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GB 05/2008
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SEITZ is bound to more than 120 years of tradition in which the

company supported his customers to operate successfully on the
market. This will remain unchanged in future.

But as the expectations of a company change with times, so does

the definition of success. Arrangements, which led to success in the
past don’t necessarily remain a crucial factor for the future.

SEITZ perceives oneself to be a reliable and constant advisor of its

customers on all questions that may arise with professional textile
care. On this account we intensely devoted ourselves to the develop-
ment of new possibilities during the last years, which are due to
the usage of new combinations referring to systems, products and
machines to save and extend the success of our customers.

SEITZ hereby has concentrated on five categories of laundering which

may help in one or another form to decrease raising costs. In doing so,
a system of consecutive modules has been developed which can be
concerted depending on the individual business.

Basis of this considerations is

the element water

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Hydronomics …
or saving with and by water.

The guideline of this brochure represents a package of

possibilities which shows you how to save energy, water

and resources and how to reduce costs in below-mentioned

categories.

Economy and ecology are no longer in opposite to each other

With this brochure,

• Water
we want to introduce you
A lot of factors define the water demand. The first maxim is thereby to reduce
to several developments and the water consumption. Recycling and conditioning are further possibilities
to reduce costs.
technical possibilities
• Energy
specifically tailored to the
The conversion of energy into heat, a reasonable reuse of existing heat by
professional textile care dint of heat exchangers and the application of alternative energies by
generating heat determines the energy consumption and therefore the costs.
and contributed to reduce A reasonable combination of modern technology helps to keep the costs
under control.
operating expenses.
• Product
Product dosing to optimal points in time, usage of high active products
and the application of products, which achieve optimal performance at low
temperatures, enable savings.

• Machines
By application of machines which are in less need of water for washing
and rinsing, high-speed spinning processes and optimal loading of the
machine can reduce water, energy and product consumption.

All these categories • Textilie

determine one By using products and systems, washing gentle and simultaneously highly
productive, the total quality can be enhanced. Thus the lifetime of the
another and need clothes can be extended and the proceeds of the investments into linen
optimal adjustment. rental can be enhanced.

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W Water

Elixir of life …
Water, especially drinking water, is in many regions of this earth
a running short raw material. Simultaneously, the expenses for
clean water as well as the disposal costs for the emerging waste
water are increasing.

Water therefore is going to be more and more expensive and

economical use as well as the re-use are going to be more and
more important.

Process integrated water preparation

… and the textile care

But water is not just a vital element for us humans. In all its
variable physical conditions it is also basis of all processes while
professionally caring textiles. It serves not only as carrier and
distributor of energy and products, but also as rinsing agent to
remove chemical residues and dirt.

The optimal control of water in continuous batch washers as well

as in wash extractors, the repeated application of not heavily used
water, the generation and the transfer of energy saved in water
as well as the recycling of water through application of different
technical possibilities offer a saving capacity which contributes to
reduce the consumption of water and energy and therefore to save
costs as well as warranting an environmentally friendly, lasting
and profitable management.

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Use of water
the cornerstones to an economical use of water are:

• To reduce the water consumption

The reduction of the water usage is the first possibility, to save water. The less
water is applied, the more will the need for energy and products be reduced.
Concerted Product-Machine-Systems enable this first step.

• Water re-use
TPartially, the applied water is not as heavily used that it cannot be used again.
Especially water coming from the main wash and the rinsing process is suited for a
partial re-use in the pre-washing progress. In particular cases the foundations must
be laid in exchange depending on the business.

Process integrated water preparation in

continuous batch washers. By using the
process integrated
pre-washing main wash rinsing n* water preparation the
waste water is guided
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 into the washing
circle from different
washing processes.

filtration unit heat exchanger

effluent channel

fresh water
n* = neutralisation

• Water preparation
Water preparation is another possibility to save water. Therefore the water burdened
with dirt and chemicals is recycled to either use it completely or just partially.
There is a wide variety of different systems for water preparation which -depending
on the loading of dirt and the wished purity level of the water- can be employed. In
the scope of laundries, however, simple processes are often absolutely sufficient to
achieve the wished water quality.

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 E Energy
For almost all processes used in laundries heat is needed.
An important expense factor is the
The generation of this heat requires a high energy input.
energy needed for the generation of
Modern possibilities for reducing this energy input are
heat and steam.
reducing the costs as well.

