公开(公告)号：US08518266B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US12591320

申请日：2009-11-16

Applicant: R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

Inventor： R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

IPC: C02F1/24

CPC classification number: B01D17/0205 ,  B03D1/028 ,  B03D1/1412 ,  B03D1/1431 ,  B03D1/1475 ,  B03D1/1493 ,  C02F1/24

Abstract: A dissolved air flotation clarifier for removing impurities from a liquid to be clarified. The dissolved air flotation clarifier includes a housing having an inlet for receiving a liquid to be clarified. The housing further includes a reaction zone, a clarification zone and an effluent channel. The reaction zone has at least one saturated water distributor and at least one dissolved air flotation nozzle operably connected to the at least one saturated water distributor to receive saturated water from the at least one saturated water distributor. The dissolved air flotation nozzle is configured to release micro-bubbles from a saturated water so that the micro-bubbles can mix with the liquid to be clarified to remove impurities from the liquid to be clarified. The clarification zone includes a flow control member for controlling the flow of the mixture of micro-bubbles and liquid in the clarification zone to ensure that the area surrounding the inlet to the effluent channel has little or no micro-bubbles to prevent or significantly reduce micro-bubbles from becoming entrained in a clarified liquid passing through the effluent channel.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从要澄清的液体中除去杂质的溶解气浮选澄净器。 溶解的气浮浮选器包括具有用于接收待澄清液体的入口的壳体。 壳体还包括反应区，澄清区和排出通道。 反应区具有至少一个饱和水分配器和至少一个溶解的空气浮选喷嘴，可操作地连接到至少一个饱和水分配器以从至少一个饱和水分配器接收饱和水。 溶解空气浮选喷嘴被配置为从饱和水中释放微气泡，使得微气泡可与要澄清的液体混合以从要澄清的液体中除去杂质。 澄清区包括用于控制澄清区中的微气泡和液体混合物的流动的流动控制构件，以确保流出通道入口周围的区域几乎没有或没有微气泡，以防止或显着减少微量 不会被夹带在通过流出通道的澄清液体中。

公开(公告)号：US20110114565A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-19

申请号：US12591320

申请日：2009-11-16

Applicant: R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

Inventor： R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

IPC: B01D17/035 ,  C02F1/24 ,  B03D1/00

CPC classification number: B01D17/0205 ,  B03D1/028 ,  B03D1/1412 ,  B03D1/1431 ,  B03D1/1475 ,  B03D1/1493 ,  C02F1/24

Abstract: A dissolved air flotation clarifier for removing impurities from a liquid to be clarified. The dissolved air flotation clarifier includes a housing having an inlet for receiving a liquid to be clarified. The housing further includes a reaction zone, a clarification zone and an effluent channel. The reaction zone has at least one saturated water distributor and at least one dissolved air flotation nozzle operably connected to the at least one saturated water distributor to receive saturated water from the at least one saturated water distributor. The dissolved air flotation nozzle is configured to release micro-bubbles from a saturated water so that the micro-bubbles can mix with the liquid to be clarified to remove impurities from the liquid to be clarified. The clarification zone includes a flow control member for controlling the flow of the mixture of micro-bubbles and liquid in the clarification zone to ensure that the area surrounding the inlet to the effluent channel has little or no micro-bubbles to prevent or significantly reduce micro-bubbles from becoming entrained in a clarified liquid passing through the effluent channel.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从要澄清的液体中除去杂质的溶解气浮选澄净器。 溶解的气浮浮选器包括具有用于接收待澄清液体的入口的壳体。 壳体还包括反应区，澄清区和排出通道。 反应区具有至少一个饱和水分配器和至少一个溶解的空气浮选喷嘴，可操作地连接到至少一个饱和水分配器以从至少一个饱和水分配器接收饱和水。 溶解空气浮选喷嘴被配置为从饱和水中释放微气泡，使得微气泡可与要澄清的液体混合以从要澄清的液体中除去杂质。 澄清区包括用于控制澄清区中的微气泡和液体混合物的流动的流动控制构件，以确保排出通道入口周围的区域几乎没有或没有微气泡以防止或显着减少微量 不会被夹带在通过流出通道的澄清液体中。

公开(公告)号：US07927485B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-19

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

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.

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 。

公开(公告)号：US07736506B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-15

申请号：US11588210

申请日：2006-10-27

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. The distribution member is preferably configured to occupy only a small percentage of space in a distribution chamber (e.g., a flume). In retrofit applications, the design of the distribution member is such that no significant alteration of the distribution chamber or fluid velocity is necessary. Preferably, the distribution member includes one or more plates extending substantially the length of the distribution chamber. The plate or plates are designed to create a uniform pizeometric head at each lateral extending from the distribution chamber regardless of how far a given lateral is from the fluid inlet in the distribution chamber. In a most preferred embodiment, a single plate is used. The design of the single plate allows it to be mass produced and yet still be used in numerous different environments and flow conditions.

