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Commercial and Industrial Water Softening
What Is A Water Softener?
A water softener is a specialized system that removes various minerals and impurities in a water supply. Modern softeners use an ion exchange process to replace magnesium (Mg2+) and calcium (Ca2+) in the water with sodium ions. This eliminates limestone hardness that can affect the ongoing performance of process equipment, piping, and heat exchange systems.
As a leading provider with 75 years of proven industry experience in the mid-Atlantic region, Reynolds Culligan has the expertise and resources to tackle unique water challenges, delivering high-quality water solutions and unsurpassed customer service. Keep reading to learn more about water softeners for commercial and industrial applications and how they can improve the efficiency and longevity of various equipment and appliances.
Key Benefits of Commercial Water Softening & Industrial Water Softening
Commercial and industrial water softeners offer the following cost-saving benefits:- Eliminate unnecessary equipment wear and tear by reducing hard water build-up inside machinery and pipes
- Enhance cleaning efficiency by using fewer cleaners and detergents
- Offer cleaner products that don't leave minerals or streaks
- Provide better-tasting drinking water for customers
Improved Performance and Lifespan of Infrastructure and Appliances
Commercial and industrial water softening processes can also enhance the performance and lifespan of commercial equipment and appliances. Hard water contains high levels of magnesium and calcium, which can lead to scaling and mineral deposits on the internal components of machinery pipes, appliances, and other equipment. This buildup can result in reduced heating efficiency, restricted water flow, and equipment malfunctions or breakdowns.
Industrial and commercial water softening processes can effectively remove these minerals, resulting in a broad range of advantages, such as:
- Improved equipment performance
- Longer lifespan
- Optimal functionality
Softened water also helps prevent mineral buildup and corrosion in pipes and plumbing systems, reducing the risk of costly repairs and ensuring uninterrupted water flow.
Reduction in Repair Costs and Maintenance
One of the key advantages of incorporating water softeners into commercial and industrial systems is the significant reduction in repair and maintenance costs. Limescale buildup on pipes and heating elements can reduce energy efficiency, negatively affecting equipment performance and increasing the likelihood of breakdowns. Installing a water softener can minimize clogging and scaling issues, resulting in fewer maintenance tasks and less frequent repairs. It can also help reduce the costs of cleaning agents and detergents since soft water requires a smaller amount of these products to be effective.
How Does Commercial & Industrial Water Softening Work?
- Step 1: Moving water supply through a porous resin bed. Industrial and commercial water softening processes send incoming water through resin that has the consistency and appearance of plastic beads. These tiny beads are also very porous, with a chemically altered surface area to attract minerals for removal.
- Step 2: Capturing hard minerals and cleaning the water. During the water purification process, hard minerals in the water naturally attract to the resin surface area. The water exits the resin bed after being freed of laden minerals with insignificant hydraulic head pressure drop. The resin bed effectively cleans the water, capturing all the hard minerals in the water supply.
- Step 3: Running regeneration cycles. During the regeneration process, soft water is unavailable, so most companies perform the regeneration cycle at night. However, since some commercial applications require soft water 24 hours a day, it may be necessary to have several water softener units in place so that while one is softening the water, the other can run the regeneration cycle. Wiring four individual water softeners together creates an effective water softening system that allows businesses to process their required daily water supply.
How To Size a Commercial & Industrial Water Softener Tank
Size is one of the most important considerations when selecting a commercial water softener for your business. The correct water softener will ensure a reliable and efficient flow of softened water without wasting energy. In order to choose the correct size for your needs, your professional water treatment specialist will consider the following factors:
- Flow rate: The speed at which water travels through your facility, especially during peak operation.
- Volume: The amount of water that flows through the facility during peak operation.
- Water composition: The amount of calcium, magnesium, and other hard minerals that exist in the water supply.
- Softening required: The amount of softening material necessary to soften the water, measured in grains per day.
With this information, a seasoned professional can determine the best size water softener for your needs, whether it’s a small business office or a large scale industrial facility. With the right size water softener, you can ensure high-quality water for all of your processes in an efficient and cost-effective fashion.
Industries and Applications for Commercial & Industrial Water Softeners
Industrial Water Softening Applications
Reynolds Culligan provides water softening systems that can extend the life of industrial equipment and facilitate key processes in industrial settings. In cooling towers, for instance, these systems might continuously soften a portion of the water to manage the concentration of calcium and magnesium in the cooling tower’s bulk water supply, significantly reducing the scaling potential of mineral deposits.
Boiler feeds can utilize alternating water softeners to provide a continuous flow of soft water for industrial operations. When designing an efficient water softening system for a boiler feed, capacity is the primary consideration. The higher the boiler’s operating pressure, the higher the water quality requirements will be.
Other applications for our industrial water softeners include:
- Energy (cooling towers of industrial buildings, power plants)
- Food processing
- Industrial & manufacturing facilities
- Medical
- Pharmaceutical
Commercial Water Softening Applications
Possible applications for water softening systems from Reynolds Culligan include:Why Choose Reynolds Culligan for Commercial & Industrial Water Softening?
With more than 75 years of innovation in water treatment systems, Reynolds Culligan is a leading provider of superior water purification services. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing unwavering excellence in everything we do, offering tailored solutions to enhance processes and solve our clients’ water problems. We are pleased to offer free quotes and water analysis to ensure that you are getting the best system for your needs and we provide the highest level of professional service after the sale. We keep dedicated application engineers on staff to assist our customers with the selection, maintenance, and repair of our water treatment systems.
Exceptional Commercial & Industrial Water Softening From Reynolds Culligan
Reynolds Culligan delivers versatile water softening solutions to customers in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Our water softening systems are some of the most efficient on the market, with uses in a wide range of commercial and industrial settings. Our end goal is to improve the environment and the lives of our clients and their customers, one drop at a time.
Contact us today for a free water analysis and learn more about our commercial and industrial water-softening equipment and services.