Eric Barbier

Title: Eric Barbier: Water-Treatment Inventor

Introduction

Eric Barbier is an inventor based in Montesson, France, whose patent work focuses on water-treatment processes and equipment. He is associated with Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies Support and holds 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Barbier’s listed patents address water treatment through complementary approaches:

- **Water softening treatment using in-situ ballasted flocculation system.** This invention describes treating water containing at least two dissolved inorganic salts that do not precipitate or crystallize under the same conditions. It uses precipitation and ballasted flocculation, with the ballast produced in situ.

- **Compact water treatment device.** This device combines a mixing tank, stirring source, sludge and treated-effluent extraction paths, and a settling structure. The structure uses ducts arranged as a baffle to prevent particles from passing through in a straight path.

Career Highlights

Barbier’s patent portfolio reflects work on both a water-softening process and compact treatment-device design. His listed professional affiliation is Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies Support.

Collaborations

The provided information names Arnaud Genin and Stephanie Mauchaufee as Barbier’s coworkers. No further details about their roles or specific contributions to these inventions are provided.

Conclusion

Eric Barbier’s two listed patents demonstrate a focus on practical water-treatment technologies, including in-situ ballasted flocculation and compact equipment for separating treated water from sludge.