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Electrodeionization polarity reversal apparatus and process

US5026465A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 3, 1989
Grant dateJun 25, 1991
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2201/4613
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An electrodeionization polarity reversal apparatus is employed for the removal of dissolved salts from liquids. The preferred embodiment comprises the use of a fluid permeable filler of an equinormal mixture of anion and cation exchange material in both the ion-depleting and ion-concentration chambers while employing periodic symmetrical polarity reversal.

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