Water Softener Design Calculator (IS/ASME Compliant)

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About This Tool

Design water softeners with accuracy using this advanced softener design calculator. Get real-time resin volume, brine tank sizing, vessel diameter, height, shell thickness, and dish end type based on flow rate and velocity. IS/ASME standards applied.

Design Standards

Recommended Parameters

  • Velocity range: 12–15 m³/hr/m² typical
  • Bed height: 1–2.5 m recommended
  • Freeboard: 30–50% of bed height
  • Dish ends selected based on pressure rating
  • Gravel layer: 200–300 mm
  • Leg height: 300–450 mm

Dish End Selection

Pressure Range Dish Type Depth
≤ 3.5 kg/cm² Torispherical or 2:1 Elliptical 10–25% of diameter
4–10 kg/cm² 2:1 Elliptical ~25% of diameter
>10 kg/cm² Hemispherical ~50% of diameter

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Water Softener Design Calculator (IS/ASME Compliant)

Vessel Design

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