InterContinental Hotel & Resort Kunming
A 5-star luxury hotel in Kunming, China, part of the globally renowned InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand.
The Challenge
A mineral descaling device was installed to support the kitchen facilities due to:
- Reduced water volume
- Increased water pressure
- Clogging of the dishwasher outlet
- Scaling of the steamer
- Low heating efficiency
- Increased maintenance
- Overall reduction in efficiency
Months
Scale transformed from hard flakes to soft powder
Installation Details
Location
Hotel: InterContinental Kunming
Location: Kunming, China
Brand: InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Vulcan Installation
Model: Vulcan S10
Installation Area: Main water line for the kitchen area
Test Method: No cleaning performed before installation to verify effectiveness
2-Month Transformation
Vulcan S10 Installed
Main water line of the restaurant kitchen
Before: Untreated Steamer
The steamer turned the mineral scale into hard flakes that could not be drained out of the steamer's drain hole. To test the effectiveness of the Vulcan device, no cleaning process was carried out before installing the Vulcan descaler.
After 2 Months
The mineral scale has been completely turned into powder, so there is no need to open it for cleaning. The steamer and hot water tank could be kept clean just by operating the regular drainage function.
Results & Expansion
Key Results
- Scale transformed from hard flakes to soft powder
- No manual cleaning required
- Regular drainage keeps systems clean
- Restored water volume and pressure
- Improved heating efficiency
Planned Expansion
"After these positive results, this hotel client also installed mineral descalers to support their hot water supply and central air conditioning system."
Due to these excellent results, plans are underway to extend the Vulcan system to the hotel's hot water supply and central air conditioning systems.
Benefits for 5-Star Hotels
Kitchen Efficiency
Steamers and dishwashers operate flawlessly
Water Pressure
Restored normal water volume and pressure
HVAC Protection
Central air conditioning now being protected
Zero Maintenance
No manual cleaning required
| Max Pipe Diameter: | 3 inches |
| Max Water Flow: | 65 GPM |
| Wattage: | 2.25 W |
| Dimensions: | 7.5" x 4.7" x 1.6" |
| Pipe Materials: | All types |
| Maintenance: | Zero |
- Model: Vulcan S10
- Location: Main kitchen water pipe
- Test Duration: 2 months
- Results: Scale turned to powder
- Expansion: Hot water & AC systems
From Flakes to Powder: 2-Month Transformation
The InterContinental Kunming demonstrates that Vulcan delivers visible results quickly. In just 2 months, hard scale flakes in the steamer turned to soft powder that drains away automatically. The hotel was so impressed they're expanding to their entire property.
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About the Author
Waslix provides non-chemical, maintenance-free scale prevention using Vulcan technology. This case study documents a Vulcan S10 installation at the InterContinental Kunming Hotel in China, with results leading to planned expansion across the property.
