Zeta Rod Systems

Zeta Corporation
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Description: For over a decade, patented Zeta Rod systems have delivered improved water and energy conservation, optimized performance of industrial fluids, reduced chemical usage and eliminated scale and biological fouling in water systems. Originally developed for process protection in mining, pulp and paper, and beverage bottling, the Zeta Rod's use as an important green technology was expanded to reduce or eliminate chemical usage in heavy air conditioning and to protect drinking water systems for airports and municipalities. Water conservation and biological control for agriculture and food production qualify the Zeta Rod as an effective tool in food safety and productivity. Zeta Rod patented capacitor-based technology electronically disperses bacteria and mineral colloids in aqueous systems, eliminating biofouling and preventing scale and corrosion without the use of additive chemicals. Colloids in water systems become components of the capacitor and receive a strong boost to their natural surface charge, altering double-layer conditions that govern particle interactions. Bacteria are unable to attach, absorb nutrition, or replicate into colonies. Existing biofilm hydrates excessively, loses bonding strength and disperses. Biofilm, biocorrosion, and scale formation are arrested. Zeta Rod systems are currently at work protecting industrial cooling, reverse osmosis membranes, floculation processes, glass manufacturing shear lubricants, metal working fluids and water distribution piping.
Model or ID numbers: ZRS
MasterFormat Number(s): 42 20 00, 22 09 00, 44 40 00, 23 09 13, 23 25 00

Manufacturer:

Zeta Corporation
2045 North Forbes Boulevard
Suite 102
Tucson, AZ 85745

cpitts@zetacorp.com
http://www.zetarod.com
(520) 903-9904 (main)

Distribution Channels:

Manufacturer-direct

PRODUCT DETAILS2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS • 2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA • 2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT

2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

2.1.4 Third Party Certification - Other Certification Categories

CERTIFICATION NAME	Certifying Organization	Level	Certification Number	Activation Date	Length of Term
Other	IAPMO	GREEN	N-4890	2010-01-01	--

2.1.8 Second Party Certification Program - Other Certification Categories

CERTIFICATION NAME	Certifying Organization	Level	Certification Number	Activation Date	Length of Term
Other	IAPMO	GREEN	N-4890	2010-01-01	--

Manufacturer Comments

January 1, 2010 Tucson, Arizona -- Zeta Corporation is pleased to announce that its patented Zeta Rod® Systems have added IAPMO Research &Testing GREEN certification to their IAPMO listing. The products will now bear the UPC™ NSF/ ANSI 61 GREEN stamp, indicating not only that they continue to conform to the standards for Drinking Water Systems Components – Health Effects and the plumbing and electrical requirements set forth in the Uniform Plumbing Code™ IGC 91-2009, but that their use is considered GREEN because it contributes to water conservation, energy reduction and chemical waste reduction in aqueous processes. The IAPMO GREEN listing for Zeta Rod Systems is qualified in part by independent research data published in 2009 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contruction Engineering Research Lab. The 18 month Zeta Rod demonstration/evaluation on evaporative cooling equipment on U.S. military bases documented significant overall water savings on cooling tower make-up water of 20%. By replacing standard chemical water treatment techniques, one installation saved approximately one million gallons of water over a twelve month period, contributing to water conservation and chemical reduction requirements for federal facilities by 2016 set forth by Executive Order of the President of the United States. For industrial cooling and process water treatment applications, the Zeta Rod particle dispersion technology acheives measurable water conservation because cooling systems are able to operate under higher ratios of concentration without forming scale, biofouling or corrosion, and are able to do so without the addition of chemical additives, leaving the waste water available for irrigation or other gray water uses. In potable water applications, the Zeta Rod, which requires no backflush, is used as an alternative to salt-based water softening devices that require water wasting brine regeneration. IAPMO, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, promotes safe and efficient plumbing and mechanical practices and is the organization that develops and maintains the Uniform Plumbing Code. The NSF Part 61 listing as granted by UPC is recognized by NSF, the National Sanitation Foundation, and ANSI, the American National Standards Institute, who develop the standards for drinking water system additives and components. NSF/ANSI Standard 61 is the American National Standard that ensures pipes, tubes, storage tanks and other products that come in contact with drinking water do not contribute levels of contaminants that could cause serious health problems. Forty-five U.S. states and two Canadian provinces require drinking water system components to comply with NSF/ANSI Standard 61 requirements. Zeta Rod systems work by creating a capacitor within the piping that prevents deposition of hard water and mineral scale. Additionally, the system performs to eliminate bacteria-harboring bio-films that adhere to pipe and vessel walls, thereby improving water taste, reducing piping and fixture corrosion, and enhancing overall water quality satisfaction. Contact: Zeta Corporation Rodrigo F.V. Romo, Vice President rromo@zetacorp.com

