Electrodialyzer is a core ion separation equipment adopting electrodialysis technology. By applying DC electric field and matching anion and cation exchange membranes, it realizes directional migration and separation of ions in liquid. With simple and reliable structure, it is classified into screw-fastened and hydraulic integrated types for different usage scales. Widely applied in seawater desalination, industrial wastewater treatment, food concentration, pharmaceutical purification and new energy electrolyte processing, it efficiently completes solution desalination, concentration and ionic impurity removal.

I. Definition
An electrodialyzer is a device that uses ion-exchange membranes (anion-exchange membranes and cation-exchange membranes) to selectively migrate ions under the action of a direct current (DC) electric field. Its core principle is: driven by the electric field, cations in the solution migrate to the cathode and pass through the cation-exchange membranes, while anions migrate to the anode and pass through the anion-exchange membranes, thereby achieving desalination or concentration of the solution. The equipment is suitable for treating saline water bodies (such as seawater and industrial wastewater), efficiently removing ionic impurities while retaining non-ionic components.

II. Structure
Membrane Pair: The basic unit, formed by the alternating arrangement of anion-exchange membranes, diluting compartment spacers, cation-exchange membranes, and concentrating compartment spacers.
Membrane Stack: The core component of the electrodialyzer, assembled by stacking multiple membrane pairs, responsible for the ion separation process.
Auxiliary Components: On both sides of the membrane stack are electrodes (to provide the electric field), water distribution plates (to evenly distribute water flow), and clamping plates (to fix the membrane stack structure)
III. Classification
Electrodialyzers are mainly divided into two categories based on their fastening method and structural design:
Screw-fastened Type: Mechanically fastens the membrane stack with screws. It features a simple structure and low cost, suitable for small and medium-sized systems (such as laboratories or small-scale water treatment).
Hydraulic Integrated Type: Uses a hydraulic system for automatic fastening, with uniform pressure and good sealing. It is suitable for large-scale industrial applications (such as seawater desalination plants), reducing membrane fouling and extending equipment service life.
IV. Application
ScenariosElectrodialyzers play a key role in multiple fields, with typical applications including:
Water Treatment and Seawater Desalination: Used for brackish water desalination (e.g., drinking water production in inland areas), removing over 90% of salts from water.
Industrial Wastewater Reuse: Recovers heavy metal ions (such as nickel and copper) in industries like electroplating and printing and dyeing, achieving zero liquid discharge of wastewater.
Food and Pharmaceutical Industry: Concentrates fruit juice, whey protein, or purifies pharmaceutical ingredients while preserving the activity of heat-sensitive substances.
New Energy Sector: Assists in purifying electrolyte solutions during hydrogen production to improve the efficiency of hydrogen energy production.