Gravitational separation device for water treatment
US7722776B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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