Abstract:
Device for the removal of ions from a polar liquid, e.g. water, comprising at least one compartment which comprises at least one inlet for an entering polar liquid flow and at least one outlet for an outgoing deionized liquid flow, in which said compartment an electrochemically regenerable ion-exchange material fills a zone through which zone a liquid flow is able to pass, the device being characterized in that it comprises one sensor of at least one dimensional change of the ion-exchange material. The sensor can comprise a photo-sensor or a sensor of mechanical stress. Preferably an apparatus connected to the sensor is able to analyze this dimensional change and to control the electric current. Method of using said device, whereby the electrical current applied to the device is controlled according to the expansion of the resin.
Abstract:
By passing an alkali regenerating agent A through a basic anion exchange resin (3), and through a strongly acidic cation exchange resin (4), the basic anion exchange resin can be regenerated while amphoteric organic materials such as the amino acids captured at the strongly acidic cation exchange resin can be desorbed. Then, an acid regenerating agent B is passed through the strongly acidic cation exchange resin to regenerate the strongly acidic cation exchange resin.
Abstract:
By passing an alkali regenerating agent A through a basic anion exchange resin (3), and through a strongly acidic cation exchange resin (4), the basic anion exchange resin can be regenerated while amphoteric organic materials such as the amino acids captured at the strongly acidic cation exchange resin can be desorbed. Then, an acid regenerating agent B is passed through the strongly acidic cation exchange resin to regenerate the strongly acidic cation exchange resin.
Abstract:
IN THE METHOD DESCRIBED IN U.S. PAT. NO. 3,582,504, WHICH IS ASSIGNED TO THE ASSIGNEE OF THIS APPLICATION, CONTAMINANT CATION-EXCHANGE RESIN IS SEPARATED FROM ANIONEXCHNAGE RESIN IN A CONTAMINANT SEPARATION ZONE BY DELIVERING AN INTERMEDIATE-DENSITY LIQUID TO THE RESIN IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO PERMIT THE ANION-EXCHANGE RESIN TO FLOAT AND THE CONTAMINANT CATION-EXCHANGE RESIN TO SINK. THE INTERMEDIATE-DENSITY LIQUID HAS A DENSITY BETWEEN THE DENSITIES OF THE ANION AND CATION-EXCHANGE RESINS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRESENT INVENTION, THE INTERMEDIATEDENSITY LIQUID IS CONTINUOUSLY DELIVERED TO THE RESIN, AND IS INTERMITTENTLY WITHDRAWN FROM A LOWER PORTION OF THE CONTAMINANT SEPARATION ZONE. THE INTERMITTENT WITHDRAWAL OF LIQUID PRODUCES HIGH FLOW RATES THROUGH THE RESIN, AND AIDS IN RELEASING CATION-EXCHANGE RESIN THAT MAY HAVE BEEN ENTRAINED IN THE BED.
Abstract:
A separation column and method for separating anion and cation exchange resins in an upwardly flowing stream of water employing ultrasonic level sensing means. The sensing means include first and second transducer means for respectively sensing and receiving an ultrasonic signal in the frequency range of 1 to 5 megacycles per second. In one embodiment of the invention, the level of resin within the column is sensed when the resin interrupts transmission of the ultrasonic signal at a probe. In a second embodiment, the ultrasonic signal is directed toward the surface of the resin, and the time delay for receipt of an echo is measured. This time delay, in turn, gives an indication of the level of ion exchange resin within the column.
Abstract:
A CONDENSATE PURIFICATIN PROCESS INVOLVING DEMINERALIZATION IN A MIXED BED EXCHANGER UNDER CONDITIONS MINIMIZING ALKALI METAL LEAKAGE BY PREVENTING THE PRESENCE OF ALKALI FORM OF THE CATION EXCHANGE RESIN IN THE DEMINERALIZER. THE RESINS ARE SEPARATED INTO LAYERS AND REGENERATED IN DIFFERENT VESSELS OR IN THE SAME VESSEL. MINOR AMOUNTS OF CATION EXCHANGE RESIN ARE UNAVOIDABLY PRESENT IN THE ANION EXCHANGE RESIN DURING ITS REGENERATION BY ALKALI, AND THE SODIUM FORM OF THIS SMALL AMOUNT OF CATION EXCHANGE RESIN IS TRANSFORMED INTO THE AMMONIUM FORM BY RECIRCULATION OF AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE THROUGH THE ANION EXCHANGE RESIN AND THE MAIN BODY OF THE SPENT CATION EXCHANGE RESIN BEFORE ITS REGENERATION. THE SODIUM FROM THE ANION EXCHANGE RESIN IS DISPLACED INTO THE CATION EXCHANGE RESIN AND ELIMATED WHEN THE LATTER IS REGENERATED BY ACID.
Abstract:
Deionization equipment and methods of using such deionization equipment are provided. The deionization equipment allows for improved efficiency in removing spent deionization resin from deionization apparatuses, and also recharging functional deionization resin into deionization apparatuses. Embodiments of the deionization equipment include a resin transfer passage that includes an upper opening, a lower opening and an intermediate opening.