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：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：US08333889B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-18

申请号：US12457061

申请日：2009-05-29

Applicant: R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison ,  Andrew Scott Taylor ,  Jason Samuel Schmoyer

Inventor： R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison ,  Andrew Scott Taylor ,  Jason Samuel Schmoyer

IPC: B01D24/46

CPC classification number: B01D29/66 ,  B01D24/24 ,  B01D24/4631

Abstract: A filter system having a filter bed for filtering water or wastewater, where the filter bed is periodically washed between service runs by directing washing liquid and washing gas upwardly through the filter bed. The filter system includes a filter bed and at least one flume. The flume is in fluid communication with the filter bed. Preferably, the flume is configured such that no washing liquid and washing gas interface is present in the flume. The flume may be configured such that during washing of the filter bed between service runs the flume receives a washing gas and directs the washing gas upwardly through the filter bed to assist in cleaning the filter bed between service runs. The flume may further be configured such that during washing the only liquid directed from the flume to the filter bed is residual liquid that may be present in the flume from a prior service run.

Abstract translation: 一种过滤系统，其具有用于过滤水或废水的过滤床，其中通过将洗涤液体和洗涤气体向上通过过滤床而将过滤床周期性地洗涤在使用运行之间。 过滤系统包括过滤床和至少一个水槽。 水槽与过滤床流体连通。 优选地，水槽被配置为使得在槽中不存在洗涤液和洗涤气体界面。 水槽可以被配置成使得在服务运行之间清洗过滤床期间，水槽接收洗涤气体并且将洗涤气体向上引导通过过滤床以帮助在服务运行之间清洁过滤床。 水槽可以进一步配置成使得在洗涤期间，仅从液槽引导到过滤床的液体是可能存在于先前工作流程中的槽中的残余液体。

公开(公告)号：US20100300954A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-02

申请号：US12457061

申请日：2009-05-29

Applicant: R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison ,  Andrew Scott Taylor ,  Jason Samuel Schmoyer

Inventor： R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison ,  Andrew Scott Taylor ,  Jason Samuel Schmoyer

IPC: B01D24/46

CPC classification number: B01D29/66 ,  B01D24/24 ,  B01D24/4631

Abstract: A filter system having a filter bed for filtering water or wastewater, where the filter bed is periodically washed between service runs by directing washing liquid and washing gas upwardly through the filter bed. The filter system includes a filter bed and at least one flume. The flume is in fluid communication with the filter bed. Preferably, the flume is configured such that no washing liquid and washing gas interface is present in the flume. The flume may be configured such that during washing of the filter bed between service runs the flume receives a washing gas and directs the washing gas upwardly through the filter bed to assist in cleaning the filter bed between service runs. The flume may further be configured such that during washing the only liquid directed from the flume to the filter bed is residual liquid that may be present in the flume from a prior service run.

Abstract translation: 一种过滤系统，其具有用于过滤水或废水的过滤床，其中通过将洗涤液体和洗涤气体向上通过过滤床而将过滤床周期性地洗涤在使用运行之间。 过滤系统包括过滤床和至少一个水槽。 水槽与过滤床流体连通。 优选地，水槽被配置为使得在槽中不存在洗涤液和洗涤气体界面。 水槽可以被配置成使得在服务运行期间清洗过滤床期间，水槽接收洗涤气体并且将洗涤气体向上引导通过过滤床，以帮助在服务运行之间清洁过滤床。 水槽可以进一步配置成使得在洗涤期间，仅从液槽引导到过滤床的液体是可能存在于先前工作流程中的槽中的残余液体。

公开(公告)号：US06325931B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-04

申请号：US09639820

申请日：2000-08-17

Applicant: R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison ,  Andrew Scott Taylor

Inventor： R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison ,  Andrew Scott Taylor