2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT

2.3.1 Composition

List the primary materials in a representative sample of the reported product. (List actual material - not trade name)

100% vitrified alumina ceramic
304 Stainless Steel

2.3.2 Toxicity

Does the product contain any California Proposition 65 chemicals?	Yes No
Does the product contain any Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic pollutants (PBTs) as listed on the EPA Priority PBT List?	Yes No

Toxicity Manufacturer Comments

Zeta Rod Systems are IAPMO Listed to ANSI/NSF Part 61 standards - Drinking Water Systems Health Effects

2.3.3 Recycled Content

Does the product contain any recycled content material?			Yes No
Post-Consumer: Percent by weight of total product: 50 range	Post-Consumer: Description of post-consumer content: 304 Stainless Steel
		Total: Percent by weight of total product: 50

If yes, are these measurements certified?			Yes No

2.3.5 Reused Materials

Does the product consist of essentially a salvaged, refurbished, or reused material?								Yes No

PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE3.1 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS • Manufacturer Comments • 3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation • 3.3 MANUFACTURING • 3.4 CONSTRUCTION • 3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS • 3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE

3.1 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS

Manufacturer Comments

3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation

3.2.1 Regional Materials

Location(s) of manufacturing facility(s) producing the reported product
City, State/Province, Zip, Country: Tucson, AZ 85745 USA







List Primary Raw Materials in Product: (ie. sand, cement, water, recycled glass, clay, wood, biofiber, etc.): (If a significant percent of the raw materials for this product (excluding water) are sourced from a specific location, please also list percent by weight of material in the product and material source location (town, state, country zip code, country). Be as specific as possible regarding each raw material in the product, but leave the location blank if the material is sourced from many different locations.)
Material: stainless steel
Material: vitrified alumina ceramic

3.3 MANUFACTURING

3.3.1 Manufacturing and Support Facilities

Does the company maintain ISO 14001 registration for some or all manufacturing facilities, including international locations?
none
Does the company generate energy on-site from renewable resources?								Yes No

Does the company purchase any thermal energy or electricity from renewable sources? (for electricity this refers to sources that meet the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e Energy National Standard)								Yes No

3.3.2 Manufacturing Process

Does the company participate in any recognized voluntary programs to increase energy efficiency and/or reduce GHG emissions in manufacturing?								Yes No

Does the company report greenhouse gas emissions?								Yes No

Are any Hazardous Air Pollutants (as defined by EPA) created, used, or released during the manufacture of the product?								Yes No

3.4 CONSTRUCTION

3.4.1 Construction Waste Management

Shipping and Packing Materials (select all that apply for each)

Pallets:

Minimized,Manufacturer/Installer accepts back

Boxes:

Minimized

Packing filler:

Not used

Containers:

Minimized

Wrapping:

Minimized,Manufacturer/Installer accepts back

3.4.3 Contract Closeout

Testing, Adjusting, and Commissioning: Briefly describe any activities recommended to assure optimal performance of the product or that are required to achieve its specified contribution to sustainable performance of the system.

Programming of controllers to desired set points for cycles of concentration by volumetric ratios to acheive water conservation goals.

3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS

3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4.1 Stewardship • 4.2 Transparency of Information • Manufacturer Comments

4.1 Stewardship

4.2 Transparency of Information

Manufacturer Comments

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What is the expected lifespan of the product?
20 years
What is the maximum length of manufacturer's warranty?
3 years

Are any of the company's buildings/sites certified under a green building rating system?		Yes No


What awards and recognition has the company achieved or received for its environmental stewardship?
Los Angeles Convention Center Environmental Award from the City of Los Angeles for adoption of Zeta Rod systems technology to reduce water consumption,decrease chemical consumption, and increase energy efficiency of HVAC chillers.
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IAPMO	Is this product GreenSpec listed?

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BACKGROUNDProduct image • Product description • Contact information

PRODUCT DETAILS2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS • 2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA • 2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT

2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT

PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE3.1 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS • Manufacturer Comments • 3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation • 3.3 MANUFACTURING • 3.4 CONSTRUCTION • 3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS • 3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE

3.1 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS

Manufacturer Comments

3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation

3.3 MANUFACTURING

3.4 CONSTRUCTION

3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS

3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4.1 Stewardship • 4.2 Transparency of Information • Manufacturer Comments

4.1 Stewardship

4.2 Transparency of Information

Manufacturer Comments

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Has this product, or any product in the product category, gone through a life cycle assessment (LCA)?								Yes No

Are components of the product reusable?								Yes No
If yes to either of the above, do installation techniques allow it to be easily removed/disassembled without damage?								Yes No

Does the company have an environmental policy or sustainability plan available on its website?								Yes No

Does the company produce a corporate sustainability report for public review?								Yes No

Ingredients or materials that comprise the product are fully disclosed on product packaging or in materials accompanying the product								Yes No