公开(公告)号：US08277665B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US13373188

申请日：2011-11-08

Applicant: R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

Inventor： R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

IPC: B01D24/46

CPC classification number: B01D24/24 ,  B01D24/4631

Abstract: An apparatus for filtering water and/or wastewater including at least one underdrain lateral having a primary gas chamber and a secondary gas chamber where the secondary gas chamber serves to equalize pressure differences that may occur during the initial distribution due to velocity head changes and friction effects. Preferably, the underdrain lateral includes a plurality of chambers directing a washing fluid into the filter bed where at least one of the plurality of chambers directs a liquid and a gas simultaneously into the filter bed and at least one other chamber of the plurality of chamber directs only one of a liquid and a gas into the filter bed at the same time as that the combination of liquid and gas is directed into the filter bed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于过滤水和/或废水的装置，包括至少一个具有主气室和二次气室的缺水侧面，其中所述二次气室用于平衡由于速度头变化和摩擦效应而在初始分配期间可能发生的压力差 。 优选地，下划痕侧包括多个腔室，其将洗涤流体引导到过滤床中，其中多个腔室中的至少一个腔室同时引导液体和气体进入过滤床以及多个腔室引导件中的至少另一个腔室 在液体和气体的组合被引导到过滤床中的同时，只有一种液体和气体进入过滤床。

公开(公告)号：US20080230474A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-25

申请号：US11723994

申请日：2007-03-23

Applicant: R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

Inventor： R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

IPC: C02F1/44 ,  B01D36/02

CPC classification number: C02F1/444 ,  B01D61/025 ,  B01D61/027 ,  B01D61/04 ,  B01D61/08 ,  B01D61/10 ,  B01D61/145 ,  B01D61/147 ,  B01D61/16 ,  B01D61/18 ,  B01D61/20 ,  B01D65/08 ,  B01D2311/04 ,  B01D2317/04 ,  B01D2319/04 ,  B01D2321/185 ,  C02F1/004 ,  C02F1/56 ,  C02F1/66 ,  B01D2311/2649

Abstract: A filter system for filtering water and/or wastewater that includes a roughing filter followed by a polishing filter where the roughing filter is an upflow filter and the polishing filter is a membrane filter. The upflow filter includes a filter bed formed from one or more layers of media. The media may be naturally occurring or plastic. Further, the media may be buoyant or non-buoyant. Preferably, the filter system is formed as a package unit. The upflow filter and membrane filter may share a common base allowing the filter system to be readily transported as a single unit. Alternatively, the membrane filter may be connected to and supported by a vertical wall of the upflow filter. The membrane filter may include membrane filter modules that are housed as a group in a section of the membrane filter or the membrane filter modules may be individually housed. The washing liquid used in washing the upflow filter may be discharged from the upflow filter through the same conduit as the upflow effluent generated during filtration. Preferably, the upflow waste line is positioned adjacent the membrane filter drain to allow the upflow waste line and the membrane filter drain to direct liquid to the same storage area or unit through at least one common conduit. The water level of the clearwell is preferably positioned a sufficient distance below the water level of the upflow filter to achieve the desired loading rate across the membrane filter without the need for pumping the upflow effluent into the membrane filter.

Abstract translation: 一种用于过滤水和/或废水的过滤系统，包括粗糙过滤器，随后是抛光过滤器，其中粗过滤器是上流过滤器，抛光过滤器是膜过滤器。 上流式过滤器包括由一层或多层介质形成的过滤床。 介质可能是天然存在的或塑料的。 此外，介质可能是浮力的或非浮力的。 优选地，过滤器系统形成为包装单元。 上流过滤器和膜过滤器可以共享公共基座，允许过滤系统容易地作为单个单元传送。 或者，膜过滤器可以连接到上流过滤器的垂直壁并由其支撑。 膜过滤器可以包括作为一组容纳在膜过滤器的一部分中的膜过滤器模块，或者膜过滤器模块可以单独容纳。 用于清洗上流过滤器的洗涤液可以通过与过滤期间产生的上流流出物相同的导管从上流过滤器排出。 优选地，上溢废物管线位于膜过滤器排水口附近，以允许上流废物管线和膜过滤器排水口通过至少一个公共管道将液体引导到相同的存储区域或单元。 澄清孔的水位优选地定位在上流式过滤器的水位以下足够的距离处，以实现穿过膜过滤器的期望的负载率，而不需要将上流流出物泵送到膜过滤器中。