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。 分配构件优选地构造成在分配室（例如，水槽）中仅占用少量的空间。 在改装应用中，分配构件的设计使得不需要对分配室或流体速度的显着改变。 优选地，分配构件包括基本上分配室的长度延伸的一个或多个板。 板或板被设计成在从分配室延伸的每个侧面处产生均匀的定尺度头，而不管给定侧面距离分配室中的流体入口多远。 在最优选的实施例中，使用单个板。 单板的设计允许其大量生产，但仍可用于许多不同的环境和流动条件。

公开(公告)号：US07288194B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-30

申请号：US11335696

申请日：2006-01-20

Applicant: R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

Inventor： R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

IPC: B01D24/12

CPC classification number: B01D24/24 ,  B01D24/4631

Abstract: An underdrain system having a bottom formed of concrete. The concrete bottom includes a plurality of depressions formed therein. A porous plate is operably associated with at least one of the depressions. An anchor assembly is provided for anchoring the porous plate to the concrete bottom in an efficient and cost effective manner. Preferably, the anchor assembly permits the porous plate to be readily replaced. An optional insert may be used to enhance the distribution of the flow of fluid through the porous plate.

Abstract translation: 具有由混凝土形成的底部的暗渠系统。 混凝土底部包括形成在其中的多个凹部。 多孔板可操作地与至少一个凹陷相关联。 提供一种锚固组件，用于以有效和成本有效的方式将多孔板锚定到混凝土底部。 优选地，锚固组件允许容易地更换多孔板。 可选的插入物可用于增强通过多孔板的流体流的分布。

公开(公告)号：US06991723B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-31

申请号：US10400575

申请日：2003-03-28

Applicant: R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

Inventor： R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison

IPC: B01D24/38

CPC classification number: B01D24/24 ,  B01D24/4631

Abstract: An underdrain system having a bottom formed of concrete. The concrete bottom includes a plurality of depressions formed therein. A porous plate is operably associated with at least one of the depressions. An anchor assembly is provided for anchoring the porous plate to the concrete bottom in an efficient and cost effective manner. Preferably, the anchor assembly permits the porous plate to be readily replaced. An optional insert may be used to enhance the distribution of the flow of fluid through the porous plate.

公开(公告)号：US09067727B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US13373303

申请日：2011-11-10

Applicant: R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Robert Battaglia ,  Mark Kevin Addison ,  David Stuart Paskman ,  Andrew Scott Taylor

Inventor： R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Robert Battaglia ,  Mark Kevin Addison ,  David Stuart Paskman ,  Andrew Scott Taylor

IPC: B01D21/18 ,  B65D88/54 ,  B01D21/00 ,  B01D21/20 ,  B01D21/24 ,  C02F1/00

CPC classification number: B65D88/548 ,  B01D21/0003 ,  B01D21/0024 ,  B01D21/18 ,  B01D21/20 ,  B01D21/245 ,  B01D21/34 ,  C02F2001/007 ,  Y10T137/8593

Abstract: An apparatus for removing material collected in a material collection container having a floor and at least one substantially vertically extending wall. The apparatus includes a material removal assembly for removing material collected in the material collection container. The material removal assembly includes a first conduit and a second conduit. The first conduit is in telescoping relationship with the second conduit to permit the first conduit to move relative to the second conduit. The first conduit and the second conduit each have a longitudinal axis. The material removal assembly further includes at least one material removal header configured to receive material accumulating on the floor of the material collection container. The material removal assembly is preferably configured to enhance numerous aspects of the sludge removal process.

Abstract translation: 一种用于去除收集在具有底板和至少一个基本上垂直延伸的壁的材料收集容器中的材料的设备。 该装置包括用于去除收集在材料收集容器中的材料的材料去除组件。 所述材料去除组件包括第一导管和第二导管。 第一导管与第二导管伸缩关系以允许第一导管相对于第二导管移动。 第一导管和第二导管各自具有纵向轴线。 所述材料去除组件还包括至少一个材料去除头部，所述至少一个材料移除头部构造成接收积聚在所述材料收集容器的地板上的 材料去除组件优选地构造成增强污泥去除过程的许多方面。

公开(公告)号：US08668092B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-11

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: B01D24/40 ,  B01D21/34 ,  B01D29/90

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：US20130118616A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-16

申请号：US13373303

申请日：2011-11-10

Applicant: R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Robert Battaglia ,  Mark Kevin Addison ,  David Stuart Paskman ,  Andrew Scott Taylor

Inventor： R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Robert Battaglia ,  Mark Kevin Addison ,  David Stuart Paskman ,  Andrew Scott Taylor

IPC: F03B11/00

CPC classification number: B65D88/548 ,  B01D21/0003 ,  B01D21/0024 ,  B01D21/18 ,  B01D21/20 ,  B01D21/245 ,  B01D21/34 ,  C02F2001/007 ,  Y10T137/8593

Abstract: An apparatus for removing material collected in a material collection container having a floor and at least one substantially vertically extending wall. The apparatus includes a material removal assembly for removing material collected in the material collection container. The material removal assembly includes a first conduit and a second conduit. The first conduit is in telescoping relationship with the second conduit to permit the first conduit to move relative to the second conduit. The first conduit and the second conduit each have a longitudinal axis. The material removal assembly further includes at least one material removal header configured to receive material accumulating on the floor of the material collection container. The material removal assembly is preferably configured to enhance numerous aspects of the sludge removal process.

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。