Abstract: A cartridge for handling a fluid comprises a housing comprising an impermeable shell in which at least one port for the fluid is formed. The housing includes a cartridge head including at least one of the ports. The cartridge head is arranged for coupling to a head part to place those of the ports present in the cartridge head in sealed fluid communication with ports of the head part. The cartridge includes a transponder, including at least a wireless transceiver and a data processing device for processing data exchanged via the wireless transceiver. The transponder is arranged in at least one of a recess in the shell and a recess in a shielding part joined to the shell. The transponder is arranged between an exterior surface of the shell and the shielding part.

Abstract: An apparatus for conditioning an aqueous liquid includes at least one inlet, at least one liquid treatment device for the treatment of liquid by ion exchange including a cation exchange material of which at least a portion is in the hydrogen form, a membrane filtration device and a section arranged to process filtrate produced by the membrane filtration device. This section includes a liquid treatment device for dissolving at least one mineral contributing to carbonate hardness in water into at least some of the liquid passing through the section. At least one of the at least one inlets is connected to an inlet of the membrane filtration device via at least one of the at least one liquid treatment devices for the treatment of liquid by ion exchange.

Abstract: An apparatus for conditioning an aqueous liquid includes at least one inlet, at least one liquid treatment device for the treatment of liquid by ion exchange including a cation exchange material of which at least a portion is in the hydrogen form, a membrane filtration device and a section arranged to process filtrate produced by the membrane filtration device. This section includes a liquid treatment device for dissolving at least one mineral contributing to carbonate hardness in water into at least some of the liquid passing through the section. At least one of the at least one inlets is connected to an inlet of the membrane filtration device via at least one of the at least one liquid treatment devices for the treatment of liquid by ion exchange.

Abstract: A container for the filtration of liquid is described, which has a cup and a cover mounted on the cup. The cup is at least partly filled with a filter material and has at least one outlet window for the liquid. The cover has at least one inlet window and at least one outlet window for air, wherein at least the windows have lattice-like structures with lattice openings. The air outlet window has at least one recess extending inward from the plane of the window, which is provided at least partially with at least one lattice structure.

Abstract: A system for conditioning a liquid such as water, includes a first holder of a medium for treating liquid, the medium in the first holder including an ion exchange material loaded with at least a first counter ion species, and a second holder of a medium for treating liquid, the medium in the second holder including an ion exchange material loaded with at least a second counter ion species of the same polarity as the first. The media in the first and second holders are configured to exchange at least one of the first and second counter ion species for ions in the liquid to a different extent. The system is arranged to lead a first fraction of the liquid to be treated through only the first of the first and second holders and a second fraction of the liquid to be treated through at least the second of the first and second holders.

Abstract: A device for sterilizing water, comprising a UV lamp, at least one vessel through which water flows, an inlet and an outlet, a reaction chamber being arranged in said vessel. The outlet of the container forms a free down spout. The UV lamp and the vessel are arranged in a cartridge, the cartridge comprising at least fixing means for detachable fixing to a connection device, and connection means for supplying the current and water from a connection device.

Abstract: An electrolysis cell for generating oxidizing agents, in particular ozone, for treating a liquid comprises a first electrode and a second electrode. The first and the second electrodes are spaced apart from one another by a distance (A). A particulate solid electrolyte is arranged between the first and the second electrodes and can have the liquid flowing through it. The solid electrolyte is arranged in a free space bounded by the first and the second electrodes.

Abstract: A device for sterilizing water, comprising a UV lamp, at least one vessel through which water flows, an inlet and an outlet, a reaction chamber being arranged in said vessel. The outlet of the container forms a free down spout. The UV lamp and the vessel are arranged in a cartridge, the cartridge comprising at least fixing means for detachable fixing to a connection device, and connection means for supplying the current and water from a connection device.

Abstract: A method for sterilizing liquids, wherein quantities of liquid flowing through at least one reaction chamber are irradiated by at least one UV lamp and are removed after irradiation. The UV lamp continues to be operated for a period ?t1 after removal of the quantity of liquid. A liquid sterilization device comprising at least one UV lamp and at least one reaction chamber through which the liquid to be sterilized flows as well as a tap for removing quantities of liquid. A control and/or regulation device is connected to the tap and to the UV lamp and continues to operate the UV lamp for a period ?t1 once the tap is switched off.

Abstract: A container for the filtration of liquid is described, which has a cup and a cover mounted on the cup. The cup is at least partly filled with a filter material and has at least one outlet window for the liquid. The cover has at least one inlet window and at least one outlet window for air, wherein at least the windows have lattice-like structures with lattice openings. The air outlet window has at least one recess extending inward from the plane of the window, which is provided at least partially with at least one lattice structure.