AGRINEO, water treatment with no residues

Agrineo, by WaterDiam, is an innovative technology for water treatment without chemicals. WaterDiam has developed a dedicated and modular machine for fruit and vegetable disinfection by DiaClean electrochemical modules, with diamond electrodes, “Agrineo”. Agrineo is a compact and customized unit running the DiaClean technology. This modular concept performs effective water treatments by diamond electrodes to restore and protect domestic as industrial water quality. What is Agrineo?Agrineo is a fully automated electronic modular station for water disinfection that uses a combination of cell technology, salt and electricity to generate a nontoxic, oxidized, disinfecting mixture ("NEW", Neutralized Electrolyzed Water), active against a wide range of macro and microorganisms. The NEW technology has been taken to the next level with the development of boron doped diamond electrodes (WaterDiam DiaCell) allowing viable commercial treatments in industrial and agricultural environments.   How does Agrineo work?Agrineo generates a powerful mix of disinfecting agents in low concentration such as Hypochlorite, Peroxo-carbonates, Peroxo-sulfates, Peroxo-phosphates, Hydrogen Peroxides and Ozone, directly in the water washing tank. NEW´s high oxidative reduction potential (ORP) and residual activity damages the pathogens´cell wall membrane thus emulating a "physical kill". Agrineo is modular and designed to fit exactly the real and eventually variable needs of the packinghouse. Figures for a citrus packinghouseThe Agrineo machine involves 12 embebed modules DiaClean, 48 compartments, 0,33m2 anodes BDD/Si (BDD, Boron Doped Diamond electrodes)- Treatment of 15 ton /citrus fruits / hour- Improvement of production yield compared with standard treatments- Recycling of deep tank water with only 45 l/h- No line stop for maintenance and water renewals- Full elimination of chemical fungicides and biocides- Better safety of lines and personal working conditions Other applications in Agri-Food- Irrigation water disinfection from plant pathogens- Postharvest treatments- Disinfection / drenching of fresh food produce- Soil / media disinfection- Hard surface disinfection (greenhouses, stables, equipment, etc.)- Clean slimes out of irrigation systems. Advantages of AgrineoAgrineo is modular and designed to fit exactly the real and eventually variable needs of the packinghouse with the following additional characteristics:- Compact and easy to use- The quantity of embedded DiaClean modules can be adjusted on an easy and fast way to optimize fluxes and operative costs- Physical destruction of all microorganisms 3-5 times faster than conventional disinfectants- Easy to fit to existing water supply / distribution systems- Economical, in situ disinfection all year round- Large BDD electrodes working potential window (> 4 volts) allow production of powerful oxidants (impossible with other methods and electrodes)- NEW is stable in strong acidic, alkaline, cold or hot medium- NEW is non-corrosive to stainless steel, plastic, rubber- NEW is not harmful to workers, crops, and animals.More abotu AgrineoAgrineo is already used in Spain and in Morocco. Boron Doped Diamond electrodes to Citrus post-harvest has been patented and WaterDiam is the only one owner of this patent EP 11166445, already delivered in the main  European Countries. Pictures1 - Agrineo, the DiaClean electrochemical module2 - The principle of action of Agrineo, working in a citrus packinghouse3 - Effectivity of Agrineo; the red columns, % of damaged fruits with Agrineo treatment + Wax