Apparatus for forming a UV source as well as modular Modular system for UVC- sterilization systems.

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Vorrichtung (1) zur Ausbildung einer UV-Strahlungsquelle für die UVC-Entkeimung nach mindestens einem der Standards IP52 bis IP 68, umfassend: mindestens einen Röhrenkörper (2), der eine emittierende Lichtquelle mit elektrischen Anschlüssen (3) umfasst, mindestens einen Fassungsträger (4) zur Aufnahme der elektrischen Anschlüsse (3) des Röhrenkörpers (2), und einen elektrischen Steckverbinder (7) zur Übertragung von elektrischer Energie über den Fassungsträger (4) zum Röhrenkörper (2). Erfindungsgemäss ist vorgesehen, einen Bausatz in Verbindung mit der Vorrichtung (1) bereitzustellen, was eine Vielzahl von Anordnungs- und Anwendungsmöglichkeiten erlaubt.

REACTOR AND SOLIDS SETTLER FOR GREY WATER TREATMENT

An integrated reactor and solids settler system for solids removal from a water stream. An overflow line (123) from the rapid mix reactor (114) is used to eliminate both the rapid mix reactor level indicator and controller, and the flow controller in the solids settler (130) clarified water outlet (136).

Aeration rotor for waste- and potable waters, comprises holder with circumferentially-distributed edge penetrations and plate projections passing through them

Holder (2) includes circumferentially-distributed edge penetrations (8). The (elastomeric) plate has projections passing through the penetrations and enlarged with respect to them. An Independent claim is included for the corresponding method of aeration rotor manufacture. Surrounding strips are coated with bonding agent before introduction of the holder into the mold to make the plate. Projections are mutually inter-connected on the underside of the holder. The plate (1) is externally led around the edge of the holder, below which it transitions integrally into the projections. The edge of the plate is firmly attached to a strip around the entire circumference, preferably on the lower side of the holder. The holder has a surrounding ridge around its underside. The holder is laid into a mold for the plate, which is over-injection molded.

Vorrichtung zur Sauerstoffanreicherung von Trinkwasser, Badewasser und Wasser für die Herstellung von Lebensmitteln mittels eines Sauerstoffkonzentrators

Vorrichtung zur Ausbildung einer UV-Quelle sowie modulares Baukastensystem für UVC-Entkeimungssysteme

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Vorrichtung (1) zur Ausbildung einerStrahlungsquelle nach mindestens einem der Standards IP52, bis IP 68 Standardbestehend aus- mindestens einem Röhrenkörper (2), der eine emittierende Lichtquelle mitelektrischen Anschlüssen (3) umfasst,- mindestens einem Fassungsträger (4) zur Aufnahme der elektrischenAnschlüsse (3) des Röhrenkörpers (2),- einem elektrischen Steckverbinder (7) zur Übertragung von elektrischerEnergie über den Fassungsträger (4) zum Röhrenkörper (2).Erfindungsgemäss ist vorgesehen, einen Bausatz in Verbindung mit derVorrichtung (1) bereitzustellen, die ein Vielzahl von Anordnungs- undAnwendungsmöglichkeiten erlaubt.

Vorrichtung zur Ausbildung einer UV-Quelle sowie modulares Baukastensystem für UVC-Entkeimungssysteme

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Vorrichtung (1) zur Ausbildung einer Strahlungsquelle nach mindestens einem der Standards IP52, bis IP 68 Standard bestehend aus - mindestens einem Röhrenkörper (2), der eine emittierende Lichtquelle mit elektrischen Anschlüssen (3) umfasst, - mindestens einem Fassungsträger (4) zur Aufnahme der elektrischen Anschlüsse (3) des Röhrenkörpers (2), - einem elektrischen Steckverbinder (7) zur Übertragung von elektrischer Energie über den Fassungsträger (4) zum Röhrenkörper (2). Erfindungsgemäss ist vorgesehen, einen Bausatz in Verbindung mit der Vorrichtung (1) bereitzustellen, die ein Vielzahl von Anordnungs- und Anwendungsmöglichkeiten erlaubt.

