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Reverse osmosis system with automatic flushing

US3959146A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 26, 1974
Grant dateMay 25, 1976
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Expiry dateDec 26, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2321/10
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A reverse osmosis system which includes a purified water storage tank, has a by-pass pipe around the concentrate flow control of its membrane module and a normally closed valve in the by-pass pipe. The by-pass pipe valve is opened automatically when purified water is withdrawn from the purified water storage tank, thereby to flush feed water through the membrane module.

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