About CARS
The China Academy of Railway Science (CARS) is the only comprehensive research institute with multi-disciplines and multi-specialties in the China Railway industry.
Founded: March 1, 1950
CARS has played an important role as the main force in railway sciences and made great contributions to the technological progress of China Railways.
China's premier railway research institution

Installation Details
Location
Client: China Railway Science and Research Institute Group Limited
Location: Beijing, China
Installation Point: Domestic hot water supply of the staff cafeteria
Vulcan Installation
Model: Vulcan 5000
Purpose: Solve scaling of electric water heater, faucets and shower heads
The Challenge & Objectives
The Problem
- Scaling of electric water heater
- Scaling of faucets
- Scaling of shower heads
The Objectives
- Extend the cleaning time of heating rods
- Improve heating efficiency
- Make kitchen dishes easier to clean
Benefits for Institutional Facilities
Water Heater Protection
Extended cleaning intervals for heating rods
Improved Efficiency
Better heating performance with less scale
Kitchen Operations
Dishes easier to clean
Staff Amenities
Improved cafeteria experience for employees
| Max Pipe Diameter: | 2 inches |
| Max Water Flow: | 35 GPM |
| Wattage: | 2.0 W |
| Dimensions: | 5.9" x 3.3" x 1.2" |
| Pipe Materials: | All types |
| Maintenance: | Zero |
- Model: Vulcan 5000
- Location: Staff cafeteria hot water supply
- Protected Equipment: Electric water heater, faucets, shower heads
- Client: China Railway Science and Research Institute
Protecting China's Railway Innovators
Since 1950, CARS has driven China's railway technological progress. Now, a Vulcan 5000 protects their staff cafeteria – extending water heater life, improving efficiency, and making dishes easier to clean for the people who power China's railways.
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About the Author
Waslix provides non-chemical, maintenance-free scale prevention using Vulcan technology. This case study documents a Vulcan 5000 installation protecting the staff cafeteria hot water supply at the China Academy of Railway Science in Beijing.