But energy is getting more and more

expensive. During the last 30 years, Usage of energy

the prices for electricity, gas and oil
were more than tripled and due to the
worldwide demand they will continue
to rise.
and its re-use
When cold water becomes steam through energy, it is important
not to loose this energy what means to use or re-use this energy as
far as possible.

Heat recovery
Price increases in this sector directly
Even by generating heat, it is important to make use of modern
affect the professional laundries and boilers to keep losses low.

dry cleaners and poses new challenges Solar panels offer the possibility to pre-heat water. If central steam
generation can be disclaimed or if local steam generators can be used,
for the economy of businesses. it is possible, too, to generate electricity through block-type thermal
power stations which then can be used for machines or be sold.

Fuel-air-
composite
waste gas

waste gas heat exchanger

warm water
cold water
pistons

engine
crankshaft electricity
generator

The function of a
block-type thermal power station

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Heat exchangers are an intelligent
investment turning quickly into account!

Function of a solar panel

Solar collector
Thermal solar panels can use up to
Liquid is flowing now as a heat

75% of solar radiation.

Solar collector
carrier into the accumulator

liquid is flowing toward

The solar absorber converts the light
Solar collector energy into heat and yields it to a
heat carrier that flows through it.
Solar collector By dint of this heat carrier’s liquid

the collector
the heat is dissipated from the
Solar collector collector and subsequently saved or
used directly as process heat.
Solar collector

Recovery of water, steam or air

Heat recovery
The energy bounded in steam, water or precipitate can be used through recovery, respectively through
transfer. .

Heat exchanger
Heat Exchanger are technical apparatuses which carry energy saved in water– also as condensate or waste
air – in form of heat to a colder medium and consequently re-use existing energy instead of yielding it
unused to the environment.

To prevent wasting of heat developed in water or steam during the washing process, heat exchangers
for process water or boilers offer an optimal solution to lead back energy, already composed during the
washing process to the circuit and therefore to reduce the total energy consumption as well as the total
expenses.

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E Energy

• Heat exchanger process water

The heat exchanger for process water is using the heat energy located in the waste
water to pre-heat the fresh-water and therefore to administrate an effective energy
recovery in form of heat. The warm waste water coming from the conveyor washing
machine and the wash extractor is led into the circuit to reheat the fresh water.
When the water has only little energy left it can be disposed or recycled.
( vide graphic)

As the chart shows clearly, the hot waste water

Heat exchanger process water coming from the conveyor washing machine flows
into a basin, from where it is pumped back into the
washing circuit.

Via the heat exchanger the heat energy saved in

the waste water is translated to the cold fresh water
and after that deduced again.

For the usage of the process water there are three

forms of heat exchangers:
Conduit-, crust- and spiral heat exchangers, whereas
the conduit heat exchanger is the most effective one
because it allows to individually set up the flow rate
and pressure fluctuations are without influence.

• Heat exchanger condensate

A heat exchanger for boiler is using released moistures from the condensate system
to warm up the incoming soft water.

By the duplex usage of the heat energy from the draining water coming from the
conveyor washing machine and the released moistures of the condensate water
basin the soft water is pre-heated from 15 °C to about 60 °C.

Example for a total adjustment:

Heat exchanger condensate To emanate from a daily output of 14.000 kg, there
can be achieved savings of about 52.500 € over a
period of 250 working days after the installation of
the system at an assumed price of 0,50 Eurocents
per litre of oil.

This is calculated as follows: Before the installation,

the oil consumption is 0,15 l/ kg ( yearly total costs
262.500 €) and after the installation the consum-
ption is reduced to 0,12 l/ kg ( yearly total costs
210.00 €).

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By finishing the clothes,
the laundry needs the most energy.

Crust heat exchanger

Because of their compact construction and
the high degree of efficiency ( in a clean,
lint-free system) crust heat exchangers are
extra appropriate for dryers. However, there
is a continuous maintenance necessary.

• Heat exchangers for dryers

When drying clothes, the need of energy is much higher to convert water from his liquid
to his gaseous condition. The heat escaping with the waste air can be re-used with the
crust heat exchanger to pre-heat colder, fresh air.

70

60

50
Beispiel:
Based on an air volume of 600m3/h
40 coming out with 115 °C of the dryer, the
fresh air (25 °C) can be pre-heated to 66 °C.
30
The fresh air does not have to be heated from
20 25 °C anymore but only from 66 °C to the wished
temperature.
SAVINGS

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Temperature fresh air without heat exchanger

Temperature fresh air with heat exchanger

This system offers you totally new possibilities. Not only can the energy consumption be
significantly reduced but in addition the time for the drying process is significantly lower
by means of heat exchangers.

