UPWaterSystem by EvCon. The future of water. Ultra pure. Ultra efficient.

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1 UPWaterSystem by EvCon The future of water. Ultra pure. Ultra efficient.

2 WATER The Greatest Challenge Of Our Time By 2050 more than half the world s population could be threatened by lack of water. There is approximately 1.4 billion km³ water on Earth but 97.5 % of it is salt water. The majority of the remaining 2.5 % consists of ice in glaciers and at the poles and is therefore unattainable and only a small amount of 0.03 % is directly available on the surface where it is geographically very unequally distributed. Population growth, global warming and ever increasing water pollution aggravate the lack of our most important resource. The UN warns that by 2050, up to 5.7 billion people that is half the world s population could at least temporarily be threatened by lack of water. 1 Technologies for conversion of salt water to fresh water will be of decisive help. The present situation: Existing methods are expensive, use too much energy and often do not supply the required water quality. 2 1 UN World Water Development Report

3 Technology THE SOLUTION The innovative VMEMD Process UPWaterSystems by EvCon A completely new process enables the re-conditioning of water at the highest quality efficient and economical as never before. The UPWaterSystem is based on an absolutely new and patented process: the Vacuum Multi Effect Membrane Distillation (VMEMD). This is a thermal separation method that takes place in vacuum and uses the introduced heat multiplicate for evaporation. This way not only water can be obtained in pure and even ultra pure quality: This method of water desalination requires in many cases significantly less energy than alternatives and is much more efficient and also less expensive than ever possible before. The VMEMD method, the modular construction of the UPWaterSystems and the use of corrosion-resistant polymers will open new perspectives wherever availability of pure water of the highest quality is wanted, from sea water desalination to use in industry and agriculture. Innovation modeled by nature Why is rain fresh water when 97.5 % of the Earth s water contains salt? School children know: Water and salt are separated during evaporation. Pure water vapor rises in the air, condenses in clouds and gathers to drops until it falls as drinkable rain. The innovative Vacuum Multi Effect Membrane Distillation (VMEMD) is modeled on this ideal from nature. In addition, it uses a hydrophobic membrane that ensures the purity, compactness and efficiency of the process. The result is a groundbreaking method for thermal water treatment. CONTAMINANTS Hydrophobic membrane: Permeable only for water steam, not for liquid water The heart of the VMEMD method is therefore interaction between the hydrophobic, steam-permeable membrane made of PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) and a foil made of PP (Polypropylen). The membrane holds back liquid and its volatile content. Only water steam can pass through and condenses in the next effect on a very thin and resilient foil. By this means, no drops are carried along during evaporation. The result is a very pure high quality distillate. LIQUIDS PTFE/PP HYDROPHOBIC MEMBRANE THE HEART OF THE VMEMD TECHNOLOGY VAPOUR AND GAS ONLY The fine pores of the hydrophobic membrane are only permeable for pure water steam. Water and its volatile substance content are rejected even the finest drops. 4 5

4 Technology FROM VISION TO REALITY An Idea Goes Serial Vacuum for low heating temperatures The entire separation process takes place in vacuum. For evaporation, temperatures significantly under 100 C are sufficient. That is why the UPWaterSystem can also be operated with conventional low pressure heating systems, solar energy or with waste heat from other processes. first effect, the feed is partially evaporated using the heat of condensation from the incoming steam. The generated new steam serves as heating steam in the next effect. In this manner, the heat that was initially introduced is re-used in each effect, leading to a high thermal efficiency throughout the total process. There is a visionary idea behind the UPWaterSystem, years of developmental work and meticulous engineering. The result: An innovative system that has the potential to design the supply of ultra pure fresh water for the future. Scalable solution: The UPWaterSystem is constructed modularly and can be flexibly aligned to the most diverse specifications. Capacities from 500 to 1 million m³ per day are possible. High thermal efficiency excellent separation quality. For the distillation operation, the water to be distilled (Feed) is introduced to the VMEMD modules as well as the steam for heating it. The process takes place in numerous sequential effects. In the With each effect, the amount of distillate increases, while the concentration of the remaining feed continually rises. The end products are ultimately highly pure water and a concentrated rest achieved by the excellent separation quality. FEED from previous effect VAPOR to next effect FOIL MEMBRANE FRAME FOIL FRAME MEMBRANE FRAME FOIL FRAME MEMBRANE FRAME FEED to next effect VAPOR from previous effect DISTILLATE 6 7

