The document discusses raw water impurities and demineralization systems. It begins by describing common impurities found in raw water such as calcium, magnesium, bicarbonates, sulfates and chlorides. It then discusses methods for expressing dissolved impurities and difficulties caused by various impurities. The document outlines pretreatment processes including coagulation, settling and filtration to remove suspended solids. It also describes demineralization systems using ion exchange materials like cation and anion exchange resins. Different demineralization configurations are listed that can be used depending on raw water quality and purity requirements.
Raw water coming from different sources contains dissolved salts and un-dissolved or suspended impurities. It is necessary to remove harmful salts dissolved into the water before feeding it to the boiler.
POWER PLANT CHEMISTRY( WATER TREATMENT FOR BOILERS)Dilip Kumar
This document discusses the treatment of water for high pressure boilers and steam-water quality parameters. It describes the various processes involved - intake of raw water from rivers, aeration, addition of chemicals for coagulation and disinfection, clarification, filtration, and demineralization. It then discusses water treatment for boilers, including dosing of chemicals to prevent corrosion. Various sampling points and parameters for treated water and steam are listed. Finally, it briefly covers generator chemistry, including cooling of stator and rotor, hydrogen purity requirements, and primary water system treatment.
The document discusses a condensate polishing unit (CPU), which is a resin-based ion exchange system that treats boiler feedwater to improve water quality. It removes dissolved and suspended contaminants to make boiler operation more efficient and improve steam quality. The CPU controls corrosion, impurities from makeup water, and condenser leaks. It works by exchanging ions through mixed cation and anion resin beds and regenerating the resins to remove residual ions. Key factors that impact its performance include flow rate, regeneration process, water composition treated, and resin quality. It outlines the CPU design, regeneration steps, operating cycles, and design options used at a particular power plant.
The document provides information on boiler water treatment including:
- Benefits of steam such as high heat content and ease of distribution.
- Major problems in boilers like scaling, corrosion, and carryover of impurities.
- Effects of scaling and corrosion like reduced heat transfer and increased maintenance costs.
- Pretreatment methods like deaeration and chemical treatment to control scaling, corrosion, and silica carryover.
- Use of oxygen scavengers, neutralizing amines, and filming amines to control corrosion in boilers and return lines.
This document discusses the importance of monitoring steam-water cycle chemistry parameters and water treatment in thermal power plants. It outlines the key parameters that should be continuously monitored, including cation conductivity, pH, dissolved oxygen, sodium and others. It also describes diagnostic parameters that are monitored periodically. Maintaining proper monitoring and treatment is necessary to prevent corrosion, scale deposition and deposition in turbines for high availability and efficiency.
Reverse osmosis uses semi-permeable membranes to purify water by separating dissolved solids. It has various applications in water treatment and is used along with demineralization plants. A reverse osmosis system consists of pre-treatment, high-pressure pumps, membrane systems, and post-treatment. It produces permeate water while concentrating impurities in reject water. Demineralization uses ion exchange resins to remove mineral ions, producing very high purity water. Together, reverse osmosis and demineralization can purify water for various industrial and medical uses.
The document discusses various techniques for demineralizing water for high pressure boilers, including distillation, electrodialysis, reverse osmosis, and ion exchange. It provides details on the processes of reverse osmosis and ion exchange, which are the most common techniques used. Reverse osmosis uses pressure to force water through a semi-permeable membrane, leaving dissolved ions behind. Ion exchange involves the reversible exchange of ions between a solid resin and water, allowing contaminated water to be treated by replacing its ions with more desirable ones like hydrogen or hydroxide ions. The document outlines the components and operation of typical reverse osmosis and ion exchange systems used for demineralization.
The document discusses the preparation of boiler feed water (BFW) from raw water. Raw water is processed through demineralization to remove minerals, producing demineralized (DM) water. DM water is further conditioned in a deaerator, where it is mixed with recycled condensate, heated with low pressure steam to remove dissolved gases, and oxygen scavengers like hydrazine are added to produce high quality BFW for use in boilers. Maintaining proper BFW quality through continuous and intermittent blowdown is important to minimize impurities in the boiler system and produce stable steam.
Raw water coming from different sources contains dissolved salts and un-dissolved or suspended impurities. It is necessary to remove harmful salts dissolved into the water before feeding it to the boiler.
POWER PLANT CHEMISTRY( WATER TREATMENT FOR BOILERS)Dilip Kumar
This document discusses the treatment of water for high pressure boilers and steam-water quality parameters. It describes the various processes involved - intake of raw water from rivers, aeration, addition of chemicals for coagulation and disinfection, clarification, filtration, and demineralization. It then discusses water treatment for boilers, including dosing of chemicals to prevent corrosion. Various sampling points and parameters for treated water and steam are listed. Finally, it briefly covers generator chemistry, including cooling of stator and rotor, hydrogen purity requirements, and primary water system treatment.
The document discusses a condensate polishing unit (CPU), which is a resin-based ion exchange system that treats boiler feedwater to improve water quality. It removes dissolved and suspended contaminants to make boiler operation more efficient and improve steam quality. The CPU controls corrosion, impurities from makeup water, and condenser leaks. It works by exchanging ions through mixed cation and anion resin beds and regenerating the resins to remove residual ions. Key factors that impact its performance include flow rate, regeneration process, water composition treated, and resin quality. It outlines the CPU design, regeneration steps, operating cycles, and design options used at a particular power plant.
The document provides information on boiler water treatment including:
- Benefits of steam such as high heat content and ease of distribution.
- Major problems in boilers like scaling, corrosion, and carryover of impurities.
- Effects of scaling and corrosion like reduced heat transfer and increased maintenance costs.
- Pretreatment methods like deaeration and chemical treatment to control scaling, corrosion, and silica carryover.
- Use of oxygen scavengers, neutralizing amines, and filming amines to control corrosion in boilers and return lines.
This document discusses the importance of monitoring steam-water cycle chemistry parameters and water treatment in thermal power plants. It outlines the key parameters that should be continuously monitored, including cation conductivity, pH, dissolved oxygen, sodium and others. It also describes diagnostic parameters that are monitored periodically. Maintaining proper monitoring and treatment is necessary to prevent corrosion, scale deposition and deposition in turbines for high availability and efficiency.
Reverse osmosis uses semi-permeable membranes to purify water by separating dissolved solids. It has various applications in water treatment and is used along with demineralization plants. A reverse osmosis system consists of pre-treatment, high-pressure pumps, membrane systems, and post-treatment. It produces permeate water while concentrating impurities in reject water. Demineralization uses ion exchange resins to remove mineral ions, producing very high purity water. Together, reverse osmosis and demineralization can purify water for various industrial and medical uses.
The document discusses various techniques for demineralizing water for high pressure boilers, including distillation, electrodialysis, reverse osmosis, and ion exchange. It provides details on the processes of reverse osmosis and ion exchange, which are the most common techniques used. Reverse osmosis uses pressure to force water through a semi-permeable membrane, leaving dissolved ions behind. Ion exchange involves the reversible exchange of ions between a solid resin and water, allowing contaminated water to be treated by replacing its ions with more desirable ones like hydrogen or hydroxide ions. The document outlines the components and operation of typical reverse osmosis and ion exchange systems used for demineralization.
The document discusses the preparation of boiler feed water (BFW) from raw water. Raw water is processed through demineralization to remove minerals, producing demineralized (DM) water. DM water is further conditioned in a deaerator, where it is mixed with recycled condensate, heated with low pressure steam to remove dissolved gases, and oxygen scavengers like hydrazine are added to produce high quality BFW for use in boilers. Maintaining proper BFW quality through continuous and intermittent blowdown is important to minimize impurities in the boiler system and produce stable steam.
This document discusses water treatment for steam boilers. There are two main types of boilers - fire tube and water tube. Boilers are also classified by pressure as high or low. Boiler water treatment aims to control scale, corrosion and carryover. Key treatments include oxygen removal, pH control, phosphate for sludge conditioning, and neutralizing amines for condensate lines. Proper control of parameters like TDS, alkalinity and blowdown is important for effective treatment and boiler operation.
