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Electrodeionization apparatus

US4632745A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 1985
Grant dateDec 30, 1986
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2209/05
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An electrodeionization apparatus and process are provided for removing ions from liquids. Liquid to be purified is passed through depleting compartments containing mixed anion and cation exchange resin beads while a second liquid is passed through concentrating compartments free of ion exchange resin beads. Ions, under influence of a D.C. potential, pass from the depleting compartments into the concentrating compartments through ion permeable membranes. The beads in the depleting compartments are housed within subcompartments of controlled width and thickness and are retained therein by the ion permeable membranes which are secured to the walls of the subcompartments.

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