Multi-process disinfectant delivery control system
US6579446B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2209/005
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is a multi-process water treatment system including a manifold, a disinfectant source adapted to supply a substantially continuous flow of disinfectant to the manifold, a plurality of water treatment processes fluidly coupled to the manifold, a plurality of sensor means, each sensor means coupled to a water treatment process, the sensor means adapted to communicate data representative of the concentration of the disinfectant present in each water treatment process, a central controller means adapted to receive data from the plurality of sensor means, a disinfectant discharge conduit, and a three-way diverting valve disposed in fluid communication between each branch of the manifold and each water treatment process, the valve having a first position wherein disinfectant is delivered to the water treatment process and a second position wherein disinfectant is delivered to the disinfectant discharge conduit.
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