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Device for purifying lightly laden water

US5984110A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 1997
Grant dateNov 16, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2239/1241
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The subject matter of the present invention is a device for purifying lightly laden water containing particles and/or fatty matter and/or microorganisms in suspension. The device of the invention is a filter comprising a grid (1) on which is placed a filter element (3) consisting of at least one sheet based on fibers and filled with organic and/or inorganic powders. The invention finds its application in all the industries which consume water and especially the crude oil processing industries and the chemical, papermaking and agri-foodstuffs industries.

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