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Wall adaptor for filter underdrain

US10173150B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2015
Grant dateJan 8, 2019
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D24/4631
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A filtration system having an underdrain block and an underdrain wall adaptor. The underdrain wall adaptor includes a vertical end and horizontal base. The vertical end extends from a top wall to a bottom wall of an underdrain block and mates with an end portion of an underdrain block to secure the underdrain wall adaptor to the underdrain block. The horizontal base extends from the vertical end. The invention also includes a method of installing an underdrain wall adaptor. The underdrain wall adaptor controls air and water passage between the flume and the underdrain.

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