DIP AERATOR

A dip aerator for sewage treatment plants comprising: a pump having a downwardly directed pump outlet and a pump inlet, the pump inlet being positioned below a water level in a sewage treatment basin of a sewage treatment plant; and an air hose, connected with the pump inlet and extending with a specified volume below the water level such that water fills the air hose when the pump is off in a manner such that water is delivered initially out of the pump outlet when the pump is activated.

An apparatus for forming a UV source and modular modular system for UVC disinfection systems

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Vorrichtung (1) zur Ausbildung einer Strahlungsquelle nach mindestens einem der Standards IP52, bis IP 68 Standard bestehend aus - mindestens einem Röhrenkörper (2), der eine emittierende Lichtquelle mit elektrischen Anschlüssen (3) umfasst, - mindestens einem Fassungsträger (4) zur Aufnahme der elektrischen Anschlüsse (3) des Röhrenkörpers (2), - einem elektrischen Steckverbinder (7) zur Übertragung von elektrischer Energie über den Fassungsträger (4) zum Röhrenkörper (2). Erfindungsgemäss ist vorgesehen, einen Bausatz in Verbindung mit der Vorrichtung (1) bereitzustellen, die ein Vielzahl von Anordnungs- und Anwendungsmöglichkeiten erlaubt.

WATER DISTILLER HAS DRAUGHT SATURATES AND RECOVERY OPTIMISEE WITH LATENT HEAT

Ce distillateur (10) comporte deux colonnes, l'une d'évaporation (14) et l'autre de condensation (16), séparées par une cloison (18), dotée de rangées de fentes les divisant en quatre étages de distillation. Tous les composants sont en polymère. La colonne d'évaporation (14) comporte de plaques à faces hydrophiles ou mouillables et celle de condensation, des échangeurs thermiques (221-6), à plaques creuses. L'eau fraîche monte dans ces échangeurs thermiques et l'air chaud humide saturé, produit dans la colonne d'évaporation (14), descend dans la colonne de condensation (16). Les résistances thermiques des deux chambres d'un étage de distillation s'additionnent. L'eau est chauffée dans une chaudière (34) et l'eau chaude produite est répandue en haut de la colonne d'évaporation pendant que l'air refroidi dans la colonne de condensation est propulsé en bas, par un ventilateur (34). L'air circule en circuit fermé. La température (50 à 95°C) et le débit massique QE0, de l'eau répandue, étant ...

Method for regenerating ion exchange material

A method of regenerating an ion exchange material, which can be a strong base anion (SBA) exchange resin, for an ion exchange bed. The method comprising the steps of: a) preparing a regenerant which comprises a salt solution preferably 7.4-12% w/v of sodium chloride or potassium chloride; b) modifying the regenerant by 1) increasing the pH, preferably to 9.1-9.3 by adding a metal hydroxide which can be an alkali metal hydroxide or an alkali earth metal hydroxide such as sodium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide and or calcium hydroxide or a mixture thereof and/or 2) increasing the oxidation potential by adding an oxidising agent such as hydrogen peroxide, ozone or hypochlorite to promote conversion of trivalent chromium hydroxide to soluble hexavalent chromium ions; and c) passing the regenerant through the ion exchange bed to achieve the conversion and remove the hexavalent chromium ions from the ion exchange material. Preferably the salt solution has ...

Reactor and solids settler for grey water treatment

The present invention involves an improved integrated reactor and solids settler system for solids removal from a water stream. The integration of the rapid mix reactor and the solids settler of the present invention uses an overflow line from the rapid mix reactor to eliminate both the rapid mix reactor level indicator and controller and the flow controller in the solids settler clarified water outlet. The proposed design is simple, cost effective, and eliminates the possibility of unnecessary downstream unit shutdowns.

