Corrosion Prevention
Dealkalization reduces the alkalinity of water, which helps to prevent corrosion in boilers, cooling towers, and piping systems. Lower alkalinity levels minimize the formation of corrosive substances, extending the lifespan of equipment and reducing maintenance costs.
Improved Water Quality
By removing bicarbonates and carbonates, dealkalization enhances the overall quality of water. This is particularly important for industries that require high-purity water, such as food and beverage production, pharmaceuticals, and electronics manufacturing, ensuring consistent product quality.
Increased Efficiency
Dealkalized water reduces the scaling and fouling potential in water systems. This improves the efficiency of heat exchange processes in boilers and cooling systems, leading to lower energy consumption and operational costs.
Regulation Compliance
Many industries have strict water quality standards and regulations. Dealkalization helps businesses meet these regulatory requirements by providing water that complies with the necessary quality parameters, avoiding potential fines and legal issues.
Providing The Top Service Dealkalization Water Solutions For Your Industry
- Boilers & Steam Systems
- Cooling Towers
- Food & Beverage
- Pharmaceuticals
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Healthcare
We offer water treatment solutions designed for healthcare markets, including meeting ANSI/AAMI ST108/2023 standards.
Food & Beverage
From extending the life of your most valuable equipment, to making customers happy with great tasting water, coffee & tea, Western Reserve Pure Water systems provide high-quality water to food & beverage companies for a wide variety of applications.
Manufacturing
Thirsty processes demand pure water for quality output. Learn how Western Reserve can save water, cut costs, and protect the environment to boost sustainability.
ANSI/AAMI ST108 – Are You Prepared?
In 2023, a new standard for water quality in medical device processing arrived, which replaced outdated guidelines and made the bar higher for patient safety. Western Reserve specializes in helping healthcare providers understand and implement water grades for different stages, design systems and monitoring, and working with your water management platform.
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Save your time, money and effort by having Western Reserve Pure Water clean your existing membrane. We offer short turnaround time and loaners if needed. Shipping is an easy process, and we offer service and maintenance plans. We have customers anywhere across the U.S.
FAQs
Commercial water dealkalization reduces water alkalinity by removing bicarbonates, carbonates, & hydroxides. High alkalinity causes scaling & corrosion in equipment, increasing costs & lowering efficiency. Dealkalization protects equipment, improves water quality, & enhances efficiency.
A commercial dealkalization system usually employs ion-exchange resins or acid injection. In ion exchange, resins swap chloride ions for bicarbonate and carbonate ions in the water. Acid injection adds a controlled amount of acid (e.g. sulfuric or hydrochloric acid) to neutralize alkalinity, converting bicarbonates and carbonates to carbon dioxide and water for removal.
Benefits include corrosion prevention, improved water quality, increased equipment efficiency, and regulatory compliance. These advantages lead to reduced maintenance costs, extended equipment lifespan, and improved overall operational efficiency.
A water analysis can determine if a dealkalization system is needed due to high alkalinity causing scaling, corrosion, or inefficiencies. Consulting a water treatment specialist can help assess and recommend the appropriate solution.
Maintenance for dealkalization system includes monitoring water quality, regenerating resins (if applicable), checking/replenishing acid levels, and inspecting system components for wear/damage. Skilled water professionals can help ensure proper system maintenance.
