Synergistic interaction of weak cation exchange resin and magnesium oxide

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PATENT NO 9896364
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14884908

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The present invention relates to methods, apparatuses, and systems for treating water. The methods, apparatuses and systems reduce scaling associated with solubilized water hardness using a sequence of water treatment agents, including an inlet, one or more treatment reservoirs containing a first treatment agent that is an exhausted ionic resin that is incapable of performing ion exchange and a second treatment agent consisting of a metal oxide and/or hydroxide compound, an outlet, and a treated water delivery line.

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ECOLAB USA INC1 ECOLAB PLACE SAINT PAUL MN 55102

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Dahlquist, Howlett Erin Jane West St. Paul, US 19 50
Mills, Kristen Hopkins, US 5 9
Monsrud, Lee J Inver Grove Heights, US 36 406
Olson, Erik C Savage, US 137 838
Olson, Keith E Apple Valley, US 108 2693
Smith, Kim R Woodbury, US 228 3092

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