公开(公告)号：US20080190835A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-14

申请号：US11704917

申请日：2007-02-12

Applicant: Mark Kevin Addison

Inventor： Mark Kevin Addison

IPC: B01D24/40

CPC classification number: B01D24/24 ,  B01D24/40

Abstract: A filter system for clarifying water or wastewater. The filter system includes at least one filter compartment having at least one layer of filter media and an underdrain. The at least one layer of filter media removes impurities from the influent passing therethrough. An influent feed trough is operably associated with the filter compartment for directing influent to the filter compartment for subsequent filtration. Preferably, the influent feed trough is disposed outside of the filter compartment. Further, the influent feed trough preferably includes a bottom that is disposed above the at least one layer of filter media. A control member is provided to control the flow of liquid between the influent feed trough and the at least one filter compartment. The control member can be a weir plate or one of more chamfered surfaces. Alternatively, the control member could include both a weir plate and one or more chamfered surfaces operably associated with the weir plate. The control member is designed to provide a cost effective method of controlling the flow of influent between the influent feed trough and the filter compartment.

Abstract translation: 用于澄清水或废水的过滤系统。 过滤系统包括至少一个具有至少一层过滤介质和缺陷的过滤室。 至少一层过滤介质从通过其中的流入物去除杂质。 进水进料槽与过滤室可操作地连接，用于将流入物引导至过滤室用于随后的过滤。 优选地，流入式进料槽设置在过滤室的外部。 此外，流入料槽优选地包括设置在至少一层过滤介质上方的底部。 提供控制构件以控制流入进料槽和至少一个过滤室之间的液体流动。 控制构件可以是堰板或更多倒角表面之一。 或者，控制构件可以包括堰板和与堰板可操作地相关联的一个或多个倒角表面。 控制构件被设计成提供一种成本有效的方法来控制进水进料槽和过滤室之间的流入物流。

公开(公告)号：US06998046B2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-14

申请号：US10214580

申请日：2002-08-09

Applicant: R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

Inventor： R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

IPC: B01D24/18

CPC classification number: B01D24/005 ,  B01D24/007 ,  B01D24/22 ,  B01D24/266 ,  B01D24/4621 ,  B01D24/4636 ,  B01D2201/208

Abstract: A filter system employing a modular filter and at least one high rate pre-treatment system for expeditiously and effectively filtering water. The modular filter includes a reservoir housing for containing fluid. A plurality of filter cells are disposed in the reservoir housing for filtering influent passed through the reservoir housing. Each of the plurality of filter cells has at least one layer of media. A moveable backwash assembly is provided for sequentially backwashing the plurality of filter cells. The backwashing procedure is performed on the modular filter system such that while one of the plurality of cells is being backwashed the remaining cells are filtering pre-treated influent processed by the pre-treatment system. The pre-treatment system preferably has a footprint considerably smaller than the footprint of the modular filter. Further, the pre-treatment system preferably includes at least two pre-filters such that when one of the pre-filters is being cleaned the other pre-filter is still directing treated influent to the modular filter for further processing.

Abstract translation: 一种使用模块化过滤器和至少一个高速率预处理系统的过滤系统，用于快速有效地过滤水。 模块化过滤器包括用于容纳流体的储存器壳体。 多个过滤单元设置在储存器壳体中，用于过滤通过储存器壳体的流入物。 多个过滤器单元中的每一个具有至少一层介质。 提供可移动的反洗组件用于顺序反洗多个过滤器单元。 反冲洗过程在模块化过滤系统上进行，使得当多个单元中的一个被反洗时，剩余的单元过滤由预处理系统处理的预处理的流入物。 预处理系统优选具有比模块化过滤器的占地面积小得多的占地面积。 此外，预处理系统优选地包括至少两个预过滤器，使得当其中一个预过滤器被清洁时，另一个预过滤器仍然将经处理的流体引导到模块化过滤器以进行进一步处理。

公开(公告)号：US08585896B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-19

申请号：US13067589

申请日：2011-06-10

Applicant: R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

Inventor： R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

IPC: B01D21/02 ,  B01D21/00

CPC classification number: B01D21/02 ,  B01D21/003 ,  B01D21/0045 ,  B01D21/0069 ,  B01D21/0087

Abstract: A filter or clarification system for removing impurities from a liquid to be treated, i.e., influent. The system preferably includes a chamber for receiving a liquid to be treated. The chamber has a settling assembly including a plurality of inclined settling members forming a plurality of inclined liquid passageways through which the liquid to be treated is directed to remove impurities from the liquid to be treated. Preferably, the headloss of the settling assembly is solely controlled by one or more orifices formed in the settling members, i.e., the settling assembly is free of gaps formed between the settling members that appreciably affect the headloss of the settling system. Support members are provided for each of the settling members to allow the settling members to be easily and readily removed. Preferably, the support members provide sufficient stability to allow an individual to walk on the tops of the settling members. Preferably, the support members are configured to enhance clarification or filtration. It is also preferred that the support members and settling members be configured to permit the settling members to be readily and easily connected to the corresponding support member.