Power Plant Chemistry FEED WATER TREATMENTDilip Kumar
This document provides information on feed water treatment and corrosion control in power plants. It discusses the types of impurities found in feed water and how maintaining an alkaline pH and removing dissolved oxygen can minimize corrosion. It also outlines water quality guidelines and parameters for different types of plant systems. The objectives of chemical treatment are to reduce corrosion and prevent scale formation. Various chemical treatments used include volatile alkalis to control pH, hydrazine for oxygen removal, and phosphates for alkalinity and corrosion control.
This document provides an overview of water and wastewater management practices in thermal power plants. It discusses water treatment processes used to remove impurities from water sources, including aeration, coagulation, filtration, softening, demineralization, and chlorination. It also covers boiler feed water and steam cycle chemistry, cooling water chemistry, sources of water pollution, and guidelines for water testing methods. The overall document aims to educate readers on maintaining proper water chemistry to prevent equipment failures and generation losses in thermal power plants.
Water analysis from_intake_well_to_boiler_drum-npriyank.modi
The document discusses water treatment from the intake well to the boiler drum in a power plant. It covers:
1) Water treatment processes from intake to clarifier like alum dosing and chlorine dosing to remove solids.
2) Water treatment from clarifier to DM plant and softener plant using filters and ion exchange.
3) Dosing like hydrazine and phosphates in the boiler feedwater loop to control oxygen and pH.
4) The need for measuring parameters like silica, pH, conductivity and oxygen levels at various stages to monitor water quality and prevent corrosion in the system.
This document provides information about water treatment processes and ion exchange resins used in water purification. It discusses the sources and types of water impurities and how treatment methods like coagulation with polyaluminum chloride, filtration through activated carbon filters, and ion exchange with resins like strong acid cation and weak acid cation can remove various contaminants. It also provides specifications for the ion exchange resins and details their chemical properties and manufacturing processes.
Raw Water Intake & Pre Treatment of Raw Water in a Thermal Power PlantSUDHEER KUMAR KALYANAM
The document discusses the treatment process for raw water from rivers and lakes. It describes how raw water contains physical, biological, and chemical impurities. The treatment process involves intake, screening, pre-chlorination, storage, aeration, coagulation, flocculation, clarification, filtration through sand and activated carbon, and storage of filtered water. This multi-stage process removes suspended solids, bacteria, algae and other contaminants to produce portable water suitable for drinking and industrial use.
Here I explained about power plant chemistry. Explained in details how to produce DM water, cooling water, drinking water etc from raw water. Also discussed about main plant steam cycle chemistry.
This presentation is about cooling tower & cooing water treatment & cooing water problems. In the end the presentation can able to understand about operation & monitoring of cooling water.
This document discusses cooling water treatment at a fertilizer plant in India. It provides details on the plant's cooling towers and water chemistry parameters. Cooling water treatment is needed to prevent corrosion, scaling, and microbial fouling of the system. Common issues like corrosion, scaling, and biofouling are discussed along with the mechanisms of corrosion inhibition, scale inhibition, and microbial control through chemical treatment.
Flue gas desulfurization is commonly known as FGD and is the technology used for removing sulfur dioxide (SO2) from the exhaust combustion flue gases of power plants that burn coal or oil to produce steam for the turbines that drive their electricity generators.
Reverse Osmosis module design and engineering emerged with membrane technology
evolution. In order to understand module design, first membrane configuration needs to be
explored, since the module design is always tailored according to the membrane
characteristics. There is a significant difference between membrane chemistries (most
important ones being cellulose acetate and thin film composite with polyamide barrier
layer), and more importantly, between the different membrane configurations (hollow fine
fiber and flat sheet). Therefore, before looking into detail on the module configuration, the
membrane development needs to be considered.
This document discusses boiler water treatment from Thermax Limited. It covers water chemistry issues like scaling, corrosion and carryover and their causes. It describes different treatment programs like phosphate, amine and oxygen scavenger dosing. Key steps of treatment include chemical dosing, monitoring water parameters, and preservation during shut down. The objective is to maintain water quality, prevent equipment damage, and ensure reliability and efficiency.
The document discusses boiler water treatment and various water impurities that can cause problems in boilers. It describes different types of impurities like dissolved oxygen, carbon dioxide, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride, sulfate, and their associated problems like corrosion, scaling, foaming etc. It also summarizes various internal water treatment methods like phosphate-hydroxide method, coordinated phosphate control, use of oxygen scavengers, neutralizing amines, and all-volatile treatment to control scaling and corrosion in boilers. The document emphasizes the importance of regular water analysis for monitoring treatment programs and taking corrective actions.
This document discusses phosphate hideout in boiler water systems. Phosphate hideout occurs when phosphate disappears from boiler water under high heat or load conditions, then returns without dosing when conditions are reduced. It can cause control difficulties. The document identifies causes of hideout as well as effects like water chemistry upsets and potential under-deposit corrosion. It provides guidelines on maintaining low phosphate levels, avoiding sudden load changes, and controlling dosing to minimize hideout based on recent IAPWS recommendations.
The document discusses cooling water systems and issues related to corrosion, scaling, and biofouling. It describes three types of cooling water systems - once through, closed re-circulating, and open re-circulating. Major cooling water problems include corrosion, scaling, biofouling, and fouling. Scaling can be caused by high concentrations of calcium carbonate, magnesium, and other substances above the control limits. Chemical treatments use zinc phosphate as a corrosion inhibitor and scale inhibitors along with dispersants to control scaling and suspended solids.
Essentials for a sound boiler water treatment programlorenzo Monasca
El agua de Calderas es la base del proceso de Generacion de Vapor. Esta presentacion de Cleaver Brooks y Nalco empresas de clase mundial nos dan los consejos precisos para la conservacion de la estructura de la caldera por corrosion acida y depositos de solidos minerales.Elige el tratamineto recomendable.
This document provides an overview of water treatment for corrosion, including pretreatment of water, corrosion mechanisms, factors affecting the rate of corrosion, protection against corrosion, water treatment at corrosion sites, water chemistry, and calculations. It discusses pretreatment methods like clarification and sedimentation. It also examines corrosion mechanisms, objectives of water treatment to minimize corrosion and other issues, and factors influencing the corrosion rate like pH, dissolved gases, temperature, velocity, and microbial growth. Additionally, it covers alkalinity, how chemical corrosion inhibitors work, recommended treatment chemicals, blowdown and makeup water calculations, biocides, cooling tower calculations, clarifier data, process water data, and makeup and reverse osmosis water data.
This document appears to be from a technical training presentation on boiler water treatment that was held at Reliance Industries Limited in Hazira, India. The training covered topics such as basic water chemistry, boiler descriptions, oxygen pitting and control, condensate treatment, internal treatment processes, steam purity, boiler storage, and interpreting water analysis results. It included diagrams of different boiler types, discussions of key water quality parameters like pH and alkalinity, and causes and prevention of boiler corrosion issues. The presentation contained detailed technical content on maintaining proper water treatment for industrial boilers.
The document discusses a proposal to use reverse osmosis to filter seawater into pure water. It describes reverse osmosis as a membrane filtration method that uses pressure to force seawater through a selective membrane, allowing water to pass through while retaining dissolved salts and other solutes. The proposal outlines using a water tank, plastic hose, pressure pump, and membrane to filter seawater. The budget for the project is estimated to be $250 and a team is needed but it can also be built individually, though it will take more time. The goal is to produce pure, tasty water from seawater in an environmentally friendly way without chemicals or electricity.
This document discusses water demineralization using ion exchange. It explains that demineralization removes inorganic salts by using cation exchange resins to convert dissolved salts to acids and anion exchange resins to remove these acids. The purpose is to reduce conductivity and control pH. It describes how cation resins exchange hydrogen for raw water cations and anion resins exchange hydroxyl for anions. Together this forms water and embeds the anions in the resin, removing other weak acids. Cation resins are regenerated with acid then washing, and anion resins are regenerated with sodium hydroxide then washing.
This document discusses water treatment for steam boilers. There are two main types of boilers - fire tube and water tube. Boilers are also classified by pressure as high or low. Boiler water treatment aims to control scale, corrosion and carryover. Key treatments include oxygen removal, pH control, phosphate for sludge conditioning, and neutralizing amines for condensate lines. Proper control of parameters like TDS, alkalinity and blowdown is important for effective treatment and boiler operation.
