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Bench Scale
lon Exchange Testing
Test small. Invest confidently.
Design with data, not guesses.
Bench scale testing gives you the proof you need to move forward confidently. Our controlled column studies deliver real-world performance data—capacity curves, regeneration efficiency, operating costs—so you can validate your approach before investing in full-scale equipment.
Design with data, not guesses.
Bench scale testing gives you the proof you need to move forward confidently. Ourcontrolled column studies deliver real-world performance data—capacity curves, regeneration efficiency, operating costs—so you can validate your approach beforeinvesting in full-scale equipment.
When to run a bench scale test
When to run a bench scale test
Evaluating ion exchange for the first time? See actual removal rates and cycle times with your water chemistry.
Evaluating ion exchange for the first time? See actual removal rates and cycle times with your water chemistry.
Selecting between multiple resin options? Direct comparison testing shows you which performs best under your conditions.
Selecting between multiple resin options? Direct comparison testing shows you which performs best under your conditions.
Water chemistry changed or process requirements shifted? Revalidate your system design before making modifications.
Water chemistry changed or process requirements shifted? Revalidate your system design before making modifications.
Targeting emerging contaminants? Prove out removal efficiency and capacity for PFAS, metals, or other challenging compounds.
Targeting emerging contaminants? Prove out removal efficiency and capacity for PFAS, metals, or other challenging compounds.
Stakeholders need ROI justification? Testing provides the hard numbers to support your capital request.
Stakeholders need ROI justification? Testing provides the hard numbers to support your capital request.
Strategic testing up front means fewer surprises during startup—and better performance over the system's life.
What We Test
We run controlled column studies using your actual water or synthetic solutions that match your conditions. Our testing protocol is also known as Rapid Small ScaleColumn Testing (RSSCT)—the bridge between theory and real-world performance.
Service cycles
- Flow rates and breakthrough curves
- Total capacity and leakage profiles
- Contaminant removal efficiency
Service cycles
- Flow rates and breakthrough curves
- Total capacity and leakage profiles
- Contaminant removal efficiency
Regeneration cycles
- Chemical usage and efficiency
- Cycle times and completeness
- Second and third runs to validate consistency
Regeneration Cycles
- Chemical usage and efficiency
- Cycle times and completeness
- Second and third runs to validate
consistency
Scale-up parameters
- Contact times and bed depth requirements
- Flow rate optimization
- System sizing data for pilot and production equipment
Scale-Up Parameters
- Contact times and bed depth requirements
- Flow rate optimization
- System sizing data for pilot and production equipment
Whether you're removing mercury, purifying brine streams, or addressing emerging contaminants, we design the experiment to answer your specific questions.
How It Works
Sample Preparation
Send us your water in whatever volume works for you—5-gallon buckets, 55-gallon drums, or 200-gallon totes. If shipping isn't practical, we can create a synthetic solution that matches your water chemistry.
Column Testing
We run your water through candidate resins under controlled conditions in our lab. Flow rates, temperatures, and contact times are carefully monitored and documented throughout each run.
Data Collection
Quantitative analysis tracks breakthrough points, capacity, leakage, and regeneration efficiency. We collect the data you need to make informed decisions.
Detailed Reporting
You receive a comprehensive technical report with results, analysis, and recommendations. We don't just give you numbers—we tell you what they mean for your application.
Projects typically run 1-12 weeks depending on complexity and the number of cycles tested.
What You Get
Your technical report includes:
Resin performance data and recommendations based on your specific water chemistry
System sizing and equipment specifications for scaling from lab (0.01 GPM)to pilot (1 GPM) to production (100+ GPM)
Projected operating costs including chemical usage and regeneration frequency
Scale-up parameters calibrated to your process requirements
Operational procedures tailored to your application
Need help beyond the report? We can advise on pilot plant parameters and scale-up design for your next phase.
Who to contact
Questions about or what test should be ordered, bulk orders, pricing etc., contact:
Greg Knoettner
Technical Support
gknoettner@resintech.com
Technical Support
gknoettner@resintech.com
Why ResinTech?
Specialized expertise you won't find elsewhere. Most resin suppliers don't have in house testing labs. Most testing labs don't specialize in ion exchange. We're one of the few companies that combines deep ion exchange knowledge with controlled testing capabilities.
Our chemists understand both the fundamental science and the practical engineering—so you get actionable recommendations, not just raw data.
Proven track record. We've run bench scale studies for A&E firms designing new facilities, industrial plants evaluating process changes, and research teams tackling emerging contaminants. From mercury removal to brine purification, our testing has validated systems that are operating successfully today.
Complete service. We handle everything from sample prep through final reporting. You get one point of contact and one deliverable that gives you what you need to move forward.
Ask a question and get help
Ready to validate your ion exchange approach? Contact us to discuss your application and testing requirements.
4 decades solving water challenges
4 decades solving water challenges
Clear performance data & analysis
Clear performance data & analysis
Viability validation & disqualification
Viability validation & disqualification
Risk protection for you & your process
Risk protection for you & your process
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