Установка для очистки сточных вод от нефтепродуктов

Изобретение относится к области охраны окружающей среды, в частности к очистке поверхностных сточных вод предприятий, специализирующихся на утилизации нефтешламов и нефтесодержащих отходов. Установка для очистки сточных вод от нефтепродуктов содержит горизонтально расположенный имеющий в поперечном сечении прямоугольную форму корпус 1, разделенный вертикальными перегородками 2, 13, 3 на сообщающиеся камеры 6, 11, 7 и содержащий патрубок для подвода очищаемой воды 4 и патрубок отвода очищенной воды 5, установленные в верхних частях торцевых стенок, соответственно, первой 6 и последней 7 сообщающихся камер, фильтр грубой очистки 8, сорбционный фильтр доочистки 9, размещенный в последней камере 7, при этом в верхней части первой по ходу движения очищаемой воды камере 6 на верхней вертикально расположенной перегородке 2 закреплен желоб отвода нефтяного слоя 10, фильтр грубой очистки 8 расположен горизонтально во второй по ходу движения очищаемой воды камере 11 между верхней 3 и нижней 13 перегородками ...

Method for regenerating ion exchange material

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUS CHLORINATION OF SWIMMINGPOOL WATER

A method for maintaining swimming pool water fit for use and an apparat us for implementing the same which dispenses continuously, minimal but effectiv e amounts of treatment chemical; such method includes the continuous addition of a solution of sodium hypochlorite at suitable levels known to destroy or diminish the growth of dangerous pathogens; the continuous introduction of a solution of sodium hypocholrite into the filtration system water at levels considerably higher than in the swimming pool itself so as to further diminish and destroy accumulated pathogens on the filter bed, said water being released into the swimming pool in sufficient force to provide for adequate mixing and attainment of sterilizing concentrations safe for human health; the continuous introduction of a solution of sodium hypochlorite into the pool water in such a manner as to maintain constant levels and chemically balanced pool water which will not harm the pool liner and filtration system and reduce the total ...

Tauchbelüfter

Reactor and solids settler for grey water treatment

CENTRALIZED LIQUID WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

An integrated system for treatment of inorganic liquid waste is disclosed that quickly and efficiently processes large quantity batches of such liquid waste by initially removing solids and sludge and subsequently processing the liquid waste to remove other materials so that the processed liquid waste can be recycled in a conventional sewer system. Larger solids, sludge, and free phase oil are removed by the system before they enter the liquid waste processing equipment, thereby preventing damage to the processing equipment caused by these substances. The use of common liquid waste and sludge delivery lines on all of the contaminant removal reactors in the system facilitates the efficient operation of the system with a minimum of operator intervention being required.

APPARATUS FOR AERATING WATER

An apparatus for aerating water with fine bubbles is provided. A support tube is inserted into a holder, with respective portions of the support tube extending beyond the holder. A respective sleeve of elastomeric material is disposed over each of the extending portions of the support tube, wherein one end of each of the sleeves is secured to the holder via a first clamping means, and an opposite end of each of the sleeves is secured to the support tube via a second clamping means. At least one of the sleeves is provided with fine slits for receiving compressed air that is conveyed from the holder to the slits between the support tube and the sleeves.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUS CHLORINATION OF SWIMMINGPOOL WATER

A method for maintaining swimming pool water fit for use and an apparatus for implementing the same which dispenses continuously, minimal but effectiv e amounts of treatment chemical; such method includes the continuous addition of a solution of sodium hypochlorite at suitable levels known to destroy or diminish the growth of dangerous pathogens; the continuous introduction of a solution of sodium hypocholrite into the filtration system water at levels considerably higher than in the swimming pool itself so as to further diminish and destroy accumulated pathogens on the filter bed, said water being released into the swimming pool in sufficient force to provide for adequate mixing and attainment of sterilizing concentrations safe for human health; the continuous introduction of a solution of sodium hypochlorite into the pool water in such a manner as to maintain constant levels and chemically balanced pool water which will not harm the pool liner and filtration system and reduce the total ...

REACTOR AND SOLIDS SETTLER FOR GREY WATER TREATMENT

An integrated reactor and solids settler system for solids removal from a water stream. An overflow line (123) from the rapid mix reactor (114) is used to eliminate both the rapid mix reactor level indicator and controller, and the flow controller in the solids settler (130) clarified water outlet (136).

