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Effluent weir system

US9962631B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 17, 2014
Grant dateMay 8, 2018
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 19, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F1/24
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An effluent weir system includes: one or more effluent wefts mountable within a separation tank; the effluent weir having an enclosed top portion, a bottom inlet and a discharge in fluid communication with a clear well riser; a clear well in fluid communication with the separation tank through the effluent weirs; a clear well riser with a bottom portion in fluid communication with the effluent weir discharge and a riser discharge, the riser discharge height being adjustable and including one or more sealing members. An effluent weir system may include multiple effluent weirs in fluid communication with multiple clear well risers. The effluent weir may include a peaked top portion.

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