	6.80

DESLUDGER INDUSTRY MODEL

References	Connection	Flow (L/mn)	Length (mm)	Diameter	Weight (kg)
DS-Plus20	3/4	50	140	79	2.85
DS-Plus25	1	90	140	50	2.85
DS-Plus32	1 1/4	100	140	79	2.40
DS-Plus40	1 1/2	160	216	79	3.85
DS-Plus50	2	300	215	120	10.55

*The industry product line is delivered with adapted connections

S-P DEVICES POOL TREATMENT

References	Connection	Flow (L/mn)	Length (mm)	Diameter	Weight (kg)
DSP-P25	1	90	105	79	2.20
DSP-P40	1 1/2	100	106	79	2.90
DSP-P50	2	290	250	79	4.18