The Wedeco Duron 8 aims to revolutionize the landscape of wastewater treatment with its cutting-edge UV disinfection technology. Developed by Xylem, this open-channel system is designed to seamlessly retrofit existing chlorine contact basins, integrating the formidable Ecoray UV lamps, a hallmark of German engineering excellence. Tested across a spectrum of effluent conditions, the Duron 8 delivers a sustainable disinfection solution that eliminates hazardous byproducts, making it a top contender for high-standard reuse applications and treating lower-quality effluents.
At the heart of the Duron 8’s innovation is its status as the most powerful UV disinfection system in the Wedeco Duron Series. This advancement not only boosts disinfection efficacy but does so within a more compact footprint. The system achieves key cost savings using fewer, yet more powerful, 800 W Ecoray UV lamps. This efficient design, coupled with a flexible module lamp arrangement, slashes installation and operational costs by over 25%, making it a cost-effective choice for municipalities and industrial applications.
Easy Installation and Maintenance
Maintenance has been thoughtfully streamlined in the Duron 8. The system’s design features fewer UV lamps and provides easy access to all components via integral module lifting. This ensures that maintenance is simple and swift, enhancing operator safety with shorter lamps. The ease of maintenance translates to reduced downtime and sustained operational efficiency, reinforcing the system’s reliability.
The Duron 8 has been designed for ease of installation, whether as a new system or a retrofit. It boasts a large flow capacity per channel that significantly decreases installation costs. Installation is simplified by adjustable mounting bars that accommodate high channel tolerances for a fail-safe and rapid setup. There are fewer control boxes in addition to smart cable routing to reduce electrical work and installation complexity. Further, the Duron 8 is highly customizable to facilitate the conversion of more chlorine contact basins into chemical-free UV disinfection systems.
Reliable Performance
Peace of mind is a cornerstone of the Duron 8’s design. Third-party validation and built-in redundancy ensure consistently high performance and reliable runtimes. The system’s new app-based connectivity feature allows for easy monitoring and intuitive troubleshooting via mobile devices, providing operators with real-time data and control over system performance.
The Wedeco Duron 8 by Xylem is a significant leap forward in UV disinfection technology for wastewater treatment. Its powerful Ecoray UV lamps, cost-effective design, ease of maintenance and superior installation capabilities make it an ideal solution for retrofitting existing chlorine contact basins.
The system’s ability to deliver sustainable disinfection without hazardous byproducts, combined with its high performance and reliability positions it as a leading choice in the industry. Whether aiming to meet reuse standards or treat low-quality effluents, the Duron 8 offers a robust and efficient disinfection solution that addresses the evolving needs of modern wastewater treatment facilities.
Xylem Inc. is a global team unified by a common purpose: Creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges. Its products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor and return water to the environment in public utility, industrial, residential and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.
