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6. Glossary
Adoucissement; Softening
This is the removal of hardness ions (mainly calcium and magnesium).
Ion exchange capacity
Measured in equivalents per liter of exchanger, capacity (total or useful) indicates the quantity of ions an exchanger can fix.
Charge ionique; Ionic load
Measured in equivalents, this is the quantity of ions fixed by the exchanger between two regenerations.
Charge volumique; Specific flow rate
This is the flow rate (in m 3 /h) divided by the resin volume (in m 3 ).
Co- et contre-courant; Co-flow and reverse flow
Co-current regeneration takes place in the same direction...
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