Systems and methods of filtering particulate matter from a fluid
US11052338B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2239/1291
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Systems and methods of filtering particulate matter from a fluid are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a system for filtering particulate matter from a liquid comprises a filter having a filter housing, inlet and outlet ports, and compressible filter media with synthetic fibers. Further, the filter media is disposed in the housing between the inlet and outlet ports and is operable to filter particulate matter from the liquid. Also, a pressure difference between the inlet and outlet ports with the filter media disposed in the housing is no more than four pounds per square inch differential. In addition, the system includes a pump that is operationally coupled to the filter and operable to move the liquid through the filter media with a flux rate of at least eighteen gallons per minute per square foot of the filter media while operating at less than one electrical horsepower.
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