A media retention plate for an underdrain system having one or more filter blocks. The plate can include a first slot configured to allow the passage of air and a second slot configured to allow the passage of water during an air backwash. The media retention plate is configured to facilitate the water to flow back into the one or more filter blocks through the second slot while maintaining air flow through the first slot to create an optimal collapse pulse. The first and second slots are evenly sized and evenly spaced apart to facilitate the creation of a relatively smaller-sized collapse pulse during a sequential air-water backwash. A plurality of inserts can be arranged along a perimeter of a basal portion of the bottom surface of the media retention plate. The inserts improve the structural integrity of and prevent uplift of the media retention plate.
B01D 24/46 - Regenerating the filtering material in the filter
B01D 24/00 - Filters comprising loose filtering material, i.e. filtering material without any binder between the individual particles or fibres thereof
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MEDIA RETENTION PLATE FOR A BLOCK UNDERDRAIN SYSTEM
A media retention plate for an underdrain system having one or more filter blocks. The plate can include a first slot configured to allow the passage of air and a second slot configured to allow the passage of water during an air backwash. The media retention plate is configured to facilitate the water to flow back into the one or more filter blocks through the second slot while maintaining air flow through the first slot to create an optimal collapse pulse. The first and second slots are evenly sized and evenly spaced apart to facilitate the creation of a relatively smaller-sized collapse pulse during a sequential air-water backwash. A plurality of inserts can be arranged along a perimeter of a basal portion of the bottom surface of the media retention plate. The inserts improve the structural integrity of and prevent uplift of the media retention plate.
B01D 24/22 - Downward filtration, the filter material being supported by pervious surfaces
B01D 24/46 - Regenerating the filtering material in the filter
B01D 29/66 - Regenerating the filter material in the filter by flushing, e.g. counter-current air-bumps
B01D 24/20 - Filters comprising loose filtering material, i.e. filtering material without any binder between the individual particles or fibres thereof with the filter bed stationary during the filtration the filtering material being provided in an open container
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HYBRID APPARATUS FOR SAMPLING FILTRATION MEDIA AND FLUIDS
A hybrid apparatus for sampling filtration media and fluids in a fluid treatment vessel. The hybrid apparatus includes: a sampling conduit; and a fluid discharge piping, wherein a first end of the fluid discharge piping is coupled to a section of the sampling conduit. A first end of the sampling conduit is configured for slidable insertion within a fluid collection port of a fluid treatment vessel. The sampling conduit can include a media collection port at an anterior end and a media sampling/ discharge valve at a posterior end. The media sampling valve can be configured to facilitate extraction of a desired amount of the filtration media for sampling purposes at any time during normal operation.
Methods and apparatuses that enable the production of aqueous halogen solutions with controlled pH values are disclosed. The disclosed methods include introducing acids into a halide-based brine, the electrolysis of which results in the production of an aqueous halogen solution product with a desired pH value, also preventing the pH of the product from reaching an undesired value. The disclosed technology can also utilize sensors and a control system utilizing telemetry from these sensors to ensure that the desired aqueous halogen solution is produced.
A process for self-cleaning an electrolytic cell involves introducing a stream of seawater into the electrolytic cell having at least one cathode and one anode. The cathode and anode are substantially fully coated with a coating composition. A forward bias is applied between the anode and the cathode at a first current density as seawater flows between the electrodes. Subsequently, a reverse bias is provided at the cathode. The reverse bias is provided at a second current density that is lower than the first current density. When the reverse bias is applied, the polarity of the cathode is reversed for a short duration. This facilitates the generation of a small amount of hydrochloric acid at the previous cathode surface causing the dissolution of calcium, magnesium or other deposits on the surface of the electrodes without damaging the coating composition on the electrodes.
An underdrain filtered water collection system includes: a pair of opposing drainpipes, each drainpipe having a plurality of collection drains; and a diffuser screen. The diffuser screen can slide within an outlet in each of the collection drains. A diffuser screen for a pressure vessel containing filter media includes: a screen pipe; a solid plate coupled to a base of the screen pipe; and a winged diffuser arranged around an outer circumference of the solid plate. The winged diffuser includes a plurality of foldable wings. The screen pipe includes a mesh screen having preconfigured interstices therethrough. Feed water flows through the screen pipe where it is directed by an inner surface of the solid plate to flow in a diffused flow through the interstices of the mesh screen and the wings.
