Abstract:
A filter assembly for an aquarium has a self-cleaning filter. A fine mesh filter screen is disposed between an inlet and an outlet for filtering solid matter from the water that is pumped from the aquarium, through the filter, and back to the aquarium. When the filter screen is sufficiently loaded, or according to a set schedule, the solid matter is suctioned off the filter screen with a vacuum assembly. For that purpose, the water flow is first diverted, the filter screen is rotated, and the vacuum assembly is turned on. After the screen has been vacuumed, the vacuum assembly is once more turned off and the water flow is redirected to pass through the filter screen.
Abstract:
An apparatus for filtering suspended solids from a liquid having a group of filters mounted inside a filter chamber. The filters divide the chamber into dirty liquid chambers and clean liquid chambers. A wash assembly is disposed within the chamber having vacuum/pump heads in contact with the filters rotates within the chamber. The vacuum/pump heads are connected to a pump and vacuum source located either within or without the apparatus. The vacuum/pump heads either vacuum material up or spray material therefrom in order to clean the filters. As the wash assembly rotates, the vacuum heads are able to contact and clean the entire surface of the filters. The filters are reasonably mounted in the chamber such that they may be removed from the chamber for servicing/replacement without the need to drain the chamber or enter the chamber.
Abstract:
An apparatus for filtering suspended solids from a liquid having a group of filters mounted inside a filter chamber. The filters divide the chamber into dirty liquid chambers and clean liquid chambers. A wash assembly is disposed within the chamber having vacuum/pump heads in contact with the filters rotates within the chamber. The vacuum/pump heads are connected to a pump and vacuum source located either within or without the apparatus. The vacuum/pump heads either vacuum material up or spray material therefrom in order to clean the filters. As the wash assembly rotates, the vacuum heads are able to contact and clean the entire surface of the filters.
Abstract:
Self-cleaning drum filter comprising a pressure vessel (11) containing a cylindrical filtering drum (15) to whose outside-curved surface a filtering mat (57) is juxtaposed, provided with means for removal of the cake collected on the outside of said filtering mat consisting of a scanner plate (18), substantially equal in length to the filtering drum cylindrical surface, juxtaposed to the inside wall of said pressure vessel, said plate being provided along its length with a through-slit (22) centrally placed that provides a passage between the inner (69) and outer (68) faces of said scanner plate, said outer face (68) being provided, along the length of said slit (22), with a trough (21) which forms, together with the inner wall of said pressure vessel, a channel for collecting the flushing liquid during the cake-removal cleaning operation. Said channel communicates with an exit conduit (24) outside said pressure vessel by means of a plurality of through-holes (23) in the wall (19) of said pressure vessel, for disposal of the flushing liquid.
Abstract:
A filter apparatus includes a tank having an inlet and an outlet, a filter frame disposed inside the tank between the inlet and outlet, and filter material supported by the filter frame. The filter material filters out suspended solids from liquid influent that is passed through the filter material as the liquid influent flows from the inlet to the outlet. The filter apparatus is provided a suction generating assembly having a positive displacement pump, and a suction member in fluid communication with the pump and positioned adjacent an inlet surface of the filter material. The suction generating assembly is operable to draw filtered liquid in a reverse direction through the filter material to remove filtered solids therefrom. The filter apparatus also utilizes spray nozzles for directing a liquid stream of a cleaning solution at high velocity to the filter material thereby washing the filter material. The suction member is positioned relative to the filter material such that substantially all of the spent cleaning solution which results from operation of the spray nozzles are removed from the filter material by the suction generating assembly.
Abstract:
A device for separating impurities from the lubricating oil of an internal combustion engine, in which the device (1) has at least one filter insert (2), a centrifuge (3) operable by the flow of lubricating oil, and at least one discharge channel (5) for cleaned oil, in which the filter insert (2) and the centrifuge operable by the flow of oil are in separate housings linked by at least one communicating oil channel (6).
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for filtering particulates from a turbid liquid is provided. The apparatus is preferably used to filter particulates from water used to flush a pipeline after a cleaning operation, after hydrostatic testing or during product displacement at a high flow rate. The apparatus includes an inlet valve for receiving the turbid liquid from a liquid source connected to a gas buster for discharging the turbid liquid and air into a break tank located beneath the gas buster. A self-cleaning portable liquid filter having an inlet is connected to an outlet of the break tank and includes a screen filter for receiving the turbid liquid from the break tank. Particulates from the turbid water are accumulated on an internal surface of the screen filter and clean water is discharged from the filter through a discharge port. A flush mechanism is provided to rinse the accumulated particulate cake from the surface of the screen filter upon actuation of an automatic rinse cycle. A sludge tank is located below the filter and flush mechanism for capturing a flush liquid and the particulates. A centrifugal pump driven flush line having a first end connected to the sludge tank and a second end connected to the break tank is provided for recirculating the flush liquid and accumulated particulates from the sludge tank to the break tank to be re-filtered. The turbid liquid is received from the pipeline through the inlet valve and discharged through the gas buster into the break tank. Where a plurality of break tanks are provided, the fluid levels are equalized. The turbid liquid is then pumped from the break tank to the self-cleaning portable liquid filter and a clean liquid is discharged from the outlet thereof. An automatic rinse cycle is engaged upon actuation of a signal triggered by sensing of a predetermined pressure differential across an inlet and an outlet of the screen filter.
Abstract:
A high capacity filter apparatus for removing solids from fluids includes a opposing filter elements defining an internal volume. Fluid to be filtered passes through the filter elements into the internal volume and through an outlet. The filter element is continuously cleaned by backwashing along the outer surface of the elements.
Abstract:
A fluid classifier for separating particles from a lading for operation with a lading tank including a filter unit for mounting in the tank and having capillary passages for fluid flow from the tank externally of the filter unit to the interior of the filter unit for providing a pressure differential across the capillary passages resulting from a difference in fluid level in the tank and within the filter unit, a drive for rotating the filter unit in the tank, and a pump for pumping fluid from filter unit interior to the outlet. Ultrasonic transducers positioned along the filter unit for agitating the lading adjacent the capillary passages. A method of controlling fluid flow through the capillary passages.
Abstract:
A method and filter arrangement for filtering particle-contaminated liquid which is caused to spill onto the upper side of a filter 2. Spray pipes 4, equipped with nozzles 5, are rotatably mounted beneath the filter, and spray flushing liquid against the underside of the filter. A drainage channel 7, mounted above the filter surface, catches and directs some of the particle carrying liquid to the outlet 3. The drainage channel has an extended portion which forms a channel inlet and also functions as a splash guard.