A WATER SOFTENING MODULE

Abstract

The subject of the invention is a water softening module (1) to which mains water is simultaneously transmitted, 5 At least one resin (2) that softens the tap water and the resin (2) an electrolysis unit that produces a regeneration solution to enable regeneration (3) includes.

Description

1 TARIFF A WATER SOFTENING MODULE The invention involves ion exchange resins that remove ions causing water hardness. It is related to a water softening system that enables its regeneration. 5 Water softening systems remove the hardness ions (Ca⁺² / Mg⁺²) found in tap water. It is widely used to eliminate the hardness of tap water. its value, especially the washing performance of washers and washer-dryers. It is an important parameter affecting water hardness. Ions that cause water hardness affect the effectiveness of detergents. by rendering its components ineffective, it reduces washing performance, and also Hard water accumulates in the fabric of clothing, causing color fading. Another disadvantage of its use is the buildup of limescale on components such as heating elements. This leads to increased energy consumption and a shorter lifespan for these components. This is because it causes a shortening of the cycle. Therefore, the desired performance in washing systems is 15. To ensure durability and increase the resilience of systems, the use of softened water is preferred. is being done. In current systems, ion exchange resins are generally used for water softening. These systems are used to remove water hardness ions (Ca⁺² / Mg⁺²) from sodium (Na⁺). It works on the principle of exchanging ions. Resin regeneration is generally... Regeneration is performed with a sodium chloride (NaCl) salt solution. During regeneration, the resin... by washing with a supersaturated sodium chloride solution, calcium and magnesium separation of sodium ions from the resin and reattachment of sodium ions. This is achieved. At the end of the regeneration step, 25% of calcium and magnesium ions are present. The wastewater, which has become enriched, is discharged. However, this regeneration process has some disadvantages. During regeneration... A portion of the sodium chloride solution used is being disposed of, and this situation This leads to environmental problems. Discharged saltwater, infrastructure corrosion, soil 30 and has negative consequences such as the salinization of water resources. Furthermore, 2 During the manual loading of salt required for regeneration into the devices, the washer Salt particles that are spilled inside and not cleaned also pose a corrosion risk to the device. It constitutes. In addition to these disadvantages, users also have to perform maintenance tasks such as adding salt to the system. Encountering these requirements also reduces ease of use. Therefore, will reduce environmental impacts, eliminate chemical use, and benefit the user The need for alternative water softening systems that minimize intervention is growing day by day. It is increasing over time. This invention utilizes electrochemical ion exchange resins for water hardness removal. A water softener that enables regeneration through processes, operates in an environmentally friendly manner, and is salt-free. It is related to the module. This system measures water hardness such as calcium (Ca²⁺) and magnesium (Mg²⁺). It ensures the effective removal of emitted ions. The purpose of the invention is to eliminate the use of salt, chemicals, or additives in water softening systems. an ion exchange resin that does not require use The goal is to implement a water softening module that enables regeneration. Another purpose of the invention is to soften resin 20 with a closed-loop water softening module. The goal is to enable regeneration. Another purpose of the invention is to eliminate waste products such as sodium chloride by not using salt. The goal is to prevent the salinization of soil and water resources, as this will not occur. Unlike traditional systems, this invention enables regeneration without using salt. This is possible. This provides an environmentally friendly process and prevents sodium ions from being released into the environment. It prevents it from being abandoned. 3 By increasing the surface area of ​​the electrolysis cell, a larger amount can be obtained in the same amount of time. Acidic and basic solutions can be produced, thus enabling a faster regeneration process. It can be accomplished. The ion-selective membrane between the anode and cathode units prevents liquid passage. 5 It preserves the purity of acidic and basic solutions by allowing only ion passage, and It increases the efficiency of the regeneration process. Another aim of the invention is to create an efficient, low-cost solution, especially for water hardness removal. It offers an environmentally friendly alternative. 10 Figure 1: Schematic view of a water softening module. 