How does it work?
The vortex shapes the flow of water passing through it
It’s an innovative, environmentally friendly solution to improve processes and efficiency.
A strong, structured vortex is created when water is run through the system under pressure.
After the preformer, the fluid is directed through a set of channels, each with vortex-forming geometry. Each channel delivers a jet stream of vortex flow tangentially into a vortex chamber. In the vortex chamber, the vortices from the channels are wound together, similar to how a rope is spun together from a set of threads. A strong and stable vortex flow is formed inside the vortex chamber, causing a strongly reduced pressure along the vortex axis.
Easily integrated into processes and sized for the specific needs of the installation
A range of standard solutions for multiple applications
Watreco IVG 1.3 | Watreco IVG 4 | Watreco IVG 6 | Watreco IVG 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Max pressure at 20°C | 16 bar/232 PSI (PN16) | 16 bar/232 PSI (PN16) | 16 bar/232 PSI (PN16) | 16 bar/232 PSI (PN16) |
Normal flow 3-5 bar | 1.3m3/h / 343 gal/h | 4m3/h / 1,057 gal/h | 6m3/h / 1,585 gal/h | 10m3/h / 2,642 gal/h |
Max Temperature | 80°C / 176 F | 80°C / 176 F | 80°C / 176 F | 80°C / 176 F |
Length (A) | 150 mm | 376 mm | 461 mm | 544 mm |
Diametre (B) | 70 mm | 82 mm | 96 mm | 120 mm |
Weight | 0.2 kg | 0,32 kg | 0,46 kg | 0,93 kg |
Connected to (C) | ISO 228-G¾” | ISO 228-G1” | ISO 228-G1” | ISO 228-G1¼” |
- Vortex Process Technology (VPT) are made of PA2200 based on polyamide 12
- Standardized product range for a wide range of applications
- High resistance of equipment to pressure
- Usual service temperature -40C to + 80C (maximum mechanical resistance)
- Good chemical resistance * (report on request)
- Excellent consistent long-term behavior
- Equipment containing stabilizers against oxidation
- Numerous finishing possibilities (powder painting, metallization)
- Bio-compatible according to EN ISO 10993-1 and USP level 121C
- Approved for direct food contact European Directive 2002/72 / EC
- Freeform ® Manufacturing process
Installation
Installation is easy and can be done on any irrigation system.
The image on the left shows the installation of an IVG-IR 1300 (1.3m3/h flow capacity) installed inline at the test site at the Vineland Research & Innovation Centre in Ontario for a study on lettuce growth.
The system runs solely off water pressure (minimum 45 psi) and is installed based on the size of an existing pipe system, in this case 3/4 inch (capable up to 2 inch).
