Acid regeneration of ion exchange resins for industrial applications

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9919935
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15179496

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Methods and systems for employing softened acidified water sources from an acid regenerated ion exchange resins are disclosed. Various methods of dispensing and/or using the softened acidic water generated by an acid regenerate-able ion exchange resin are disclosed to beneficially reduce spotting, filming and scale buildup on treated surfaces, reduce and/or eliminate the need for polymers, including water conditioning agents, 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 INC1 ECOLAB PLACE SAINT PAUL MN 55102

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  • 2016 Application Filing Year
  • B08B Class
  • 1197 Applications Filed
  • 734 Patents Issued To-Date
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Alowonle, Toyin Cottage Grove, US 2 6
Everson, Terrence P Eagan, US 80 1984
Klos, Terry J Victoria, US 45 1236
Levitt, Mark Dennis West St. Paul, US 19 105
Tan, Lylien Maplewood, US 18 27
Toetschinger, Mark Mendota Heights, US 13 23
Treder, Sara Mendota Heights, US 2 6
Voss, Peter Eagan, US 39 223
Wen, Li Woodbury, US 57 536

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