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    This document provides an introduction to electrodeionization (EDI) water purification technology. EDI is an alternative to mixed bed deionization that uses electrically driven ion exchange to produce high purity water without chemicals. It works through a continuous process using ion exchange membranes and resin in EDI modules to split water into ions. EDI modules contain dilute and concentrate chambers to remove ions from the feed water into purified product water without the need for chemical regeneration of resins. EDI systems provide reliable, continuous production of very high purity water at 5-18 megohm-cm.

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    This document provides an introduction to electrodeionization (EDI) water purification technology. EDI is an alternative to mixed bed deionization that uses electrically driven ion exchange to produce high purity water without chemicals. It works through a continuous process using ion exchange membranes and resin in EDI modules to split water into ions. EDI modules contain dilute and concentrate chambers to remove ions from the feed water into purified product water without the need for chemical regeneration of resins. EDI systems provide reliable, continuous production of very high purity water at 5-18 megohm-cm.

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    This document provides an introduction to electrodeionization (EDI) water purification technology. EDI is an alternative to mixed bed deionization that uses electrically driven ion exchange to produce high purity water without chemicals. It works through a continuous process using ion exchange membranes and resin in EDI modules to split water into ions. EDI modules contain dilute and concentrate chambers to remove ions from the feed water into purified product water without the need for chemical regeneration of resins. EDI systems provide reliable, continuous production of very high purity water at 5-18 megohm-cm.

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    This document provides an introduction to electrodeionization (EDI) water purification technology. EDI is an alternative to mixed bed deionization that uses electrically driven ion exchange to produce high purity water without chemicals. It works through a continuous process using ion exchange membranes and resin in EDI modules to split water into ions. EDI modules contain dilute and concentrate chambers to remove ions from the feed water into purified product water without the need for chemical regeneration of resins. EDI systems provide reliable, continuous production of very high purity water at 5-18 megohm-cm.

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    Some key takeaways are that EDI is a chemical-free process for polishing water after RO that produces very high purity water continuously without needing regeneration. It works by using ion exchange membranes and a direct current to transfer ions between chambers.

    The main components of an EDI module are two electrodes (cathode and anode), two ion exchange membranes (cation and anion), and two chamber types (diluting and concentrating). It also contains mixed ion exchange resin.

    An EDI module works by using a direct current between the electrodes to transfer ions from the diluting chamber to the concentrating chamber via the ion exchange membranes, similar to a mixed bed process. This produces high purity water in the diluting chamber without chemical regeneration.

    INTRODUCTION TO

    ELECTRODEIONIZATION

    Jeff Tate
    Agape Water Solutions, Inc.

    WQA Aquatech 2009


    AGAPE WATER SOLUTIONS
    • Jeff Tate
    • Application & System Design Engineer
    • Glegg Water Conditioning Sales Engineer
    • E-Cell Sales Manager 1997-2002 (GE)
    • Omexell President 2002-2005 (Dow)
    • Ionpure Master Service Provider
    • Assist OEMs and End Users with RO & EDI
    • Provide Modules, Systems, Tech Support
    Electrodeionization

    • Polishing Technology
    • Follows RO
    • Chemical Free
    • No acid or caustic regeneration
    • No onsite or offsite regeneration
    • Continuous
    • Trade names: Ionpure, CDI, E-Cell,
    etc.
    Ultrapure Water Treatment Options

    Cation & Anion


    Pretreatment Mixed Beds
    Exchange

    Reverse
    Pretreatment Mixed Beds
    Osmosis

    Reverse
    Pretreatment EDI
    Osmosis
    EDI water purification
    • Alternative to Mixed Bed Deionization
    • Environmental Friendly and
    Safer Chemical free process
    • No chemical corrosion
    • No hazardous waste stream
    • Simple operation
    EDI water purification
    • Continuous operation vs. Batch operation
    • Reliable performance

    RO-EDI delivers 5 to 18 Mohm.cm water continuously


    Smaller Footprint & Lower Installation Cost

    Bulk
    MB Regen Acid
    EDI

    MB Regen Bulk
    Caustic

    pH Neutralization
    How EDI Works
    EDI Module Components
    2 Electrodes
    Cathode (-)
    Anode (+)