Power Plant Chemistry FEED WATER TREATMENTDilip Kumar
This document provides information on feed water treatment and corrosion control in power plants. It discusses the types of impurities found in feed water and how maintaining an alkaline pH and removing dissolved oxygen can minimize corrosion. It also outlines water quality guidelines and parameters for different types of plant systems. The objectives of chemical treatment are to reduce corrosion and prevent scale formation. Various chemical treatments used include volatile alkalis to control pH, hydrazine for oxygen removal, and phosphates for alkalinity and corrosion control.
This document provides an overview of water and wastewater management practices in thermal power plants. It discusses water treatment processes used to remove impurities from water sources, including aeration, coagulation, filtration, softening, demineralization, and chlorination. It also covers boiler feed water and steam cycle chemistry, cooling water chemistry, sources of water pollution, and guidelines for water testing methods. The overall document aims to educate readers on maintaining proper water chemistry to prevent equipment failures and generation losses in thermal power plants.
Water analysis from_intake_well_to_boiler_drum-npriyank.modi
The document discusses water treatment from the intake well to the boiler drum in a power plant. It covers:
1) Water treatment processes from intake to clarifier like alum dosing and chlorine dosing to remove solids.
2) Water treatment from clarifier to DM plant and softener plant using filters and ion exchange.
3) Dosing like hydrazine and phosphates in the boiler feedwater loop to control oxygen and pH.
4) The need for measuring parameters like silica, pH, conductivity and oxygen levels at various stages to monitor water quality and prevent corrosion in the system.
This document provides information about water treatment processes and ion exchange resins used in water purification. It discusses the sources and types of water impurities and how treatment methods like coagulation with polyaluminum chloride, filtration through activated carbon filters, and ion exchange with resins like strong acid cation and weak acid cation can remove various contaminants. It also provides specifications for the ion exchange resins and details their chemical properties and manufacturing processes.
Raw Water Intake & Pre Treatment of Raw Water in a Thermal Power PlantSUDHEER KUMAR KALYANAM
The document discusses the treatment process for raw water from rivers and lakes. It describes how raw water contains physical, biological, and chemical impurities. The treatment process involves intake, screening, pre-chlorination, storage, aeration, coagulation, flocculation, clarification, filtration through sand and activated carbon, and storage of filtered water. This multi-stage process removes suspended solids, bacteria, algae and other contaminants to produce portable water suitable for drinking and industrial use.
Here I explained about power plant chemistry. Explained in details how to produce DM water, cooling water, drinking water etc from raw water. Also discussed about main plant steam cycle chemistry.
This presentation is about cooling tower & cooing water treatment & cooing water problems. In the end the presentation can able to understand about operation & monitoring of cooling water.
This document discusses cooling water treatment at a fertilizer plant in India. It provides details on the plant's cooling towers and water chemistry parameters. Cooling water treatment is needed to prevent corrosion, scaling, and microbial fouling of the system. Common issues like corrosion, scaling, and biofouling are discussed along with the mechanisms of corrosion inhibition, scale inhibition, and microbial control through chemical treatment.
Flue gas desulfurization is commonly known as FGD and is the technology used for removing sulfur dioxide (SO2) from the exhaust combustion flue gases of power plants that burn coal or oil to produce steam for the turbines that drive their electricity generators.
Reverse Osmosis module design and engineering emerged with membrane technology
evolution. In order to understand module design, first membrane configuration needs to be
explored, since the module design is always tailored according to the membrane
characteristics. There is a significant difference between membrane chemistries (most
important ones being cellulose acetate and thin film composite with polyamide barrier
layer), and more importantly, between the different membrane configurations (hollow fine
fiber and flat sheet). Therefore, before looking into detail on the module configuration, the
membrane development needs to be considered.
This document discusses boiler water treatment from Thermax Limited. It covers water chemistry issues like scaling, corrosion and carryover and their causes. It describes different treatment programs like phosphate, amine and oxygen scavenger dosing. Key steps of treatment include chemical dosing, monitoring water parameters, and preservation during shut down. The objective is to maintain water quality, prevent equipment damage, and ensure reliability and efficiency.
The document discusses boiler water treatment and various water impurities that can cause problems in boilers. It describes different types of impurities like dissolved oxygen, carbon dioxide, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride, sulfate, and their associated problems like corrosion, scaling, foaming etc. It also summarizes various internal water treatment methods like phosphate-hydroxide method, coordinated phosphate control, use of oxygen scavengers, neutralizing amines, and all-volatile treatment to control scaling and corrosion in boilers. The document emphasizes the importance of regular water analysis for monitoring treatment programs and taking corrective actions.
This document discusses phosphate hideout in boiler water systems. Phosphate hideout occurs when phosphate disappears from boiler water under high heat or load conditions, then returns without dosing when conditions are reduced. It can cause control difficulties. The document identifies causes of hideout as well as effects like water chemistry upsets and potential under-deposit corrosion. It provides guidelines on maintaining low phosphate levels, avoiding sudden load changes, and controlling dosing to minimize hideout based on recent IAPWS recommendations.
The document discusses cooling water systems and issues related to corrosion, scaling, and biofouling. It describes three types of cooling water systems - once through, closed re-circulating, and open re-circulating. Major cooling water problems include corrosion, scaling, biofouling, and fouling. Scaling can be caused by high concentrations of calcium carbonate, magnesium, and other substances above the control limits. Chemical treatments use zinc phosphate as a corrosion inhibitor and scale inhibitors along with dispersants to control scaling and suspended solids.
Essentials for a sound boiler water treatment programlorenzo Monasca
El agua de Calderas es la base del proceso de Generacion de Vapor. Esta presentacion de Cleaver Brooks y Nalco empresas de clase mundial nos dan los consejos precisos para la conservacion de la estructura de la caldera por corrosion acida y depositos de solidos minerales.Elige el tratamineto recomendable.
This document provides an overview of water treatment for corrosion, including pretreatment of water, corrosion mechanisms, factors affecting the rate of corrosion, protection against corrosion, water treatment at corrosion sites, water chemistry, and calculations. It discusses pretreatment methods like clarification and sedimentation. It also examines corrosion mechanisms, objectives of water treatment to minimize corrosion and other issues, and factors influencing the corrosion rate like pH, dissolved gases, temperature, velocity, and microbial growth. Additionally, it covers alkalinity, how chemical corrosion inhibitors work, recommended treatment chemicals, blowdown and makeup water calculations, biocides, cooling tower calculations, clarifier data, process water data, and makeup and reverse osmosis water data.
This document appears to be from a technical training presentation on boiler water treatment that was held at Reliance Industries Limited in Hazira, India. The training covered topics such as basic water chemistry, boiler descriptions, oxygen pitting and control, condensate treatment, internal treatment processes, steam purity, boiler storage, and interpreting water analysis results. It included diagrams of different boiler types, discussions of key water quality parameters like pH and alkalinity, and causes and prevention of boiler corrosion issues. The presentation contained detailed technical content on maintaining proper water treatment for industrial boilers.
The document discusses a proposal to use reverse osmosis to filter seawater into pure water. It describes reverse osmosis as a membrane filtration method that uses pressure to force seawater through a selective membrane, allowing water to pass through while retaining dissolved salts and other solutes. The proposal outlines using a water tank, plastic hose, pressure pump, and membrane to filter seawater. The budget for the project is estimated to be $250 and a team is needed but it can also be built individually, though it will take more time. The goal is to produce pure, tasty water from seawater in an environmentally friendly way without chemicals or electricity.
This document discusses water demineralization using ion exchange. It explains that demineralization removes inorganic salts by using cation exchange resins to convert dissolved salts to acids and anion exchange resins to remove these acids. The purpose is to reduce conductivity and control pH. It describes how cation resins exchange hydrogen for raw water cations and anion resins exchange hydroxyl for anions. Together this forms water and embeds the anions in the resin, removing other weak acids. Cation resins are regenerated with acid then washing, and anion resins are regenerated with sodium hydroxide then washing.