B01D 35/027 - Filters adapted for location in special places, e.g. pipe-lines, pumps, stop-cocks rigidly mounted in or on tanks or reservoirs
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Methods and apparatuses that enable the production of aqueous halogen solutions with controlled pH values are disclosed. The disclosed methods include introducing acids into a halide-based brine, the electrolysis of which results in the production of an aqueous halogen solution product with a desired pH value, also preventing the pH of the product from reaching an undesired value. The disclosed technology can also utilize sensors and a control system utilizing telemetry from these sensors to ensure that the desired aqueous halogen solution is produced.
Methods and apparatuses that enable the production of aqueous halogen solutions with controlled pH values are disclosed. The disclosed methods include introducing acids into a halide-based brine, the electrolysis of which results in the production of an aqueous halogen solution product with a desired pH value, also preventing the pH of the product from reaching an undesired value. The disclosed technology can also utilize sensors and a control system utilizing telemetry from these sensors to ensure that the desired aqueous halogen solution is produced.
A process for self-cleaning an electrolytic cell involves introducing a stream of seawater into the electrolytic cell having at least one cathode and one anode. The cathode and anode are substantially fully coated with a coating composition. A forward bias is applied between the anode and the cathode at a first current density as seawater flows between the electrodes. Subsequently, a reverse bias is provided at the cathode. The reverse bias is provided at a second current density that is lower than the first current density. When the reverse bias is applied, the polarity of the cathode is reversed for a short duration. This facilitates the generation of a small amount of hydrochloric acid at the previous cathode surface causing the dissolution of calcium, magnesium or other deposits on the surface of the electrodes without damaging the coating composition on the electrodes.
A process for self-cleaning an electrolytic cell involves introducing a stream of seawater into the electrolytic cell having at least one cathode and one anode. The cathode and anode are substantially fully coated with a coating composition. A forward bias is applied between the anode and the cathode at a first current density as seawater flows between the electrodes. Subsequently, a reverse bias is provided at the cathode. The reverse bias is provided at a second current density that is lower than the first current density. When the reverse bias is applied, the polarity of the cathode is reversed for a short duration. This facilitates the generation of a small amount of hydrochloric acid at the previous cathode surface causing the dissolution of calcium, magnesium or other deposits on the surface of the electrodes without damaging the coating composition on the electrodes.
The invention relates to a system and method for treating wastewater onboard a marine vessel or other limited space application where wastewater treatment is required. In one embodiment of the invention, two polar opposite wastewater treatment processes are incorporated into the same treatment system. The system is a hybrid treatment unit that combines a conventional wastewater treatment using a moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) process-based biological treatment unit in combination with a novel electrochemical advanced oxidation process (EAOP) via an in-situ sodium hypochlorite recirculation. The clarified and disinfected effluent from this hybrid treatment unit is filtered to remove residual TSS. The filtered and disinfected effluent is discharged after dechlorination/neutralization. On-site maintenance disinfectant can be produced via the electrochemical/electrochlorination/electro-oxidation process and used for both treatment unit cleaning and disinfection. Additionally, the treatment unit provides a wholly separate stream of electrolysis generated disinfectant for surface disinfection purposes.
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Electrolyzers for skid mounted system for ocean going vessels, and for fixed or mobile offshore platforms for marine wastewater treatment Water treatment equipment, namely, electrocatalytic units for generating NaOCL from marine brine water; marine sewage systems for the disinfection of the marine waste streams; marine sanitation device unit for water treatment; system for electrolytic marine wastewater treatment composed of chemical sterilization units
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Chemicals for use in purification of water in the nature of chlorination tablets; and water purification tablets, namely, chlorine tablets Biocide and disinfectants for the treatment of wastewater, industrial cooling water systems, and potable water; Tablets for use in a tablet feed system, namely, biocide and disinfectants for the treatment of wastewater, industrial cooling water systems, and potable water
An electrocoagulation reactor (ECR) apparatus and methods of using the ECR apparatus in the treatment of a fluid stream. The ECR apparatus includes a noncorrosive cylindrical cell housing a plurality of horizontally stacked electrode plates. The electrode plates are held in a pair of grooved, crescent shaped non-conductive inserts. The ECR apparatus further includes two end flanges each having integral flow diverters to facilitate a continuous single serpentine flow of the fluid in the cell. The ECR apparatus further includes a single flow inlet and single flow outlet.
An electrocoagulation reactor (ECR) apparatus and methods of using the ECR apparatus in the treatment of a fluid stream. The ECR apparatus includes a noncorrosive cylindrical cell housing a plurality of horizontally stacked electrode plates. The electrode plates are held in a pair of grooved, crescent shaped non-conductive inserts. The ECR apparatus further includes two end flanges each having integral flow diverters to facilitate a continuous single serpentine flow of the fluid in the cell. The ECR apparatus further includes a single flow inlet and single flow outlet.
