Screen blockage measurement and flow performance optimization system
US10086320B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D33/807
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus and method are provided that enable the control of a screening operation based on a calculated screen blockage percentage and the velocity throughput of the screen. The apparatus includes an upstream level detector, a downstream level detector and flume or weir placed downstream of the screen. The apparatus may further include a blockage determination unit which determines the percent screen blockage based on the flow level upstream of the screen and the flow level downstream of the screen.
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