公开(公告)号：US20090071914A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-19

申请号：US11898670

申请日：2007-09-14

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. The underdrain lateral is configured to receive a liquid during a filtration cycle and directs a washing fluid through a filter bed of one or more layers of filter media during a washing cycle. The filter can take any form including but not limited to an upflow clarifier, an upflow filter, a downflow clarifier, a downflow filter and a bi-flow filter. The filter media may be supported by one or more layers of gravel. Alternatively, a porous plate can be attached to the underdrain lateral in place of the gravel layers. The washing cycle can be a liquid only wash, a gas only wash, a combined liquid and gas wash or a combination of any of the aforementioned wash cycles. Preferably, the underdrain lateral includes 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 during a washing cycle 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. Preferably, the height of evacuation openings formed in at least one wall common to a gas wash chamber and at least one adjacent chamber are varied to compensate for velocity head or friction loss.

Abstract translation: 一种用于过滤水和/或废水的装置，包括至少一个缺水侧面。 缺水侧面被配置为在过滤循环期间接收液体并且在洗涤循环期间引导洗涤流体通过一层或多层过滤介质的过滤床。 过滤器可以采取任何形式，包括但不限于上流净化器，上流过滤器，下流澄清器，下流过滤器和双流过滤器。 过滤介质可以由一层或多层砾石支撑。 或者，可以将多孔板连接到缺水侧面以代替砾石层。 洗涤循环可以是仅液体洗涤，仅气体洗涤，组合液体和气体洗涤或任何上述洗涤循环的组合。 优选地，下划线侧包括主气室和次气室，其中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，下划痕侧包括在洗涤循环期间将洗涤流体引导到过滤床中的多个室，其中多个室中的至少一个室将液体和气体同时引导到过滤床和至少一个其它室 在液体和气体的组合被引导到过滤床中的同时，多个室仅将一种液体和气体引导到过滤床中。 优选地，形成在气体洗涤室和至少一个相邻室中共有的至少一个壁中的抽空开口的高度被改变以补偿速度头或摩擦损失。

公开(公告)号：US07288193B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-30

申请号：US11336920

申请日：2006-01-23

Applicant: R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

Inventor： R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

IPC: B01D24/46

CPC classification number: B01D24/24 ,  B01D24/38 ,  B01D24/4631 ,  C02F1/001 ,  C02F1/28 ,  C02F2303/16 ,  Y10T29/49817

Abstract: A fluid distribution system for directing fluids through a filter system. The fluid distribution system ensures proper distribution of fluids during the process of filtering as well as the process of washing a filter bed. The fluid distribution system may be used with numerous filter systems including but not limited to an upflow filter, a downflow filter, a combined upflow/downflow filter and/or multiple downflow filters connected in series.

Abstract translation: 用于引导流体通过过滤系统的流体分配系统。 流体分配系统确保在过滤过程中流体的适当分布以及洗涤过滤床的过程。 流体分配系统可以与许多过滤器系统一起使用，包括但不限于串联连接的上流过滤器，下流过滤器，组合上流/下流过滤器和/或多个下流过滤器。

公开(公告)号：US08889015B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-18

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: B01D24/46 ,  B01D24/24 ,  B01D24/30 ,  C02F1/00

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：US08409437B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-02

申请号：US13373105

申请日：2011-11-04

Applicant: R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

Inventor： R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

IPC: B01D24/22

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：US20120312740A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-13

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: B01D21/00 ,  B01D21/28

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：US20120048793A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US13373105

申请日：2011-11-04

Applicant: R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

Inventor： R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

IPC: B01D24/12

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：US07922903B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-12

申请号：US11606012

申请日：2006-11-30

Applicant: R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

Inventor： R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

IPC: B01D24/46 ,  B01D29/62 ,  B01D41/02

CPC classification number: B01D24/24 ,  B01D24/4631

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 a distribution member configured to uniformly distribute a fluid through a filter bed of a filter. Preferably, the distribution member can be readily installed by relatively unskilled labor in both existing filters and new filters.

