Systems and apparatus for removal of harmful algae blooms (HAB) and transparent exopolymer particles (TEP)
US9624116B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S210/923
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A mobile HEB and TEP mitigation device includes a mobile body capable of movement within or upon a body of water. Located within the mobile body is a hydrodynamic separation system which includes a water inlet, a hydrodynamic separation unit and a collection tank. The hydrodynamic separation unit includes two outputs, one for a clean stream output line containing clean water and arranged to re-circulate the clean water, and another for a concentrate stream output line, the concentrate stream output line configured to place concentrated water containing potentially harmful bio-organic materials into the collection tank. Also included on the mobile body is a power source and an engine/steering unit, wherein the steering portion of the engine/steering unit provides a capacity to move the mobile body in an intended direction. The mitigation device may also be used as an embedded part of an on-shore arrangement.
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