About Ugii Nuur Sum
Ugii Nuur sum, located in the Arkhangai aimag of Mongolia, required an effective solution for their municipal heating system.
Water Chemistry Classification
Based on its chemical composition, the water in the Ugii nuur sum area belongs to:
- Class: Hydro carbonate class
- Group: Calcium group
- Quality: Type II classification
- Characteristics: Moderate mineral content and hardness
Quantifiable decrease through enhanced efficiency

Installation Details
Location
Municipality: Ugii Nuur sum
Region: Arkhangai aimag, Mongolia
System: Municipal heating boiler
Vulcan Installation
Model: 2 x Vulcan S150 Anti-Scale System
Installation Point: Supply and return pipes of the heating boiler
Purpose: Reduce water hardness and prevent scale accumulation
The Mechanism
By reducing water hardness, the amount of timescale that accumulates on pipeline walls is decreased.
"This results in a quantifiable decrease in fuel consumption, which is essential for the efficient heating of water in the boiler."
The Outcome
- Reduced scale accumulation on pipeline walls
- Enhanced heat exchange efficiency
- Quantifiable decrease in fuel consumption
- More efficient boiler operation
Benefits for Municipal Heating Systems
Fuel Savings
Quantifiable decrease in fuel consumption through enhanced efficiency.
Scale Prevention
Reduced timescale accumulation on pipeline walls.
Heat Exchange
Enhanced efficiency through clean heat transfer surfaces.
Community Benefit
More efficient municipal heating for the entire sum.
| 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 |
The water in Ugii Nuur sum area is characterized by:
- Class: Hydro carbonate
- Group: Calcium
- Quality: Type II
- Mineral Content: Moderate
- Hardness: Moderate
Quantifiable Fuel Savings for Communities
The Ugii Nuur Sum case study demonstrates that Vulcan's scale prevention delivers measurable economic benefits for municipal heating systems. By reducing scale on pipeline walls, heat exchange efficiency improves, leading to quantifiable decreases in fuel consumption.
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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 pipes of the heating boiler for the Ugii Nuur Sum municipality in Arkhangai, Mongolia.
