Apparatus and method to prevent downward flow of liquid during a gas only washing cycle

    公开(公告)号:US12059637B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-13

    申请号:US17401086

    申请日:2021-08-12

    发明人: Matthew Roberts

    摘要: Devices and methods associated with these devices for significantly reducing or eliminating liquid (e.g., water) in a water or wastewater treatment unit above the underdrain from moving downwardly into the underdrain during an air only wash cycle of the treatment unit. The treatment unit can take many forms including but not limited to an upflow filter and a downflow filter. The treatment unit may include a filter bed having one or more layers of filter media supported by gravel above the underdrain. The treatment unit may also include an underdrain having a porous plate, slotted plate or slotted upper structure that obviates the need for gravel. Positive pressure is provided to the underdrain to overcome the downward force of the driving head in the treatment unit to significantly reduce or prevent liquid present in the treatment unit above the underdrain from moving downwardly into the underdrain.

    APPARATUS AND METHOD TO PREVENT DOWNWARD FLOW OF LIQUID DURING A GAS ONLY WASHING CYCLE

    公开(公告)号:US20230053228A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-16

    申请号:US17401086

    申请日:2021-08-12

    发明人: Matthew Roberts

    摘要: Devices and methods associated with these devices for significantly reducing or eliminating liquid (e.g., water) in a water or wastewater treatment unit above the underdrain from moving downwardly into the underdrain during an air only wash cycle of the treatment unit. The treatment unit can take many forms including but not limited to an upflow filter and a downflow filter. The treatment unit may include a filter bed having one or more layers of filter media supported by gravel above the underdrain. The treatment unit may also include an underdrain having a porous plate, slotted plate or slotted upper structure that obviates the need for gravel. Positive pressure is provided to the underdrain to overcome the downward force of the driving head in the treatment unit to significantly reduce or prevent liquid present in the treatment unit above the underdrain from moving downwardly into the underdrain.

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING IMPURITIES FROM WATER OR WASTEWATER
    3.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING IMPURITIES FROM WATER OR WASTEWATER 有权
    从水或废水中清除污染物的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130240433A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-19

    申请号:US13887979

    申请日:2013-05-06

    发明人: R. Lee Roberts

    IPC分类号: B01D24/30 B01D24/46

    摘要: A filter for removing at least some impurities (e.g. foreign matter of any nature including a solid, a liquid or a gas) from water or wastewater. A vibrator operably associated with at least a portion of the filter for imparting a vibrational force to enhance any one or more of numerous aspects of the filtration process including: (i) installation of the filter and/or various components thereof; (ii) servicing of the filter and/or components thereof; and, (iii) operation of the filter during a filtration cycle and a cleaning cycle.

    摘要翻译: 用于从水或废水中去除至少一些杂质(例如包括固体,液体或气体的任何性质的异物)的过滤器。 与所述过滤器的至少一部分可操作地相关联的振动器,用于施加振动力以增强所述过滤过程的许多方面中的任何一个或多个,所述方面包括:(i)过滤器和/或其各种部件的安装; (ii)维修过滤器和/或其部件; 和(iii)在过滤循环和清洁循环期间操作过滤器。

    Systems for Removing Sludge from or Distributing Fluids in Sludge or Waste Collection Vessels

    公开(公告)号:US20230322597A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-12

    申请号:US18209395

    申请日:2023-06-13

    发明人: R. Lee Roberts

    IPC分类号: C02F3/20 F16L3/12 B01F23/231

    摘要: Systems for use in one or more sludge or waste collection devices (e.g., containers, vessels or basins). One such system is a sludge removal system for removing sludge from one or more sludge collection devices. The sludge removal system includes one or more sludge removal grids disposed in one or more sludge collection devices. Each sludge removal grid preferably includes at least one header and a plurality of sludge collection laterals. Another such system includes a fluid distribution system for distributing one or more fluids in one or more sludge or waste collection devices. A movement restricting or prevention member is provided in both the fluid distribution and sludge removal systems to prevent or restrict movement of the sludge collection laterals and the fluid distribution laterals away from or towards a floor of a corresponding collection device without anchoring or fixing the laterals to the floor.

