About Khashaat Sum

Khashaat sum, located in the Arkhangai aimag of Mongolia, required effective scale prevention for their municipal heating boiler system.

Quality Coefficient
57.2%

Physical water treatment process value

Carbonate Hardness
4

mg-eq/L – high scale risk

Scale Risk: The carbonate hardness measurement of 4 mg-eq/L suggests a high risk of scale and sediment buildup within the water distribution pipelines.
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Installation Details

Location

Municipality: Khashaat sum

Region: Arkhangai aimag, Mongolia

System: Municipal heating boiler

Vulcan Installation

Model: 2 x Vulcan S150 Anti-Scale System

Installation Point: Supply and return pipelines of the heating boiler

Purpose: Reduce scale and sediment buildup from high carbonate hardness water

Installation Gallery

City Water Supply water softener

City Water Boiler Khashaat sum

City Water Supply water softener s150

Vulcan S150 for the supply pipeline of the heating boiler

City Water Supply water softener s150 return

Vulcan S150 for the return pipeline of the heating boiler

The Mechanism

As the water hardness decreases, the amount of scale buildup on the inner walls of the pipelines is reduced.

"This improves heat exchange efficiency."

The Outcome

The improved heat exchange efficiency helps lower fuel consumption required for heating water in the boiler.

Quantifiable fuel savings for the community

Benefits for Municipal Heating Systems

Scale Reduction

Less scale buildup on inner pipeline walls

Heat Exchange

Improved efficiency through clean surfaces

Fuel Savings

Lower consumption for water heating

Community Benefit

More efficient municipal heating

Vulcan S150 Technical Specifications
Max Pipe Diameter: 8 inches
Max Water Flow: 790 GPM
Wattage: 2.5 W
Dimensions: 9.4" x 5.5" x 1.6"
Pipe Materials: All types
Maintenance: Zero
Water Quality Summary
  • Quality Coefficient: 57.2%
  • Carbonate Hardness: 4 mg-eq/L
  • Scale Risk: High
  • Solution: Dual S150 protection

From High Risk to Efficient Operation

With carbonate hardness at 4 mg-eq/L indicating high scale risk, Khashaat's dual S150 installation on both supply and return lines ensures complete protection. The result: reduced scale, improved heat exchange, and lower fuel consumption for the community.

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About the Author

Waslix provides non-chemical, maintenance-free scale prevention using Vulcan technology. This case study documents 2 Vulcan S150 units protecting the supply and return pipelines of the heating boiler for the Khashaat sum municipality in Arkhangai, Mongolia.