Chemistry: electrical and wave energy – Apparatus – Electrolytic
Patent
1986-01-24
1988-12-06
Valentine, Donald R.
Chemistry: electrical and wave energy
Apparatus
Electrolytic
204272, 204275, 204286, 204291, 204DIG5, C25B 904, C25B 1508, C25B 1104
Patent
active
047894482
ABSTRACT:
A device for countering the deposition of hard water scale comprises a cathode and an anode defining a passage for water passing through the device and connected in an electrical circuit including the water as an electrolyte. The anode is a sacrificial anode which releases salt particles and ions into the water during operation of the device. At least a substantial proportion of such particles and ions are non-adherent to the anode, and thereby form sites for crystal formation in the water and reduce deposition of scale. An external electrical potential may be applied across the circuit to cause an externally generated current to pass through the device. Means may be provided for generating a magnetic field downstream of the anode and cathode.
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Adams, III W. Thad
Valentine Donald R.
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