5 Areas of Use NEW PERSPECTIVES for humanity and whole industries PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY: Converting Water into Highest Quality. Purified water or water for injection purposes must fulfill strict regulatory requirements worldwide. The UPWater- System puts pharmaceutical companies in the position to produce excellent quality using significantly less energy in a single step process. DESALINATION: Converting Salt Water into Water for Life. The system is perfectly suitable for the production of potable water from even highly saline water and also for the further concentration of brine or concentrates from other desalination processes with very high yield and strongly reduced energy requirements. The innovative VMEMD technology makes it possible to implement the UPWaterSystem in a wide spectrum of applications requiring for obtaining pure to ultra-pure water. From the economic desalination of saltwater to the reliable production of ultra-pure water for pharmaceutical purposes: In numerous sectors, the UPWaterSystem unlocks completely new possibilities for increasing quality and efficiency and lowering costs. POTABLE WATER PW WFI SKD AGRO INDUSTRY: Converting Water into Optimum Irrigation. The UPWaterSystem supplies agricultural operations with inexpensive ultra-pure water e.g. optimal water mixtures for the irrigation of hydrocultures or for the supply of water for process technology in the sugar industry. BEVERAGE INDUSTRY: Converting Water into Pure Delight. The UPWaterSystem supplies high-quality healthy water in consistent quality as basis for re-mineralized water specialties or flavored beverages. At the same time, the process is suited for the particularly gentle production of juice concentrates or natural aromas. HYPOCHLORIT, SOFTENER, ACTIVATED CARBON REVERSE OSMOSIS, UV DISINFECTION MED DISTILLATION ULTRA FILTRATION DISTRIBUTION POTABLE WATER VACUUM MEMBRANE DISTILLATION WFI SKD DISTRIBUTION CHEMICAL INDUSTRY: Converting Waste into Value. Chemical companies profit from closed cycles which enable operations with limited or zero water output. Concentrated solutions can be treated so that only a minimum amount must be disposed of (resource recovery, near saturation concentration). Find out more in our usespecific info-materials or at: POTABLE WATER SOFT WATER PURIFIED WATER WATER FOR INJECTION 8 9

6 Benefit NEW IMPULSES through more efficiency, higher quality and secure processes Water of ultra-pure and excellent separation quality with regard to the substances previously contained in the water. % High energy efficiency through operation under vacuum and repeated effects for regaining energy. The UPWaterSystem opens up entirely new possibilities for linking reliable high quality with outstanding profitability in the production of (ultra) pure water. Significant cost reductions can be expected in all areas of application. Exemplary economics e.g. by means of single-step process and closed cycles. Flexible energy supply from the ability to use waste energy from other processes, solar heat or mechanical vapor compression. Tailor-made solutions with small area requirements through the modular, flexible and scalable facility concept Long-lasting and resilient: Only corrosion-resistant polymers come into contact with water and concentrates. Smooth operation e.g. through the ability for partial loading and maintenance in section

7 Our offer SMART DISTRIBUTION MODEL Profit not Investment Nothing but pure water A water treatment facility requires high investments. Operation and maintenance bind resources and cause expenses. With our offer for BOO, the UPWaterSystem customers avoid both they only procure the end product. EvCon supplies pharmaceutical, industrial and agricultural operations with (ultra) pure water according to the BOO model (Build, Own, Operate). This means: We plan the facility according to the specific requirements. We build it and implement it ideally in your process environment. We operate the system and take care of maintenance and service. EVCON GMBH CEVITAL Development Planning Implementation Operation Service & Maintenance CUSTOMER Procures (ultra) pure water in the desired amount and quality Our customers procure only the amount and quality of water that they require, avoid high investment burdens and do not have to deal with anything else. The costs are significantly lower than with conventional processes. Talk to us: We are happy to analyze your needs and make you an individual offer

8 Company THE DRIVING FORCES EvCon technology from Cevital Group EvCon GmbH is a highly knowledgable engineering firm for thermal separation methods, facility construction and engineering services. The company was founded in 2016 and is located in Pliening near Munich. Service Portfolio: Planning, commissioning and implementation of automated serial production of membrane distillation modules Layout, planning and building of water desalination facilities (UPWaterSystems) Supply of pharmaceutical and industrial companies with (ultra) pure water in a BOO model EvCon is a member of Cevital Group. Behind the UPWaterSystem is an excellent partnership: EvCon as agile knowledge carrier with outstanding German engineering knowhow and the Cevital Group as strong financial, globally active corporation with a 20-year success story. Cevital is a family-run Group whose success and reputation are rooted in its history, its track record and its values. As the first private Algerian company to have invested in a wide variety of business sectors, it has passed significant historical milestones to achieve the size and recognition it enjoys today. From the food-processing and mass distribution industry to electronics and domestic appliances, the iron and steel industry, the flat glass industry, industrial construction, the automobile industry, services and the media, etc.; as these investments have been made, the Cevital Group has focused on the key principle of creating an economic unit. With a $4 Bn annual revenue and the support of its employees located on three continents, Cevital Group is the flagship of the Algerian economy, working continuously to create jobs and wealth

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