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Method for remineralizing raw water

US7374694B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2002
Grant dateMay 20, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2301/043
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and installation for treating water for human consumption, for an industrial process, for agricultural purposes or for other purposes. The method used to remineralize raw water comprises a stage in which carbon dioxide and at least one inorganic base are injected. According to the invention, the method comprises the following stages: the flow Q of raw water is separated into a flow Q1 and a flow Q2; only flow Q1 is remineralized by injecting carbon dioxide and at least one inorganic base, said remineralization being carried out in at least one remineralization basin; remineralized flow Q1 is mixed with untreated flow Q2.

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