Started to create milestones, we Marcuras Water Treatment (India) Private Limited marked our presence in the year 2007 and operates in the manufacturing/servicing of Sanitary Finish Plants for Pharma and Mineral Water, Sea and Brackish Water Desalination, Containerized RO and UF Plants, Media Filtration, Sewage And Effluent Treatment Plant since 12 years. Our quality services/products have always won us many appreciations from our clients. Our spontaneous performance and confident approach in offering the excellent range of Sanitary Finish Plants for Pharma and Mineral Water, Sea and Brackish Water Desalination, Containerized RO and UF Plants, Media Filtration, Sewage And Effluent Treatment Plant, Water Softening Plants and DM Plants that has made us to deepen our roots in the market. We Marcuras Water Treatment (India) Private Limited breathe with the aim to satisfy our clients with our smart products/services. We are a unit of highly experienced professionals who all contribute best of their potentials to offer high efficiency.
The document summarizes various stages of wastewater treatment processes. It discusses preliminary treatment which removes solids, grit, and grease. Primary treatment uses sedimentation to remove 60% of suspended solids. Secondary treatment uses biological processes like activated sludge and oxidation ditches to remove organic matter. Tertiary treatment further removes nutrients and particles through processes like filtration and disinfection. The document provides details on the treatment units and processes involved at each stage of wastewater treatment.
1) Water treatment involves ensuring a safe and clean drinking water supply. It requires identifying a water source and protecting it from contamination through appropriate treatment and distribution.
2) Conventional drinking water treatment typically includes aeration, coagulation/flocculation, sedimentation, filtration and disinfection. It aims to remove microbes, particles, dissolved solids and other pollutants.
3) The key processes involve adding coagulants to neutralize particle charges, forming flocs for removal via sedimentation and filtration. Chlorine is commonly used for disinfection but produces disinfection byproducts, so alternatives like chloramines and ozone are also used.
1. Water is essential for human survival but is often contaminated.
2. Water sources include surface water and groundwater, with varying levels of physical, chemical, and biological impurities depending on the source.
3. Hard water contains high levels of calcium and magnesium ions which can cause soap scum, clog pipes and boilers, and is classified as temporary or permanent hardness. Preventing scale formation in boilers is important to improve efficiency and avoid accidents.
The document discusses various physical, chemical, and biological properties that are monitored in water resources, including:
1. Acidity, alkalinity, conductivity, color, phosphorus, nitrogen, and total solids. It describes methods for measuring these parameters and their environmental significance.
2. Hardness is discussed in detail, including what causes hard water, its effects on soap and limescale formation, and methods for softening hard water using heating or sodium carbonate.
3. Sources of parameters like phosphorus, nitrogen, and dissolved solids that can impact water quality are outlined. Maintaining appropriate levels of these is important for balancing aquatic life and human use of water resources.
The document discusses water quality characteristics including physical, chemical, and biological characteristics. Some key points:
- Physical characteristics include turbidity, color, taste, odor, and temperature. Turbidity is caused by suspended solids and affects water clarity.
- Common chemical characteristics are total solids, alkalinity, pH, dissolved oxygen, oxygen demand, hardness, chloride, and fluoride. Alkalinity measures ability to neutralize acids.
- Biological characteristics include bacteria, viruses, algae, and protozoa. Some bacteria and protozoa can cause diseases if water is consumed.
- Water quality is important as pollution can make water unsuitable for uses like drinking. Standards exist to regulate
The document discusses water treatment and its importance. It provides information on water sources and common impurities. Standards for drinking water quality according to BIS and WHO are listed. Hardness of water is defined as the characteristic that prevents soap lathering. Types of hardness including temporary and permanent hardness are described. Methods for determining water hardness, including the complexometric titration method using EDTA, are outlined. Issues caused by hard water in industries and households are summarized. Boiler troubles from hard water like scaling, corrosion and foaming are explained along with their causes and prevention methods.
The document discusses water treatment and the importance of water. It provides information on water sources and common impurities. Standards for drinking water parameters according to BIS and WHO are listed. Hardness of water is defined and types are described. Methods for determining hardness including complexometric titration are outlined. Issues caused by hard water in industries and domestic use are explained. Boiler troubles from hard water like scaling, corrosion and carryover are discussed along with their causes and prevention methods.
The document discusses various water treatment technologies. It describes the goals of water treatment as removing turbidity, chemicals, and pathogens from water sources in an affordable and timely manner. It then outlines different water sources and uses. The document details various impurities found in water and methods to remove them, such as screening, sedimentation, coagulation, filtration and sterilization. It also discusses specific technologies for treating boiler feed water and softening hard water, including internal and external treatment methods.
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This document discusses water and its treatment. It begins by explaining the importance of water for life and its various uses. The main sources of water are identified as rainwater, river water, spring/well water, and seawater. Each source is described in terms of its composition and purity. Various types of impurities in water are classified as dissolved, suspended, or biological. Hard water is defined as water that does not form lather easily with soap due to dissolved calcium and magnesium ions. The document provides examples of hardness levels and units used to measure hardness. It also distinguishes between temporary and permanent hardness. Several sample problems are included to demonstrate calculations for determining total, temporary, and permanent water hardness based on dissolved ion concentrations
This document discusses water treatment processes. It explains that water treatment removes contaminants and makes water suitable for various end uses like drinking, industrial use, or safely returning to the environment. It then discusses various sources of water like surface water, underground water, and sea water. Finally, it summarizes common water treatment processes like coagulation, sedimentation, and filtration which use chemicals and gravity to remove suspended particles and make water clearer.
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1. The document discusses water chemistry and the treatment of sewage water. It describes the various sources of water and impurities found in water.
2. Sewage water typically contains grey water from washing and black water from toilets. It outlines the three stages of sewage water treatment: primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment.
3. Primary treatment involves removing solids through screening, grit removal, oil/grease removal, and sedimentation. Secondary treatment uses microorganisms to break down organic matter in an activated sludge process. Tertiary treatment further purifies the water through additional filtration and disinfection steps.
This document discusses water treatment and purification. It begins by describing different sources of water, including surface water sources like rivers and lakes, as well as underground sources like springs and wells. It then lists various ionic, non-ionic, and dissolved impurities commonly found in water supplies. The main types of hardness in water - temporary and permanent - are defined. Methods for softening hard water externally include lime soda processing and ion exchange. Issues caused by hard water in industrial uses like boiler corrosion, scaling, and sludge formation are also outlined, along with various treatment methods.
This document discusses various topics related to water treatment and pollution. It begins by defining environmental pollution and the main types: air, water, soil, noise, radiation, and thermal pollution. It then focuses on water pollution, describing it as the introduction of contaminants into fresh or ocean waters that degrade water quality. The document outlines various water impurities like dissolved gases, salts, suspended matter, and organic matter. It also discusses parameters for assessing domestic and boiler feed water quality. Methods for hard water treatment like lime soda and ion exchange processes are explained. The document concludes with topics like desalination, sewage treatment, and the Winkler method for biochemical oxygen demand testing.
Hard water prevents soap lather formation due to calcium and magnesium ions. There are two types of hardness - temporary and permanent. Temporary hardness can be removed by boiling but permanent requires chemical treatment. Hard water causes issues for washing, cooking, industries and boilers. In boilers, hard water leads to scale and sludge formation, reducing efficiency. Water can be softened externally using lime-soda process, zeolite process or ion exchange, or internally in boilers using various conditioning methods like phosphates and carbonates. These methods convert hardness ions to insoluble precipitates or soluble complexes to prevent scale.
This document provides a syllabus for an engineering chemistry course that covers 7 units related to water analysis, treatment, and industrial applications. The first unit discusses various water sources and types of impurities found in different water sources. It also explains water treatment methods and uses of water in industry. The document includes details on determining water hardness using EDTA titration, including the chemical reactions, procedure, calculations, and an example problem.
This document summarizes information about water technology and engineering chemistry. It discusses the importance of water, sources of water including surface and underground water, reasons for depletion of underground water, types of water including hard and soft water, units used to measure water hardness, and problems related to hard water in domestic and industrial uses. It also covers impurities in water, disadvantages of hard water, and issues that can occur in boilers like scale formation, sludge formation, priming, foaming, and corrosion.
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6. INDEX
1) RAW WATER & IMPURITIES…………………………………………
2) METHOD OF EXPRESSING DISSOLVED IMPURITIES……………
3) IMPURITIES IN WATER, DIFFICULTIES CAUSED & MEANS OF
TREATMENT…………………………………………………………...
4) PRETREATMENT OF RAW WATER………………………………….
5) DEMINERALISATION SYSTEM………………………………………..
5.1 Demineralization process ………………………………………….
5.2 Ion exchange materials…………………………………………….
5.3 Different demineralization systems…………………………………
6) OPERATION OF DM PLANT……………………………………………..