1. Water softening module 2. Resin 3. Electrolysis unit 15 3.1 Anode unit 3.2 Cathode unit 3.3 First Introduction 3.4 Second entry 3.5 Membrane 20 4. Reservoir 5. First valve 6. First pump 7. Second pump 8. Second valve 25 4 9. Third pump 10. Drain valve 100. A water softening and resin regeneration method The subject of the invention is a water softening module (1) which enables the softening of mains water at least 5 a small amount of resin (2) and a regeneration to ensure the regeneration of the resin (2) It includes an electrolysis unit (3) that produces the solution. Thus, it operates in a closed loop, softening of tap water, production of regeneration solution and the network Due to the softening of the water, the aged resin (2) is produced simultaneously with the solution. By enabling its regeneration, it is an efficient and long-lasting 10 that does not require the use of external chemicals. It provides a working water softening module (1). Regeneration of ion exchange resin (2) required in one application of the invention The solution is obtained by electrolysis cell (3). Electrolysis cell (3) has at least two from an electrode (3.1, 3.2) and a selectively permeable (ion exchange) membrane (3.5) The capacity of the electrolysis cell (3) is increased by increasing the electrode surface area. is increasing. The subject of the invention is a water softening module (1); in the received mains water, a large amount or producing an acidic regeneration solution containing a high concentration of positive H+ ions Anode unit (3.1), and large amount or high concentration of negative OH- ions an electrolysis unit (3) containing a cathode unit (3.2) that produces a base solution containing and 20 the water received from the mains is softened and produced in the electrolysis unit. Regeneration occurs by passing the acidic regeneration solution directly through the resin. It contains at least one resin (2). Thus, the tap water is softened. Subsequently, the production of the regeneration solution and the regeneration of the resin take place simultaneously. This can be done as follows. Also, salt and chemicals 25 can be used to regenerate the resin (2). The use of solutions has been eliminated. In one application of the invention, the electrolysis unit (3) uses tap water directly from a primary source. Anode unit (3.1) is received via input (3.3) and cathode unit is received via a second input (3.4). (4.3) prevents water passage between the anode unit (4.1) and the cathode unit (3.2) and an ion-selective membrane that allows controlled ion passage (3.5) This structure includes the anode unit (3.1) and the cathode unit (3.2) where the reaction takes place. By preventing the mixing of their contents, electrochemical processes become more efficient. This enables the acidic regeneration solution produced in the anode unit (3.1). It has H-form (pH<7) and is used in the regeneration of resin (2). Cathode 5 solution produced in unit (3.2) (0 <pH<14) elektroliz ünitesinden bir hazneye (4) They are evacuated by being directed. In one application of the invention, the mains water taken directly into the anode unit (3.1) Oxidation occurs. The electrochemical process that takes place in the anode unit (3.1) A regeneration solution of acidic (pH < 7) is formed by releasing H⁺ ions through the reaction. This acidic regeneration solution is created to soften tap water. Calcium (Ca²⁺) and magnesium accumulate in the resin (2) used and give hardness to the water. It enables the regeneration of the resin (2) by removing (Mg²⁺) ions. In this way The resin's lifespan is extended. In one application of the invention; in the cathode unit (3.2) the directly taken tap water is 15 a reduction reaction takes place. As a result of the reaction that occurs in the cathode unit (3.2) OH⁻ ions are released, making the solution basic (0 < pH < 14). This basic solution is water. Used in the steps of cleaning and draining the softening module (1). Cathode The basic solution produced in unit (3.2) is excess accumulated in the water softening module (1). It allows for the removal of ions and impurities. The basic solution can be 20 if needed. In this closed-loop water softening module (1) it can be reused or It is disposed of properly. In one application of the invention, between the anode unit (3.1) and the cathode unit (3.2) ion-selective membrane positioned (3.5), fluid between these two units (3.1, 3.2) It completely blocks the passage of ions, allowing only controlled ion passage. This structure, 25 It preserves the purity of the acidic regeneration solution and the basic solutions, and mixes them with each other. This prevents mixing. Thus, the solutions produced in the anode unit (3.1) and the cathode unit (3.2) It is obtained with high purity, and the regeneration process becomes more efficient. 6 In one application of the invention, the use of membrane (3.5) in the electrolysis unit (3). thanks to the acidic solution produced in the anode unit (3.1) and the cathode unit (3.2) The basic solution can be used independently of each other. This feature is important for water softening. to improve the performance of the module (1) and to make it work efficiently for a longer time. It provides. 5 In one application of the invention, the water softening module (1) consists of an anode unit (3.1) and a cathode unit. The surface area of ​​unit (3.2) is an electrolysis unit that can be enlarged as needed by the system. (3) includes. This increase involves a larger amount of acidic regeneration solution at the same time and It enables the production of a basic solution and therefore greater resin regeneration. This can be done. In this way, the performance and efficiency of the water softening module (1) is 10 can be significantly increased. In one application of the invention, the water softening module (1); simultaneous processing of mains water some of them directly onto the resin (2) and some onto the electrolysis unit (3) a first valve (5) that enables the transmission of mains water to the electrolysis unit (3) A primary pump (6) that enables the drawing of mains water taken to the electrolysis unit (3) 15 from a first inlet (3.3) to the anode unit (3.1) and from a second inlet (3.4) to the cathode unit (3.2) transfers the acidic solution produced in the anode unit (3.1) to the resin. a second pump (7) provides calcium and resin (2) regeneration after