Abstract:
Aerating apparatus for aerating liquids such as sewage sludges, is improved by providing a rotor which moves in a path on the surface of the liquid and which moves the liquid in a direction at an angle of between 90* and 180* with respect to the path of motion of the frame. Alternatively, a device of this type is improved by providing a rotor which moves in a path on the surface of the liquid the rotor axis of which is inclined at an angle of up to 90* with respect to the horizontal.
Abstract:
Apparatus for shifting, locking and unlocking filter plates in a pressure filter having filter plates mounted for horizontal shifting movement by a driven shifting unit. A pawl-like member engages catch elements on the filter plates and at least one resilient, yielding member is associated with the means for transmitting power from the driven shifting unit to the filter plates.
Abstract:
Apparatus for locking filter plates in a filter press embodying ratchet means extending longitudinally of the filter press with the plates being movable relative to the ratchet means. A movable actuating member is carried by each filter plate and is movable selectively to an operative position in engagement with the ratchet means and to an inoperative position out of engagement with the ratchet means.
Abstract:
A floating surface aerating apparatus having most of its weight supported by a buoyant body, preferably annular in shape, immersed in liquid below the level of the surface flow created by the aerating apparatus, and including smaller stabilizing floats located on the surface radially outwardly of the aerating means. The buoyant body and the floats may be designed to facilitate liquid flow and a baffle arrangement may be provided in the vicinity of the buoyant body to influence upward flow of liquid to the aerating apparatus.