Tandem water softening systems are systems used in industrial facilities to remove the hardness of water with high hardness values. Water softening systems remove the calcium and magnesium found in raw water. Ultimately, it is the cationic resin in the mineral tank that performs this process. These resins, which work on the principle of simple ion exchange, capture the Ca and Mg ions found in water and replace them with Na ions in the resin structure.
Water Softening System Standard Features
- Epoxy painted carbon steel tank
- Aquline brand cationic resin
- Maximum working pressure 6 bar
- Pneumatic actuated valves (valve with electric actuator optional PVC-U Material piping (optional galvanized and stainless piping)
- Sample at system inlets and outlets taps and manometers
- PLC based Siemens logo control panel (optional touch screen option
- Electricity 220V/50 Hz/1 Ph
- 150 grams of salt consumption is accepted for 1 liter of resin Resin capacity 6000 FR/Litre
- Dry instrument air supply required for the operation of pneumatic valves belongs to the customer Recommended compressor air 100 liter/min.-8 bar
Technical Specifications
Water softening systems are widely preferred in industrial and commercial areas to reduce the hardness of water and prevent lime accumulation that may occur in installations. Double-tank solutions of these systems, especially the tandem water softening system, offer significant advantages by providing users with constantly softened water.
What is Tandem Water Softening System?
Tandem water softening system is a system consisting of two tanks and providing uninterrupted water softening service. The basic working principle of this system is that while one of the tanks is actively softening, the other performs the regeneration process. In this way, the system provides softened water uninterruptedly 24/7. Ion exchange technology is used in tandem systems. Calcium and magnesium ions, which create hardness, are replaced by sodium ions as they pass through a cationic resin layer. As a result of this process, hardness elements are removed from the water and the water is softened.Advantages of Tandem System
- Uninterrupted Water Supply: Having two tanks in the tandem system ensures that one tank works actively while the other tank regenerates. In this way, the water softening process never stops.
- Longer Life: Since the tanks work in rotation, the life of each tank is extended and the system malfunctions less.
- Efficiency: Tandem systems are more efficient than standard single-tank systems. The regeneration process has been optimized and the use of water and salt has been minimized.
- Flexibility: It can easily adapt to water softening needs of different capacities. This provides a versatile solution for both industrial and commercial facilities.
- Energy Saving: The system reduces your costs by minimizing energy consumption.
Usage Areas
Tandem water softening systems can be used in a wide variety of areas. The following main areas are where these systems are most commonly used:- Industrial Facilities: The use of softened water is of great importance in factories, power plants and production lines. Hard water can cause limescale accumulation in machinery and equipment, causing performance loss and malfunctions.
- Hotels and Restaurants: Hotels and restaurants use these systems to provide a better quality experience to their guests. It is an especially effective method for extending the life of kitchen equipment and installations.
- Hospitals and Laboratories: It is critical to use softened water to prevent damage to sensitive devices and systems.
- Domestic Use: It is preferred to reduce the effects of hard water in large residential complexes or individual homes.