With the application of heat exchangers, the efficiency of dryers can be increased to 30%
more. With regard to the runtime, this results in enormous savings.

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 P Product
There are enormous amounts of
unused detergents yielded to the
waste water channel. This has not
to be. A combination of the right
products, dosing systems and the
latest machines enables ecological
and economical progressing.
By dint of the latest dosing systems
the products can be tailored to indivi-
dual needs the various textiles,
materials and garments may have.
Products for low temperatures washing
systems disinfect even at temperature
below 60 °C, they therefore reduce
the energy consumption and achieve
simultaneously an optimal washing
result. Thanks to special systems not
only product residua can be led back
from the waste water to the washing
circuit and therefore be re-used.
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Benefit!
• Products for washing at low temperatures
With low temperature systems like Viva Geniox® or Viva Duox®,
outstanding results can be achieved even at temperatures below
60 °C. For traditional laundry (Duox) or for sensitive fabrics
(Geniox).
• The optimal dosing at the right time
What is the best product for when it is not suitable for special
contaminations And what is it for when it is carried too early or
too late into the washing process?
An optimal dosing to the right time is saving time, money and
achieves better results.
• Products for optimizing the process of drying
There are products influencing the process of drying in a positive
way. Residual moisture, which is not being left in the textiles,
does not have to be dried with.
Shorter drying processes – less time and energy consumption.
• Products for better flat work ironer results
Both avivage products, for softening and hardening, are
meliorating the laundry and endue it with brilliance and shape
according to the specific material. The slippage while working
with the flat work ironer is being increased and therefore the risk
of crinkles is reduced.
• Highly concentrated products
The usage of high concentrated products does not only have the
advantage of lower storage costs but also save transport costs.
 Products and systems of SEITZ
are optimally tailored to each other!

Our products are specially developed for the usage at low temperatures. With the Viva

Geniox®-System disinfectant washing is already possible at temperatures of 40 °C after

20 minutes according to EN 1276 and EN 1650 standard and with the Viva Duox®-System

it is possible at 60 °C after 10 minutes according to RKI standards.

economical • efficient • exhaustive • gentle

Persuades by experience
SEITZ offers a wide range of high modern and effective products for laundries which have proofed their
worth by daily action. From pre-spotting to the finishing process you will find everything you need in a
modern dry cleaning store.

Highly concentrated, efficient detergents as Mega Polis and Mega Sol increase through the ingredient
PureWhite® even by dealing with synthetic fabrics as polyester and polyamid the degree of whiteness.
The Viva Duox®-System convinces through its outstanding results to cheap prices and the Viva Geniox®-
System is especially qualified for critical laundry from nursing homes, because of its gentle and disinfectant
way of washing at low temperatures. For finishing not to forget; Viva Soft– eases the flat work and ironing
process and makes the fabrics so smooth that crinkles hang out easier after transportation.

Demands on future products are already met by SEITZ. By dint of the REDOXIL®-System the washing process
is individually tailored to water, energy and time and therefore optimizes the washing result as well as the
processing efforts. Through optimized process flow conditions you save up to 30% fresh water, 15-30%
primary energy and 10% of additives while simultaneously increasing the quality without microbial contami-
nation. Therefore you conserve the environment, protect the consumer against healthy risks and, in addition
to that, you save business expenses.

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 I Innovation
The „Hydronomics“ system
Meshing modules for increasing the
capacity.
Based on our long years’ experience
and the considerations for economy,
water- and energy savings presented
in this brochure, SEITZ have developed
a system based on three columns
which enables you, step by step, to
realize an increasing capacity in your
business and simultaneously save
energy and resources.
Product • System • Water • Energy
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Hydro Base
Products and systems
Hydro Base is the base for our Hydronomics system and builds the
fundament for maximized savings and quality improvement.
Hydro Base backs the application of highly active washing and blea-
ching products in combination with the innovative Redoxil®-system
of SEITZ.
Even at low dosing of 2, 5 gr Viva Duox® and Viva Pris, dry cleaning
and disinfection is possible at 60 °C and a residence time of 10 minu-
tes according to RKI standards.
For textiles which do not have to be washed according to these
standards, lower temperatures can be used as well. This enables more
savings.
The optimal flow conditions of the water in the circuit and the conse-
quent recovery of less heavily used water – from the press, too –
enables the reduction of the fresh water consumption to 2 - 4 litres
per kg washed laundry – and this in most cases without additionally
installed equipment.
Hydronomics system –
steps for higher capacity

Hydro Plus
Products, systems and heat exchangers

Hydro Plus is the second component of our Hydronomics system. It combines the tech-
nologically leading SEITZ products with the innovative Redoxil®-system and modern heat
exchanger systems. Hydro Plus builds the foundation for a highly sophisticated heat
recovery- and energy saving system.

