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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 29, 1996
Filed:
May. 24, 1995
Applicant:
Inventor:
James Kuntz, Spokane, WA (US);
Assignee:
Spokane Industries, Inc., Spokane, WA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B01D / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
2103216 ; 21032172 ; 21032179 ; 2103232 ; 210521 ; 210299 ; 210295 ;
Abstract
An upflow clarifier comprises an enclosure defining a bounded volume for holding liquid. An inlet is coupled to the enclosure, and an outlet is coupled to the enclosure above the inlet. A barrier is provided in the enclosure, between the inlet and the outlet. The barrier has a plurality of apertures therethrough, and the barrier defines an upper compartment above the barrier and a lower compartment below the barrier. A plurality of filter membranes are respectively mounted to the apertures, wherein liquid flowing through the apertures flows through the filter membranes. The filter membranes extend upwardly from the barrier.