Ion exchange for sulphate removal

BioteQ has specialized expertise in ion exchange processes to remove calcium- and magnesium-sulphates from water.

Our proprietary Sulf-IX™ process uses cation exchange resin to remove calcium and magnesium by loading the cations onto the resin, and then anion exchange resin to remove sulphate. The resins are generated using low cost reagents. The process produces a saleable gypsum by-product and clean water that can be re-used or discharged. Click here to see our Case Studies.

Applications:

Ion exchange for sulphate removal can be used in the following applications:

Mining Power Oil & Gas
  • Groundwater and surface water drainage
  • Acid mine drainage
  • Metallurgical bleed streams
  • Lime plant effluents
  • Tailings water treatment
  • Cooling tower water
  • Ash pond water
  • SAGD produced water
  • Shale gas frac water

Benefits of Ion Exchange for Sulphate Removal:

  • Recovers up to 95% of water for re-use
  • Removes sulphate to low levels that meet strict regulations for water quality
  • Produces only clean gypsum and water; there are no additional waste products that would require added process steps or special disposal
  • Consumes less power than alternative technologies
  • Reduces the life cycle cost for water treatment, with lower capital and operating costs

Our experienced team of water treatment experts will customize a solution to meet your treatment objectives.

Contact us to discuss your water treatment alternatives.