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。 本发明包括具有分配构件的系统，该分配构件构造成使流体均匀地分布在过滤器的过滤床上。 优选地，分配构件可以通过现有过滤器和新过滤器中的相对不熟练的劳动来容易地安装。

公开(公告)号：US07771597B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-10

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：US20090294370A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US12155287

申请日：2008-06-02

Applicant: R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison ,  Karl Michael Kyriss

Inventor： R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison ,  Karl Michael Kyriss

IPC: C02F1/52 ,  B01D21/24 ,  B01D21/00

CPC classification number: C02F1/5263 ,  B01D21/0006 ,  B01D21/0012 ,  B01D21/0045 ,  B01D21/0069 ,  B01D21/245 ,  C02F1/56 ,  C02F2209/40 ,  C02F2303/16

Abstract: A filter system for filtering water and/or wastewater including a sludge blanket clarifier for removing at least some impurities from influent. The sludge blanket clarifier includes a clarifier compartment in which a sludge blanket is to be formed to remove at least some impurities from influent directed into the clarifier compartment and through the sludge blanket. The clarifier compartment has at least one vertical sidewall extending from a bottom of the clarifier compartment to a top of the clarifier compartment. The clarifier compartment has a cross-sectional area that varies over at least a portion of a height of the clarifier compartment such that the velocity of influent just prior to entry into the sludge blanket is less than the velocity of influent just after entering the clarifier compartment. The sludge blanket clarifier preferably has one or more flocculator modules disposed in the clarifier compartment to aid in flocculation and distribution of influent. The sludge blanket clarifier preferably includes a sludge collection system for automatically removing excess sludge collected in the bottom of the clarifier compartment. The sludge blanket clarifier further includes a washing system for directing filtered or unfiltered water through the sludge collection system in a direction opposite to the direction of travel of sludge when being removed from the clarifier compartment to free any blockages or obstructions in the sludge collection system. Preferably, the sludge blanker clarifier is configured such that static head of the clarifier compartment can be used to backwash the influent distribution system to remove any blockages or obstructions in the influent distribution system. A recycle pump can be provided to seed the sludge blanket.

Abstract translation: 用于过滤水和/或废水的过滤系统，包括用于从流入物中去除至少一些杂质的污泥床净化器。 污泥床净化器包括净化室，其中将形成污泥床，以去除被引导进入澄清池和通过污泥层的流入物中的至少一些杂质。 净化器隔室具有至少一个垂直侧壁，该垂直侧壁从澄清池隔室的底部延伸到澄清池隔室的顶部。 净化器隔室的横截面积在净化室的高度的至少一部分上变化，使得恰好在进入污泥层之前的流入物的速度小于刚刚进入澄清池的流入物的速度 。 污泥床净化器优选地具有一个或多个絮凝器模块，其设置在澄清室中以帮助流入物的絮凝和分布。 污泥床净化器优选包括用于自动除去收集在澄清池室底部的多余污泥的污泥收集系统。 污泥床清洁剂还包括洗涤系统，用于在从澄清池隔离室移除污泥收集系统中时，以与污泥运行方向相反的方向将过滤或未过滤的水引导通过污泥收集系统，以消除污泥收集系统中的任何堵塞物或障碍物。 优选地，污泥消除器澄清器被配置成使得净化器室的静态头可用于回流冲洗流入物分配系统以去除流入物分配系统中的任何堵塞物或障碍物。 可以提供循环泵来种植污泥层。

公开(公告)号：US20080099412A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-01

申请号：US11606012

申请日：2006-11-30

Applicant: R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

Inventor： R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

IPC: B01D24/00

CPC classification number: B01D24/24 ,  B01D24/4631

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 a distribution member configured to uniformly distribute a fluid through a filter bed of a filter. Preferably, the distribution member can be readily installed by relatively unskilled labor in both existing filters and new filters. The distribution member is preferably configured to occupy only a small percentage of space in a portion of the filter system (e.g., a flume, a filter compartment or other suitable location of the filter system). In retrofit applications, the design of the distribution member is such that no significant alteration of the filter system or fluid velocity is necessary. Preferably, the distribution member includes one or more plates. The plate or plates are designed to create a uniform piezometric head at each portion of the underdrain regardless of how far a given portion of the underdrain is from the fluid inlet in the distribution chamber. A single plate can extend substantially the length of the distribution chamber. Alternatively, a single distribution plate may extend across only several portions of the underdrain (e.g., several underdrain laterals) leaving one or more portions of the underdrain (e.g., one or more laterals) unaffected by the distribution plate. Further, a plurality of plates can be arranged in a side-by-side fashion to extend substantially the length of the distribution chamber. Preferably, the design of the plate or plates allows them to be mass produced.