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Composition and system for flocculating or settling solids from liquids and methods for using same

US9561974B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 2012
Grant dateFeb 7, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2209/006
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A system and method for treating water or sewage is provided. The system can include a screening tank, a septic tank, a flocculant and mixing reactor, a primary clarifier, a secondary clarifier, a sludge dewatering tank, a surge tank, one or more filter tanks and a disinfection tank. The method can include the steps of receiving water or sewage to be treated and passing it through a screening tank and septic tank, a flocculant reactor, a primary clarifier, a secondary clarifier, a sludge dewatering tank, a surge tank, one or more filter tanks and a disinfection tank.

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