Arcifiltro

Asociación Ocañera Comercializadora de Productos de Arcilla y Afines (ASOPAFIN)

A silver-enhanced ceramic water filter for household drinking water treatment.

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Product description Brand name and product description

The Arcifiltro is a silver enhanced ceramic ‘pot’ water filter for household drinking water treatment. This product is manufactured in Colombia with the help of OXFAM GB and Crediservir Foundation. It is an open source technology promoted by Potters for Peace.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Colombia, South America

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Local partners: CruzRojaColombiana, Fundación Bavaria, Oxfam GB.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

~ 40.00 USD (120,000 COP)

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Household water treatment methods and products available in local market.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Individuals, households

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Locally sourced clay and sawdust are processed then mixed with water, pressed into the filter shape, fired to a ceramic state, flow rate tested to ensure production consistency and coated with silver nanoparticles.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Open source

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Non-governmental organizations and individual sales

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

~30,000 units as of August 2016

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Type of filter

Description of the type of ceramic filter (pot, candle, or disk)

Ceramic pot filter

Primary material of construction

What primary material is used (ceramic, mud, clay etc.)?

Filters are manufactured with clay, sawdust and silver nanoparticles.

Additives

Additional materials added to improve disinfection

There is a potential for silver in filtered water, below secondary guideline values of 0.1 mg/L.

Manufacturer-specified flow rate (L/hr)

2 L/hr when full

Bacteria reduction

Laboratory-evaluated log scale removal rate of bacteria

>2 Log

Virus reduction

Laboratory-evaluated log scale removal rate of viruses

Unknown

Protozoa reduction

Laboratory-evaluated log scale removal rate of protozoa

Unknown

Heavy metals and/or arsenic reduction

Reduction levels of heavy metals and/or arsenic through this treatment system

Unknown

Maximum recommended influent turbidity level (NTU)

Manufacturer-specified maximum level of inlet turbidity (NTU)

5 NTU

Effluent turbidity levels (NTU)

Range or value of outlet turbidity levels (NTU)

98-99% turbidity removal

Maintenance schedule

How often/when should maintenance be performed?

Scrub filter when flow rate slows.

Manufacturer-specified lifetime volume (L)

What is the total number of liters that is recommended can be filtered?

18,000 - 22,000 L

Safe water storage integration

Is there safe water storage integrated into this product?

Not available

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

The product filters water through micropores of size 0.2 microns not allowing bacteria to pass. The filter is then bathed in colloidal silver that prevents the reproduction of microorganisms trapped in the filter.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Specifications Diameter: 32 cm, Height: 25 cm height, Dirty water volume: 10 L; Flow rate: 2 L/hr when full.

The product comes in 2 different external presentations in plastic or clay.

Technical support Technical support provided by

Instructions for use: To rejuvenate flow rate when filters clog, users scrub ceramic filtering element with a brush.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Available in country: tap for dispensing water, safe storage container, ceramic filtering element.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

~2 years

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

>2 log bacteria reduction, 2 L/hr flow rate.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Comparative 14 month laboratory evaluation: Long-term evaluation of the performance of four point-of-use water filters.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Universidad Santiago de Cali, Universidad de Boyacá.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Clean the filter regularly for longer life

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Pre-filter or settle very turbid water (>5 NTU).

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Comparative 14 month laboratory evaluation: Long-term evaluation of the performance of four point-of-use water filters.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Laboratory & field evaluations

Other information

Video on ceramic filter maintenance.

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Colombia, South America

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Local partners: CruzRojaColombiana, Fundación Bavaria, Oxfam GB.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

~ 40.00 USD (120,000 COP)

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Household water treatment methods and products available in local market.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Individuals, households

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Open source

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Non-governmental organizations and individual sales

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

~30,000 units as of August 2016

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Type of filter

Description of the type of ceramic filter (pot, candle, or disk)

Ceramic pot filter

Primary material of construction

What primary material is used (ceramic, mud, clay etc.)?

Filters are manufactured with clay, sawdust and silver nanoparticles.

Additives

Additional materials added to improve disinfection

There is a potential for silver in filtered water, below secondary guideline values of 0.1 mg/L.

Manufacturer-specified flow rate (L/hr)

2 L/hr when full

Bacteria reduction

Laboratory-evaluated log scale removal rate of bacteria

>2 Log

Virus reduction

Laboratory-evaluated log scale removal rate of viruses

Unknown

Protozoa reduction

Laboratory-evaluated log scale removal rate of protozoa

Unknown

Heavy metals and/or arsenic reduction

Reduction levels of heavy metals and/or arsenic through this treatment system

Unknown

Maximum recommended influent turbidity level (NTU)

Manufacturer-specified maximum level of inlet turbidity (NTU)

5 NTU

Effluent turbidity levels (NTU)

Range or value of outlet turbidity levels (NTU)

98-99% turbidity removal

Maintenance schedule

How often/when should maintenance be performed?

Scrub filter when flow rate slows.

Manufacturer-specified lifetime volume (L)

What is the total number of liters that is recommended can be filtered?

18,000 - 22,000 L

Safe water storage integration

Is there safe water storage integrated into this product?

Not available

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Specifications Diameter: 32 cm, Height: 25 cm height, Dirty water volume: 10 L; Flow rate: 2 L/hr when full.

The product comes in 2 different external presentations in plastic or clay.

Technical support Technical support provided by

Instructions for use: To rejuvenate flow rate when filters clog, users scrub ceramic filtering element with a brush.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Available in country: tap for dispensing water, safe storage container, ceramic filtering element.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

~2 years

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

>2 log bacteria reduction, 2 L/hr flow rate.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Comparative 14 month laboratory evaluation: Long-term evaluation of the performance of four point-of-use water filters.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Universidad Santiago de Cali, Universidad de Boyacá.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Clean the filter regularly for longer life

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Pre-filter or settle very turbid water (>5 NTU).

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Comparative 14 month laboratory evaluation: Long-term evaluation of the performance of four point-of-use water filters.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Laboratory & field evaluations

Other information

Video on ceramic filter maintenance.

Feedback

In context photographs (0)

You can use the form below to contribute a photo of this product.

In context files & documents (0)

Feedback from users, customers & distributors

Please let us know your experience in using this product through comments below.

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Arcifiltro

Asociación Ocañera Comercializadora de Productos de Arcilla y Afines (ASOPAFIN)

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