Valveless intake screen airburst system
US7867395B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D35/02
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus for a backwash system for cleaning an underwater intake filter assembly is disclosed. The backwash system includes an underwater tank coupled on one end to a source of compressed fluid and on the other end to the intake screen assembly. The backwash system includes a U-shaped release conduit that is adapted to release a predetermined quantity of fluid to the intake screen in order to clean the filter assembly of waterborne debris.
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