Abstract:
A fluid treatment system (100) for placement in a flanged pipe fluid conveyance system. The fluid treatment system (100) comprises a flanged ductile iron pipe fitting (105). The ductile iron pipe fitting (105) comprises: a first flanged opening (110) and a second flanged opening (120) in substantial alignment to define a flow axis aligned substantially parallel to a direction of fluid flow (A) through the first opening (110) and the second opening (120); and a third flanged opening (130) comprising a first cover element (155). The first cover element (155) has connected thereto at least one radiation source (150) assembly comprising at least one elongate radiation source having a longitudinal axis substantially transverse to the flow axis. In its preferred form, the fluid treatment system may be advantageously utilized to treat fluid such as water, e.g., municipal waste water, municipal drinking water and the like. The fluid treatment system is particularly advantageous since it utilizes a standard ductile iron pipe fitting (105) and thus, can be readily 'spliced' into existing piping systems. This facilitates installation of the system and also allows for a significant lowering of manufacturing costs of the system.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an ultraviolet radiation lamp. The lamp comprises a substantially sealed cavity comprising a mercury-containing material; a filament disposed in the sealed cavity; and an electrical control element in contact with the filament, the electrical control element configured to adjust or maintain a temperature of the mercury-containing material with respect to a prescribed temperature. Such a constructions allows the present ultraviolet radiation lamp to be operated at optimal efficiency without the need to use additional components to add heat to and/or remove heat from the mercury-containing material.
Abstract:
A lamp device is disclosed. The lamp device comprises a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector located at a first end portion of the lamp device. The first end portion of the lamp device is received in a receptacle of a first base portion. A first locking portion is included for secunng the first base portion to the first end portion. The present radiation lamp device obviates or mitigates the need to use adhesive and/or polymer insulation/O-rings to achieve electrical connections. Further, the present radiation lamp may be oriented in a vertical orientation without the need to use springs and/or rubber part to support the distal end of the lamp.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a fluid treatment system, more particularly an ultraviolet radiation water treatment system, comprising: an inlet (112); an outlet (124); and a fluid treatment zone (120) disposed between the inlet and the outlet. The fluid treatment zone has disposed therein: (i) a first bank (126) of elongate radiation source assemblies having a first longitudinal axis, and (ii) a second bank (128) of elongate radiation source assemblies having a second longitudinal axis. The first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis are non-parallel to each other and oblique to a direction of fluid flow through the fluid treatment zone. The present fluid treatment system has a number of advantages including: it can treat large volumes of fluid (e.g., wastewater, drinking water or the like); it requires a relatively small "footprint"; it results in a relatively lower coefficient of drag resulting in an improved hydraulic pressure loss/gradient over the length of the fluid treatment system; and it results in relatively lower (or no) forced oscillation of the radiation sources thereby obviating or mitigating of breakage of the radiation source and/or protective sleeve (if present).
Abstract:
The invention relates to an ultraviolet radiation lamp. The lamp comprises a substantially sealed cavity comprising a mercury-containing material; a filament disposed in the sealed cavity; and an electrical control element in contact with the filament, the electrical control element configured to adjust or maintain a temperature of the mercury-containing material with respect to a prescribed temperature. Such a constructions allows the present ultraviolet radiation lamp to be operated at optimal efficiency without the need to use additional components to add heat to and/or remove heat from the mercury-containing material.