The Science Behind E-Beam
Understanding how compact electron beam accelerators transform contaminated water into clean, safe resources.
How E-Beam Technology Works
Electron beam accelerators generate high-energy electrons that break molecular bonds in organic contaminants, converting them into simple, harmless compounds like water, carbon dioxide, and mineral salts.
Energy Transfer
High-energy electrons (<10 MeV) are generated by compact industrial accelerators and directed into the treatment medium.
Radical Generation
Electrons interact with water molecules to produce hydroxyl radicals and solvated electrons — powerful oxidizing and reducing agents.
Bond Destruction
These reactive species attack carbon-fluorine, carbon-carbon, and other molecular bonds, breaking down contaminants at the molecular level in nanoseconds without bulk heating.
Mineralization
Complex organic molecules are converted to simple inorganic compounds: CO2, H2O, F-, and mineral salts—completing the destruction process.
Key Advantages
No Secondary Waste, Broad Spectrum
Unlike other emerging solutions, e-beam treatment destroys contaminants rather than just isolating them. Effective against pharmaceuticals, pesticides, VOCs, and recalcitrant compounds including PFAS.
Energy Efficient
Compact e-beam accelerators deliver targeted energy precisely where needed, minimizing operational costs with dispatchable operations that ramp in accordance with demand.
Scalable Design
Modular systems can be configured for flow rates from small-town plants to large metropolitan systems handling hundreds of millions of gallons per day.
In-Situ Operations
e-beam treatment can be integrated directly into GAC systems, obviating media removal for reactivation, reducing CAPEX and OPEX dramatically.
Technical Specifications
Our compact industrial electron beam accelerators are engineered for continuous, reliable operation in critical treatment environments.