Understanding How an Industrial Water Softener Works
Industrial water softeners replace high levels of calcium and magnesium ions with sodium ions to
prevent scaling. Find out more about the process here.
(firmenpresse) - Industrial processes rely heavily on the use of water, and due to the sensitivity of machinery
and equipment, the mineral levels need to meet the required standards. Public water in the UK is
safe for human consumption; however, it can negatively impact some domestic and industrial
processes because 65% is classified as “hard". In simplified terms, it is deemed hard because it
contains high levels of calcium and magnesium (and iron in some cases), which can lead to limescale
buildup, in turn damaging expensive plumbing and equipment. The solution can be the installation of
an industrial water softener.
What is Hard Water?
Rainwater in its purest form has low levels of minerals; however, when it hits the ground surface
where the geographical formation is sedimentary rocks (such as sandstone, limestone, chalk, and
flint), it percolates and dissolves the minerals found in these types of rocks.
According to The Open University, the bedrock in the majority of areas in the UK is made up of
sedimentary rocks. Because of this, there are high dissolved mineral levels of calcium and
magnesium – this is basically how hard water is formed and classified.
High levels of these two minerals cause problems such as limescale buildup on kettles, toilet
bowls, showerheads, and taps. In industrial processes, it can impact the flow of coolant, leading
to a rise in temperature, which in turn causes damage to the equipment. It also leads to
deterioration and corrosion of the plumbing system, affecting production efficiency. In this
article, you will learn the process of using an industrial water softener and the mechanics of
combating problems caused by high mineral levels.
1. Ion Exchange process
During this process, hard water passes through a resin bed, which contains resin beads charged
with sodium ions. The calcium and magnesium ions are exchanged with sodium ions to reduce
undesirable minerals. Sodium is more soluble and doesn’t cause scaling.
2. Regeneration or Rejuvenation of Resin Bed
The resin beads require “servicing” or regeneration to flush out calcium and magnesium ions
built up in the system. This is done by feeding the resin bed with a sodium chloride solution
(brine). The sodium ions displace the unwanted ions, which are then flushed out as wastewater
to rejuvenate the system. It is worth noting that during regeneration, there is a cut-off supply
of soft water.
3. Simplex Water softener
This consists of a single vessel that uses an ion exchange process. The system can be either
time-controlled or a metre-controlled. A time-controlled system is equipped with a control
mechanism to undergo regeneration when there is no requirement for a constant supply. A
metre-controlled system, on the other hand, doesn’t allow for this autonomy, which means it can
pose issues that can disrupt industrial processes.
4. Duplex Industrial Water Softener
Instead of a single column, this version uses two vessels that work interchangeably to carry out
the ion exchange process. This prevents a cut-off supply during degeneration, because when one
vessel goes through the rejuvenation process, the second one continues with the ion exchange
process, and vice versa.
Industrial processes require the maintenance of a strict level of dissolved minerals in water
to maintain the efficiency of equipment and prevent possible damage to plants and machinery.
Because of this, it is always a goal for industrial and manufacturing sectors in the UK to reduce
the high content of magnesium and calcium and replace them with more soluble sodium ions. To
achieve this, the recommendation is to consult a reputable company to install an industrial water
softener, in order to maintain high efficiency at all times.
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Sean Clifford is an advisor at AllWater Technologies Ltd, a wholly independent company providing
consultation and water treatment equipment, including
industrial water softener systems and effluent treatment plant. Bringing together a host of
experience and specialist knowledge, the company is committed to building and maintaining long-term
relationships and creating maximum value and benefit for their customers.
Datum: 15.12.2023 - 13:59 Uhr
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