Softening apparatus
US9828260B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2303/16
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A softening apparatus in which resistance applied between electrodes is decreased to reduce power consumption. The softening apparatus includes a regeneration unit and a softening unit. The regeneration unit includes at least one anode and cathode in a first space which generate regeneration water containing hydrogen ions (H+). The softening unit is disposed in a second space partitioned from the first space and includes an ion exchange body regenerated by the regeneration water.
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