The present disclosure relates to a liquid filtration process (100, 300, 500) for filtering a liquid to remove waste material. The liquid filtration process (100, 300, 500) includes filtering the liquid using a first filter (FT1) and discharging a first filtered liquid from the first filter (FT1), the first filter (FT1) accumulating waste material filtered from the liquid. The first filter (FT1) is washed using a washing liquid to dislodge at least some of the accumulated waste material from the first filter (FT1) and discharging the washing liquid and at least some of the dislodged waste material from the first filter (FT1). The washing liquid discharged from the first filter (FT1) is filtered using a second filter (FT2) and a second filtered liquid is discharged from the second filter (FT2), the second filter accumulating waste material filtered from the washing liquid. The second filter (FT2) comprises an open cell filter media, the open cell filter media comprising a plurality of filter elements (43) which form a static filter pack (FP1), the filter elements (43) each having one or more filter cells (15), the static filter pack (FP1) filtering the washing liquid discharged from the first filter (FT1). The present disclosure also relates to a liquid filtration system (1).
B01D 24/36 - Filters comprising loose filtering material, i.e. filtering material without any binder between the individual particles or fibres thereof with the filter bed fluidised during the filtration
C02F 3/06 - Aerobic processes using submerged filters
B01J 19/30 - Loose or shaped packing elements, e.g. Raschig rings or Berl saddles, for pouring into the apparatus for mass or heat transfer
Aspects of the present invention relate to a wastewater treatment process (100) and a wastewater treatment plant (1) for treating wastewater. The wastewater treatment process (100) comprises receiving wastewater for treatment. The wastewater is supplied to a bioreactor (13) for performing biological filtration of the wastewater. The wastewater is discharged from the bioreactor (13) to a mechanical filter apparatus (15) disposed downstream of the bioreactor (13). The mechanical filter apparatus (15) comprises a static filter pack (75) for filtering solid waste suspended in the wastewater. The static filter pack (75) comprises a plurality of mechanical filter elements (71) each having one or more filter cells (73). The treated wastewater is discharged.
B01D 24/10 - 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 held in a closed container
C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
C02F 3/00 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
Aspects of the present invention relate to a wastewater treatment process (200) and a wastewater treatment plant (1) for treating wastewater. The wastewater treatment process (200) comprises receiving wastewater for treatment. The wastewater is supplied to an electrocoagulation unit (91) to agglomerate solid matter suspended in the wastewater. The wastewater is supplied from the electrocoagulation unit (91) to a mechanical filter apparatus (15). The mechanical filter apparatus (15) comprises a static filter pack (75) for filtering the agglomerated solid matter from the electrocoagulation unit (91). The static filter pack (75) is composed of a plurality of mechanical filter elements 71 each having one or more filter cells (73). The treated wastewater is discharged. Alternatively, or in addition, the wastewater treatment process (200) may include introducing a coagulating agent into the wastewater. The wastewater treatment plant (1) may include a chemical dosing system (97) for introducing the coagulant agent.
B01D 24/02 - 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
B01D 24/10 - 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 held in a closed container
Aspects of the present invention relate to a wastewater treatment process (100) and a wastewater treatment plant (1) for treating wastewater. The wastewater treatment process (100) comprises receiving wastewater for treatment. The wastewater is supplied to a bioreactor (13) for performing biological filtration of the wastewater. The wastewater is discharged from the bioreactor (13) to a mechanical filter apparatus (15) disposed downstream of the bioreactor (13). The mechanical filter apparatus (15) comprises a static filter pack (75) for filtering solid waste suspended in the wastewater. The static filter pack (75) comprises a plurality of mechanical filter elements (71) each having one or more filter cells (73). The treated wastewater is discharged.
B01D 24/10 - 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 held in a closed container
Aspects of the present invention relate to a wastewater treatment process (200) and a wastewater treatment plant (1) for treating wastewater. The wastewater treatment process (200) comprises receiving wastewater for treatment. The wastewater is supplied to an electrocoagulation unit (91) to agglomerate solid matter suspended in the wastewater. The wastewater is supplied from the electrocoagulation unit (91) to a mechanical filter apparatus (15). The mechanical filter apparatus (15) comprises a static filter pack (75) for filtering the agglomerated solid matter from the electrocoagulation unit (91). The static filter pack (75) is composed of a plurality of mechanical filter elements 71 each having one or more filter cells (73). The treated wastewater is discharged. Alternatively, or in addition, the wastewater treatment process (200) may include introducing a coagulating agent into the wastewater. The wastewater treatment plant (1) may include a chemical dosing system (97) for introducing the coagulant agent.
