Water Filtration Softening Plant
| Minimum Order Quantity | 1 Piece |
| Capacity (LPH) | 100 LPH |
| Usage/Application | Domestic |
| Automation Grade | Manual |
| Water Source | Borewell Water |
| Softener Tank Type | Vertical |
| Cleaning System | Ion-exchange Resin Method |
| Material | FRP |
| Resin Volume | 51 - 100 Liters |
A Water Softening Plant is designed to remove hardness-causing minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium, from water. This process prevents the formation of scale and reduces the risk of damage to household appliances, industrial equipment, and plumbing systems. Water softening plants are widely used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications to ensure high-quality water.
Components of a Water Softening Plant:
- Ion Exchange Resin Bed: The main component where water flows through and the hardness ions (calcium and magnesium) are replaced with sodium or potassium ions through a process called ion exchange.
- Regeneration System: Involves backwashing and rinsing the resin bed with a brine solution (saltwater), which recharges the resin by replacing the sodium or potassium ions on the resin with calcium and magnesium ions.
- Control Valve: Manages the regeneration cycle and monitors water quality, flow rates, and other parameters to ensure effective operation.
- Brine Tank: Stores the brine solution used for regenerating the resin bed.
Types of Water Softeners:
- Salt-based Softeners: The most common type, where sodium or potassium ions replace the calcium and magnesium ions. Effective but can increase sodium levels in the treated water.
- Salt-free Softeners: Use physical or chemical processes to condition the water rather than remove hardness ions directly. These are less effective but do not add sodium to the water.
- Magnetic and Electronic Water Softeners: These devices use magnetic fields or electronic impulses to alter the mineral structure, preventing scale formation without traditional ion exchange.
Applications:
- Residential: For homes to protect appliances like washing machines, dishwashers, and water heaters from scale buildup.
- Commercial: Used in hotels, restaurants, and offices to maintain the quality of steam boilers, cooling towers, and other equipment.
- Industrial: Vital for processes in power plants, food processing, and textile industries to prevent scaling and corrosion.
Benefits:
- Prevents scale buildup in pipes, fixtures, and equipment.
- Improves efficiency of water-using appliances by reducing energy consumption and increasing lifespan.
- Improves water quality by removing hardness minerals that can affect taste and cause soap scum in bathtubs and sinks.
