A capacitive deionization (CDI) system for deionizing water is disclosed.
The CDI system comprises at least a flow through capacitor (FTC) module,
at least a first supercapacitor, at least a second supercapacitor, at
least a third supercapacitor and a controller. The FTC module comprises a
plurality electrodes for removing ions from water flowing between the
electrodes under an electric field applied between the electrodes. The
first supercapacitor is connected between the potential source and the
FTC module for amplifying energy provided by the potential source. The
second supercapacitor is connected to the FTC module for receiving energy
from the FTC module for regenerating the electrodes of the FTC module.
The third supercapacitor is adapted for exchanging energy with the FTC
module for regenerating the electrodes of the FTC module. The controller
is adapted for regulating deionization rate of the water and regeneration
of the electrodes of the FTC module.