Abstract translation: 用于从待处理液体即流入物中除去杂质的过滤器或澄清系统。 该系统优选地包括用于接收待处理液体的室。 腔室具有沉积组件，该沉降组件包括形成多个倾斜液体通道的多个倾斜沉降构件，待处理液体通过该倾斜液体通道被引导以从待处理液体中去除杂质。 优选地，沉降组件的头部损失仅由在沉降构件中形成的一个或多个孔口进行控制，即，沉降组件在沉降构件之间形成有明显影响沉降系统的头部损失的间隙。 为每个沉降构件提供支撑构件，以允许沉降构件容易且容易地移除。 优选地，支撑构件提供足够的稳定性以允许个人在沉降构件的顶部上行走。 优选地，支撑构件被构造成增强澄清或过滤。 还优选地，支撑构件和沉降构件被构造成允许沉降构件容易且容易地连接到相应的支撑构件。

公开(公告)号：US20120211444A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：US13373188

申请日：2011-11-08

Applicant: R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

Inventor： R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

IPC: B01D24/46

CPC classification number: B01D24/24 ,  B01D24/4631

Abstract: An apparatus for filtering water and/or wastewater including at least one underdrain lateral having a primary gas chamber and a secondary gas chamber where the secondary gas chamber serves to equalize pressure differences that may occur during the initial distribution due to velocity head changes and friction effects. Preferably, the underdrain lateral includes a plurality of chambers directing a washing fluid into the filter bed where at least one of the plurality of chambers directs a liquid and a gas simultaneously into the filter bed and at least one other chamber of the plurality of chamber directs only one of a liquid and a gas into the filter bed at the same time as that the combination of liquid and gas is directed into the-filter bed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于过滤水和/或废水的装置，包括至少一个具有主气室和二次气室的缺水侧面，其中所述二次气室用于平衡由于速度头变化和摩擦效应而在初始分配期间可能发生的压力差 。 优选地，下划痕侧包括多个腔室，其将洗涤流体引导到过滤床中，其中多个腔室中的至少一个腔室同时引导液体和气体进入过滤床以及多个腔室引导件中的至少另一个腔室 在液体和气体的组合被引导到过滤床中的同时，只有一种液体和气体进入过滤床。

公开(公告)号：US20120111777A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-10

申请号：US13317737

申请日：2011-10-27

Applicant: R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

Inventor： R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

IPC: B01D35/14 ,  B01D35/30 ,  B01D21/30 ,  B23P17/04

CPC classification number: B01D24/4626 ,  B01D23/16 ,  B01D23/24 ,  B01D24/001 ,  B01D24/205 ,  B01D24/24 ,  B01D24/305 ,  B01D24/4631 ,  B01D24/4673 ,  C02F1/004 ,  C02F2303/16 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: An apparatus for removing impurities from water and/or wastewater and a method of installing a fluid distribution system in the apparatus. In the most preferred form of the invention, the fluid distribution system is an air scour system for directing air through the filter bed to assist in cleaning of the filter bed to remove impurities trapped in the filter bed during a service run. In the most preferred form, the method of installing the fluid distribution system in the filter bed is performed by imparting a force to the filter bed to permit the fluid distribution system to be installed in the filter bed without removing media. The fluid distribution system is preferably configured to permit the fluid distribution system to be readily installed in the filter bed and at an optimum orientation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从水和/或废水中除去杂质的设备以及在该设备中安装流体分配系统的方法。 在本发明的最优选形式中，流体分配系统是用于引导空气通过过滤床的空气冲洗系统，以帮助过滤床的清洁以除去在使用运行期间被捕获在过滤床中的杂质。 在最优选的形式中，将流体分配系统安装在过滤床中的方法通过向过滤床施加力来允许流体分配系统安装在过滤床中而不移除介质。 流体分配系统优选地构造成允许流体分配系统容易地安装在过滤床中并且以最佳取向。

公开(公告)号：US08052870B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-08

申请号：US11812848

申请日：2007-06-22

Applicant: R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

Inventor： R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

IPC: B01D24/24

CPC classification number: B01D24/24

Abstract: A filter system for filtering water and/or wastewater which includes an underdrain system having a plurality of laterals that are anchored to the floor of a filter by a hold-down assembly. Preferably, the hold-down assembly does not rely on grout or other substance that is applied in a viscous or semi-viscous state and subsequently hardened as the primary means for connecting the underdrain laterals to the floor of the filter. Preferably, the hold-down assembly includes hold-down clips that can move relative to an anchor assembly and corresponding underdrain blocks so that the hold-down clips can cooperate with any desired portion of the corresponding underdrain blocks.

