Softener Plant

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Water Softening Overview

Water softening involves the removal of calcium, magnesium, and certain other metal cations present in hard water. Hard water contains high levels of these minerals, which can lead to scale formation, reduced efficiency of appliances, and various other issues.

Mechanism of Water Softeners

Water softeners are specifically designed to remove positively charged ions, primarily calcium (Ca2+) and magnesium (Mg2+), which are commonly known as ‘hardness minerals’. The process involves the use of ion exchangers, typically resin beads, that replace the calcium and magnesium ions with other ions, such as sodium.

Regeneration Process

Sodium chloride is used as the regenerate chemical to convert exhausted softener resin back to its sodium form. During regeneration, the resin exchanges the collected hardness ions with sodium ions present in the sodium chloride. The actual regeneration time depends on the output and the total hardness of the input water.

- Up Flow Softeners: If the brine solution is passed from the bottom of the resin and the service flow is from the top.
- Co Flow Softeners: If the service and regeneration flows are both from top to bottom.

Benefits of Water Softening

Water softeners reduce hardness to a level of 5 ppm as CaCO3, referred to as Industrial Zero hardness. This minimizes hard water buildup, making tubs, showers, and sinks easier to clean.

Our Softener Plants

We are a leading supplier of a wide range of softener plants designed to remove hardness from water. These plants prevent performance problems in boilers, cooling towers, and chillers by preventing scale formation. Our softener plants are available in various materials and flow rates to meet diverse needs.

Materials Available

FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic)
SS (Stainless Steel)
Mild Steel with Epoxy Paint
MS with FRP Coating
MS with Rubber Lining

Flow Rates

Available from 2 m³/h to 50 m³/h
Higher flow rates can be custom-built as per customer requirements

Applications

Boiler feed
Process water in textile mills
Beverage manufacturing
Laundry and air conditioning plants
Jacket cooling
Pharmaceuticals
Cooling towers
Household purposes

Industrial Use Advantages

Consistent treated water quality
High capacity polystyrene bead-type cation exchange resin with long life
Produces clear, soft, non-scale forming water
Easy to install and operate
Low operating cost

Domestic Use Benefits

Enhances bathing with more lather; prevents hair loss
Keeps skin and hair healthy-looking
Extends the life of water-using appliances
Reduces deposits in geysers, enhancing their life
Reduces deposits in utensils, keeping them clean
Enhances the feel of clothes by making them softer, cleaner, and brighter
Prevents scaling and corrosion in expensive bathroom fittings
Reduces hard water buildup, keeping tubs, showers, and sinks clean

Types and Sizes

Types

FRP Vessel
MS Vessel
MSRL Vessel

Sizes

FRP	MSRL
250	250
300	300
400	400
500	500
600	600
800	800
1000	1000
1200	1200
1600	1600
1800	1800
2000	2000

Unic Chem provides efficient and reliable water softening solutions tailored to both industrial and domestic needs, ensuring high-quality water and protecting your investments.