What is the difference between parallel and series configurations?
• Series Configuration In this configuration the water runs through the first tank, then through the second, third, etc. Some common DI tank configurations are as follows: • Carbon -> Cation -> Anion • Carbon -> Cation -> Anion -> Mixed Bed • Carbon -> Cation -> Anion -> Mixed Bed -> Mixed Bed • Carbon -> Mixed Bed -> Mixed Bed • Parallel Configuration To accommodate higher flow rates or to increase the time between tank exchanges, two or more trains or banks of tanks can be installed and operated side by side. A system that runs parallel will result in lower flow rates per train or banks but will have the same overall flow rate as required for the application.
