System employing ion exchange resin regenerated by acid

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9963361
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15376850

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Methods and systems for acid regeneration of ion exchange resins are disclosed. Acid resins designed for use in a variety of cleaning application using a water source use a treated, softened, acidic water source according to the invention. Various methods of using the softened acidic water generated by acid regenerate-able ion exchange resins are disclosed to beneficially reduce spotting, filming and scale buildup on treated surfaces, reduce and/or eliminate the need for polymers, threshold reagents and/or rinse aids, and using protons generated in the acidic water effluent for triggering events useful in various cleaning applications.

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ECOLAB USA INCSAINT PAUL MN

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Everson, Terrence P Eagan, US 80 1984
Tan, Lylien Maplewood, US 18 27
Toetschinger, Mark Mendota Heights, US 13 23
Voss, Peter Eagan, US 39 223
Wen, Li Woodbury, US 57 536

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