B01D 24/02 - 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
B01D 24/10 - 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 held in a closed container
The present disclosure relates to a filter apparatus (1) for mechanically filtering a liquid (W). The filter apparatus (1) includes a filter chamber (5) for containing a plurality of filter elements (7) that form a filter pack (29) for filtering the liquid. The filter chamber (5) has a liquid inlet (12) and a liquid outlet (14). The filter apparatus (1) includes means for introducing air into the filter chamber (5) through one or more air inlets (25) to agitate the filter elements (7). The filter chamber (5) is substantially sealed and the air introducing means (22) may be configured to draw air into the filter chamber (5) as liquid is drained from said filter chamber (5). In certain embodiments, the filter chamber (5) may have a substantially constant profile or a substantially continuously tapered profile along its longitudinal axis (X-X). The present disclosure also relates to methods of filtering a liquid (W).
The present disclosure relates to a filter apparatus (1) for mechanically filtering a liquid (W). The filter apparatus (1) includes a filter chamber (5) for containing a plurality of filter elements (7) for filtering the liquid (W). A steriliser unit (36) is provided for sterilising the liquid (W) and/or the filter elements (7) in the filter chamber (5). The present disclosure also relates to a method of filtering a liquid (W) including sterilising the liquid (W) and/or the filter elements (7) in the filter chamber (5).
C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
C02F 1/32 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by irradiation with ultraviolet light
B01D 24/10 - 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 held in a closed container
C02F 103/00 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated
C02F 103/42 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from bathing facilities, e.g. swimming pools
The present disclosure a mechanical filter element (2) for forming a static filter pack (11) to perform mechanical filtration of a liquid. The mechanical filter element (1) has one or more filter cell (19). The present disclosure also relates to a mechanical filter apparatus (1) having a filter chamber (10) containing a plurality of mechanical filter elements (2) for forming the static filter pack (11) to perform mechanical filtration of a liquid. The mechanical filter apparatus (1) is configured to generate a flow of the liquid through the mechanical filter elements (2) during filtration to form the static filter pack (11). Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to a method of mechanically filtering a liquid. A plurality of mechanical filter elements (2) each comprising one or more filter cell (19) are disposed in a filter chamber (10). During filtration, the liquid flows through the filter chamber (10) to establish a static filter pack (11) of said mechanical filter elements (2) to mechanically filter the liquid.
B01D 24/00 - Filters comprising loose filtering material, i.e. filtering material without any binder between the individual particles or fibres thereof
B01D 24/10 - 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 held in a closed container
B01D 24/14 - Downward filtration, the container having distribution or collection headers or pervious conduits
The present disclosure relates to a filter apparatus (1) for filtering a liquid (W). The filter apparatus (1) includes a filter chamber (5) having an inlet and an outlet; and a drain for draining liquid from the filter chamber (5). An inlet valve assembly is provided for selectively opening and closing the inlet. The inlet valve assembly has an inlet valve member (32) movable between a closed position and an open position. A drain valve assembly is provided for selectively opening and closing the drain. The drain valve assembly comprising a drain valve member (18) movable between a closed position and an open position. The inlet valve member (32) is coupled to the drain valve member (18). The inlet valve assembly may be operable in dependence on a hydraulic pressure of the liquid supplied to the filter apparatus (1).
