Extrusion system and method for separating soil from water
US10112126B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2103/32
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An extrusion system for separating soil entrained in wash water, e.g. from harvesting tuberous produce, includes a settling tank configured to receive a flow of soiled water, to allow soil to settle by gravity, and to allow clarified water collection at the top. A diffuser suspended within the tank converts the flow of soiled water into multiple transverse flows to avoid churning the settled soil. A sensor detects the level of settled soil reaching a predetermined setpoint, and in response the system actuates an auger and opens a pinch valve to force concentrated soil from the bottom of the settling tank.
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