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Recovery of regenerant electrolyte

US9776137B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2009
Grant dateOct 3, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31725
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods, systems and compositions for recovery of regenerant ions from spent regenerant solution by utilization of electrodialysis are provided. For example, in certain aspects methods for separating spent regenerant using an electrodialysis system comprising selective membranes are described. Furthermore, the invention provides methods for treating a friable solid ion-removal material to prevent fragmentation during regeneration.

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