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Filter underdrain with internal air scour laterals

US10143944B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2016
Grant dateDec 4, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D24/24
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Underdrain units in a sand medium or dual medium filtration system include efficient air, water and combined air/water cleaning. Air, water or both are delivered in backflow direction from a very low position on the underdrain unit, as well as water from a higher position, so as to effectively remove blocking contaminants on the outside the underdrain unit and in the surrounding filter media.

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