Summary of Contents for SnowPure Electropure XL-500
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OEM Engineering Manual Electropure™ XL & EXL Series EDI Contains information for the successful system engineering, design, installation, operation, and maintenance of SnowPure’s “Electropure™ XL and EXL” EDI products by an OEM pure water system integrator. Manual: Version 3.5 Updated: February 2018 ...
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Worldwide HQ (Headquarters): SnowPure Water Technologies San Clemente, CA 92672, USA Tel: +1.949.240.2188 info@snowpure.com www.snowpure.com SnowPure Global Sales Offices: China Sales Office Electropure Environmental Technology (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. 伊乐科环保科技(上海)有限公司 Tel: +86.21.6167.1860 Email: 13818807576@163.com www.snowpure.com.cn Middle East Sales Office SnowPure Middle East...
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PERATING ATER PECIFICATIONS ..................21 NVIRONMENTAL ONDITIONS DC P ................21 OWER UPPLY EQUIREMENTS : EDICAD™ ................22 ROJECTION ROGRAM 4: E .............. 23 HAPTER FFECTS OF ROCESS ARIABLES .......................23 PPLIED OLTAGE SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 3...
........................44 ODULE TARTUP .......................46 ATER 7: C EDI M ........46 HAPTER LEANING AND AINTAINING YOUR ODULES ..................46 ARDNESS SCALE DEPOSITS (TOC ) ............46 EXCHANGE RESINS ORGANIC FOULING SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 4...
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......79 PPENDIX ODULE TORAGE AND YSTEM HUTDOWN ™ EDI M #12: FDA & C PPENDIX OMPLIANCE OF ATERIALS IN LECTROPURE ODULES #13: C .......81 PPENDIX ONTINUOUS ONTROL OF PRETREATMENT SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 5...
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The need to satisfy the increasing demand for high purity water can be achieved using SnowPure LLC’s proprietary Electropure™ electrodeionization (EDI) equipment. SnowPure, formerly Electropure and HOH Water Technology, pioneered EDI in the 1980’s. The O’Hare patent , issued in 1984, forms the basis of all EDI technology.
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Electropure™ EDI Technology Overview Figure 1: Schematic Diagram of the Electropure EDI Process Figure 1: Electropure EDI Technology SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 7...
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Details of the Electropure™ EDI Process Water from all sources contains impurities including dissolved salts, which are composed of negatively charged ions (anions) and positively charged ions (cations). SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 8...
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Both the “split” water (H and OH ) and the intended ions are transported, and therefore add to the current demand. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 9...
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Since the pH is forced to be near 7.0 in this section, most of the CO is forced into the bicarbonate (HCO ) form. Bicarbonate is weakly adsorbed by the anion resin, so cannot compete with “easy” ions such as Cl and SO SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 10...
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Organics (TOC) adsorb to the surfaces of the resins and membranes. This causes fouling of the active sites. Fouled resins and membranes are inefficient at removing and transporting ions. Stack electrical resistance will increase. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 11...
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Units are microsiemens/cm or μS/cm or micromhos/cm, and are temperature. normalized to 25°C. DC current: current that does not change direction. Amperes in an EDI are proportional to the number of ions moved, including split water ions. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 12...
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At low conductivity, 1 ppm = ~ 2 microsiemens/cm. Product (Purified) Stream: the flow of water through the purifying compartments. This is where deionization occurs. This was formerly known as the Dilute Stream. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 13...
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US 6,503,957). Other companies hold intellectual property regarding the application of EDI technology in systems. SnowPure, LLC does not knowingly recommend to its customers the use of others’ intellectual property, and assumes no obligation on behalf of its customers as they build, install, or operate EDI in systems of their design as part of their business.
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Lightweight and compact. Waterproof electrical attachment on the opposite face. Stack and bolts hidden internally. Membrane is a proprietary membrane made by SnowPure. The internal design has been improved over many years. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018...
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The XL and EXL series are designed to be disposable units. It is more environmentally sound and economic to replace a module than to ship it roundtrip to the facility for a “restack.” SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 16...