Submerged aerator for sewage treatment installations

Water treatment basin floating air pump discharges though tube with enlarged sub-surface volume In a waste water treatment basin has an air pump with an air inlet and outlet. The pump inlet (14) is located especially beneath the surface of the water (18) within the treatment basin. The pump is fed by an air hose (24,24) which contains a pre-defined volume of air beneath the water surface. The air hose (24) is longer than the minimum length which is required to connect to the air inlet (14) beneath the surface (18). The air hose (20) incorporates a supplementary air chamber (22).

Bactericide for use in water treatment, method for water treatment and apparatus for water treatment

A water-treating microbicide, containing an inorganic acid and a corrosion inhibitor, and further containing a carboxylic acid having 8 or less carbon atoms or any of alkali metal salts thereof. The present invention can provide a water-treating microbicide, water treatment method and water treatment apparatus exhibiting a high sterilization effect in a membrane separation device for seawater desalination, etc.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur überkritischen Nassoxidation

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zur überkritischen Nassoxidation eines Reststoffgemisches, das Partikel aus organischen und anorganischen Bestandteilen enthält. Gemäß der Erfindung wird das Reststoffgemisch in einen Behälter (2) eingetragen, der entgegen der Richtung der Schwerkraft kontinuierlich von Wasser durchströmt wird, das sich in einem nahkritischen oder überkritischen Zustand befindet. Die Strömungsgeschwindigkeit wird so gewählt, dass die Partikel in Schwebe gehalten, aber im Mittel nicht in Strömungsrichtung gefördert werden, um eine nach oben begrenzte Wirbelschicht (30) zu bilden. Im Wasser befindliche Feststoffe werden ausgetragen und Fluid, das sich über der oberen Grenze (32) der Wirbelschicht befindet, wird kontinuierlich aus dem Behälter geleitet.

METHOD AND INSTALLATION FOR THE THERMAL HYDROLYSIS OF BIOMASS

The invention relates to a method for thermal digestion of pumpable biomass, like sewage sludge. The method comprises the steps of supplying fresh biomass, preheating the supplied fresh biomass, hydrolysing the preheated biomass, cooling the hydrolysed biomass and discharging the cooled biomass. The supplied biomass is preheated here in at least two steps, wherein in one of the steps at least a part of the supplied biomass is mixed with at least a part of the hydrolysed biomass, and wherein in another step at least a part of the supplied biomass is brought into head-exchanging contact with a prewarming or preheating medium. At least 25 percent, more preferably at least 75 percent and most preferably substantially 100 percent of the hydrolysed biomass may be mixed with the supplied fresh biomass. The mixture formed during the preheating can optionally be separated again into preheated, fresh biomass and partially cooled, hydrolysed biomass. The invention further relates to a installation ...

Flüssigkeitsbehandlungsanordnung, insbesondere Wasserbehandlungsanordnung

Es wird eine Flüssigkeitsbehandlungsanordnung (1), insbesondere eine Wasserbehandlungsanordnung, angegeben mit mindestens einer Umkehrosmose-Membraneinheit (11), einer Pumpe (14), einer Pumpenantriebseinrichtung (12, 16) und einer Halterung, an der Komponenten der Flüssigkeitsbehandlungsanordnung (1) angeordnet sind. Man möchte eine Flüssigkeitsbehandlungsanordnung universelle einsetzbar machen. Hierzu ist vorgesehen, dass die Halterung als Gehäuse (2-5) ausgebildet ist, das Komponenten (11-18) der Flüssigkeitsbehandlungsanordnung (1) in Position hält und umschließt.

Submerged aerator for sewage treatment installations

Water treatment basin floating air pump discharges though tube with enlarged sub-surface volume In a waste water treatment basin has an air pump with an air inlet and outlet. The pump inlet (14) is located especially beneath the surface of the water (18) within the treatment basin. The pump is fed by an air hose (24,24) which contains a pre-defined volume of air beneath the water surface. The air hose (24) is longer than the minimum length which is required to connect to the air inlet (14) beneath the surface (18). The air hose (20) incorporates a supplementary air chamber (22).