B01D 24/00 - Filters comprising loose filtering material, i.e. filtering material without any binder between the individual particles or fibres thereof
A01K 63/04 - Arrangements for treating water specially adapted to receptacles for live fish
B01D 24/46 - Regenerating the filtering material in the filter
C02F 3/06 - Aerobic processes using submerged filters
B01D 24/48 - Filters comprising loose filtering material, i.e. filtering material without any binder between the individual particles or fibres thereof integrally combined with devices for controlling the filtration
The present disclosure relates to a filter apparatus (1) for mechanically filtering a liquid (W). The filter apparatus (1) includes a filter chamber (5) for containing a plurality of filter elements (7) that form a filter pack (29) for filtering the liquid. The filter chamber (5) has a liquid inlet (12) and a liquid outlet (14). The filter apparatus (1) includes means for introducing air into the filter chamber (5) through one or more air inlets (25) to agitate the filter elements (7). The filter chamber (5) is substantially sealed and the air introducing means (22) may be configured to draw air into the filter chamber (5) as liquid is drained from said filter chamber (5). In certain embodiments, the filter chamber (5) may have a substantially constant profile or a substantially continuously tapered profile along its longitudinal axis (X-X). The present disclosure also relates to methods of filtering a liquid (W).
B01D 24/00 - Filters comprising loose filtering material, i.e. filtering material without any binder between the individual particles or fibres thereof
A01K 63/04 - Arrangements for treating water specially adapted to receptacles for live fish
B01D 24/46 - Regenerating the filtering material in the filter
C02F 3/06 - Aerobic processes using submerged filters
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11 - Environmental control apparatus
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Bacteria for use in ornamental ponds; Biological preparations and treatments for pond water or aquarium water; Bacterial preparations for use in ornamental ponds; Bacterial treatment for ponds or aquariums; Chemical preparations for use in ornamental ponds or aquariums; Liquid bacteria for use in the treatment of pond water; Water-treatment and water-conditioning chemicals and preparations; Filtering materials; Natural additives; Bacteria for green water in ponds; Bacteria for sludge in ponds; Bacteria for ammonia in ponds and aquariums; Bacteria for nitrite in ponds and aquariums. Biological preparations for use in ponds and aquariums; Chemical and biological preparations for use in pond water; Chemical and biological treatments for use in pond water or aquarium water; Chemical and biological treatments for ponds; Fish treatment preparations; Ornamental pond or aquarium additives for the treatment of fish; Veterinary preparations; Ornamental pond additives for the treatment of green water in ponds; Ornamental pond bacteria for the treatment of green water in ponds; Bacteria for ammonia in ponds and aquariums; Bacteria for nitrite in ponds and aquariums. Apparatus for filtering water; Apparatus for the filtering of organic matter; Apparatus for water filtering; Filters for aquaria; Filters for ponds or aquariums; Filters for ponds; Filters for swimming pools; Filters for use in aquariums; Filtering equipment; Pond filters, aquaria filters, fountain filters, and parts for these goods; Water filtering apparatus; Water filtering apparatus for domestic use; Water filtering apparatus for industrial use; Water filtering installations; Water filters [installations] for agricultural purposes; Water filters [machines] for agricultural purposes; Water filters for industrial purposes; Water purification filters; Water treatment filters.
The present disclosure a mechanical filter element (2) for forming a static filter pack (11) to perform mechanical filtration of a liquid. The mechanical filter element (1) has one or more filter cell (19). The present disclosure also relates to a mechanical filter apparatus (1) having a filter chamber (10) containing a plurality of mechanical filter elements (2) for forming the static filter pack (11) to perform mechanical filtration of a liquid. The mechanical filter apparatus (1) is configured to generate a flow of the liquid through the mechanical filter elements (2) during filtration to form the static filter pack (11). Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to a method of mechanically filtering a liquid. A plurality of mechanical filter elements (2) each comprising one or more filter cell (19) are disposed in a filter chamber (10). During filtration, the liquid flows through the filter chamber (10) to establish a static filter pack (11) of said mechanical filter elements (2) to mechanically filter the liquid.
B01D 24/00 - Filters comprising loose filtering material, i.e. filtering material without any binder between the individual particles or fibres thereof
B01D 24/10 - 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 held in a closed container
B01J 19/30 - Loose or shaped packing elements, e.g. Raschig rings or Berl saddles, for pouring into the apparatus for mass or heat transfer
E04H 4/12 - Devices or arrangements for circulating water
Filters for ponds; Water filtering units for aquariums; Aquarium filtration apparatus; Filters for aquaria; Filters for aquariums; Filters for use in aquariums; Filters for natural swimming ponds.