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17.9 25°C Silica, dissolved <0.1 <0.1 >0.5 >1.0 Boron >500 (source: Balazs UPW Guideline, 2004, complete guide available at www.snowpure.com) Electronic Grade Water (ASTM D-19): Type E-I Type E-II Type E-III Type E-IV Resistivity 17.5 (minimum, Megohm.cm) (95% of time),...
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USP is now aligned with other standards under WHO: The International Pharmacopoeia (PhInt). EDI can be used as a preferred unit operation in either USP water system. μ ˚ SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 18...
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Standard Operating and Testing Conditions Electropure EDI module performance depends on a variety of operating conditions including the OEM’s system design. For this reason, SnowPure tests its modules before shipment under standard conditions; we base our quality program on manufacturing process control and final testing.
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Operating Feed Water Specifications The following are requirements to operate within SnowPure’s limited warranty. Optimum performance from Electropure™ EDI modules will result if values that are more stringent are set as design goals. Specification Notes Working Optimum Range Performance Feedwater Source...
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The power supply should be a regulated DC power supply with enough power to cover typical and extreme operating conditions. SnowPure recommends setting the voltage (driving force) and allowing the current to float (follow the RO permeate conductivity as it changes).
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40 Adc Note: the power supply should be sized for the maximum requirements if possible. Projection Program: EDICAD™ Contact SnowPure for a copy of our EDICAD™ design and projection program. This ® Excel -based program allows Qualified OEM Pure Water System Integrators to enter a water analysis and system requirement to estimate the EDI system performance.
. The water splitting rate depends on the local voltage gradients, so that higher voltages across the resin chambers leads to higher quantities of H and OH to be moved. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 23...
In EDI, the ionic charge is even more important since this is the driving force to move the ions along the resin surfaces to the membrane, and through it. Ionic Size SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 24...
1. Minimize the ionic content of the feed 2. Minimize the CO and HCO in the feed Lange’s Handbook of Chemistry, 12 Edition, Table 5.2 Lange’s Handbook of Chemistry, 12 Edition, Table 5-34, 5-35 SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 25...
All other things being equal, the stack resistance will change about 2% per 1C. The quality optimization will depend on other factors (below), and so the optimum setting of the voltage will change with temperature. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 26...
2%/C.) In both cases the temperature correction is large and large errors may be introduced. Accurate temperature compensation becomes more important as working temperatures are different from 25C. Ultrapure Water, Jan/Feb 1996 (written by Thornton Associates, Inc.) SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 27...
13-17 psi (0.9 -1.1 bar) Concentrate Pressure Drop: The concentrate flow will be different for each EDI model, and maybe for each design and each operation. SnowPure recommends the concentrate outlet be set to 10% of the EDI product flow.
Pressure drop changes dramatically as the water temperature varies from 25°C.There can be substantial pressure drop in manifold lines. Avoid undersized tubing with metering valves, flowmeters, solenoid valves, elbows, and tees. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 29...
The second result is that the module current increases as feed conductivity increases. Moving more ions takes more electrons. The current increase is not linear because the current also moves water, which has been split. Increased feed conductivity increases current. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 30...
(H ) and hydroxyls ) in this region. This results in better polishing, better removal of carbon dioxide, better silica removal, and higher product resistivity. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 31...
Lowering the concentrate flow (higher recovery)—this lowers the resistance of the stack. This can also be achieved with concentrate recirculation or salt injection. Note: the risk is hardness scaling in the concentrate. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 32...
A brine injection system may seem advantageous, but requires the maintenance of a chemical source, and lessens the “no-chemical-addition” benefit of EDI. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 33...
RO membrane, and this is fed to the EDI. To minimize EDI cleaning frequency, the EDI feed hardness should be minimized. Sediment Filter: Removes undissolved matter from feed water to prevent the reverse osmosis membranes from fouling. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 34...