    2 Ion Exchange Membranes

    Cation Exchange

    Anion Exchange

    2 Chamber Types

    Diluting (D-Chamber)

    Concentrating (C-Chamber)

    Resin - Mixed
    Resin Regeneration
    H-OH

    Cation Anion

    H+ OH-

    6No Chemical Regeneration


    6Water Splitting
    6Normal Anion Resin Regeneration: NaOH
    6Normal Cation Resin Regeneration: H2SO4 or
    HCl
    Water Purification
    Inlet Water
    Na+ Cl-
    Cation Anion

    H+ OH-
    Demineralized Water Product
    6Same Ion Exchange Process as Mixed Beds
    Continuous Removal
    Inlet Water
    Na + Cl-
    Na+ Cl-
    Cation Anion
    Anion
    Cation
    Na+ Cl-
    H+ OH-
    Demineralized Water Product

    6No Need to shut down for regeneration


    Ion Removal in An EDI Module
    Dilute Filled vs. All Filled
    Dilute Filled All Filled
    All Filled Design
    • Ion exchange resin in both the
    diluting and concentrating
    compartments
    • Resin acts as an conductive
    bridge for both ions and
    current
    • Result: Extremely low module
    electrical resistance and
    efficient use of power for ionic
    removal
    Resin Filled Concentrate Flow

    Feed Product

    Concentrate
    Mesh Filled Concentrate Flow
    Feed Product

    Electrode

    Concentrate
    Brine

    •Salt conducts electricity in concentrate stream


    •Concentrate Recirculation
    •Brine Injection
    Plate and Frame Construction

    Product
    Reject compartment
    compartment
    Electrode block

    Anion
    membrane
    Cation
    membrane
    Cathode
    Endplate

    Source: Ionpure
    Spiral Wound Construction

    Photo Courtesy Dow

    Source: Dow Omexell


    Spiral EDI Construction
    • Uneven current density
    (amps/m2 membrane area)
    • Higher current at center
    than at outside
    • Uneven electrical resistance
    • Number of cells in
    current path varies
    • Uneven flow distribution
    (gpm/m2 membrane area)
    • Lower flow rate at center
    than at outside
    • Current & Flow
    Distributions are
    opposite
    Round Disc Plate and Frame
    Thin Cell vs Thick Cell Designs
    • Thin cell is older technology (2-3 mm)
    • Leaks
    • Not as robust due to thin spacer design
    • Extensive Bolt torquing required
    • “Dilute filled”

    • Thick cell is newer technology (8-9 mm)


    • More robust construction
    • Allows more resin
    • Some have “Dilute filled” design
    • Only Ionpure has the “All filled” design
    Electrical Power Supplies
    • Electrical Current takes path of least
    resistance
    • Standard rectifiers have only one current
    control for multiple modules
    • EDI power control panels with individual
    power supplies allow current to be
    identical for each module
    Optimal Design
    • Feature: Performance
    • < 40 μS/cm RO product water
    • 16-18 megohm-cm quality water guarantee.
    • Silica < 5 ppb guarantee
    • 1 ppm Hardness limit in feed
    • 1 ppm inlet Silica limit
    • Durability
    • 3 year warranty, 5-10 year module life
    • Consider number of previous installations
    EDI System Maintenance
    •Log Data & Adjust flows, pressure & current
    •Trend Data: Calculate Electrical Resistance
    •Identify Cleaning Requirements
    •Clean as needed
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    Opportunities to sell EDI
    • Customers with chemical regeneration
    • Customers with off site service
    deionization
    • New installations
    • Laboratories
    • Pharmaceutical manufacturers
    • Power Plants
    • Electronics
    • General Industrial-
    • anyone needed less than 1 uS/cm
    Questions and Answers

    Jeff Tate
    Agape Water Solutions, Inc.
    (215) 631-7035 x101
    [email protected]

    Booth 106 at WQA Aquatech 2009

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