Mixed Bed Units are an ion-exchange method used where superior water quality is needed. They are typically the last treatment step in the water treatment process train. They are normally positioned downstream of either individual two-bed working ion exchange units or reverse osmosis systems, further treating the effluent of these demineralizes.
For low TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) waters, they can be used as standalone ion exchange units. In this application, they are often referred to as “Working Mixed Beds”. In condensate polishing applications, you can use Mixed Bed Ion Exchange to remove condensate contamination before reuse. Mixed Beds are ion exchangers that have both Cation and Anion resins, mixed in a single vessel. The resin bed is in both H-OH forms. These units are normally designed so that they can be automatically operated, with all the necessary internals, instruments, components, and controls.