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Liqui-Cel. Best placed after the RO, but may be before. These can be purchased as an option from SnowPure. Reverse Osmosis System: Removes the bulk of dissolved salts and organics. When properly maintained, an RO system can reject up to 98-99% of the ions and TOC.
EDI module(s), power should be shut off if flow to any of the EDI module streams is below a set point. Pressure Relief Valve: Protects against excessive pretreatment pressure fluctuation. Act as a polisher by means of SnowPure’s electrodeionization EDI Module(s): technology.
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Figure 3: Best Practices P&ID of a Simple EDI System Note: SnowPure will provide 4 levels of BP P&ID’s in .dwg form to its Qualified OEM customers. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 37...
Sampling valves (testcocks) on the outlets of each module (concentrate and product) are helpful in diagnosing the performance of individual modules on a skid. SnowPure provides Best Practices (BP) P&ID’s for multiple module systems to its Qualified OEM Customers in .dwg format.
If NaCl brine is used, it must be of the highest quality and must have few impurities. Iron and silt are present in cheap “rock salt”, which must be avoided. Often “silica” is added to “salt” to allow the crystals to “flow”. These can be harmful to the EDI module over time. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 39...
Module Orientation SnowPure’s EDI modules are designed to be installed in an upright, or vertical, position. Gases can become trapped in the chambers and interfere with ion removal if mounted in a horizontal position.
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The DC power supply may contain high- or low-frequency AC component (ripple) which should be measured. Supply SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 42...
► Torque the bolts only when the module is depressurized. If there is internal pressure during torqueing, the level of torque will incorrect. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 43...
3. Have data sheets and a startup notebook on hand. Record initial data and any observations. Call Technical Service at SnowPure with any questions. 4. Bleed all air out of plumbing system by first filling the manifold(s) and modules slowly with water, then pulsing water to all three streams to knock bubbles loose.
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13. Check torque in the un-pressurized state (with no pressure) and re-adjust. Follow up with the recommended periodic torque procedure. 14. Leave a maintenance manual at the site with the customer. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 45...
Caution: care should be taken not to exceed the output limitations of the power supply if over-current protection is not provided. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 46...
Turn the electrical power OFF for safety. Use only a damp cloth, perhaps with a light, mild detergent. Do not rub as to remove the safety stickers. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 47...
Conductivity too high in feedwater Check TDS of RO product. Excessive Current No flow of water through module. Ensure flow of water through module, otherwise it will be destroyed! SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 48...
Option: XL Metric tubing conversion kit. Converts ¼” and 3/8” standard tubing to metric tubing for all XL tubing connections. Option: +GF+ union halves that match the EXL feed and product adapters. Speak with Customer Service at SnowPure for pricing and availability. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018...
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Freight and field labor costs shall be at the customer’s expense. The exclusive remedy provided herein shall not be deemed to have failed of its essential purpose so long as SnowPure is willing and able to repair or replace any non-conforming module or component part thereof.
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Customer agrees to pay all of SnowPure’s collection costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees). SnowPure retains title to, ownership of, and to the extent permitted by law, the right to repossess its goods, until payment in full is made for such goods.
Note that the customer is responsible for the safe design and installation of the system, and for the training of the operators. SnowPure does not claim that the information below alone will ensure electrical safety.
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25% of the LEL, or less than 1%(v/v). This is the responsibility of the OEM and the installation team. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 58...
This symbol indicates care should be taken otherwise damage or injury could occur Caution: High-Voltage Potential Shock/Electrocution Hazard Caution: DO NOT DISASSEMBLE Service, maintenance and diagnostics by trained technician only SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 59...
37% Reagent Grade hydrochloric acid (HCl) Safety tip: mixing of acids: remember to add acid to water—never add water to acids. www.avistatech.com, MSDS and technical sheets available on Avista and SnowPure websites. must be low in iron (Fe) SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018...
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6 hours, and ultimate product quality will be reached after about 16 hours of operation. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 62...