Chemical dispenser assembly

A chemical dispensing assembly having a base member, a flow chamber, a chemical chamber and a dispensing control conduit, wherein water or other liquid flows through the base member, into the flow chamber, through the dispensing control conduit and out the base member, wherein a small amount of saturated solution retained within the chemical chamber is drawn into the water flow, the chemical chamber being connected below the flow chamber and the volume of the chemical chamber being greater than the volume of the flow chamber. Preferably, the flow chamber is connected to the base member with a bayonet-type connection mechanism, and keys and key slots are provided such that only dedicated flow chambers can be connected to the base member.

灰水处理用的反应器和固体沉淀器

... 一种集成的反应器和固体沉淀器系统，使用于从水流中清除固体。使用一个来自快速混合反应器(114)的溢流管道(123)以消除快速混合反应器的水平指示器和控制器，和固体沉淀器(130)内的净化水出口(136)的流量控制器。 ...

LAMELLA CLARIFIER

The invention relates to a lamella clarifier (1) that comprises a sedimentation container (2) which has a waste water feed (3) and a clear water discharge (4), as well as at least one first settling plate (6). According to the invention, a separating wall (5) is arranged in the sedimentation container (2) such that, when viewed from above, the inner chamber of said sedimentation container (2) is divided into a first region (7) which comprises the waste water feed (3), and a second region (8) which comprises the clear water discharge (4) and the settling plate (6), said first and second regions (7, 8) being interconnected at the base to allow waste water to pass through, and the settling plate (6) extending transversely through the second region at a positive incline in the direction of the clear water discharge (4).

COMPACT WATER TREATMENT ARRANGEMENT WITH A SUPPORTING HOUSING

A liquid treatment arrangement (1) is specified, in particular a water treatment arrangement, with at least one reverse osmosis membrane unit (11), a pump (14), a pump driving device (12, 16) and a holder on which components of the liquid treatment arrangement (1) are arranged. The intention is to make a liquid treatment arrangement universally usable. For this purpose, the holder is designed as a housing (2-5) which surrounds and keeps components (11-18) of the liquid treatment arrangement (1) in position.

VORRICHTUNG UND VERFAHREN ZUR FESTSTOFFENTFERNUNG AUS GRAUWASSER ENTSTANDEN IN VERGASUNGSSYSTEMEN

Process and device for supercritical wet oxidation

The invention concerns a process and a device for supercritical wet oxidation of a waste mixture containing particles comprised of organic and inorganic components. In the invention, the waste material mixture is introduced into a vessel (2), which is continuously flowed through by water in the direction counter to gravity, and that a near critical or supercritical condition exists. The flow velocity is so selected, that the particles are kept in suspension, however are not transported in the direction of flow, thereby forming a turbulence layer (30) having an upper boundary. Solids present in the water are discharged and fluid, which is located above the upper limit (32) of the turbulence layer, is continuously removed from the vessel.

Process and device for supercritical wet oxidation

The invention concerns a process and a device for supercritical wet oxidation of a waste mixture containing particles comprised of organic and inorganic components. In the invention, the waste material mixture is introduced into a vessel (2), which is continuously flowed through by water in the direction counter to gravity, and that a near critical or supercritical condition exists. The flow velocity is so selected, that the particles are kept in suspension, however are not transported in the direction of flow, thereby forming a turbulence layer (30) having an upper boundary. Solids present in the water are discharged and fluid, which is located above the upper limit (32) of the turbulence layer, is continuously removed from the vessel.

DEEP AQUIFER REMEDIATION SYSTEM

A groundwater decontamination system includes a decontamination unit adapted to be lowered down through a non-pumping well into an aquifer containing contaminated water. The unit can also be raised up and out of the non-pumping well for cleaning, servicing or replacement. The decontamination unit includes a porous outer tube with a plurality of holes through which contaminated water flows, and a porous inner tube with a plurality of holes through which flows in-flowing contaminated water flowing through outer tube. A contaminant removing reactive barrier material is disposed within the inner tube for removing on contact contaminants from the in flowing water. A flow directing arrangement, preferably in the form of flow directing fins, directs in-flowing water from the holes in the outer tube to the holes in the inner tube (i.e., provider of the channeling of the ground water into the reactive barrier material). The system can monitor the contaminant removal, as well as other conditions ...