6.1 WAC Exchanger…………………………………………………..
6.2 SAC Exchanger…………………………………………………….
6.3 Degasser system…………………………………………………….
6.4 WBA Exchanger……………………………………………………
6.5 SBA Exchanger…………………………………………………….
6.6 Mixed Bed………………………………………………………...
7) MONITORING OF DM PLANT…………………………………………
8) OPTIMISATION OF DM PLANT OPERATION………………………….
8.1 selection of regeneration system ………………………………………..
8.2 selection of layout & resin types………………………………………….
8.3 atmospheric degasifier……………………………………………….
8.4 outputs based on water quality...............................................................
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7. 1) RAW WATER & IMPURITIES:
Water is one of the basic requirements in raising steam. In nature water is available in
abundance. Its physical and chemical characteristics vary depending upon the source and
strata on which it flows. It picks up mineral salts from the soil, which go in to solution.
Water, therefore contains mineral salts in dissolved condition, in varying proportions,
composition and degree. It gets polluted further with multifarious organic and inorganic
impurities due to disposal of industrial and domestic wastes. Decayed vegetation and micro-
organism also contribute to contamination. Besides dissolved salts water contains coarse
substance in suspended form, constituting of silt and clay matters, generally termed as
turbidity. Silicate matters are present in dissolved as well as in colloidal forms, proportion of
which varies depending mainly on the following conditions:
- Temperature
- Seasonal Conditions
- Chemical characteristics of the particulate
- Velocity of the flow
Table 1 lists the major impurities of raw water, classed in three main groups: first, ionic and
dissolved, second non-ionic and undissolved and third gaseous. The ionic impurities in the
first group are sub divided in to cations and anions. Organic matter and colour appear in both
the first two groups, because there are many types: some dissolved and ionic, such as
hamates, and others colloidal and non-ionic, such as tannins. Also there may be types of
organic matter that are dissolved and non-ionic.
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8. MAJOR IMPURITIES OF WATER:
CATIONIC ANIONIC NON-IONIC AND GASEOUS
UN-DISSOLVED
Calcium Bicarbonate Turbidity, silt, mud, Carbon dioxide
dirt and other
suspended matter.
Magnesium Carbonate Colour Hydrogen Sulphide
Sodium Hydroxide Organic matter Ammonia
Potassium Sulphate Colloidal silica Methane
Ammonium Chloride Micro-organisms Oxygen
Iron Phosphate Bacteria Chlorine
Manganese Silica Oil
Organic matter Corrosion products
colour (condensate)
HARDNESS
Permanent Hardness: is due to presence of SO4, NO3, Cl of Ca++ & Mg++
Temporary Hardness: is due to presence of HCO3 & CO3 of Ca++ & Mg++ in water
Equivalent Mineral Acidity: (E.M.A.):-
This is the sum of all ions of SO4 + Cl + NO3 in raw water.
Alkalinity is of 3 types.
1. Bicarbonate Alkalinity
2. Carbonate Alkalinity
3. hydroxide or caustic Alkalinity
Total Alkalinity = HCO3 + CO3 + OH
Phenolphthalein Alkalinity (p Alk) is determined by titration with an acid and the colour change (pink to
colorless) takes place at pH of about 8.3.
Methyl Orange Alkalinity (M. Alkalinity):- During titration with an acid, the colour change takes place
at about pH of 4.3 (Orange to Pink)
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9. 2) METHOD OF EXPRESSING DISSOLVED IMPURITIES:
Dissolved impurities may be expressed in terms of ions themselves or in terms of
their equivalent. The preferred method of expression in water treatment field is in
terms of equivalent of Calcium Carbonate abbreviated ‘as CaCo3.’
CaCo3 is a good common denominator because it has a molecular weight of 100,
which facilitates calculations. Moreover in this form of analysis the sum of cations
always equal to sum of anions. This method also aids in predicting the comparative
analysis after various forms of treatment and analysis at consecutive steps in multi
step demineralization.
If analysis expressed in terms of ions, it can be converted to the form of expression in
terms of equivalent CaCo3 (or as CaCo3 ) by dividing figures by equivalent weight of
ions then multiplying by equivalent weight of CaCo3 (i.e. 50).
For example if amount of Calcium in water is 40 ppm as Ca then during expressing it
in terms of CaCo3 it becomes
40
----- X 50 = 100 ppm as Caco3. (Here 20 is equivalent wt. of Ca)
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(Equivalent weight of an ion is its molecular weight divided by its valances)
Other units of analysis of water are:
a) one grain/u.s. gallon = 17.1 ppm
b) one grain/imperial gallon = 14.3 ppm
c) one milligram/liter = 1 ppm
Or
one gram/m3 = 1 ppm
[Note 1 U.S. gallon = 8.33 pounds
1 pound = 7000 grams
1 imperial gallon = 10 pounds
1 liter = 1,000,000 mg]
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10. 3) IMPURITIES IN WATER, DIFFICULTIES CAUSED AND MEANS OF
TREATMENT:
CONSTIT CHEMICAL DIFFICULTIES CAUSED MEANS OF TREATMENT
UENT FORMULA
1. Turbidity None Imparts unsightly Coagulation, setting and filtration.
expressed in appearance to
analytical water. Deposits
units in water lines and
process
equipment.
2. Colour None May cause foaming in Boilers. Coagulation and filtration,
expressed in Hinders precipation methods chlorination, Adsorption by
analytical such as iron removal and activated carbon.
units softening.
3. Hardness Calcium and Chief source of scale in heat Softening, Demineralization,
Magnesium exchange equipment, boilers, internal boiler water treatment.
salts pipelines, etc. forms curds with
expressed as soap and interferes with dyeing.
CaCO3
4. Alkalinity HCO3, CO3 Foaming and carryover of solids Lime & Lime Soda Softening.
and OH with steam. Embitterment of Acid treatment. Hydrogen
expressed as boiler steel. Bicarbonate and Zeolite softening.
CaCO3 carbonate produce CO2 in steam
a source of corrosion in
condensate lines.
5.Free H2SO4, HCL, Corrosion Demineralizing. Dealkalization
Mineral etc. by H ion exchange.
Acid expressed Neutralization with alkalies.
6.Carbon CO2 Corrosion in water lines Aeration, De-aeration,
Dioxide particularly steam and Neutralization with alkalis.
condensate lines.
7. pH Hydrogen- PH varies according to acidic or pH can be increased by alkalis
ion alkaline solids in water. Neutral and decreased by acids.
concentration water have a pH of 6.0 – 8.0
defined as
PH = log 1/H
8. Sulphate (SO4) Adds to the solids content of Demineralization
water, but in itself, is not usually
significant. Combines with Ca++
to form CaSO4 scale.
9. Chloride Cl Adds to the solids content Demineralization
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11. 4) PRE TREATMENT OF RAW WATER:
The purpose of pre treatment is to render raw water fit as influent to a de-mineralizing unit.
Pre treatment is done to make water free from suspended, colloidal and organic impurities.
Since presence of such impurities adversely affect the de-ionisation effect and the final
quality of de-mineralized water, pre-treatment plays a vital role in water treatment. The
different process involved in pre-treatment are:-
a) Settling and Coagulation
b) Filtration
a) SETTLING & COAGULATION:
Used for removal of turbidity and suspended matter. The coarse, heavy particles of
suspended matter gets easily removed by settling the water in a tank, but some suspended
impurities, such as turbidity, micro-organisms and colour are very finely divided or even in
colloidal form, so that they do not settle readily. Settling basins would have to be
excessively large, to remove these fine particles.
Co-agulation is a process of breaking up of a colloidal solution resulting in the recipitation of
the particle of the dispersed phase. It may be spontaneous and brought about by the additions
of an electrolyte which is termed as “coagulant”. Co-agulation, induced by adding chemicals
(Coagulants) to the water, agglomerates the finely divided, suspended solids in to masses that
settle more readily. This occurs in two ways:-
• The particles of turbidity and colour have like electric charges on their surfaces,
which keep them apart, because like electric charges repel one another and the co-
agulant ions selected possess charges opposite to those on the suspended particles, so
that they neutralize each other.
• The coagulant reacts with the alkalinity of the water to form a gelatinous precipitate,
called “floc” which enmeshes and entraps the finer of the suspended particles.