L211 solution (100 ml for mild fouling), available from Avista Technologies. Technical specification sheet and MSDS are available at www.snowpure.com/knowledgebase. The pH will be 10.5-11.0. The solution should be heated to 35-40°C for aggressive cleaning. Caustic Cleaning Solution Formula 2: ...
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Run the system for up to 4 hours to rinse out all of the cleaner. Check the outlet for TOC if this is a critical parameter. TOC may take 16 hours to reach ppb levels. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 64...
Their conclusion was that the critical product side of the EDI module did indeed act as a biostat. The best sanitization method, according to SnowPure, is to keep the unit operational. In this mode, bacterial colonies should not grow, especially on the product side.
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Avoid oxidizing agents, which damage the module. Avoid hot water sanitization (65-80°C), which damages the base-form (OH anionic resin and membrane, unless the module is an HTS design. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 67...
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4. DO: Allow 3-8 hours of normal operation (including applied voltage) for the module to return to high quality equilibrium performance. 5. DO: Call or email SnowPure with any questions or observations or concerns. Phone: +1.949.240.2188. Email: info@snowpure.com 6.
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It is only OK to operate the voltage with normal water flow and normal temperatures. 9. DO NOT: XL-HTS only: Do not adjust the torque at temperatures over 45°C. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 69...
5. Run the unit at these settings; module should be fully regenerated and the quality of the product should be normal. Note: the above is an approximate guide. You may need to vary the parameters to achieve regeneration. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 70...
5. Cost of energy used to produce a unit volume of pure water: Cost Volume Energy Rate $ 0.15 1000 gallons 1.2 kW-hr $ 0.12 /kW-hr € 0.05 € 0.14 /kW-hr 0.3 kW-hr SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 72...
® a. CO removal pre-RO using Calcite+Corosex media b. CO removal by RO using pH >= 8.3 c. CO removal interstage RO d. CO removal post RO using Liqui-Cel™ SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 73...
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EDI voltage too low may lead to low silica removal c. EDI voltage needs to be splitting water effectively in the polishing section. see US Patent 5,925,255 for HERO process. E.g. Hydranautics CPA5, or Koch Fluid Systems TFC-XR. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 74...
1. In areas with high silica in the raw water, use the best quality RO membranes, and use RO membranes that are designed to reject silica. SnowPure recommends Nitto Denko CPA5-LD, available from Hydranautics. 2. Operate your Electropure™ EDI at 10% higher than standard voltage.
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L211 solution (100 ml for mild fouling), available from Avista Technologies. The pH will be 10.5-11.0. Technical specification sheet and MSDS available at www.snowpure.com/knowledgebase. The solution should be heated to 45-50°C for aggressive cleaning. Caustic Cleaning Solution Formula 2: ...
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Run the system for up to 4 hours to rinse out all of the cleaner. Check the outlet for TOC if this is a critical parameter. TOC may take 16 hours to reach ppb levels. SNOWPURE, LLC, 2005-2018 VERSION 3.5 (XL+EXL) –FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 77...
Appendix #10: Procedure to Prevent Freezing of EDI Modules This is SnowPure’s recommendation for the prevention of freezing of Electropure™ EDI modules. Freezing may take place either during shipment (by air or by land), or in storage. Electropure™ EDI modules are shipped sealed, bacteria-free, and drained of free water but still wet.
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Appendix #11: EDI Module Storage and EDI System Shutdown SnowPure’s recommendations for module storage and for EDI system shutdown and startup are based on our experience and our customers’ experience. The primary criterion for how to store modules and shutting down systems is the prevention of bacterial growth.
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(CFR 21) as safe to use in contact with food. None of the materials used in Electropure™ modules are of animal origin. SnowPure, LLC maintains files from its suppliers as to their CFR 21 compliance. SnowPure, LLC does no independent testing of component materials and solely relies on its suppliers to be in compliance with FDA requirements.
Corosex with the slower reacting properties of Calcite, effectively reducing potentially basic (high pH) properties due to overcorrection. SnowPure recommends a mixture of between 10% and 20% Clack Corosex® II with Clack Calcite media, depending on the pH and CO content of the feedwater.
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