IPC: B01D3500

CPC classification number: B01D24/001 ,  B01D24/22 ,  B01D24/4631

Abstract: An improved underdrain block for an underdrain system supporting a filter media bed in a liquid filtration system is provided. The underdrain blocks are preferably made of an extrudable polymeric material that is extruded in relatively long sections to provide light weight, strong, easily manufactured underdrain systems having a lower profile than prior art underdrain blocks. The underdrain block comprises an upper wall, side walls, a lower wall, at least one lateral member between the upper wall and the lower wall, at least two chambers within the underdrain block, each chamber being defined by the lateral member, a plurality of upper orifices in the upper wall of the underdrain block, and a plurality of internal orifices in the lateral member. The underdrain block is substantially greater in longitudinal length than a longitudinal distance between the upper orifices. In one embodiment, the underdrain block has rails situated on the upper wall for engaging extruded members, which in turn, have receiving recesses for receiving a layer of porous filter media. In another embodiment, the underdrain block further comprises an air nozzle for achieving an improved distribution of air through a filter bed during air backwashing.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在液体过滤系统中支撑过滤介质床的缺油系统的改进的漏液块。 欠划线块优选地由可挤出的聚合物材料制成，该材料在相对较长的部分中被挤压，以提供比现有技术的下划线块更低的轮廓的重量轻，强而易于制造的下划线系统。 下划线块包括上壁，侧壁，下壁，在上壁和下壁之间的至少一个侧向构件，在下划线块内的至少两个室，每个室由侧向构件限定，多个 漏斗块的上壁中的上部孔，以及侧面构件中的多个内部孔。 纵向长度小于上部孔口之间的纵向距离，下划线块的距离大大增加。 在一个实施例中，下划线块具有位于上壁上的轨道，用于接合挤压构件，其又具有用于接收多孔过滤介质层的接收凹部。 在另一个实施方案中，下划痕块还包括空气喷嘴，用于在空气反冲洗期间实现空气通过过滤床的分布。

公开(公告)号：US06740237B1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-25

申请号：US08935365

申请日：1997-09-22

Applicant: R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison ,  Andrew Scott Taylor

Inventor： R. Lee Roberts ,  Mark Kevin Addison ,  Andrew Scott Taylor

IPC: B01D3530

CPC classification number: B01D24/001 ,  B01D24/22 ,  B01D24/4631

Abstract: An improved underdrain block for an underdrain system supporting a filter media bed in a liquid filtration system is provided. The underdrain blocks are preferably made of an extrudable polymeric material that is extruded in relatively long sections to provide light weight, strong, easily manufactured underdrain systems having a lower profile than prior art underdrain blocks. The underdrain block comprises an upper wall, side walls, a lower wall, at least one lateral member between the upper wall and the lower wall, at least two chambers within the underdrain block, each chamber being defined by the lateral member, a plurality of upper orifices in the upper wall of the underdrain block, and a plurality of internal orifices in the lateral member. The underdrain block is substantially greater in longitudinal length than a longitudinal distance between the upper orifices. In one embodiment, the underdrain block has rails situated on the upper wall for engaging extruded members, which in turn, have receiving recesses for receiving a layer of porous filter media. In another embodiment, the underdrain block further comprises an air nozzle for achieving an improved distribution of air through a filter bed during air backwashing.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在液体过滤系统中支撑过滤介质床的缺油系统的改进的漏液块。 欠划线块优选地由可挤出的聚合物材料制成，该材料在相对较长的部分中被挤压，以提供比现有技术的下划线块更低的轮廓的重量轻，强而易于制造的下划线系统。 下划线块包括上壁，侧壁，下壁，在上壁和下壁之间的至少一个侧向构件，在下划线块内的至少两个室，每个室由侧向构件限定，多个 漏斗块的上壁中的上部孔，以及侧面构件中的多个内部孔。 纵向长度小于上部孔口之间的纵向距离，下划线块的距离大大增加。 在一个实施例中，下划线块具有位于上壁上的轨道，用于接合挤压构件，其又具有用于接收多孔过滤介质层的接收凹部。 在另一个实施方案中，下划痕块还包括空气喷嘴，用于在空气反冲洗期间实现空气通过过滤床的分布。

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。