
SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018
VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL)
–FEBRUARY 2018
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Feed Water
Electropure’s EDI feed water specifications are designed to minimize any maintenance
that the module may require for normal and sustained operation. Some service may be
required if substandard feed water is introduced to the module and/or insufficient power
is applied during operation.
Key foulants are TOC, hardness, silt particles, and iron.
Hardness (scale) deposits
If feed high in specific solutes is introduced into the EDI, deposits (hardness scale) may
form within the concentrating compartments, and consequently, product water quality will
diminish. Water high in hard ions (Ca
+2
, Mg
+2
), dissolved CO
2
, and high in pH
contributes to rapid scaling. To remove carbonate scale, the concentrate stream must
be cleansed with an approved acid solution. See Appendix #1 for procedure for acid
cleaning.
Ion-exchange resins (TOC organic fouling)
Feed water containing organic (TOC) contaminants will foul the ion-exchange resins and
membranes with a film that can deleteriously affect ion transfer rate, and therefore
product water quality. When this occurs, the purified stream must be cleansed with an
approved non-ionic organic remover. This may be either an approved non-ionic
surfactant or an approved caustic based cleaner. See Appendix #2 for procedure for
organic cleaning.
Particulate fouling
Coarse debris in the EDI feed will block portions of the flow distribution, and unequal
distribution of water within the module will lead to lower performance. Fine particles
(e.g., silt) in the EDI feed will foul the resins and the concentrate streams. A very fine
filter is recommended before the EDI especially if the EDI is fed from an RO tank and not
directly from the RO permeate. A good, strong water flush of the plumbing before
installation of the EDI modules should prevent debris from entering the modules. See
the feedwater specifications for particulates.
Power and Regeneration
If an EDI module operates without power or with insufficient power, the resin beads and
membranes can become saturated with ions and the purity of the product water will
diminish. To purge the resin of ions, initiate the flow of water through the module and
gradually increase the voltage of the power supply. The module will draw more current
than normal as ions are transported out of the system and the resins are regenerated.
Caution: care should be taken not to exceed the output limitations of the power supply if
over-current protection is not provided.
Chapter 7: Cleaning and Maintaining your EDI Modules
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