Bactericide for use in water treatment, method for water treatment and apparatus for water treatment

A water-treating microbicide, containing an inorganic acid and a corrosion inhibitor, and further containing a carboxylic acid having 8 or less carbon atoms or any of alkali metal salts thereof. The present invention can provide a water-treating microbicide, water treatment method and water treatment apparatus exhibiting a high sterilization effect in a membrane separation device for seawater desalination, etc.

LOW-TURBULENT AERATOR AND AERATION METHOD

A low-turbulent aspirating type aerator, introduced into a body of liquid, comprising of: a gas conveyance tube having a gas inlet end and a gas outlet end; a gas-liquid mixture chamber incorporating; an impeller affixed to a rotatable shaft, at the least one gas intake opening and at the least one gas-liquid discharge opening at or near bottom end of gas-liquid mixture chamber. Rotation of the impeller creates a low-pressure zone (vacuum) allowing gas conveyed via gas conveyance tube to come into contact with rotating impeller forming a gas-liquid mixture at the impeller interface wherein bubbles are formed. Gas-liquid mixture chamber confines gas bubbles thereby allowing the action of impeller and liquid shearing force to produce and discharge micro-sized gas bubbles of predominantly less than 0.85 millimeters. The micro-sized gas bubbles generated have an long residence or gas hold up time within the body of liquid, wherein gas within bubble can, based on a concentration gradient, diffuse ...

WATER SOFTENER

The object of this invention is to provide a water softener for softening hard water to produce soft water. This water softener is easily and simply connected to existing hot and cold water supply pipes, and installed proximately to a wall. In this water softener, hot and cold soft water tanks (1A, 1B), each having ion exchange resin (2), are installed at the tops of hot and cold valve housings (10A, 10B) such that the tanks are movable forward and backward while maintaining their vertical positions. The two valve housings (10A, 10B) are connected to hot and cold water supply pipes (30A, 30B), and control the flow of hard water fed from the two supply pipes (30A, 30B) so as to feed the hard water to the two tanks (1A, 1B), and discharge soft water or waste water from the tanks to the outside through a faucet (32).

Deep aquifer remediation system

A groundwater decontamination system includes a decontamination unit adapted to be lowered down through a non-pumping well into an aquifer containing contaminated water. The unit can also be raised up and out of the non-pumping well for cleaning, servicing or replacement. The decontamination unit includes a porous outer tube with a plurality of holes through which contaminated water flows, and a porous inner tube with a plurality of holes through which flows in-flowing contaminated water flowing through outer tube. A contaminant removing reactive barrier material is disposed within the inner tube for removing on contact contaminants from the in flowing water. A flow directing arrangement, preferably in the form of flow directing fins, directs in-flowing water from the holes in the outer tube to the holes in the inner tube (i.e., provider of the channeling of the ground water into the reactive barrier material). The system can monitor the contaminant removal, as well as other conditions ...

Adapters and methods for aeration applications

Adapters and methods related to aeration applications. An adapter for use in water treatment applications. The adapter includes a generally circular member for conversion of an aeration diffuser holder from a membrane diffuser element holder to a ceramic diffuser element holder. The generally circular member includes a top adapted to receive a retaining ring, a bottom adapted to receive an aeration diffuser holder, a diameter adapted to receive a ceramic diffuser element, and a height adapted to receive a ceramic diffuser element.

REACTOR AND SETTLER OF SOLIDS FOR THE GRAY WATER TREATMENT

La presente comprende mejoras en un sistema integrado de reactor de mezclado rápido y sedimentador de sólidos para la remoción de sólidos desde una corriente de agua. La integración del reactor de mezclado rápido y el sedimentador de sólidos de la presente emplea una línea de desborde desde el reactor para eliminar tanto el indicador y controlador de nivel del reactor como el controlador de flujo de la salida de agua clarificada del sedimentador. El diseno propuesto es simple, efectivo en relación al costo, y elimina la posibilidad de interrupción innecesaria de la operación de unidades de procesamiento corriente abajo.

gerador de cortina de bolhas de ar para meios aquáticos

BACTERICIDE FOR USE IN WATER TREATMENT, METHOD FOR WATER TREATMENT AND APPARATUS FOR WATER TREATMENT

A bactericide for use in water treatment which comprises an inorganic acid, a corrosion retarding agent, and a carboxylic acid having eight or less carbon atoms or an alkali metal salt thereof; a method and apparatus for water treatment using the bactericide. The bactericide for use in water treatment exhibits high bactericidal effect in a membrane separation apparatus for desalination of seawater and the like.