To warrant for an optimal use and recovery of energy and water, Hydro Plus is engaged
with the complete business, examines every step of the working process and offers solu-
tions for the complete process cycle.

Just to examine the washing process would be a raw deal. 60 – 70% of the energy is
used in the drying and finishing process. An optimized use of energy, also for the rinsing
process, reduces the total energy consumption.

The complex Uni-systems enables to extract heat directly from the washing process.
Finished „End of pipe” – solution as well as heat exchangers of Uni-system individually
adapted to the business, offer the whole variety of optimized solutions without much
space required.

Also during the drying and finishing process as through applying Uni-Vent systems, the
energy consumption is reduced to a minimum.

Hydro Advance
Products, systems, heat exchangers and heat generators

Hydro Advance, the third component of the Hydronomic system of SEITZ, enables the
first step towards a steamless laundry.

Hydro Advance is mainly engaged in heat recovery, however, implies the application of
products, systems and heat exchangers, too.

The efficiency of steam generators is limited by physical boundaries. Therefore, you

must know that the generation, the transfer and the unused condensate are the origin of
losses. Losses of 30% are no rareness.

Alternative techniques to generate heat offer the possibility to reduce costs during the
complete process. Solar panels, warm water generators and block-type thermal power
stations create the possibility to heat water efficiently so that the required temperatures
can be achieved for the washing process.

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 I Innovation
SEITZ 360° Service
Every laundry is individual in its
concept and works with the most diffe-
rent requirements.
The SEITZ Engineering specialist’
can develop concepts individually
tailored for every laundry which enable
to save a lot of money and to operate
future-minded.
We are looking forward to your
questions and would be pleased to be
at your disposal for further advice.
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Hydro Complete
Products, systems, heat exchangers, heat
generators and waste water treatment plants
The Hydro complete system of SEITZ combines products, systems,
heat exchangers in addition with waste water treatment plants.
Waste water treatment means a purposive improvement of the water
quality to an in advance defined level. In laundries this wished level
can be reached through several systems depending on the degree of
contamination.
This systems range from the simple removal of particular fabrics from
water to the enrichment of fabrics for increasing the water quality –
and between there are the possibilities.
The complete Hydronomics system is very flexible. Its modules are
coordinated to each other and enable to reduce business expenses,
step by step.
Together with its associates SEITZ can offer you complete solutions
for your plans of optimizing.
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 Goal of ours:
The continuous success of our customers

SEITZ has set itself the target to develop optimized processes, by dint of individually
tailored products, systems and technical equipments and therefore to counter the raising
energy costs in an effective way.

The process cycle is to be analysed after consulting the customer, to be optimized and
tailored to the individuality of every business to guarantee the optimal use of all resources.

From the analysis of the sequences of operations, to the consulting and product training
to the point of installation and programming – we provide you 360° C complete service.

All components of the SEITZ system are optimal tailored to each other. Because of our
continuous research and development efforts we can always offer you the most innovative
systems and processes.

Use the competence and innovations of SEITZ.

• Training and contact persons

Employee training and seminars on the spot are part and parcel of the communication with our
customers. Employee training for the scopes of textiles, the usage of temperatures, mechanic, acid
and bases, textile compatibility and stain removal are offered continuous.

• Complete service 360°

From the analysis of the processing cycle, to advise and product training up to the point of installations
and programming SEITZ is providing 360° complete service under one umbrella. Worldwide.

• Reliable
Active quality management and a company philosophy of “ short” ways enable fast decisions and
are perfectly tailored to customer’s need of products. The quality management system and the
ISO 9001-2000 Certification guarantee continuous quality and absolute reliability in all business
areas of the SEITZ company.

• Responsibility
As member of the worldwide initiative “Responsible Care” SEITZ committed themselves already
since 1996 on their own authorithy, to continuous improve the protection of the environment, health
and security.

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