Alum or Aluminum sulphate is the most commonly used coagulant, because it is the
lowest in cost and least corrosive to handle. The reactions are shown below:-
Al2 (SO4)3 + 3 Ca (HCO3)2 = 2Al (OH) 3 + 3CaSO4 + 6CO2
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12. The other coagulates are FeSO4 (Ferrous sulphate) and ferric sulphate {Fe2
(SO4)3}
Factors influencing coagulation:
• Organic matter, if present in appreciable amounts, inhibits coagulation and
narrows the optimal pH range. For the oxidation of organic matter pre
chlorination and narrows the optimal pH ranges. For the oxidation of organic
matter pre chlorination is desirable, because it broadens the optimal pH range and
there by makes the coagulation easier to control.
• If the alkalinity in the water is insufficient to react with the dose of co-agulant, the
pH is below the optimal range, and then the alkalinity must be increased by
adding an alkali. Lime is the cheapest alkali. For Al2 (SO4)3 optimum pH is from
5.5 to 7.5.
b) Filtration:
Filtration is defined as passage of fluid through a porous medium to remove matters held
in suspension. In water purification the matter to be removed includes:-
1. Suspended Silt
2. Clay
3. colloids
4. Micro Organisms including algae, bacteria and virus.
The particles to be removed have approximate size as follows:-
Material Particle Size, Milli-micron
Silt 50,000
Bacteria 5,000
Viruses 50
Colloids 1 – 1,000
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13. 5) DEMINERALISATION SYSTEM:
5.1 DEMINERALIZATION PROCESS & SYSTEMS:
The process of demineralization water by ion exchange comprises of:-
• Conversion of salts to their corresponding acids by hydrogen cat-ion exchanger.
• Removal of acids by anion exchangers.
• The two exchangers are normally in series. Normally cat-ion precedes the anion
exchanger
5.2 ION EXCHANGE MATERIALS:
Major ion exchange materials are synthetic resins made by the polymerization of various
organic compounds.
Most frequently used compounds are:-
1. Styrene
2. Die vinyl – Benzene
• The long chained co-polymer formed from these compounds contains a major
proportion of styrene (80-92%) and a minor portion of divinely Benzene (8-
20%). Divinyl Benzene acts as a cross link to hold the polymer chains
together.
• To make strong acid cation exchanger polymer is treated with concentrated
sulphuric acid, which attaches – SO3H to the hydro carbon network, to make
most anion exchanger resin the matrix is chloromethylated and animated.
• The resin when dry shrinks so that chains come very close together and the
bead cannot be readily penetrated by the ions, but when placed in water, it
takes on water and swells, so that the chains spread apart and permits the
diffusion of the ions.
• The degree of swelling depends on the degree of cross linking, i.e. the number
of cross links. The greater the no. of cross links, less the moisture holding
capacity and the swelling.
• From the kinetic point of view, for a steady exchange reaction it will be
desirable to have as low as a degree of cross linkage as possible, but this
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14. would result in a high degree of swelling and an accompanying gelatinous
structure having poor hydraulics properties.
• The design of commercial ion exchange resin is therefore involves a choice of
cross linking that represents a compromise between kinetic and hydraulic
performance.
Cation exchanger of the hydrogen type are either strongly acidic or weekly acidic.
Strongly acidic resins contain the sulfonic acidic functional group SO3H where as
weekly acidic resins contain carboxylic acidic group COOH.
Similarly there are weekly basic anion exchanger resins and strongly basic anion
exchanger resins. Strongly basic anion exchangers are again of two types, type I and
type II. Type I resins have less exchange capacity, but more stability than type II.
Type I have quaternary ammonium functional group. Type II has modified
quaternary ammonium functional group where one of the methyl groups is replaced
with an ethanol group.
The week base anion exchangers have polyamine functional groups containing
primary amine – NH2, secondary amine NHR and tertiary amines NR2.
5.3 DIFFERENT DEMINERALISATION SYSTEM:
Various system combinations are available. Selection of particular system depends
on quality of raw water available and the requirement of end product. The various
demineralization systems have been shown below.
Different Demineralization System
Demineralization Application Typical Effluent Remarks
System
1. SA-WB SiO2 + CO2 are no Conductivity 10-30 Low equipment and
limitation micro mhos/cm. SiO2 regenerate cost.
un-changed
2. SA-WB-D No limitation of SiO2 Conductivity 10-20 Low regenerate cost.
but CO2 removal is micro mhos/cm
required
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15. 3. SA-SB Low alkalinity raw Conductivity 5-15 Low equipment cost
water. SiO2 removal micro mhos/cm. SiO2 high chemical cost.
required. = 0.02-0.1
4. SA-D-SB High alkalinity of raw Conductivity 5-15 Low chemical cost.
water. SiO2 removal micro mhos/cm. SiO2
required. = 0.02 – 0.1
5. SA-WB-D-SB Higher alkalinity, SO4 Conductivity 5-15 Low chemical with
and Cl in raw water. micro mhos/cm. SiO2 high equipment cost.
SiO2 removal required. = 0.02-0.1
6. WA-SA-D-WB-SB High hardness, Conductivity 5-15 Lowest chemical cost
alkalinity, sulphate micro mhos/cm. SiO2 high equipment cost.
and chloride. SiO2 = 0.02-0.1
removal required.
7. SA-D-SB-SA-SB High alkalinity, high Conductivity 1-5 Low chemical cost,
Na in raw water, high micro mhos/cm. SiO2 high equipment cost.
purity treated water = 0.01-0.05
required.
8. MB Low solids raw water Conductivity 1.0 Low equipment cost,
high purity of treated micro mhos/cm SiO2 high chemical cost
water required. = 0.01 – 0.05
9. SA-D-SB-MB-MB High alkalinity and Conductivity 1.0 Lower chemical cost,
dissolved solid raw micro mhos/cm SiO2 higher equipment cost.
water. High purity = 0.01 – 0.05
treated water.
10. SA-D-SB-MB-MB High alkalinity & Conductivity 0.5 Lower chemical cost,
dissolved solid raw micro mhos/cm SiO2 higher equipment cost.
water. Ultra pure = 0.01 – 0.02
water required.
KEY
SA - Strong acid Cation Exchanger
SB - Strong Base Anion Exchanger
WB - Weak Base Anion Exchanger
WA - Weak acid Cation Exchanger
D - Degasser
MB - Mixed Bed
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16. 6) OPERATION OF DM PLANT:
A typical DM plant consists of cation, degasser and anion exchangers:
Introducing weak acid cation exchanger and weak base anion along with typical de-
mineralization chain and regenerating strong and weak exchangers by same acid/caustic
increase the efficiency of plant. Also having mixed bed for polishing ex-anion water
improves the quality of D.M. water to great extent.
OVERVIEW OF DM PLANT
Degasser
tower
Weak Strong
Raw water
Acid Acid
inlet
cation cation
Pressure
filter Degasser
tank
DM Water
storage tank
Weak
Strong
Ba se Mixed
Ba se
Anion Bed
anion
DM water supply to
unit
Degasser usually provided in between cation exchangers and anion exchangers to remove
carbon dioxide that decipates during ion exchange in cation exchangers.
The operating principles of weak acid cation exchanger (WAC), strong acid cation exchanger
(SAC), Degasser, Weak Base Anion Exchanger (NBA), Strong Base Anion Exchanger
(SBA) and mixed bed (MB) are discussed in following paragraphs.
6.1 WEAK ACID CATION EXCHANGERS:
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17. Weak acid cation exchanger mainly removes Calcium & Magnesium alkalinity from
raw water. For simplicity cation resin is represented by H2R and equation for the service
cycle of WAC can be written as
Ca Ca
HCO3 + H2R -R + H2CO3
Mg Mg
H2CO3 H2O + CO2
6.2 STRONG ACID CATION EXCHANGERS:
Strong acid cation exchanger removes sulfates, chloride, nitrates and sodium salts. The
equation for service cycle of strong acid cation can be written as
Ca So4 Ca H2So4
Cl2 + H2R -R + HCl
Mg NO3 Mg HNO3
HCO3
CO3 H2C03
Na SO4 + H 2R NaR + H2So4
Cl2 HCl
NO3 HNO3
H2CO3 H2O + CO2.
