Recycle - Reclaim & Filter Systems / Eco-Cycle 50-600 (Complete Wastewater Recycling System for Car Wash Applications)

Wash Water Recycling Systems - Eco-Cycle 50 through Eco-Cycle 600

The Eco-Cycle Series is an economical and highly efficient recycling system for car wash applications. Suspended solids are removed by the Water-Cyclone and fine particulate is removed by a fine-filter equipped with an automatic back-flush system down to 20 or 50 microns. The back-flush is activated after every car wash cycle is complete. The filter mesh is constructed of stainless steel and does not require periodic changing.

A two-stage De-germing process is accomplished by a high-voltage electrode (30,000 Volts / 300 mAmps.) and the hydro-stabilizer. The high-voltage electrode will also eliminate the growth of algae. Algae will grow when wash chemicals are mixed with dirt and exposed to sunlight. This algae will stick to pipes, tanks, car wash and other surfaces while acting as a culture for bacteria. The high-voltage electrode elimates bacteria growth as well as algae growth while at the same time causing flocculation of small particulate.

Dissolved air is produced by a flotation membrane located inside the reactor tank. This air flotation causes flakes to rise to the surface of the water inside the reactor tank where they are skimmed off of the surface to the overflow back to the silt chamber.

The Eco-Cycle Series is ideal for retrofitting sites where the car wash already exists. For example, the Eco-Cycle 100 or the Eco-Cycle 200 only need two PVC spring hoses to connect the unit to the underground pit. The Eco-Cycle 100 or Eco-Cycle 200 can work with only one silt chamber with an approximate volume of 1000 gallons. This makes construction cost significantly less than other systems. The body and piping of the Eco-Cycle series is made of polypropylene making each unit light in weight, easy to transport and easy to handle and install.

Automatic Back-Flush of the Fine Filter
The recycling unit is equipped with a fine filter which is automatically back-flushed. This back-flush mechanism is programmed to proceed after each car wash process automatically. It will be activated by a flow switch. A signal will be sent by the flow switch to a micro controller, which will open the pneumatic back-flush valve for 20 seconds (adjustable).

Description of the Water Cyclone
Before the water reaches the reactor tank it passes through two water-cyclones. Here larger suspended solids are separated and returned to the silt chamber.

Description of the Flotation Membrane
By means of the flotation membrane which is installed at the bottom of the reactor tank, flakes are created by the high voltage electrode which the water has already been circulated through. These flakes or dirt layer on the water surface in the reactor tank are drained periodically to the silt chamber.

Description of the Hydro-Stabilizer
The recycling unit can recycle up to 100% of the car wash water (*). However, the actual recycling rate is determined by the ratio between recycled and fresh water usage, which is controlled by the settings of the car wash equipment itself. The optium situation is approximately 80% reclaim, where chemical dispensing and back end final rinse are carried out using fresh or RO water. (*) Please contact Ecologix directly if considering to reclaim 100% of your car wash water.

Eco-Cycle Enclosed Cabinet Models 100 & 200
Eco-Cycle 100 and the Eco-Cycle 200 models are also available in a cabinet model for outdoor installations. (Pictured to the right).