公开(公告)号：WO2012074615A2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-07

申请号：PCT/US2011056998

申请日：2011-10-20

Applicant: GEN ELECTRIC ,  BAYLY REID ALLYN ,  CUMIN JEFFREY RONALD

Inventor： BAYLY REID ALLYN ,  CUMIN JEFFREY RONALD

IPC: B01D35/02 ,  B01D35/04 ,  B01D35/28

CPC classification number: B01D63/026 ,  B01D2313/13 ,  B01D2313/56 ,  B01D2315/06

Abstract: The permeate collectors of a set of membrane filter elements are connected in line to form a vertical permeate collection pipe serving the set of elements. The connectors between adjacent elements are configured to allow a disconnected element to move perpendicular to the permeate collectors. When an element is disconnected, it may slide horizontally out of the frame. A connector has a spigot that spans between two sockets when connected. In a membrane assembly, each socket is associated with a permeate collector of a membrane filter element. To disconnect the sockets, the spigot is retracted further into one of the sockets until it is spaced apart from the other socket. With the spigot retracted, one membrane element may move relative to the other in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the spigot.

Abstract translation: 一组膜过滤器元件的渗透收集器成直线连接以形成用于该组元件的垂直渗透收集管。 相邻元件之间的连接器被配置为允许断开的元件垂直于渗透收集器移动。 当元素断开连接时，它可能会水平滑出框架。 连接器有一个连接在两个插座之间的插口。 在膜组件中，每个套筒与膜过滤器元件的渗透物收集器相关联。 要断开插座，插头会进一步缩回其中一个插座，直到它与另一个插座分开。 随着插口缩回，一个膜元件可以在垂直于插口移动方向的方向上相对于另一个移动。

公开(公告)号：WO2012030449A3

公开(公告)日：2012-04-19

申请号：PCT/US2011045651

申请日：2011-07-28

Applicant: ZENON TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP ,  HONG YOUNGSECK ,  BAYLY REID ALLYN ,  SALASSO DOMENICO ,  CUMIN JEFFREY RONALD ,  SPROULE DAVID EATON ,  CHANG SHENG

Inventor： HONG YOUNGSECK ,  BAYLY REID ALLYN ,  SALASSO DOMENICO ,  CUMIN JEFFREY RONALD ,  SPROULE DAVID EATON ,  CHANG SHENG

IPC: C02F3/28 ,  C02F3/06 ,  C02F11/04

CPC classification number: C02F3/2853 ,  C02F3/2893 ,  C02F2209/03 ,  C02F2301/066 ,  C02F2303/10 ,  C02F2303/20 ,  Y02E50/343 ,  Y02W10/30

Abstract: In an anaerobic membrane bioreactor ("MBR"), a closed anaerobic process tank contains a membrane filter or is connected to an external tank containing a membrane filter. A pocket of biogas accumulates at the top of the process tank. Biogas is taken from the pocket, pumped to the bottom of the membrane filter to provide bubbles to inhibit membrane fouling, and returned to the pocket. Excess biogas produced as the wastewater is degraded is removed from the system and may be used as a product. However, biogas and liquid are maintained in the system at a pressure above atmospheric, for example 10 kPa or more above atmospheric pressure, sufficient to provide at least a material contribution to the transmembrane pressure driving permeation through the membranes. The overall energy requirements of the system may be reduced. Further, with sufficient pressure, suction pumps attached to the membranes may not be required.

Abstract translation: 在厌氧膜生物反应器（“MBR”）中，封闭的厌氧处理罐包含膜过滤器或连接至含有膜过滤器的外部罐。 处理罐顶部积聚了一袋沼气。 将沼气从口袋中取出，泵入膜过滤器的底部以提供气泡以抑制膜结垢，并将其返回口袋。 随着废水降解产生的过量沼气将从系统中排出并可用作产品。 然而，沼气和液体在高于大气压的压力下保持在系统中，例如高于大气压的10kPa或更高，足以提供至少对通过膜的跨膜压力驱动渗透的材料贡献。 系统的整体能量需求可能会降低。 此外，在足够的压力下，可能不需要连接到膜上的抽吸泵。

公开(公告)号：WO2012030449A2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-08

申请号：PCT/US2011/045651

申请日：2011-07-28

Applicant: ZENON TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP ,  HONG, Youngseck ,  BAYLY, Reid, Allyn ,  SALASSO, Domenico ,  CUMIN, Jeffrey, Ronald ,  SPROULE, David, Eaton ,  CHANG, Sheng

Inventor： HONG, Youngseck ,  BAYLY, Reid, Allyn ,  SALASSO, Domenico ,  CUMIN, Jeffrey, Ronald ,  SPROULE, David, Eaton ,  CHANG, Sheng

IPC: C02F3/28 ,  C02F11/04 ,  C02F3/06

CPC classification number: C02F3/2853 ,  C02F3/2893 ,  C02F2209/03 ,  C02F2301/066 ,  C02F2303/10 ,  C02F2303/20 ,  Y02E50/343 ,  Y02W10/30

Abstract: In an anaerobic membrane bioreactor ("MBR"), a closed anaerobic process tank contains a membrane filter or is connected to an external tank containing a membrane filter. A pocket of biogas accumulates at the top of the process tank. Biogas is taken from the pocket, pumped to the bottom of the membrane filter to provide bubbles to inhibit membrane fouling, and returned to the pocket. Excess biogas produced as the wastewater is degraded is removed from the system and may be used as a product. However, biogas and liquid are maintained in the system at a pressure above atmospheric, for example 10 kPa or more above atmospheric pressure, sufficient to provide at least a material contribution to the transmembrane pressure driving permeation through the membranes. The overall energy requirements of the system may be reduced. Further, with sufficient pressure, suction pumps attached to the membranes may not be required.

