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Filter backflushing system using piston arrangement with connected chambers

US5846420A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 1994
Grant dateDec 8, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/05
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The piston arrangement includes one or more pistons, each propelled by a pneumatic actuator. Alternately, an accumulator-type actuator may be used, wherein compressed gas is inputted directly into the backflushing fluid chamber to reverse fluid flow through the filter arrangement.

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