Progress of Zeolite in Water Softening Treatment

Year : 2024 | Volume : 11 | Issue : 03 | Page : 45 51
    By

    Samta Singh,

  • Avinash Tiwari,

  • Mandakini Gupta,

  • Sana Fatma,

  • Jeetesh Gupta,

  1. Research Scholar, Department of Chemistry, K.S. Saket P.G. College Ayodhya affiliated to Dr. RML Avadh University, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, K.S. Saket P.G. College Ayodhya affiliated to Dr. RML Avadh University, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Sunbeam Women’s College Varuna, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
  4. Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Chemistry, Ashoka Institute of Technology and Management, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
  5. Student, Department of Civil Engineering, Ashoka Institute of Technology and Management, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh,

Abstract

In the discourse of water treatment, one naturally stumbles upon zeolite, a versatile mineral that plays a pivotal role in softening water. This indispensable process arises from the abundant presence of divalent ions, notably calcium and magnesium, which are notorious for contributing to water hardness, an issue that manifests as scale build up within crucial components like boiler and heat exchanger pipelines. The prevalence of scale not only compromises the efficiency of such systems but also incurs considerable maintenance costs. Consequently, the urgent need to combat water hardness has propelled the widespread adoption of water softening techniques, with zeolite treatment emerging as a prominent and effective approach. Over time, the evolution of zeolite treatment methods has notably enhanced the efficacy of water softening procedures. Zeolite’s ion exchange capabilities enable targeted removal of divalent ions, advancing water treatment technology for efficient, sustainable solutions, combating scale build up, and ensuring water distribution system longevity. This mini review explores zeolite’s role in water softening, its impact on divalent ions, and its ongoing innovation in treatment. It highlights the industry’s commitment to improving water quality standards and operational reliability in various sectors.

Keywords: Calcium, hardness of water, magnesium, permanent, temporary, zeolite

[This article belongs to Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research ]

How to cite this article:
Samta Singh, Avinash Tiwari, Mandakini Gupta, Sana Fatma, Jeetesh Gupta. Progress of Zeolite in Water Softening Treatment. Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research. 2024; 11(03):45-51.
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Samta Singh, Avinash Tiwari, Mandakini Gupta, Sana Fatma, Jeetesh Gupta. Progress of Zeolite in Water Softening Treatment. Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research. 2024; 11(03):45-51. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jowppr/article=2024/view=181029


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Volume 11
Issue 03
Received 04/10/2024
Accepted 14/10/2024
Published 05/11/2024
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