Chapter 8. Comparison of KCl and NaCl as Regenerant
Published Online: 17 SEP 2009
DOI: 10.1002/9780470529058.ch8
Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Book Title
Water Softening with Potassium Chloride: Process, Health, and Environmental Benefits
Additional Information
How to Cite
Wist, W., Lehr, J. H. and McEachern, R. (2009) Comparison of KCl and NaCl as Regenerant, in Water Softening with Potassium Chloride: Process, Health, and Environmental Benefits, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9780470529058.ch8
Publication History
- Published Online: 17 SEP 2009
- Published Print: 18 SEP 2009
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780470087138
Online ISBN: 9780470529058
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- comparison of KCL and NaCL as regenerants;
- calculating regeneration efficiency;
- saturation extent of NaCl and KCl as function of time
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Definition of Terms
Theoretical Capacities of KCl and NaCl Regenerants
Calculation of Regeneration Efficiency
Sizing a Softener for Salt Efficiency
Implications for Salt Consumption
Total Salt Released to the Environment
Comparison of KCl and NaCl: Solubility
Comparison of KCl and NaCl: Speed of Dissolution
Comparison of KCl and NaCl: Capacity
Comparison of KCl and NaCl: Used and Unused Regenerant
Comparison of KCl and NaCl: Release of Chlorides to the Environment
Comparison of KCl and NaCl: Taste
Comparison of KCl and NaCl: Generation of Fines
Comparison of KCl and NaCl: Sodium Content of Softened Water
Comparison of KCl and NaCl: Potassium Content of Softened Water
Comparison of KCl and NaCl: Total Dissolved Solids