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Disruptor™ Technology
Disruptor™ is a groundbreaking filtration technology that stands apart from any other existing methods. It is capable of removing more impurities from water than any other mechanical filter, all while ensuring that no additional substances are added to the water. Moreover, it retains essential minerals, preserving the natural quality of the water.
Quell Water Filters
Quell water filters utilize a multi-stage, gravity-fed filtration system designed to effectively remove a broad range of contaminants from water. Renowned for their high quality and exceptional performance, Quell filters are commonly used in commercial and industrial applications. Additionally, they are available for residential use, making them a popular choice for individuals seeking premium water filtration solutions at a reasonable price.
Technology
- The basis of the Disruptor™ filter medium is Nano alumina fibers made of
boehmite material with a diameter of about 2 nanometers (for comparison, a
sheet of paper is 100,000 nanometers thick). The surface area of the fibers
is 500m2 per gram.
- Nano alumina fibers with trapped bacterial cells
- Fibers with a crystalline structure produce a positive electric charge when water is
flowing through them. Most impurities have a negative electric charge and are
therefore, attracted and inactivated by Nano alumina. This process is called
electro adsorption. Thanks to this property, a single layer of medium, although having a
pore size of about 2 microns, is able to remove more than 99.9% of the particles. The
pore size of the filter medium, in relation to the particles it eliminates, means that the
Disruptor ™ reaches the grain of the filter medium: high flow (low pressure drop) and
at the same time high ability to retain impurities.
- The filtration capacity of the Disruptor is enhanced by a layer of powdered activated
carbon (to remove odors and aftertaste in water) and also by a layer of antimicrobial disinfectant silver (to prevent the growth of bacteria in filter).
What does Disruptor remove from water?
- Disruptor™ is a really unique filtration technology that, like carbon filters, reduces chlorine, removes odors from water and improves its taste. In addition, it removes pathogens and other contaminants from water such as bacteria, viruses, cysts, parasites, endotoxins, drug residues, heavy metals (lead, iron, copper).
- Disruptor™ retains minerals in water and therefore it is not necessary to mineralize the filtered water as in reverse osmosis. Disruptor ™ does not remove nitrates or soluble salts from water and is not suitable for seawater filtration.
Other advantages of the Disruptor™ filtration technology
In addition to the high filtration capacity, an important advantage of the Disruptor is the ability to filter not only under pressure but also without water pressure,
Electricity saving
Removing viruses from water usually requires the use of ultrafiltration (UF) or reverse osmosis (RO), which are filtration methods that often require electrical energy to obtain high water pressure. Disruptor ™ does not need electricity for its operation due to its high flow rate and high ability to retain dirt. This also eliminates maintenance activities and minimizes space requirements for the filtration equipment.
Water saving
Membrane filtration technologies (UF, RO) must constantly wash the filtration membrane because it gets clogged quickly. This creates a quantity of wastewater, which is discharged into the sewer system. You will spend an average of four liters of wastewater per one liter of filtered water. Disruptor ™ is one of the sustainable technologies because it works without producing waste and thus saves water and the environment.
Quell and Disruptor™
All Quell filter devices use the Disruptor™ technology to provide you with the cleanest possible water wherever you need it.
Quell NOMAD filter bottle long-term review
Do you want complete water self-sufficiency on your next bike trip? Then the Quell NOMAD filter bottle could be just what you need! Can the bottle’s NASA technology conjure up clean drinking water from the dirtiest ponds and save you from having to carry all of your water? Read on to find out!
Quell NOMAD filter bottle conclusion
The Quell NOMAD filter bottle impressed us both with its easy handling and the excellent quality of the filtered water. It reliably filters out impurities and only leaves a subtle plastic aftertaste in the water. We would happily accept the additional weight of about 60–70 g compared to a standard water bottle and save ourselves having to carry around unnecessary supplies!