LOW ENERGY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DESALINATING SEAWATER

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APP PUB NO 20110180477A1
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12935558

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A low energy system and process for seawater desalination wherein the system has at least an electrodialysis apparatus that produces partially desalinated water and a brine by-product, an ion exchange softener, and at least one electrodeionization apparatus. The softener treats the partially desalinated water stream to remove or reduce the amount of scaling material in order to maintain deionization apparatus efficiency and reduce energy consumption. The softener has the capability of removing a higher ratio of calcium ions to magnesium ions than is in the partially desalinated stream, thereby reducing softener size and energy use. The deionization apparatus produces product water of the desired properties. The brine stream may be used to regenerate the softener.

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EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES LLC4800 NORTH POINT PARKWAY SUITE 250 ALPHARETTA GA 30022

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Chua, Swee Hoe Singapore, SG 1 10
Ganzi, Gary C Lexington, US 40 1972
Liang, Li-Shiang Harvard, US 85 1140
Wilkins, Frederick C Pepperell, US 24 419

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