UVU is very different from most universities as we do not teach from a textbook. Most instructors have a PhD in engineering and 20-40 years of experience. Course content is developed from scratch and is based on the instructorâs experience. The textbook serves as a reference and some reading assignments are made.
Deionization (DI Water or Demineralization) simply means the removal of ions. Ions are electrically charged atoms or molecules found in water that have either a net negative or positive charge.
Dialysis commonly refers to the artificial process of blood filtration in lieu of the kidney. Hemodialysis is done within a hospital through use of a hemodialysis unit. Hemodialysis can filter the blood when the kidneys can no longer perform this function. Enteric dialysis is also a process of artificial filtration however it takes place within the intestines and without equipment. Azodyl employs the use of certain bacteria to 'gobble' up nitrogenous wastes within the intestinal lumen.