Process of exchanging salts in cation exchange continues till resin looses its capacity to
convert salts into corresponding acids. After this the resin to be regenerated by using
hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid.
During regeneration resin will regain its capacity to exchange salts after which it can again
remove salts from water.
The equation for regeneration cycle can be written as follows:
Ca Ca
Mg R + HCl Mg Cl + RH
Na Na
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18. Ca Ca
Mg R + H2So4 Mg So4 + RH
Na Na
Note: Strong Acid Cation Resin can also remove alkaline salts of Calcium & Magnesium.
However as WAC is precedes SAC, there won’t be any load of alkaline salts on SAC.
When Weak Acid Cation and Strong acid cation are in series regeneration is done in through
fare system. Acid after regenerating strong acid cation exchanger passes through weak acid
cation exchanger.
Ion leakage and end points of exhaustion phase:
During re-generation with down flow of acid the top of bed is more completely
converted to the hydrogen form than the bottom, but unless uneconomical amounts of excess
acid are employed, the bottom usually contains a band of sodium at the end of re-generation.
As the next service run starts, the cations in the influent are exchanged for the hydrogen ions
in the top of the bed, releasing the sodium as cation leakage into the effluent. As the run
progresses, this sodium cation leakage decreases, because the sodium band at the bottom is
gradually consumed.
The cations in the water are converted to their corresponding acids. But the conversion is not
complete. The difference between the total mineral acidity (corresponding to the sulphates
and chlorides in the influent) and the free mineral acidity in the effluent is equal to the cation
leakage.
At the end of the exhaustion run, at the break through, the FMA drops, and when the
resulting increased cation leakage reaches the allowable limit, the unit is regenerated.
Normally conductivity is compared during the run. The conductivity ratio is normally
constant during the run. At the exhaustion the conductivity ratio changes indicating the
exhaustion.
Cation leakage is important because it affects the purity of the demineralizer effluent. A
strong base anion exchanger can remove only the acidity, not the sodium. It coverts the
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19. sodium salts to sodium hydroxide, which creates a high conductivity and pH value in the
effluent. Therefore for a low conductivity of dematerialized water cation leakage (Na) must
be reduced. The several methods adopted area:-
1. Air Mixing of resin Regeneration.
2. Counter flow re-generation.
6.3 DEGASSER SYSTEM
In de-mineralization process carbon dioxide generated by dissociation of carbonic acid at
cation outlet water.
H2CO3 H2O + CO2
The CO2 generated if not removed increases load on SBA resin. So degassers or
Decarborators are placed in cation & anion.
Degassers usually made of acid proof materials (wood or rubber lined steel) as it have to
handle acidic water of cation exchangers. (Redwood or cypresses are usually preferred
woods).
Typical degasser as shown; air blown at the bottom and rises counter current to the
downward trickling water. The spray pipes or trays divide water into droplets or thin films
exposing new surfaces to gas phase. Tray also serves to agitate the water by splashing thus
allow dissolved gases to leave water readily. Agitation overcome tendency of water to retain
gas bubbles through surface tension and viscosity.
Height of the tray stack or Rasching ring proportional to amount of influent CO2.
Decarborators are designed with flow rates that range from 20 to 30 gal/min/sq.foot areas (1
to 1.5 m3/min/m2). The height of Rasching –ring varies from 5 to 15 ft.
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21. 6.4 WEAK BASE ANION EXCHANGER:
Weak base anion exchangers can remove only the highly dissociated acids (like H2So4,
HNO3, HCl) from the effluent of cation exchanger. They can not remove weakly dissociated
carbonic acid from alkalinity or silica acid from the silica content in the water.
Exhaustion reaction represented by equation.
H2SO4 SO4
2 HCl + 2ROH (NO3)2 2R + 2H2O
2HNO3 Na
The regenerates of weak base anion resins may be NaOH, Na2CO3 or NH3
Some typical application of WBA exchanger are mirror silvering, processing of ceramics,
deproofing or cutting of alcohol in distilleries, plating, glass manufacture and automobile
pointing.
6.5 STRONG BASE ANION EXCHANGER
This removes weakly dissociated and the strongly dissociated acids.
The reaction of strong base anion exchangers given in following equation:
H2SO4 SO4
2HCl + 2ROH Cl2 2R + 2H2O
2H2CO3 (Co3)2
Regeneration of Anion exchanger usually did by caustic soda. If weak base anion exchanger
& strong base anion exchanger are in series regeneration done in thoroughfare system.
Caustic soda after regenerating strong base anion exchanger passes through weak base anion
exchanger. Following equation represents regeneration equation.
SO4 Na2SO4
Cl2 2NaCl
(NO3)2 -2R + 2 NaOH 2 ROH + 2 Na (NO3)2
SiO3 Na2SiO3
CO3 Na2CO3
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22. 6.6 MIXED BED:
OPERATION PRINCIPLE OF MIXED BED DEMINERALISER:
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23. In mixed bed both strong cation and strong anion exchangers are in same shell, rather in
separate shells. They are mixed together by compressed air after regeneration. Cation and
anion particles being next to each other constitute a series of two bed pairs of beads.
Prior to regeneration the two resins are separated by backwashing. Due to density difference
between two types of beads, the two types of resins separate completely and settle one above
the other (cation in the bottom and anion at the top). A screened interface pipe system,
located between two resins, collects regenerate effluent. Acid usually follows upward and
caustic soda downward.
Cation Regeneration usually proceeds anion, but two may be simultaneously also. The
advantage of sequential regeneration is that the Calcium cations dissipated from the cation
resins before carbonate ions from Anion resins, formation of Calcium Carbonate precipitates
is avoided thus avoiding fouling of interface screening.
A downward blocking flow of water proceeds from top while acid flows upward. Both
blocking water as well as effluent acid escape through interface collector.
The blocking flow avoids expansion of bed and also prevents acid from entering anion bed
above interface.
An upward blocking flow of water or acid proceeds from bottom while caustic soda flows
downward, so that later does not enter cation resin.
Usually mixed bed used for polishing and follows a two bed pair.
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24. 7) MONITORING OF DM PLANT:
S.
DEFECTS CAUSES REMEDIES
NO.
a. Increase in ionic load Check by analysis
b. Flow integrator/indicator defective Check
c. Less amount of regenerant chemical
Check
used for regeneration
Decrease in
d. Resin fouled Give treatment for de-fouling
capacity
1 e. Plant being used intermittently Regular running
between two
Check and ensure uniform
regenerations f. Channeling in resin bed
distribution of bed
g. Resin dirty Give prolonged backwash
h. Resin deteriorated Check /replace the resin
i. Resin quantity become less Check and makeup the level
a. Cation exhausted Check and regenerate
b. Anion exhausted Check and regenerate
c. Mixed bed exhausted Check and regenerate
d. Resin in mixed bed not in mixed Again remix the resin by air and
state rinse.
e. Some valves particularly back wash
Check and rectify.
inlet valves passing
Check feed water analysis. Note
f. Sodium slip from cation high
changes in Na / TC and Silica /
Treated
TA ratios. Use more chemicals
water quality g. Silica slip from anion high
2 accordingly.
not as
specified h. Unit idle Check
i. Unit is not sufficiently rinsed Rinse it to satisfactory quantity.
Adjust the unit flow between
j. Excessive low flow rate minimum and maximum flow
rate.
Check and ensure uniform
k. Channeling of resin bed
distribution in bed.
l. Resin fouled Same as 1 (d ).
m. Resin deteriorated
Check the resin and replace.
a. Resin not separated during back Give extended backwash after
wash exhaustion of bed.
Mixed bed
b. Air mixing not proper Give extended air mixing.
3 quality not
c. Final rinse not proper Give extended final rinse.
good
d. Some valves may be leaking and
Check and rectify.
contaminating the treated water
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25. a. Due to choked suction filter of Check and clean filter.
degassed air blower
High residual
CO2 from Check blower discharge valve /
4 degasser b. Improper air flow to degasser damper / speed of blower and it's
discharge pressure.
Check and take blower in line.
c. Degasser blower not in operation
.
Reduce air flow rate by adjusting
a. Very high air flow rate
Flooding in V/V
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Degasser b. Packed tower choked due to dust Open, check, clean or replace
or broken packing material packing.
a. Flow rate too low Check and increase flow rate.
b. Backwash inlet valves not holding Check and rectify.
