Deionizers, demineralizers and DI systems are different names for the same equipment. Deionization or demineralization is a process to remove ions, minerals and some gases from water. The deionization process removes ions, dissolved solids, gases, and cations and anions including: Sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, manganese and iron (cations) Sulfates, bicarbonate, alkalinity, chlorides, nitrates, carbon dioxide, and silica (anions) Our DI water equipment comes in various sizes and can be configured to meet any flow rate or quality specification, no matter how demanding.
Deionizer Processes
The most common deionizer process uses specially manufactured ion exchange resins to remove the mineral salts from water by exchanging the ions on the resin with the unwanted ions in your water to be treated. Deionization produces high-purity water that is generally similar to distilled water. Chemitron provides deionization solutions ranging from under-the-sink tanks to trailers. Another process, electrodeionization (EDI), utilizes ion exchange resins and electricity to produce ultra pure deionized water. EDI is a continuous and chemical-free process of removing ionized and ionizable species from water using DC power. Nalco PTS can work with you to design an EDI system to meet your needs.