Abstract:
It relates to pressure filter (100), and more particularly to horizontal plate pressure filter (100), in which filter chambers are formed between horizontally extending superimposed filter plates (101). Such filters are also known as tower presses. A cloth tracking system (107) for monitoring and correcting the position of the filter cloth (104) as is moves through the pressure filter (100) is provided. The cloth tracking system (107) includes at least a sensor for measuring the position of the edge of the filter cloth (104) and a controllable tracking roller for adjusting the position of the filter cloth (104) based on the measurement.
Abstract:
A drilling mud remediation and drilling cutting treatment device and method. There are three main components: a vacuum liquid solid separator; a pelletizer; and an induction furnace. The liquid solid separator has a seamless filter belt configured to carry a mixture of liquids and solids over a vacuum. A slurry comprised of drilling mud and cuttings is deposited on the filter belt. An applicator ensures that the slurry is deposited evenly across the entire filter belt at a uniform thickness. The vacuum removes most of the liquids for further treatment and reuse. The solids are transferred to a pelletizer which compacts them into relatively uniform pellets while removing much residual liquid. The pelletized cuttings are then passed through an induction furnace, which removes any residual liquids, renderings the cuttings safe for disposal.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to vacuum belt filter comprising a belt (1) with a plurality of vacuum boxes (2), filter means being arranged to the vacuum boxes, drive means (4) for moving the belt (1), and a suction station (5) for creating an under pressure to the vacuum boxes (2) at the suction station (5). In order to enable liquid-solid separation at low energy costs and long service interval of the vacuum belt filter, the filter means is in the form of a capillary filter, each vacuum box (2) being provided with such a filter and each vacuum box being provided with an outlet (8) having a check valve enabling a fluid flow from the inside space of the vacuum box to the outside of the vacuum box for creating an under pressure in the vacuum box when the suction station (5) is connected to the vacuum box, said check valve preventing a fluid flow through the check valve to the inside space of the vacuum box when the vacuum box leaves the suction station (5). The invention relates also to a filter element,a vacuum box (2) and methods for servicing a vacuum belt filter and a method for liquid-solid separation by means of a belt filter.
Abstract:
An endless elongate structure (11) adapted to circulate around a path. The endless elongate structure (11) comprises a central longitudinal portion (21) and two lateral longitudinal portions (22) on opposed sides of the central longitudinal portion for supporting the central longitudinal portion therebetween. The central longitudinal portion (21) and two lateral longitudinal portions (22) are connected together by joiners (60). The central longitudinal portion (21) is adapted to be assembled into a movable tubular formation (23) which is adapted to be continuously assembled at one end thereof and continuously disassembled at another end thereof during movement of the elongate structure (11) along the path. The central longitudinal portion (21) has two longitudinal edge sections (25) adapted to be releasably connected together for assembling the tubular formation (23) by a slidably interlocking connector (29). The slidably interlocking connector (29) is integrated with the two longitudinal edge sections (25) by joiners (93).
Abstract:
A continuous belt screen assembly and system used for filtering fluid for various municipal and industrial purposes. The assembly includes a pair of spaced, endless belts, lifters, and screen panels. Each lifter is operably mounted to the pair of belts for lifting of solid waste out of the fluid in the channel. Each of the screen panels may be interposed between lifters and secured in place by opposing slots defined by the lifters. The endless belts may include toothed drive links, with the ends of the teeth extending with the ends of the drive links to define an involute profile. The lifters may include a sleeve portion for receiving a pivot shaft and a paddle portion extending from the sleeve portion, terminating at a free end that may be contoured to have teeth. The lifters may be a flexible material configured to deflect.
Abstract:
Fluid filtration systems having adjustable filter belt devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In several embodiments, for example, a filtering system includes a chamber having an inlet, a first fluid flow pathway, and a second fluid flow pathway. A filter belt is interposed in at least one of the first and second fluid flow pathways. The filter belt is configured to trap contaminants while allowing fluid to pass from the inlet along at least one of the first or second fluid flow pathways. The trapped contaminants form an accumulated porous solids layer on the filter belt. A fluid diversion structure is configured to direct fluid along the first fluid pathway if the fluid has passed through the accumulated porous solids layer or along the second fluid flow pathway if the fluid has not passed through the accumulated porous solids layer.
Abstract:
A filter apparatus (106, 106A) separates fine particles such as pine needles, threads, hairs and seeds from a liquid influent. A rotating grid assembly (10) has multiple grid sections (12) mounted by top-to-bottom connected links (14), supporting a filter media (52) having specified openings (60) sufficient for entrainment of miniscule particles. Grid sections (12) are interchanged for collection and discharge of various sized particles using the same apparatus (106, 106A).
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for sealing the opposed side edges of a fluid treating belt filter (3) by employing an inflatable elastic tube (18). Opposed sealing surfaces are spaced apart from each other defining a gap there between which can be brought into sealing relationship by activation of the tube (18). The tube (18) being tested prior to and during sealing. Fluid that bypasses the seal are collected for rycycle.
Abstract:
The device for removing solid impurities from thermoplastic synthetic materials comprises a housing (1) with a feed channel (3) for the material which is to be purified and a discharge channel (5) for purified material. A filter band (7) penetrates the flow path of the material in the housing (1) in a sealed manner between the feed channel (3) and the discharge channel (5); said filter band being able to be displaced in the longitudinal direction thereof and used to separate the solid impurities. A support body (11) with a plurality of through channels arranged next to each other for through flow of the purified material to the discharge channel (5) is disposed in the flow path on the side of the filter band (7) facing the discharge channel (5). Sealing means (27,29) are provided in the region of the filter band inlet (23) and in the region of the filter band outlet (25). The sealing means seal the filter band (7) in relation to the housing (1). The filter band (7) is continually or gradually advanced by means of a conveyor device (43). The sealing means of the filter band outlet (25) cool the impurity load (19) of the filter band (7) containing a proportion of thermoplastic material in an at least approximate manner until solidification occurs. A controllable blocking device (35) is disposed on the outlet (25) of the filter band, whereby said device modifies the size of the cross-section of the filter band outlet (25) and the size of the cross-section of the filter band (7) provided with the load of impurities (19) in order to block or release the advance movement of the filter band (7) in relation thereto.The blocking device can comprise a blocking piston (37) which controllably narrows the dimension of the outlet, or the blocking device can comprise a motor driven tool, e.g. a milling cutter, which reduces the cross-section of the impurity load to a value which is smaller than that of the cross-section of the filter band outlet (25).
Abstract:
A belt filter for effecting separation of liquid from solids where, at the collection zone, a filter belt or belts is changed shape so as to provide a supporting shape to hold liquid, which is then fed into a nipping zone. In an embodiment there is a single belt used which is folded in a middle portion to provide the supporting shape.