Ion Exchange and Condensate Polishing

Ion Exchange (IX) is our speciality. We understand the processes that render optimised process configurations and superior quality results. Whether it is basic softening of water, or precious metal exchange for advanced mining activities, AquaPlan Engineers can design, manufacture and install the Ion Exchange process that suits the requirement and yields the most efficient results.

We have designed, manufactured and installed IX systems across a wide range of applications including the production of ultrapure water for the purpose of steam generation in the power generation sector.

Each process investigation conducted on IX, will include computer simulation followed by a hydraulic study and sizing of the process. Once the design parameters are set, will the process itself be modeled and the vessels sized.

We have successfully designed, implemented and optimised ion exchange processes in the following applications and business sectors:

• Power generation
• Pulp and paper industry
• Oil, Gas and Petroleum industries
• Food and Beverage industries
• Mining industries including uranium removal from process streams

We have designed and build systems ranging from skid mounted softener and cation/anion systems to full and comprehensive processes housed in a separate process buildings. Our materials that we use to manufacture the IX vessels include;

• Rubber lined mild steel vessels
• Stainless Steel vessels
• Re-in forced fibreglass and other polycarbonate vessels

We conduct the following IX services:

• Refurbishment and optimisation of older IX processes
• Performance studies to current systems
• Expansion studies and construction to current systems that are too small
• New skid mounted installations
• Manufacturing of mobile units
• Full turn key construction of new Demineralisation plants
• Process consulting