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Plate assembly and method of manufacturing for use in water treatment

US11260322B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2020
Grant dateMar 1, 2022
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D21/2427
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Various systems, apparatus, and methods used to remove solids from water are provided. A plate assembly for a plate settler assembly is provided which includes a plate body with a plate body thickness. The plate assembly also includes a first support plate attached to the plate body on a first axis extending between the first and second end of the plate body. The plate assembly may further include a second support plate attached to the plate body on a second axis extending between the first and second end. The plate assembly may also include a stiffener or a central stiffener attached to the plate body on a third axis. The plate assembly may still further include a flow control plate along the first end. The thickness of the support plates, stiffener, and flow control plate are greater than the plate body thickness. A corresponding method of manufacture is provided.

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