Softening Underground Water Using a New Sorbent Based on Bentonite Clays

Abstract

The methods of preparing new sorbents based on bentonite clays for softening underground water are considered. The sorption capacity of bentonite clays of various
deposits and activation types as well as materials with various ratios of bentonite and paraffin relative to hardness ions is investigated. Investigations in dynamic
conditions are performed for the MBP material and the time of the protective action of a filter with the load of the prepared material and time of attaining the total
dynamic capacity are determined. The use of this sorbent will make it possible to effectively soften water as well as to reduce expenses for carrying out this
process.