What is electro-deionization (EDI)?

Electro-deionization (ED1) combines two, well established, water treatment methods; electro-dialysis and ion exchange by means of ion exchanger resins This technique makes it possible anode to remove dissolved salts without chemical regeneration, at low cost in terms of the energy used.

Description of the EDI process Before being fed into the electro-deionization module the permeate produced by the reverse osmosis system is divided into three sub-streams. The EDI feed water is passed through the diluate chambers, which, are filled with ion exchange resin. Through the action of the electric field the anions migrate through the resin bed in the direction of the anode. As a result they pass through the anion-permeable membrane and arrive in the adjacent stream of concentrate. The cations migrate through the resin bed in the direction of the cathode, pass through the cation-permeable membrane, and so likewise enter the stream of concentrate. With the concentrate stream, the ions are expelled from the module. The electrolyte stream flushes out the gases that are created at the electrodes, along with the ions, and carry them cut of the module
+ As a result of the electrical voltage, water splitting occurs in the resin bed of the diluate chamber The H and OH ions that are needed for the regeneration of the exchange resin are created. These regenerate the resin bed on an ongoing basis. In this way continuous operation can be maintained, without any need to switch oft the system for regeneration purposes.

Areas of application

Steam generators Laboratories Pharmaceutical industry Semiconductor industry Optics industry Glass costing Metal processing industry Applications requiring ultra-pure water

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Model shown EDI2200

Ultra Pure EDI Unit System comprises of: Vertical frame system for desalination of softened drinking water operating on the principle of reverse osmosis (R0) in conjunction with the electro-deionization (EDI). Unit design Stainless steel frame with plastic front panel housing the instruments and controls. Pressure reducing valve to limit the input pressure, special inlet filter with 5 pm filter cartridge, high pressure multi-stage centrifugal type low noise pump, low energy spirally wound modules with energy-efficient PAIPS composite membranes in GRP vessels with liner. Electro-delonization module for continuous desalination of the RO permeate, consisting of a carefully designed robust housing containing a series of special ion selective membranes which create alternating concentrate and desalination chambers filled with mixed-bed ion exchanges resins. Two special electrodes are used to create a DC electric field across the chambers.

Prestige Water Equipment Ltd.

Registered Office: 39 Barberry Way, Ravenfield, Rotherham. S65 4RE Tel 01709 702624 Fax: 01709 739857

Valves such as sampling valves for feed water, RO permeate and EDI product, inlet solenoid valve, control valves made of stainless steel to regulate the flow rate of permeate, RO concentrate and EDI concentrate. Pressure monitoring vibration-resistant pressure gauges for inlet and outlet pressure pre-filter, operating pressure, RO concentrate pressure, pressure EDI feed water, inlet pressure EDI concentrate, product output pressure, pressure switch for monitoring the feed water pressure. Flow meters for permeate, RO concentrate, EDI feed water, EDI concentrate, electrol control of minimal EDI concentrate flow rate, Permeate conductivity measurement, temperature compensated, measuring range 0 - 200 PSJM, Product Water Resistivity measurement constant on-line with temperature compensation as defined by ASTM D 1125-95, measuring range 0 - 20 M2 x cm. Control cabinet with lockable main switch, electrical switchgear for control of the high-pressure pump, integral power supply for supply of voltage to the EDI module, RO 1000 microprocessor control system for fully automated monitoring and control of the system with two line text display (16 characters per line) for display of operational status, permeate conductivity, temperature, operating hours, dialogue language options English/German/French/Italian, password protected programming of the operating sequences and parameters as described below. Operators functions with password on different levels, low pressure shut down, conductivity limit fault and conductivity limit pre-alarm, digital display for current and voltage of the EDI module, precision potentiometer for regulating the EDI voltage, fault current protective switch with triggering threshold of 30 mA, malfunction displays for low pressure, hard water, motor overload, high conductivity pre-alarm, EDI concentrate flow rate below min. limit, power supply malfunction, low resistivity of product water. Additional connections possible for Inputs (low voltage) for level control for 1 or 2 float switches, hardness monitoring unit (the RO 1000 control system includes control functions for the Limitron hardness monitoring unit), shut downs by external signal (forced stop, regeneration), Outputs for softener (230 V/50 Hz), 2 solenoid valves for concentrate rinse, permeate discard and -recycling, and DDC (collective malfunction signal on volt-free changeover contact). Unit is completely wired, pre-assembled and ready for installation. Electrical equipment in accordance with VDE 0100 part 600, VIDE part 1.

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Registered Office: 39 Barberry Way, Ravenfield, Rotherham. S65 4RE Tel 01709 702624 Fax: 01709 739857

Technical Data
Product flow rate l/h Resistivity EDI product (with free CO2) M x cm Resistivity EDI product (without free CO2) M x cm Recovery % Operating pressure bar Membrane element/number Voltage V/Hz Power consumption kW Feed water connection DN Waste water connection HT Product water connection DN Min./max. feed water pressure bar Min./max. feed water temperature oC Min./max. pH value feed water Max. ambient temp o C Height mm Width mm Depth mm Weight approx. kg

EDI300
300

EDI600
600

EDI900
900 5

EDI1200
1200

EDI1500
1500

EDI2200
2200

>10 70 12 4040/2 13 4040/3 14 4040/4 15 4040/5 15 4040/6 16 4040/8

3 x 400/50 3.4 25 3.8 25 4.5 25 50 20 20 20 2/6 5/35 5.0/9.5 40 1950 1300 850 160 1950 1300 850 230 1950 1300 850 260 1950 1300 850 280 1950 2450 850 320 1950 2450 850 400 20 25 25 4.5 25 4.5 32 7.5 32

The units are designed for softened feed water with a maximum TDS of 1,000 mg/l, a water temperature of 15 C, a maximum fouling index of 3, a C02 content of 10 mg/1 and a SI02 content of 20 mg/l. Under these conditions, the units still reach design product flow after three years of operation. The EDI product recovery depends on the raw water quality and the type of pre-treatment. Optional equipment Hardness Monitoring Unit (Limitron) for continuous monitoring of the feed water hardness, integrated in the reverse osmosis unit. Concentrate flushing of the reverse osmosis unit, integrated in the unit. Dosing station for caustic soda solution for combining with C02. Membrane degasser for removal of C02

Prestige Water Equipment Ltd.

Registered Office: 39 Barberry Way, Ravenfield, Rotherham. S65 4RE Tel 01709 702624 Fax: 01709 739857