Inlet structure for clarifiers
US7243802B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D21/2433
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A clarifier is provided with an improved inlet structure which receives influent from influent column ports and discharges the influent uniformly around the entire circumference of the inlet structure. The influent column ports may be baffled. Angled guide vanes on the inlet structure reduce the flow energy and effect a tangential flow into a feedwell in the basin. The feedwell may be conical to further reduce the velocities and create an outward flow to counteract inward flows in the basin.
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