Electrically enhanced aqueous filter and method therefor

Details Electrically enhanced aqueous filter and method therefor Electrically enhanced aqueous filter and method therefor

2011-04-26

2011-04-26

Griffin, Walter D (Department: 1774)

Liquid purification or separation

Processes

Utilizing electrical or wave energy directly applied to...

C204S554000, C204S665000, C422S022000, C422S024000

Reexamination Certificate

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07931814

ABSTRACT:
An alloy is created by melting aluminum, zinc, rare earth metals such as erbium and/or tellurium, and optionally vanadium. During cooling, the molten alloy is exposed to ultrasonic waves in order to prevent separation of the alloy into layers. The alloy is used for one electrode and a separate conductive element such as stainless steel or carbon is used for the other electrode in a water filter. A constant potential difference and electrical current is created between the two electrodes across the water. In an embodiment where carbon or zeolite is used as the filtration medium, the constant voltage and current increase bonding of ions in the filtration medium with pollutants in the water. In an embodiment wherein a mixed bed resin containing sodium ions and potassium ions is used as the filtration medium, the constant voltage and current increase the bonding of the sodium and potassium ions with residual chlorine ions in the water. The resulting sodium chloride salts and the potassium chloride salts also assist in regenerating the mixed bed resin.

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