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Modular electrodialysis device

US4569747A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 1984
Grant dateFeb 11, 1986
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D61/50
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There are provided integrated modules for use in electrodialysis devices, which modules comprise a plurality of unit cells each of which consists of a cation specific membrane, a spacer and an anion specific membrane, said membranes being sealed along the edges of the cell, a spacer being provided between consecutive cells serving for sealing along the edges, an outlet being provided for the brine, outlets of individual cells being arranged as common outlet, a plurality of unit cells being confined in a frame which is provided with an outlet for said cells, each frame being provided with sealing means towards the next such frame. There are also provided electrodialysis stacks comprising a plurality of such modules.

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