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Operation USAF™

How do USAF™ cavitating ultrasonic transmitters work?

USAF transmitters continuously transmit high-frequency sound waves through the water. The rapid pressure fluctuations cause cavitation: microscopic bubbles that grow and subsequently implode. In the process, they create powerful pressure waves which the cell walls and membranes of mechanically damage micro-organisms, which makes them inactivated or dying.

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How powerful is cavitation?

Through implosion of cavitation bubbles and very high pressures occur powerful mechanical forces free. This pressure waves damage the cell walls and cell membranes of micro-organisms.

Bee does this lead to damage to the cell structure, loss of function and ultimately die out. Damaged algae lose their buoyancy and sink to the bottom. The green colour can that still be added visible for some time remain, because chlorophyll does not disappear immediately.

Ook bacteria and fungi are mechanically caused by cavitation damaged and inactivated. With viruses, viral particles damaged, which enables them to become non-infectious.

Cavitation made visible

With the naked eye, the power of cavitation barely visible. Therefore, in the video below we use very thin aluminium foil to impact of the pressure waves visible to make. It foil is extremely thin and reacts directly to the mechanical forces as a result caused by cavitation, which mimics the effect on a cell wall.

The damage in the aluminium foil reveals what is continuously taking place in the water.

In practice, our USAF™ transmitters on 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Micro-organisms are as a result continuous and repeated exposure to the cavitation effect. It is precisely this continuous treatment that ensures a sustained reduction in microbiological pressure in the water. This is a completely different approach then ‘point treatment’ of other technologies.

The USAF™ technology can be capable of working independently in every part of the water cycle, but also in combination for example, for instance hydrogen peroxide or other existing water treatment. Where often with a lower chemical dosage can be worked. Become the transmitters in combination used with other disinfection equipment, it often creates a synergy effect What the strengthens the supply chain and reduces costs.

Normal pond liner, walls and other construction parts when used correctly unaffected. Also for fish and other larger organisms does the application form no problem.

 

Advantages of USAF™ cavitating ultrasonic transmitters summarised:

  • Effective approach to algae in basin and storage water. This reduces the load on filters and lowers the risk of blockages in pipes and drippers.
  • Less biofilm. USAF™ inhibits the build-up of new biofilm and attacks existing biofilm, causing it to gradually detach and be more easily removed from the water system.
  • Lower microbiological pressure in the irrigation water. Cavitation damages algae, bacteria and fungi and inactivates viral particles, thereby reducing the likelihood of pathogens spreading via the water.
  • A stronger overall water treatment. USAF™ can be deployed independently, but is also excellently combined with existing technologies such as UV, ozone, filtration and chemical disinfection, thereby strengthening the overall chain and minimising risks.
  • More efficient use of hydrogen peroxide and other disinfectants. Due to the mechanical destruction of micro-organisms, a lower chemical dosage can be used in many situations.
  • Good opportunities to reuse drain water and nutrients. By better controlling the microbiological water quality, recirculation becomes easier and the loss of water and fertilisers can be reduced.
  • Significant reduction in the spread of pathogens via the water cycle. By continuously reducing the microbiological pressure, USAF™ reduces the risk of problems spreading through the company via the irrigation water.
  • 24/7 treatment. USAF™ operates continuously, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
  • Zero maintenance and low operational costs. The transmitters are easy to install, require little monitoring and use little energy.
  • Nutrients, EC and pH remain unchanged by the USAF™ treatment itself. The operation is mechanical and no substances are added to the water.
  • Greater control over water quality and growing reliability. A lower microbiological pressure and a cleaner water cycle contribute to better conditions for a healthy crop.
  • Lower total costs of water management. Lower chemical consumption, reduced filtering and cleaning work, fewer blockages, and the reuse of water and nutrients can together provide an attractive payback period.
  • Greater stability in the water supply chain. USAF™ works continuously in the background and reduces the daily attention required for algae, biofilm and microbiological contamination.