the regeneration is achieved. water rich in magnesium ions is passed through a second valve (8) and in the cathode unit (3.2) a reservoir into which the basic solution formed is conveyed by means of a third pump (9) 20 (4) and a drain pump (10) that allows the water collected in the reservoir to be drained. It includes. In one application of the invention, the water softening module (1) is used in dishwashers, washing machines. It is adapted to washing machines and similar household appliances. In one application of the invention, the dishwasher body has 25 anywhere on it. It includes a water softening module located in a specific position. In one application of the invention, the dishwasher places detergent inside a washing compartment. in the compartment or in any area between the body and chassis or the door washer 7 A water softener on the surface facing the compartment, according to the applications described above. Includes module (1). In one application of the invention, a dishwasher dispenses detergent within a washing compartment. in the compartment or in any area between the body and chassis or the door washer positioned on the surface facing the compartment; a 5 of the mains water taken into the machine part of it directly onto the resin (2) and part of it onto the electrolysis unit (3) a first valve (5) that enables the transmission of mains water to the electrolysis unit (3) a first pump (6) which enables the drawing of mains water into the electrolysis unit (3) from a first inlet (3.3) to the anode unit (3.1) and from a second inlet (3.4) to the cathode unit (3.2) is transferred, transfer of the acidic solution produced in the anode unit (3.1) to the resin 10 a second pump (7) provides calcium and resin (2) regeneration after the regeneration is achieved. water rich in magnesium ions is passed through a second valve (8) and in the cathode unit (3.2) a reservoir into which the basic solution formed is conveyed by means of a third pump (9) (4) and a drain pump (10) that allows the water collected in the reservoir to be drained. It includes a water softening module (1). 15 In one application of the invention, the dishwasher uses tap water directly from a primary source. Anode unit (3.1) is received via input (3.3) and cathode unit is received via a second input (3.4). (4.3) prevents water passage between the anode unit (4.1) and the cathode unit (3.2) and an ion-selective membrane (3.5) that allows controlled ion passage It includes a water softening module (1) containing an electrolysis unit (3). 20 The subject of the invention is a water softening method (100); -feeding the mains water to the resin (2) and the electrolysis cell (3), -the electrolysis cell contains an anode unit (3.1) and a cathode unit (3.2) -Oxidation of tap water in the anode unit produces acidic solution with a low pH (pH<7). Obtaining the regeneration solution, 25 -Passing tap water through resin causes hardness in the tap water. The exchange of Ca²⁺ and Mg²⁺ ions with H⁺ ions on the resin causes the network to... 8 the resin captures calcium and magnesium ions in the water and the water softening, - acidic regeneration solution produced in the anode unit (3.1) to the ion exchange resin (2) nutrition, - Ca²⁺ and Mg²⁺ ions on the resin, H⁺ 5 in the acidic regeneration solution by exchanging ions and converting the resin back to H-form, thus regenerating it. The process includes the following steps. Water softening method in one application of the invention (100); anode unit (3.1) and cathode an electrolysis unit containing an ion-selective membrane (3.5) positioned between (3.2) The cell contains (3). The ion-selective membrane (3.5) contains these two units (3.1, 3.2) 10 completely blocking the passage of liquid between them, allowing only controlled ion passage. It provides. In one application of the invention, the water softening method (100); the mains water (1) at least via a first valve (5) to the ion exchange resin (2) and the electrolysis unit (3) It includes the redirection process step. 15 An application of the invention is the water softening method (100); a first of the mains water This includes the process step of taking the electrolysis unit (3) with the pump (6). An application of the invention is the water softening method (100); the network in the cathode unit (3.2). obtaining a basic solution with a high pH through the reduction reaction of water It includes the process step. 20 An application of the invention is the water softening method (100); produced in the anode unit (3.1). The acidic regeneration solution is transferred to the ion exchanger via a second pump (7) This includes the process step of directing to the resin (2). An application of the invention is the water softening method (100); by resin (2) The softened water is directed into a reservoir (4) via a second valve (8) 25 It includes the process step. 9 An application of the invention is the water softening method (100); produced in the cathode unit (3.2). The process step is to transfer the basic solution to the reservoir (4) via a third pump (9). includes In one application of the invention, the water softening method (100); the water collected in the reservoir (4) This involves emptying by means of a drain pump (10). 5 A water softening method in one application of the invention (100); this process of the network the complete retention of hardness ions in the water by the ion exchange resin The process includes the following steps to continue until... In one application of the invention, in the water softening method (100); second pump (7) and The third pump (9) switches on after the first pump (6) switches on. 10 20

