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Cyclic aeration system for submerged membrane modules

US7186343B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 2005
Grant dateMar 6, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W10/10
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for supplying bubbles to a membrane module and cleaning an aerator producing the bubbles includes, in repeated cycles, steps of producing bubbles from an aerator and reducing pressure in the aerator such that water in the tank enters the aerator.

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