Abstract:
A fluid treatment apparatus comprises a plurality of elongate UV lamps 13 mounted in a duct 10 and a cleaning assembly 14 comprising a plurality of cleaning heads 20 which are rotated around respective lamps and are simultaneously driven longitudinally thereof to clean the lamps 13 and the internal surface of the duct 10. The cleaning heads 14 each comprise a plurality of portions 28 of titanium dioxide which are biassed against the surface of the respective lamps 13 and which produce hydroxyls and oxygen free radicals in the presence of water and oxygen. Hydroxyls and oxygen free radicals are highly reactive and will break down the cells and molecules of the accumulated material on the lamps.
Abstract:
A cleaning apparatus for a radiation source assembly (220) in a fluid treatment system is described. The cleaning apparatus comprises: a carriage (245) movable with respect to an exterior of the radiation source assembly (220); at least one cleaning sleeve (248, 249) in sliding engagement with the exterior of the radiation source assembly, the at least one cleaning sleeve being moveable with respect to the carriage; and drive means coupled to the carriage to translate the carriage whereby the at least one cleaning sleeve is translated over the exterior of the radiation source assembly. A radiation source module (200) comprising the cleaning apparatus is also disclosed. The radiation source module is particularly useful for ultraviolet radiation of wastewater while having the advantages of in situ cleaning of the radiation source when it becomes fouled. Radiation source replacement is also facilitated.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a cleaning apparatus for a radiation source assembly in a fluid treatment system. The invention is characterized in that the cleaning apparatus comprises: a cleaning sleeve engaging a portion of the exterior of a radiation source in the radiation source assembly and movable between: (i) a retracted position wherein a portion of the radiation source is exposed to a flow of fluid to be treated, and (ii) an extended position wherein the portion of the radiation source is completely or partially covered by the cleaning sleeve, the cleaning sleeve further comprising a chamber in contact with the portion of the radiation source, the chamber adapted for receiving a cleaning fluid suitable to remove undesired materials from the portion of the radiation source upon movement of the cleaning sleeve.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a cleaning apparatus for a radiation source assembly in a fluid treatment system. The invention is characterized in that the cleaning apparatus comprises:
a cleaning sleeve engaging a portion of the exterior of a radiation source in the radiation source assembly and movable between: (i) a retracted position wherein a portion of the radiation source is exposed to a flow of fluid to be treated, and (ii) an extended position wherein the portion of the radiation source is completely or partially covered by the cleaning sleeve, the cleaning sleeve further comprising a chamber in contact with the portion of the radiation source, the chamber adapted for receiving a cleaning fluid suitable to remove undesired materials from the portion of the radiation source upon movement of the cleaning sleeve.
Abstract:
Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Vorrichtung zur Reinigung von Strahlerschutzrohren in UV-Anlagen zur Wasseraufbereitung zur Verfügung zu stellen, die rein mechanisch und annähernd ohne Beeinflussung des Einstahlbereichs des UV-Strahlers die Oberfläche des Strahlerschutzrohres effektiv reinigt. Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß gelöst durch, eine Vorrichtung zur mechanischen Reinigung von Strahlerschutzrohren, umfassend einen längs des Strahlerschutzrohres (4) geführten und entlang desselben bewegbaren Läufer, mindestens ein mechanisches Reinigungselement (11), das an dem Läufer angebracht ist und sich mit seiner Reinigungsfläche im Reibungskontakt befindet; und vorzugsweise einen Linearantrieb zum Hin- und Herbewegen des Läufers längs des Strahlerschutzrohres (4). Bei der Vorrichtung ist der Linearantrieb von einem Auftriebskörper (6), welcher als Läufer ausgebildet oder mit dem Läufer verbunden ist, und einer Einrichtung zum Ändern des Füllstands einer Flüssigkeit in einem das Strahlerschutzrohr (4) umgebenden Behälter (1), gebildet. Der Läufer umgibt das Strahlerschutzrohr (4) konzentrisch. Das Reinigungselement (11), vorzugsweise eine Bürste oder mehrere Bürsten, besonders bevorzugt ein Bürstenring oder mehrere Bürstenringe, ist ebenfalls konzentrisch um das Strahlerschutzrohr (11) angeordnet und wird mittels eines Drehantriebs angetrieben. Der Drehantrieb umfaßt ein konzentrisch um das Strahlerschutzrohr (4) angeordnetes Staurohr (5), an dem wenigstens ein Drehsprengerarm (8) mit mindestens einer, vorzugsweise tangentialen, Austrittsdüse (9) versehen ist. Der als Auftriebskörper (6) ausgebildete Läufer, das Reinigungselement (11), das Staurohr (5) und ein Drehsprengerarm oder mehrere Drehsprengerarme (8) mit, vorzugsweise tangentialer, Austrittsdüse bzw., vorzugsweise tangentialen, Austrittsdüsen (9) sind zu einer baulichen Einheit fest miteinander verbunden.
Abstract:
A liquid treatment plant has a tank 10 within which is mounted a tubular treatment chamber 11 having its axis generally vertical and arranged to allow liquid to flow from the tank 10 into the lower end 18 of the chamber and upwardly therethrough. The upper end of the chamber 11 is arranged as a weir over which liquid may flow into an outlet duct 26. A hollow core 27 is disposed co-axially within the chamber 11 and has its upper end also arranged as a weir so that liquid may overflow into the core. The lower end of the core 27 is connected to the outlet duct 26 and UV disinfection treatment lamps 22 are disposed within the annular flow passage between the chamber wall and the core.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus are disclosed for using ultrasonic energy in conjunction with an ultraviolet water sterilization system. An ultrasonic transducer assembly (36) is placed in or around one end of the sterilization chamber for producing the ultrasonic energy. Ultrasonic vibrations are then applied automatically on a regular and intermittent basis to clean the components within the sterilization chamber and disrupt the chemical and physical action which causes scaling due to dissolved minerals and organic materials in the water. The ultrasonic vibrations cause a preventive cleaning action by the streaming and stirring of the water. Actual cleaning action is also created by cavitation and sweeping actions. The sweeping action is accomplished by frequency modulation which, by creating varying hot and cold spots within the sterilization chamber, allows for a uniform cleaning of a quartz sleeve (26) encasing a UV lamp (16) within the sterilization chamber. Ultrasonic vibrations also create a germicidal action.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an apparatus and method for accomplishing fluid disinfection by passing fluid flow through a uniform array (3B) of ultraviolet lamps having cross sections perpendicular to the direction of fluid flow that define channels (8) for the fluid flow. Positioned next to the end of each lamp (5) at the entrance of the fluid flow are triangular shaped delta wings having surfaces inclined at an angle to the direction of fluid flow. The interaction of the fluid flow with each delta wing creates a pair of vortices (10) that rotate in the same direction or in directions opposed to each other. The counter-rotating vortices (10) reinforce each other to minimize dissipation of their mixing strength as they move down the channel (8). Due to these co-reinforcing properties these counter-rotating vortices (10) more promote efficient mixing of the fluid which is required to achieve more efficient use of the light in the UV disinfection systems, along with heat and/or mass transfer in chemical reactions. Although the present invention is described in particularity as embodied in a UV reactor system, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention has equal applicability to other types of arrayed flow systems in which increased fluid mixing is desired.
Abstract:
Turbulent mixing in a UV system is increased by positioning one or more ring-shaped devices, such as washers, at one or more predetermined locations on the exterior surface of each lamp unit in the system. The washers may have the same or different diameters. Turbulent mixing is also increased by retaining the upstream end of each lamp unit in a ring-shaped device, alone or in combination with washers positioned on each lamp unit exterior surface as described above.