Claims

REQUESTS 1. At least one resin (2) that softens the tap water and the resin (2) an electrolyzer that produces a regeneration solution to enable regeneration a water softening module (1) characterized by unit (3). 5 2. The tap water received contains a high concentration of acidic substances with positive H+ ions. Anode unit producing regeneration solution (3.1), and high concentration a cathode unit (3.2) that produces a base solution containing negative OH- ions electrolysis unit (3) and which softens the received mains water and equal 10 of the acidic regeneration solution taken from the electrolysis unit in a timely manner characterized by at least one resin (2) which is regenerated by passing it over. a water softening module (1) that conforms to the requested requirement 1.

3. Anode unit (3.1) where mains water is taken directly through a first inlet (3.3) and The cathode unit (4.3), anode unit (4.1) and cathode are taken with a second input (3.4). preventing water passage between units (3.2) and ion 15 in a controlled manner electrolysis unit (3) containing an ion-selective membrane (3.5) allowing passage A water softening module suitable for the characterized request 1 or 2 (1).

4. The surface area of ​​the anode unit (3.1) and the cathode unit (3.2) is equal to the needs of the system. from the above requirements characterized by an expandable electrolysis unit a suitable water softening module for any (1). 20 5. Simultaneously, a portion of the mains water is applied directly onto the resin (2) a first valve (5) which enables part of it to be conveyed to the electrolysis unit (3); a primary pump that draws the mains water into the electrolysis unit (3) (6), mains water taken to the electrolysis unit (3) from a first inlet (3.3) anode It is transferred to the cathode unit (3.2) from the unit (3.1) and a second inlet (3.4), anode 25 a unit (3.1) that enables the transfer of the acidic solution produced in the unit to the resin After the regeneration of the resin (2) is achieved, the second pump (7) calcium and water rich in magnesium ions is passed through a second valve (8) and to the cathode The basic solution formed in unit (3.2) is conveyed by means of a third pump (9) a reservoir to which it is conveyed (4) and 30 which enables the water collected in the reservoir to be drained 11 any of the above requirements characterized by a drain pump (10) a suitable water softening module (1), 6. Any of the above requirements that include a water softening module (1) a dishwasher with a suitable water softening module (1).

7. -Simultaneous flow of tap water to the resin (2) and electrolysis cell (3) 5 nutrition, -The electrolysis cell contains an anode unit (3.1) and a cathode unit (3.2) -In the anode unit, the oxidation of tap water produces an acidic solution with a low pH (pH<7). Obtaining the regeneration solution, -Passing tap water through resin causes hardness in the tap water. 10 The exchange of Ca²⁺ and Mg²⁺ ions with H⁺ ions on the resin, calcium and magnesium ions in the tap water are removed by the resin. retention and softening of water, - Ion exchange of the acidic regeneration solution produced in the anode unit (3.1) feeding the resin (2), 15 - Ca²⁺ and Mg²⁺ ions on the resin in the acidic regeneration solution by displacing H⁺ ions and converting the resin back to the H-form regeneration; a water softening and resin regeneration process characterized by steps method (100). 20 8. Water softened by resin (2) passes through a second valve (8) to a a water suitable for request 7 characterized by being directed to the reservoir (4). softening and resin regeneration method (100).

9. Ion-selective unit positioned between anode unit (3.1) and cathode unit (3.2) Request 25 characterized by an electrolysis cell (3) containing a membrane (3.5). A water softening and resin regeneration method suitable for 7 or 8 (100).

10. The process of taking the mains water into the electrolysis unit (3) with a first pump (6). A water softening and resin conforming to requirement 9, characterized by step 9. regeneration method (100). 12 11. Reduction reaction of tap water in the cathode unit (3.2) with high pH Request 10 is characterized by the process step of obtaining a basic solution. a suitable water softening and resin regeneration method (100).

12. The basic solution produced in the cathode unit (3.2) is transferred via a third pump (9). Request 5, which is characterized by the process step of transmitting to the reservoir (4), conforming to request 10. A suitable water softening and resin regeneration method for 9 (100).

13. By draining the water collected in the reservoir (4) by means of a drain pump (10) Water softening and resin regeneration in accordance with the characterized claim 12. method (100).

14. The second pump (7) and the third pump (9) after the first pump (6) is switched on 10 a water softening and resin conforming to claim 13, characterized by its opening. regeneration method (100). 20 30

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