    Systems for removing sludge from or distributing fluids in sludge or waste collection vessels

    公开(公告)号:US11713266B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-01

    申请号:US17136068

    申请日:2020-12-29

    发明人: R. Lee Roberts

    摘要: Systems for use in one or more sludge or waste collection devices (e.g., containers, vessels or basins). One such system is a sludge removal system for removing sludge from one or more sludge collection devices. The sludge removal system includes one or more sludge removal grids disposed in one or more sludge collection devices. Each sludge removal grid preferably includes at least one header and a plurality of sludge collection laterals. Another such system includes a fluid distribution system for distributing one or more fluids in one or more sludge or waste collection devices. A movement restricting or prevention member is provided in both the fluid distribution and sludge removal systems to prevent or restrict movement of the sludge collection laterals and the fluid distribution laterals away from or towards a floor of a corresponding collection device without anchoring or fixing the laterals to the floor.

    Underdrain for a filter system for filtering water or wastewater and a method of washing a filter system

    公开(公告)号:US10960326B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-30

    申请号:US16000482

    申请日:2018-06-05

    IPC分类号: B01D24/24 B01D24/46 B01D24/00

    摘要: An apparatus for use in a filter system for filtering water or wastewater. The apparatus preferably includes at least one underdrain lateral having at least an inner chamber, a first outer chamber and a second outer chamber. The first outer chamber and the second outer chamber are preferably in fluid communication with the inner chamber. The inner chamber, the first outer chamber and the second outer chamber are preferably formed by an inner liner and an outer liner. The outer liner is a separate piece from the inner liner and surrounds the inner liner. The inner chamber is preferably configured to simultaneously receive a liquid and a gas during a washing procedure including simultaneous use of a liquid and gas to clean a filter bed to create a liquid and gas interface in the inner chamber.

    Underdrain for a Filter System for Filtering Water or Wastewater and a Method of Washing a Filter System

    公开(公告)号:US20180339246A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-29

    申请号:US16000482

    申请日:2018-06-05

    IPC分类号: B01D24/24 B01D24/46 B01D24/00

    摘要: An apparatus for use in a filter system for filtering water or wastewater. The apparatus preferably includes at least one underdrain lateral having at least an inner chamber, a first outer chamber and a second outer chamber. The first outer chamber and the second outer chamber are preferably in fluid communication with the inner chamber. The inner chamber, the first outer chamber and the second outer chamber are preferably formed by an inner liner and an outer liner. The outer liner is a separate piece from the inner liner and surrounds the inner liner. The inner chamber is preferably configured to simultaneously receive a liquid and a gas during a washing procedure including simultaneous use of a liquid and gas to clean a filter bed to create a liquid and gas interface in the inner chamber.

    Apparatus for filtering water or wastewater
    9.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for filtering water or wastewater 有权
    过滤水或废水的设备

    公开(公告)号:US09517947B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-13

    申请号:US14158519

    申请日:2014-01-17

    发明人: R. Lee Roberts

    摘要: A filter for removing at least some impurities (e.g. foreign matter of any nature including a solid, a liquid or a gas) from water or wastewater. A vibrator operably associated with at least a portion of the filter for imparting a vibrational force to enhance any one or more of numerous aspects of the filtration process including: (i) installation of the filter and/or various components thereof; (ii) servicing of the filter and/or components thereof; and, (iii) operation of the filter during a filtration cycle and a cleaning cycle.

    摘要翻译: 用于从水或废水中去除至少一些杂质(例如包括固体,液体或气体的任何性质的异物)的过滤器。 与所述过滤器的至少一部分可操作地相关联的振动器,用于施加振动力以增强所述过滤过程的许多方面中的任何一个或多个,所述方面包括:(i)过滤器和/或其各种部件的安装; (ii)维修过滤器和/或其部件; 和(iii)在过滤循环和清洁循环期间操作过滤器。

    Method for washing a filter for filtering water or wastewater
    10.
    发明授权
    Method for washing a filter for filtering water or wastewater 有权
    洗涤过滤水或废水的过滤方法

    公开(公告)号:US09468869B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-18

    申请号:US14302363

    申请日:2014-06-11

    发明人: R. Lee Roberts

    摘要: An apparatus for removing impurities from water and/or wastewater and a method of washing a filter having a filter bed for filtering water or wastewater. 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 air scour system includes an adapter for permitting adjustment of at least one component of the air scour system during installation.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于从水和/或废水中除去杂质的装置以及一种用于过滤器的方法,该过滤器具有用于过滤水或废水的过滤床。 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,空气冲洗系统包括用于在安装期间调节空气冲洗系统的至少一个部件的适配器。