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Apparatus for removing grit

US4767532A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 21, 1987
Grant dateAug 30, 1988
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D21/267
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A grit selector having an upper settling chamber and a lower grit storage chamber. The settling chamber communicates with the grit storage chamber through an opening in a transition surface therebetween. An influent flume directs influent liquid directly into a lower portion of the settling chamber. An effluent flume withdraws effluent liquid from an upper portion of the settling chamber. The influent flume and effluent flume have a common centerline with the effluent flume being positioned at an elevation above the influent flume. A baffle member extends into the settling chamber for directing the influent liquid stream outwardly towards a lower portion of the periphery of the settling chamber.

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