CHEMICAL DISPENSER ASSEMBLY

A chemical dispensing assembly having a base member, a flow chamber, a chemical chamber and a dispensing control conduit, wherein water or other liquid flows through the base member, into the flow chamber, through the dispensing control conduit and out the base member, wherein a small amount of saturated solution retained within the chemical chamber is drawn into the water flow, the chemical chamber being connected below the flow chamber and the volume of the chemical chamber being greater than the volume of the flow chamber. Preferably, the flow chamber is connected to the base member with a bayonet-type connection mechanism, and keys and key slots are provided such that only dedicated flow chambers can be connected to the base member.

REACTOR AND SOLIDS SETTLER FOR GREY WATER TREATMENT

Centralized Liquid Waste Treatment System and Method

An integrated system for treatment of inorganic liquid waste is disclosed that quickly and efficiently processes large quantity batches of such liquid waste by initially removing solids and sludge and subsequently processing the liquid waste to remove other materials so that the processed liquid waste can be recycled in a conventional sewer system. Larger solids, sludge, and free phase oil are removed by the system before they enter the liquid waste processing equipment, thereby preventing damage to the processing equipment caused by these substances. The use of common liquid waste and sludge delivery lines on all of the contaminant removal reactors in the system facilitates the efficient operation of the system with a minimum of operator intervention being required.

Bactericide for use in water treatment, method for water treatment and appts. for water treatment

REACTOR AND SOLIDS SETTLER FOR GREY WATER TREATMENT

An integrated reactor and solids settler system for solids removal from a water stream. An overflow line (123) from the rapid mix reactor (114) is used to eliminate both the rapid mix reactor level indicator and controller, and the flow controller in the solids settler (130) clarified water outlet (136). © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

Low-turbulent aerator and aeration method

A low-turbulent aspirating type aerator, introduced into a body of liquid, comprising of: a gas conveyance tube having a gas inlet end and a gas outlet end; a gas-liquid mixture chamber incorporating; an impeller affixed to a rotatable shaft, at the least one gas intake opening and at the least one gas-liquid discharge opening at or near bottom end of gas-liquid mixture chamber. Rotation of the impeller creates a low-pressure zone (vacuum) allowing gas conveyed via gas conveyance tube to come into contact with rotating impeller forming a gas-liquid mixture at the impeller interface wherein bubbles are formed. Gas-liquid mixture chamber confines gas bubbles thereby allowing the action of impeller and liquid shearing force to produce and discharge micro-sized gas bubbles of predominantly less than 0.85 millimeters. The micro-sized gas bubbles generated have an long residence or gas hold up time within the body of liquid, wherein gas within bubble can, based on a concentration gradient, diffuse ...

Saturation and the air flow of the water distilling apparatus and for the performance of the methods of maximizing

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPERCRITICAL WET OXIDATION OF RESIDUE MIXTURE

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for the supercritical wet oxidation of a residue mixture containing organic and inorganic components and to provide an apparatus therefor. SOLUTION: A residue mixture is placed in a container (2), and near- or super-critical water is recirculated into the container (2) continuously in the direction opposite to that of gravity. At this time, the flow rate is selected so that the particles may be kept floating but are not conveyed in the flow direction at the center to form an upward limited fluidized bed (30). The solid present in the water is discharged, and the fluid laying on the upper limit of the fluidized bed is continuously led out of the container (2). COPYRIGHT: (C)2002,JPO ...