Abstract translation: 一种用于过滤水和/或废水的过滤系统，其包括具有多个通过压紧组件锚固到过滤器底部的多个侧面的下划线系统。 优选地，压紧组件不依赖于施加在粘性或半粘性状态下的浆料或其它物质，并且随后被硬化，作为用于将暗渠侧面连接到过滤器的底部的主要装置。 优选地，压紧组件包括可相对于锚固组件和相应的下划线块移动的压紧夹，使得压紧夹可以与相应的欠划线块的任何所需部分配合。

公开(公告)号：US20110226687A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-22

申请号：US12929416

申请日：2011-01-21

Applicant: R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

Inventor： R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

IPC: B01D24/00 ,  B01D24/38 ,  B01D24/46 ,  B23P11/00

CPC classification number: B01D24/24 ,  B01D24/4631 ,  Y10T137/0402

Abstract: A system and method for uniformly distributing fluids (e.g., washing and in-service) through a filter bed of a filter. The system and method of the present invention can be used with any type of filter that uses media to remove impurities from a fluid. The filter bed can include one or more layers of media. The media can be natural (e.g., sand, gravel, anthracite, etc.) or can be fabricated (e.g., plastic). The filter media can be supported by one or more layers of gravel. Alternatively, the filter media can be supported by a porous plate or other support designed to replace the gravel layers. The present invention includes a system having one or more distribution members configured to uniformly distribute a fluid through a filter bed of a filter. Preferably, the one or more distribution members can be readily installed by relatively unskilled labor in both existing filters and new filters. In a preferred embodiment, the one or more distribution members are configured to extend into at least a portion of an underdrain from above the underdrain. In retrofit applications, the preferred design of the one or more distribution members is such that no significant alteration of the distribution chamber, underdrain or fluid velocity is necessary.

Abstract translation: 用于通过过滤器的过滤床均匀分布流体（例如洗涤和使用中）的系统和方法。 本发明的系统和方法可以与使用介质从流体中去除杂质的任何类型的过滤器一起使用。 过滤床可以包括一层或多层介质。 介质可以是天然的（例如砂，砾石，无烟煤等）或可以制造（例如，塑料）。 过滤介质可以由一层或多层砾石支撑。 或者，过滤介质可以由设计成替换砾石层的多孔板或其它支撑件支撑。 本发明包括具有一个或多个分配构件的系统，其被配置成使流体均匀地分布在过滤器的过滤床上。 优选地，一个或多个分配构件可以通过现有的过滤器和新的过滤器中的相对不熟练的劳动来容易地安装。 在一个优选实施例中，一个或多个分配构件构造成从下面的划线上方延伸进入缺损的至少一部分。 在改造应用中，一个或多个分配构件的优选设计使得不需要对分配室的显着改变，缺口或流体速度。

公开(公告)号：US07758750B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-20

申请号：US11207193

申请日：2005-08-19

Applicant: R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

Inventor： R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

IPC: B01D24/46

CPC classification number: B01D24/22 ,  B01D24/4631

Abstract: A flume for a filter system including at least one filter having a filter bed that is periodically washed with liquid, gas and/or a combination of liquid and gas. The flume includes a chamber having a top wall, a bottom wall, a left sidewall and a right sidewall. The chamber is adapted to receive a liquid, a gas and/or a combination of liquid and gas. Preferably, the flumes includes at least a first inner wall and a second inner wall. Each of the first inner wall and the second inner wall are preferably free of any orifices. The first inner wall is positioned relative to the second inner wall such that an open space is formed between the first inner wall and the second inner wall. The open space creates a first liquid/gas interface upstream of the first inner wall and the second inner wall and a second gas/liquid interface downstream of the first inner wall and the second inner wall when gas and liquid are present in the chamber. The first interface is spaced from the bottom wall of the chamber a distance greater than the second interface.

Abstract translation: 一种用于过滤器系统的水槽，包括至少一个过滤器，该过滤器具有周期性地用液体，气体和/或液体和气体的组合洗涤的过滤床。 水槽包括具有顶壁，底壁，左侧壁和右侧壁的室。 腔室适于接收液体，气体和/或液体和气体的组合。 优选地，所述水槽包括至少第一内壁和第二内壁。 第一内壁和第二内壁中的每一个优选没有任何孔。 第一内壁相对于第二内壁定位，使得在第一内壁和第二内壁之间形成开放空间。 当腔室中存在气体和液体时，开放空间在第一内壁和第二内壁上游形成第一液体/气体接口和第一内壁和第二内壁下游的第二气体/液体界面。 第一界面与腔室的底壁间隔开大于第二界面的距离。