Unit rinse c. Anion resin organically fouled Give alkaline brine treatment.
6 takes long d. Mixed Bed air mix not satisfactory Carryout air mixing again.
time Faulty design, Check/rectify.
e. Acid or alkali pockets formed in
Temporarily give longer backwash
unit
and rinse again.
a. Choked valves or suction strainer
Check and rectify
of pump
Check water level in respective
Flow rate b. Cavitations in pump
tanks.
too low
c. Low inlet pressure Check water pressure.
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d. Distribution or collector system
Check and clean
choked
e. Resin trap at outlet unit choked Check and clean
f. Control valves shut due to low off
Increase off take.
take.
a. Defective valves Check and rectify / replace.
Pressure Give extended backwash with open
b. Packing of resin bed due to fines of
drop across manhole, scrap fines from top of
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bed bed
increasing c. Collecting system choked Check and repeat backwash.
d. Pressure gauge defective Check and rectify / replace.
a. Due to excessive backwash Check inlet pressure and flow rate
pressure or flow. and reduce it if necessary.
Resin bed
9 Examine the system for any
being lost b. Faulty collection system
breakage.
c. Inlet strainer damaged Check and replace.
10 Ejector not a. Low power water pressure Check and adjust.
working b. Air lock in the unit Backwash and release air entrapped
in unit.
c. Choked or defective valves Examine and rectify
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26. d. Ejector nozzle may be choked Check and clean.
Check for choking of regenerant
e. Too much back Pressure from unit distribution / collecting system.
Passing of inlet and outlet valves.
f. Bulge in rubber linking of pipeline Check and rectify.
Incorrect a. Choked orifice or impulse line Check and clean
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b. Dirty glass or float Check and clean
rotameters.
a. Choked impulse line or orifice Check and clean
Improper
b. DP transmitter requires re
reading Re calibrate
calibration
from flow
c. Leakage in signal tube between
recorder Check and repair
transmitter and panel
12 integrator
Check instrument air pressure
and take remedial measure
d. Low air pressure for D. P.
transmitter or recorder
Level a. Improper contact between
Check the contact and rectify.
electrodes electrodes and control cabling.
system for b. Short circuiting of electrodes due Clean and dry contacts of
measuring to moisture , dirt etc moisture and dirt.
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and dilution
tank not c. Improper working of level
Check and repair.
functioning controllers
properly
Leakage
from acid
injection or a. Improper adjustment of
14 Check and adjust.
unloading mechanical seal
transfer
pumps
Check silica gel breather in acid
Corrosion in
a. Low concentration of H2SO4 storage tank and replace silica
concentrate
15 gel charge if necessary.
d acid tanks
b. Lining of HCl tank / pipe line
and lines Rectify.
damaged.
Improper a. Defective solenoid valves. Check and rectify.
opening b. Leaking in air line to solenoid
Check and rectify.
closing of valve to respective control valve.
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pneumatical c. Improper contact of micro
ly operated switches giving false indication on Check and rectify.
valves panel.
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27. 8) OPTIMISATION OF DM PLANT OPERATION:
DM plant operation can be optimized by
• Proper selection of Regeneration system.
• Selection of layout & resin type.
• Using atmospheric degasser.
• Output based on water quality.
8.1 SELECTION OF REGENERATION SYSTEM:
Regeneration system of cation / anion exchanger is normally two types based on regenerate
flow. When the flow of acid / caustic are in the same direction on the service flow the
Regeneration system is known as cocurrent regeneration. And when the flow of acid /
caustic are in opposite direction of service flow it is known as counter current regeneration.
Counter current regeneration have following advantages.
• Reduced chemical consumption
• Improved water quality and
• Less waste volumes
Cation / Anion exchangers which are regenerated by counter-current regeneration system
give more output when compared to the exchangers that are regenerated by Co-current.
This is illustrated in tables below
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28. STRONG ACID CATION RESIN
Operating capacity verses Regeneration level:
(Na = 40 %, Alkalinity = 50 %)
Regeneration level Exchange Capacity
(Kg of HCl / M3 of resin Kg CaCO3 / M3 of Resin
Co – Current Counter Current
50 46 55.2
60 51 59.5
70 55 63.36
80 58.5 66.72
90 61.5 69.12
100 64 71.52
110 66.5 73.44
120 68.5 75.36
STRONG BASE ANION RESIN
Operating capacity verses Regeneration level :
(SO4 = 25 %, CO2 = 20 %, Silica = 25 %)
Regeneration level Exchange Capacity
(Kg of NaOH / M3 of resin Kg CaCO3 / M3 of Resin
Co – Current Counter Current
40 26.2 30.2
50 27.6 32.2
60 29.4 34.0
70 31.3 35.4
8 33.6 36.8
100 36.3 38.2
120 38.2 39.1
Counter-current regeneration systems provide a water quality of better than 2 µ S/cm and
residual silica of 0.020 to 0.050 mg/l as SiO2. Depending upon water composition and
regeneration conditions, the specific conductivity could be as low as 0.2 µ S/cm. The
normal counter-current endpoint is 4 µ S/cm conductivity.
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29. A maximum endpoint value of 0.3 mg/1 SiO2 above the average leakage should not be
exceeded in order to avoid a high contamination of the polishing resin layer and unacceptably
high silica leakage during subsequent cycles. Silica leakage can be minimized by operating
the plant at silica break rather than conductivity end point. This secures the lowest silica
leakage, but at the expense of a 5 – 10 % throughput reduction.
8.2 SELECTION OF LAYOUT & RESIN TYPES:
The plant configuration will depend on the feed water composition, the water quality
required and the economics of operation. The following general guidelines are given to help
in configuration and resin selection.
(A) [SAC] – [WBA]: This combination of strong acid cation [SAC] and weak base
anion [WBA] resins is used to obtain partially deionized water without removal of
CO2 and SiO2.
(B) [SAC] – [SBA]: The combination of strong acid cation and strong base anion [SBA]
is preferred for treating low mineralized water or for small size plants.
(C) [SAC] – [WBA] – [SBA] : This combination of strong acid cation with weak base
and strong base anions is proven to be an excellent choice for larger plants as it
provides an optimum balance between investment and running cost. It is well suited
to treat waters with low alkalinity, when the FMA (Cl + NO3 + SO4) is typically >
60% of the total anions. The normal end-point for a WBA resin corresponds to the
chloride breakthrough, which means that the downstream SBA resin is only
removing the carbon dioxide and silica ions. This situation generally leads to a big
discrepancy between WBA (large) and SBA (low) volumes.
(D) [WAC] – [SAC] – [SBA]: The use of a weak acid cation [WAC] in front of a strong
anion is preferred with feed waters containing a high proportion of temporary
hardness (>60%) and low FMA. The normal end-point for a WAC resin is 10%
alkalinity leak. In this condition, the down-stream SAC resin should remove the
permanent hardness and the monovalent cations. This situation generally leads to a
big discrepancy between WAC (large). This is the ideal combination for high
hardness, high alkalinity and high FMA water, as well as large size plants. Again
the cation and anion combinations can be in single or separate vessels.
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30. (E) [WAC] – [SAC] – [WBA] – [SBA]: This is the ideal combination for high hardness,
high alkalinity & high FMA water, as well as large size plants. Again the Cation &
Anion combination can be single or separate vessel.
8.3 ATMOSPHERIC DEGASIFIER:
The decision to install an atmospheric degasifier is based principally on economical
considerations. Removing carbon dioxide before it reaches the anion resins will reduce
NaOH chemical consumption stoichiometrically and this should be balanced against the cost
of the degasifier. Generally the economical balance is not in favor of a degasifier for small
plants (up to about 10 m3/h or 50 gpm). For larger plants, if the total CO2 is greater than 80-
100 mg/1 (ppm), the pay-back time for a degasifier should be short. For very large plants,
the limit can be reduced to 50 mg/l CO2.
8.4 OUTPUT BASED ON WATER QUALITY:
Output of DM plant is depending on water quality, if water quality vary output will also
changed accordingly. So regular monitoring of raw water quality is required and accordingly
output may be calculated.
Some time conductivity of anion remains high since initial stage of service run. This may due
to either CaSO4 precipitation on SAC, Organic fouling & silica deposit on anion resin.
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