Copper fertilization and electromagnetic treatment of water
for irrigation and fertilization of crop plants under cover and in open fields
Disinfection with Cu2+ ions
The Aqua-Hort system gives the possibility of controlled, electrolytic fertilization of crops with copper ions as a micronutrient fertilizer. Research at the Aarslev State Research Station in Denmark contributed to the emergence, over 18 years ago, of the idea of using copper ions to disinfect water as an alternative to disinfection with other methods such as, e.g. UV, thermal or chemical method.
The copper ions produced in the Aqua-Hort system are positively charged, which makes them easily abolished with negatively charged molecules such as spores and organic substances. This positive effect is used to significantly reduce the amount of fungal spores, bacteria and algae. In addition, electromagnetic processing of flowing water in the Aqua-Hort device, to which copper ions have been added, increases their efficiency in combating pathogens.
Danish laboratory tests and the results of using the Aqua-Hort system in the world confirm that the controlled level of copper ions in water significantly prevents attacks of fungi, especially from the Pythium and Phytopthora groups. As is known, these two pathogens are very harmful to agricultural and horticultural crops. Both fungi form zoospores that spread in watery environments. Laboratory tests show that zoospores are killed immediately after exposure to water treated with copper ions by the Aqua-Hort system. Bacteria Xanthomonas, Agrobacterium, Ralstonia, Erwinia and Clavibacter are also killed after contact with copper ions dispensed within 2 to 4 hours. By using copper ions disinfection using the Aqua-Hort system, the growth of algae can be almost completely eliminated in the external water reservoir.
Controlled dosing of copper ions in the past has been difficult because copper ions are easily bound to compounds before they start to work. Thanks to the patented Aqua-Hort system at the time of watering, an adjustable, durable supply of copper ions to the flowing water is achieved. The released quantity of copper ions is in the fertilizer standards.
The standard Aqua-Hort system consists of a control box, an electromagnetic tube and 4 sets of 2 copper electrodes, a total of 8 electrodes placed in 4 pipelines from which copper ions are released into the flowing water. Polarity switching ensures that both electrode rods are used in a uniform manner. The flowmeter is also part of the Aqua-Hort system, which automatically adjusts the ions dosage to the changes of the water flowing through the device. Copper ion dosing is carried out while watering the crops. You can also use the Aqua-Hort system for spraying crops with clean water with copper ions, which significantly reduces the costs of plant protection.
Diagram
Aqua-hort functions
Designed for small nurseries where pump flow does not exceed 5 m3 per hour, 20 gal/min = 75 l/min, 3,5 amp/output
AquaHort models from 75 to 200 are ‘Standard’ models that work with a wide range of fertiliser mixers. The right model or the performance of the machine can be tailored to your needs and application. Below are the specifications of each model.
10-12 m3 per hour, 40-50 gal/min = 150-190 l/min, 25 amp
30 m3 per hour, 115 gal/min = 435 l/min, 25 amp or 50 amp
45 m3 per hour, 170 gal/min = 644 l/min, 50 amp or 100 amp
80 m3 per hour, 300 gal/min = 1135 l/min, 100 amp or 200 amp
200 m3 per hour, 750 gal/min = 2840 l/min, 300 amp or 400 amp, 48 volt
20 – 200 m3 per hour, 750 gal/min = 2840 l/min, 300 amp or 400 amp
The Aqua-Hort floating model is mainly used in external or internal tanks, from where water is drawn. The model with large electrodes is suitable for water with low conductivity, such as rainwater. In external tanks, retention tanks, lagoons, this model can solve the problems of algae. Very large amounts of water can be treated.
200 m3 per hour, 750 gal/min = 2840 l/min, 300 amp or 400 amp
| Basic Aqua-Hort models: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipes | m3/h | amp | Dimensions (cm) | |
| Aqua-Hort Mini | 75 mm | 14 | 33 | 120*110*60 |
| Aqua-Hort Standard | 90 mm | 30 | 33 – 65 | 170*140*60 |
| Aqua-Hort Tank Model | 400 mm | 10-200 | 33 – 200 | 60*130*60 |
| Aqua-Hort Boat Model | 325 mm | 10-300 | 33 – 200 | 270*200*60 |
Ceropegia Uoli – almost no loss in the heat
Poinsettia – elimination of burnt foundations
The use of the AquaHort system in the cultivation of freesia in the soil has resulted in:
Control of the copper ion content in the irrigation system
Handheld photospectrometers to check the content of copper ions in water samples
Quality of water taken from the river and canal after filtering
The example cost of operating a water disinfection system using AquaHort in one of our projects is
0,18 pln / m3
with a flow of 1200 m3 / day
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