Slime control for primary filtration systems
US4818414A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 1988 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2201/085
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process and apparatus for protecting a media bed filter with underlying support screen from solids contained in a liquid, such as filtrate from the filter, used to regenerate or backwash the media bed filter. Filtrate enters a first collection chamber containing a screen assembly covering one outlet, the chamber also containing a second outlet. Filtrate traverses the screen assembly and is transferred to a second collection chamber with addition of a predetermined amount of bactericide to prevent solids growth therein. Upon bactericide-treated filtrate reaching a predetermined level within the second chamber, filtrate in the first chamber bypasses the screen assembly and flows out the second output to further biological treatment or use. Bactericide-treated filtrate from the second collection chamber is used to regenerate or backwash the media bed filter with addition of optional surfactant to assist in cleaning the filter media and underlying support screen. The first collection chamber has an alarm system which detects resistance of filtrate flow traversing the screen assembly and warns that the screen assembly requires cleaning or replacement, thus fully protecting the support…
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