Abstract:
A portable liquid-solid separator tank has a bed, surrounding exterior walls, a dividing wall. The exterior walls of the tank include a gasket door to allow easy removal of the filtered sludge. The exterior walls of the tank support sludge include inlet valves where the sludge is provided by a hose from a storage and/or mixing tank. The exterior walls also include a liquid outlet valve or valves for the filtered liquid to be removed and roller wheels that enable the tank to be easily transported. The tank contains a filter media mounted on a filter media support structure supported by the interior of the bed, exterior walls, and the dividing wall. The filter media support structure is composed of perforated metal supports and expanded metal supports. The use of the expanded metal supports in the filter media support structure increases the opening space in the support structure and reduces the amount of time it takes to filter the sludge. The filter media overlays the support structure, extending along the bed, up the sides and along the dividing wall. In operation, the separator tank receives the sludge from which its solid content is then separated by the effect of gravity and hydrostatic pressure which force the liquid through the filter. Liquid is drained out of the bottom of the tank, and the solids are then transported within the vessel.
Abstract:
A magnetic particle carrier fluid recovery system includes at least one filter and a fluorescence reducer in fluid communication with contaminated magnetic particle carrier fluid. The filter(s) removes particulate matter less than 1 micron in size. The fluorescence reducer removes soluble fluorescent compounds from the carrier fluid causing background fluorescence contamination. A pump circulates the carrier fluid from a reservoir of contaminated fluid, through the system, and back to the reservoir. A cleaning loop runs the carrier fluid through the filter(s) and fluorescence reducer to remove contaminants to levels acceptable for new magnetic particle carrier fluid. A testing loop may be included that bypasses the filter(s) and fluorescence reducer. A valve may be actuated to toggle between the testing loop and cleaning loop for selective cleaning or use of the carrier fluid for MPI testing. The system may be integrated with an MPI station or may be independent and mobile.
Abstract:
A main housing provides a first reservoir and a second reservoir. Water flows from the first reservoir to the second reservoir. A draining aperture in the first reservoir directs water from the first reservoir to the second reservoir. The water may be flushed from the first reservoir to the second reservoir. In another embodiment, the water may flow directly from the first tank to the second tank without the flush. A pump circulates water from the second reservoir to the first reservoir. The pump directs the water through a filtration system to filter the water to remove at least some of the dirt, debris, and other contaminants from the water. The filtered water is then returned to the first reservoir. An overflow relief in a dividing wall of the first reservoir directs overflow water to the second reservoir.
Abstract:
A potable water producing system for disposition at a salt water body and methods of producing potable water are provided. The system includes a wave energy conversion system (AWECS) and a portable filtration-anchor system. The AWECS forms a floating articulated barge having a desalination system including a reverse osmosis membrane. The filtration-anchor system is submerged in the salt water body and includes a sand filter to filter the adjacent salt water for providing the filtered salt water to the desalination system on the articulated barge. Wave action on the articulated barge provides energy to pump the filtered salt water from the sand filter to the reverse osmosis member to produce potable water. The wave action on the articulated barge effects the shaking of the reverse osmosis filter, thereby rendering it self-cleaning. The potable water can be used for various applications, e.g., bottling, replenishing aquifers, ground and/or aquifer remediation, irrigation, etc.
Abstract:
A potable water producing system for disposition at a body of salt water and a method of producing potable water is provided. The system includes a wave energy conversion system (AWECS) and a portable filtration-anchor system. The AWECS is in the form of a floating articulated barge housing a desalination system including a reverse osmosis membrane. The filtration-anchor system is submerged in the body of salt water and includes a sand filter to filter the adjacent salt water and to provide the filtered salt water to the desalination system on the articulated barge. The action of the waves on the articulated barge provides energy to pump the filtered salt water from the sand filter to the reverse osmosis member to produce potable water. Moreover, the action of the waves on the articulated barge effects the shaking of the reverse osmosis filter, thereby rendering it self-cleaning.
Abstract:
A filter-anchor for placement on a sea floor is provided. It includes a filter housing for filtering sea water prior to entry into a water desalinization system. The filter housing has an exterior, an interior chamber, at least one inlet for providing the sea water to the interior chamber, and at least one outlet for enabling filtered water to be pumped from the interior chamber. A sand filter is disposed in the filter housing. The filter housing has at least one water conduction outlet conduit for filtered water to be pumped to the desalinization system. A wave energy conversion system utilizing the filter anchor is also provided to effect the pumping of the filtered water to the desalinization system. A method of anchoring a wave energy conversion system and providing filtered water to a desalinization system is also provided.
Abstract:
Apparatus (2) for filtering a fluid used in a machine, which apparatus (2) comprises a filter (4), a pump (6) for pumping the fluid through the filter (4), monitor means (8) for enabling remote monitoring of functioning of the apparatus (2) and the position of the apparatus (2), and a case (10) which contains the filter, the pump (6) and the monitor means (8), the case (10) comprising a body portion (12), a lid (14), and at least one handle (16), the lid enabling the case (10) to be opened and shut for permitting authorised access to the apparatus (2), and the handle (16) enabling the apparatus (2) to be carried by a person whereby the apparatus (2) is portable for facilitating transportation and installation.
Abstract:
A method of separating a liquid from a liquid-laden solid material includes providing a trough having a deck defining a support surface with passages extending through the support surface. The liquid-laden solid material is deposited onto the support surface so that the liquid-laden solid material is supported by the support surface. A vibratory force is applied to the deck to separate a substantial portion of the liquid from the liquid-laden solid material. The liquid separated from the liquid-laden solid material is directed under gravity force through the passages extending through the support surface. The solid material is conveyed along the support surface by the vibratory force to a solids discharge point.