Abstract translation: 在厌氧膜生物反应器（“MBR”）中，封闭的厌氧处理罐包含膜过滤器或连接到含有膜过滤器的外部罐。 沼气袋在加工罐顶部积聚。 将沼气从口袋中取出，泵送到膜过滤器的底部以提供气泡以阻止膜污染，并返回到口袋中。 随着废水的降解而产生的过量生物气体被从系统中除去，可以用作产品。 然而，生物气体和液体在高于大气压的压力下保持在系统中，例如高于大气压力10kPa或更高，足以提供至少一种材料对穿过膜的透过膜的压力驱动。 系统的总体能量需求可能会降低。 此外，在足够的压力下，可能不需要连接到膜的抽吸泵。

公开(公告)号：WO2012050991A3

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：PCT/US2011054530

申请日：2011-10-03

Applicant: GEN ELECTRIC ,  CUMIN JEFFREY RONALD ,  BAYLY REID ALLYN ,  HONG YOUNGSECK

Inventor： CUMIN JEFFREY RONALD ,  BAYLY REID ALLYN ,  HONG YOUNGSECK

IPC: B01D65/02 ,  B01D61/00 ,  B01D65/08

CPC classification number: B01D65/08 ,  B01D61/18 ,  B01D63/043 ,  B01D65/02 ,  B01D2313/21 ,  B01D2313/26 ,  B01D2321/185 ,  B01F3/04241 ,  B01F13/0255

Abstract: A gas sparger produces an intermittent flow of bubbles even if provided with a continuous gas flow. The sparger has a housing to collect a pocket of gas and a conduit to release some of the gas from the pocket when the pocket reaches a sufficient size. The housing is integrated with the potting head of a module. The conduit passes through the potting head.

Abstract translation: 即使提供连续的气流，气体喷头也会产生间歇的气泡流动。 分布器有一个外壳，用于收集一袋气体和一个导管，当口袋达到足够的尺寸时，从口袋中释放一些气体。 外壳与模块的灌封头集成在一起。 导管穿过灌封头。

公开(公告)号：WO2012050991A2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-19

申请号：PCT/US2011/054530

申请日：2011-10-03

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ,  CUMIN, Jeffrey, Ronald ,  BAYLY, Reid, Allyn ,  HONG, Youngseck

Inventor： CUMIN, Jeffrey, Ronald ,  BAYLY, Reid, Allyn ,  HONG, Youngseck

IPC: B01D65/02 ,  B01D65/08 ,  B01D61/00

CPC classification number: B01D65/08 ,  B01D61/18 ,  B01D63/043 ,  B01D65/02 ,  B01D2313/21 ,  B01D2313/26 ,  B01D2321/185 ,  B01F3/04241 ,  B01F13/0255

Abstract: A gas sparger produces an intermittent flow of bubbles even if provided with a continuous gas flow. The sparger has a housing to collect a pocket of gas and a conduit to release some of the gas from the pocket when the pocket reaches a sufficient size. The housing is integrated with the potting head of a module. The conduit passes through the potting head.

Abstract translation: 即使设置有连续的气体流，气体分布器也产生间歇性的气泡。 当口袋达到足够的尺寸时，分布器具有收集气袋和导管的壳体以从口袋中释放一些气体。 外壳与模块的灌封头一体化。 管道通过灌封头。

公开(公告)号：WO2012074615A3

公开(公告)日：2012-06-07

申请号：PCT/US2011/056998

申请日：2011-10-20

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ,  BAYLY, Reid, Allyn ,  CUMIN, Jeffrey, Ronald

Inventor： BAYLY, Reid, Allyn ,  CUMIN, Jeffrey, Ronald

IPC: B01D35/02 ,  B01D35/04 ,  B01D35/28

Abstract: The permeate collectors of a set of membrane filter elements are connected in line to form a vertical permeate collection pipe serving the set of elements. The connectors between adjacent elements are configured to allow a disconnected element to move perpendicular to the permeate collectors. When an element is disconnected, it may slide horizontally out of the frame. A connector has a spigot that spans between two sockets when connected. In a membrane assembly, each socket is associated with a permeate collector of a membrane filter element. To disconnect the sockets, the spigot is retracted further into one of the sockets until it is spaced apart from the other socket. With the spigot retracted, one membrane element may move relative to the other in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the spigot.