An electrocoagulation reactor (ECR) apparatus and methods of using the ECR apparatus in the treatment of a fluid stream. The ECR apparatus includes a noncorrosive cylindrical cell housing a plurality of horizontally stacked electrode plates. The electrode plates are held in a pair of grooved, crescent shaped non-conductive inserts. The ECR apparatus further includes two end flanges each having integral flow diverters to facilitate a continuous single serpentine flow of the fluid in the cell. The ECR apparatus further includes a single flow inlet and single flow outlet.
Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for purifying produced water, comprising a closed loop cation exchange unit, a closed loop anion exchange unit, and an intermediate degasifier.
An underdrain apparatus includes one or more underdrain blocks and an anchor assembly that includes one or more support members. Each of the underdrain blocks includes a top wall, a bottom wall, a pair of opposing side walls, a pair of opposing end walls, and a center separation wall that extends between the pair of opposing end walls. The center separation wall of at least one of the underdrain blocks may have one or more apertures formed therein, the apertures configured to receive at least one of the support members. One or more of the side walls of the pair of opposing side walls of the underdrain blocks may have one or more side clips. At least one of the side clips defines an aperture for receiving a support member.
An apparatus and method for mixing at least one fluid flowing through a fluid system using ultraviolet light to control organisms. Ultraviolet lamps are positioned in the fluid flow and arrays of triangularly shaped mixing elements are arranged at spaced intervals along the length of each lamp, wherein the plurality of arrays of triangularly shaped mixing elements create four vortices surrounding each elongated member forming a square array of vortices.
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G01N 23/12 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and measuring the absorption the material being a flowing fluid or a flowing granular solid
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USE OF MIXING ELEMENTS IN WASTEWATER/ RECYCLE WATER UV DISINFECTION SYSTEM
An apparatus and method for mixing at least one fluid flowing through a fluid system using ultraviolet light to control organisms. Ultraviolet lamps are positioned in the fluid flow and arrays of triangularly shaped mixing elements are arranged at spaced intervals along the length of each lamp, wherein the plurality of arrays of triangularly shaped mixing elements create four vortices surrounding each elongated member forming a square array of vortices.
Methods and systems for treating wastewater. Wastewater slurry collected in a tank is routed by a macerator pump. The macerated slurry is piped to an electrolytic cell to oxidize and disinfect it. The slurry is then piped to an electrocoagulation cell. Suspended solid particles are flocculated in the electrocoagulation cell. The flocculated slurry is routed to a primary settling tank for separation of sludge and a substantially clarified supernatant. The supernatant is piped to a secondary clarifying tank to facilitate further separation of the sludge. The sludge is discharged to a sludge collection tank. The turbidity levels of the sludge discharged is continually monitored. When the turbidity level equals a pre-determined low value, the sludge discharge is stopped. The substantially clarified supernatant may be discharged as an effluent following dechlorination.
A system and method for forming a filter media support system with dual locking mechanisms. The support system comprises two or more interlocking rows of support blocks. One or more slides and one or more guides protrude from the side walls of the blocks. Each guide is conformed to receive one slide from a neighboring block, forming a first locking joint. The side walls also comprise one or more posts and one or more sockets. Each post is conformed to fit within one socket of a neighboring block, forming a second locking joint.
In one embodiment, the method for assembling the support system comprises aligning a slide of a first support block with a guide of a second support block. The slide of the first support block is vertically moved into the guide of the second support block. Force is applied so that the posts snap-lock into the sockets.
E04C 3/00 - Structural elongated elements designed for load-supporting
E04C 2/04 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of concrete or other stone-like materialBuilding elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of asbestos cement
E04B 2/00 - Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildingsWall construction with regard to insulationConnections specially adapted to walls
B01D 24/00 - Filters comprising loose filtering material, i.e. filtering material without any binder between the individual particles or fibres thereof
B01D 24/12 - Downward filtration, the filtering material being supported by pervious surfaces
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ULTRAVIOLET RAY EQUIPMENT, NAMELY, RAY EMISSION LAMPS, ELECTRICALLY MONITORED PURIFICATION AND STERILIZING APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS FOR THE PURIFICATION OF WATER AND OTHER LIQUIDS, INCLUDING REMOTE CONTROL AND METERING INSTRUMENTS
An apparatus for treating fluids with UV comprises a housing for receiving a flow of fluid having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a reaction chamber; and an assembly of UV sources positioned substantially perpendicular to the fluid. The assembly includes at least first and second pairs of UV sources located in the reactor chamber. The first pair of UV sources has upper and lower UV sources that are positioned relative to each other at a span that is greater than the span between the upper and lower UV sources in the second pair. The second pair is positioned in either the upstream or downstream flow of fluid such that the plane created by the upper UV sources of each pair of UV sources intersects with the plane created by the lower UV sources of each pair of UV sources Subsequent UV sources or pairs of UV sources may be advantageously used. The apparatus may be combined with a baffle arrangement wherein the baffles are preferably positioned in such a way to direct the fluid now into the treatment area.
