The Flow Through Capacitor The flow through capacitor (FTC) is an efficient means of chemical-free
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) reduction using electrically charged
plates to remove ions. Its primary application thus far has been
household water purification. The FTC delivers high purification,
high recovery and long life. It resists scaling, and requires
no routine maintenance or chemicals. It also is capable of removing
“problem” ions such as arsenic, perchlorate, metals,
nitrate, and sulfate, which have been proven to be harmful. It
purifies up to 98% of hardness and salt from tap and brackish
feed waters. 
The FTC consists mainly of two carbon electrodes and a DC power
source. Water flows through the narrow gap of the FTC, and anions
as well as cations are removed via adsorption on the electrodes
under the influence of an applied electric field. By simply controlling
the applied voltage, the ions can be released thereby regenerating
the cell. Chemical-free operation, low operating and maintenance
costs, long lifetime, high recovery, low pressure-drop and the
ability to remove harmful impurities distinguish the FTC.  An Idea Whose Time Has Come The FTC is a highly efficient means of purifying water. It can
truly be considered an appliance as the unit runs with little
or no regular maintenance, requires no chemicals, and does not
scale. Lifetime testing has shown the FTC to be a robust and reliable
means of TDS reduction, with the ability to remove “problem”
contaminants; contaminants that are in water supplies, and have
been proven to be harmful. Potential applications include POE
purification such as whole house softening, POU purification such
as under counter/sink water, industrial level TDS reduction of
water, and any other application that can benefit from efficient
chemical-free TDS reduction. 
Technical Information Click on the link below for complete technical information on
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