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Gravitational separation device for water treatment

US7722776B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 2006
Grant dateMay 25, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D21/2405
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A gravitational separation device for purifying water includes a basin for receiving and holding the water. The basin includes an internal wall. At least one supply channel is provided to the periphery of the basin for providing water to the basin. A plurality of openings is provided in a bottom or floor portion of the supply channel. Disposed under the openings is a plurality of deflector plates. A skirt spaced from the internal wall of the basin is inclined towards the interior of the basin at an angle of approximately 5° to 80°. A discharge channel is provided for discharging liquid from the basin, and there is also provided a device for discharging suspended particles.

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