An apparatus for treating fluids with UV comprises a housing for receiving a flow of fluid having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a reaction chamber, and at least a first and second pair of UV sources located in the reactor chamber. The first pair of UV sources has upper and lower UV sources that are positioned relative to each other at a span that is greater than the span between the upper and lower UV sources in the second pair. The second pair is positioned in either the upstream or downstream flow of fluid. Subsequent UV sources or pairs of UV sources may be advantageously used. The apparatus may be combined with a baffle arrangement wherein the baffles are preferably positioned to direct the fluid flow into the treatment area.
A system and method for forming a filter media support system with multiple locking mechanisms. The support system comprises two or more interlocking rows of support blocks. One or more slides and one or more guides protrude from the side walls of the blocks. Each guide is conformed to receive one slide from a neighboring block, forming a first locking joint. The side walls also comprise one or more nubs and one or more recesses. Each nub is conformed to fit within one recess of a neighboring block, forming a second locking joint. In one embodiment, the method for assembling the support system comprises aligning a slide of a first support block with a guide of a second support block. The slide of the first support block is vertically moved into the guide of the second support block. Force is applied so that the nubs are flexed within the recesses.
E04C 3/00 - Structural elongated elements designed for load-supporting
E04C 2/04 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of concrete or other stone-like materialBuilding elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of asbestos cement
E04B 2/00 - Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildingsWall construction with regard to insulationConnections specially adapted to walls
B01D 24/00 - Filters comprising loose filtering material, i.e. filtering material without any binder between the individual particles or fibres thereof
B01D 24/12 - Downward filtration, the filtering material being supported by pervious surfaces
h) and method for filtration of wastewater (20) is disclosed. Simultaneous denitrification of a single filter unit and normal filtration of the remaining filter units is provided for. Separate flow control systems (36) are described.
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B01D 29/00 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor
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Water treatment equipment, namely, hypochlorite generators and chemical vapour control systems; water storage management and control system, namely, equipment to prevent thermal stratification and stagnation and to allow blending of different water qualities within the system.
Water treatment equipment, namely, hypochlorite generators and chemical vapor control systems; water storage management system, namely, equipment to prevent thermal stratification and stagnation and to allow blending of different water qualities within the system
Open channel wastewater ultraviolet disinfection systems using amalgam lamps for the purpose of reducing coliform and other bacteria and viruses to regulated levels.
Water treatment equipment, namely, chemical analyzers, chemical process controllers, transmitters, and detectors that work to analyze the chemical content of water within a water treatment plant and to control conditions to create potable water
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Chemicals for treating organic and inorganic contaminates, namely granular ferric media filtering and absorption units for removing arsenic from contaminated potable water sources; In response to Examiner's objection Applicant submits a new specimen of use consisting of a metal tag used on an arsenic filtering and absorption unit; The tag clearly shows the trademark SORB 33 and that the unit is a "Filtration Product" and for "Arsenic Removal from Drinking Water" Construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of filtering and adsorption equipment for removing arsenic from contaminated potable water sources; In response to this objection Applicant submits a new specimen of use comprising a website printout clearly showing use of SORB 33 in the advertising of installation services Water treatment services to removing arsenic from contaminated potable water sources
Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; photochemical water purification system primarily comprising an ultraviolet lamp, injection plugs, reactor, pump and parts thereof.
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Produits pour l'épuration de l'eau. Produits hygiéniques, désinfectants; produits pour la
stérilisation et la javellisation de l'eau. Cellules électrolytiques et leurs parties; appareils
électrolytiques pour la production d'hypochlorite. Appareils pour l'épuration, la stérilisation et la
javellisation de l'eau; appareils et installations
sanitaires.
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INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING THE TREATMENT OF WATER AND EFFLUENTS EQUIPMENT, APPARATUS AND APPLIANCES FOR WATER PURIFICATION, WATER TREATMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL COMPRISING BIOCIDAL GAS FEEDING AND REGULATING UNITS AND EVAPORATORS
