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Underdrain structure for media filters

US5976370A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 7, 1997
Grant dateNov 2, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D24/4636
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An underdrain for a media filter used to filter liquids. The media particles rest on a pair of perforated plates having offset perforations. The plates are spaced apart a distance less than the size of the media particles. This allows the filtered liquid to flow through the plates but blocks passage of the media particles through the plates.

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