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Development of an ion-exchange unit for energy-efficient wastewater treatment
https://doi.org/10.15518/isjaee.2025.08.167-188
Abstract
An experimental design of the autonomous ion-exchange unit IOU-4F has been developed, featuring full integration of all technological stages - filtration, ionite loosening, regeneration, and rinsing - within a single compact module made of corrosion-resistant polymers. The unit is intended for selective and comprehensive treatment of industrial wastewater to remove heavy metal ions and salts using renewable energy sources. Power supply from a photovoltaic panel ensures energy autonomy up to 98,5% at an average annual insolation of 5,0 kWh/m2/day, typical for Central Asia, along with a significant reduction in operating costs and carbon footprint. Experimental studies confirmed pollutant removal efficiency at the level of 99%. The development contributes to the creation of domestic energy-efficient equipment aligned with global sustainable development goals in alternative energy, water purification, and industrial ecology.
About the Authors
T. V. Drabkova
Tashkent State Technical University
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Tatyana Vladimirovna Drabkova, Assistant, Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection
S. M. Turabdzhanov
Tashkent State Technical University
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Sadritdin Makhamatdinovich Turabdzhanov, Academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Doctor
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Drabkova T.V., Turabdzhanov S.M. Development of an ion-exchange unit for energy-efficient wastewater treatment. Alternative Energy and Ecology (ISJAEE). 2025;(8):167-188. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.15518/isjaee.2025.08.167-188
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