WATER DISTILLING APPARATUS USING SATURATED AIR CURRENTS AND METHODS FOR MAXIMISING THE PERFORMANCE THEREOF

One of these distilling apparatus (10) comprises two columns, an evaporation column (14) and a condensation column (16), separated by a partition (18) equipped with rows of slits dividing them into 4 distillation stages. The evaporation column (14) comprises plates with hydrophilic or wettable faces, and the condensation column comprises rectangular hollow-plate (21) heat exchangers (221-6). Cold water ascends in these exchangers and saturated humid hot air descends in the condensation column (16). A perforated sheet (251-4) increases the uniformity of the partial airflows descending between the plates. The water is heated in a boiler (34); the hot water is scattered at the top of the evaporation column and the air cooled in the condensation column is sucked downwards by a fan (34). The air flows in a closed circuit. Performance is maximised, after the top temperature TE2 (45 to 90° C.) and the mass flow rate QE0 of the scattered water have been set, by adjusting the mass flow rate QA1 ...

SUPERHYDROPHOBIC MEMBRANES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME

The disclosure relates to superhydrophobic membranes and methods of making and using such membranes. Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) substrate is formed on sandpaper such that the PDMS substrate has a surface texture replicating the opposite impression of the sandpaper texture. Separately, a PVDF solution is prepared and disposed on the PDMS substrate. The PVDF substrate and liquid film combination are transferred to a solution of deionized water mixed with 2-propanol to form a PVDF film on the PDMS substrate. The PVDF film-PDMS substrate is transferred to a second DI water bath, after which the PVDF film is detached from the PDMS substrate. The PVDF film is then washed and dried, to yield a superhydrophobic PVDF membrane having the texture of sandpaper.

LOW-TURBULENT AERATOR AND AERATION METHOD

A low-turbulent aspirating type aerator, introduced into a body of liquid, comprising of: a gas conveyance tube having a gas inlet end and a gas outlet end; a gas-liquid mixture chamber incorporating; an impeller affixed to a rotatable shaft, at the least one gas intake opening and at the least one gas-liquid discharge opening at or near bottom end of gas-liquid mixture chamber. 114-. (canceled)15. An aerator , comprising:a gas conveyance tube having a gas inlet end and a gas outlet end;a substantially vertically oriented gas-liquid mixture chamber having an upper end and a bottom end, and the upper end having a gas intake opening that is in communication with the outlet end of the gas conveyance tube;at least one liquid intake at or near the bottom end of the gas-liquid mixture chamber providing all liquid intake to the gas-liquid mixture chamber;at least one gas bubble discharge opening at or near the bottom end of the gas-liquid mixture chamber;at least one impeller affixed to a rotatable shaft and housed within the gas-liquid mixture chamber below the gas intake opening; anda motor for activating rotation of the shaft connected to which the at least one impeller is affixed, whereby rotation of the at least one impeller creates a low-pressure zone or vacuum that allows gas introduced into the gas conveyance tube to be drawn into the gas-liquid mixture chamber and into contact with the rotating impeller.16. An aerator comprising:a gas conveyance tube having a gas inlet end and a gas outlet end;a substantially vertically oriented gas-liquid mixture chamber having an upper end and a bottom end, and the upper end having a gas intake opening communicating with the outlet end of the gas conveyance tube;at least one liquid intake adjacent the bottom end of the gas-liquid mixture chamber for providing all liquid intake to the gas-liquid mixture chamber;at least one gas bubble discharge opening adjacent the bottom end of the gas-liquid mixture chamber;at least one ...

ADAPTERS AND METHODS FOR AERATION APPLICATIONS

Adapters and methods related to aeration applications. An adapter for use in water treatment applications. The adapter includes a generally circular member for conversion of an aeration diffuser holder from a membrane diffuser element holder to a ceramic diffuser element holder. The generally circular member includes a top adapted to receive a retaining ring, a bottom adapted to receive an aeration diffuser holder, a diameter adapted to receive a ceramic diffuser element, and a height adapted to receive a ceramic diffuser element.

Reactor and solids settler for grey water treatment

The present invention involves an improved integrated reactor and solids settler system for solids removal from a water stream. The integration of the rapid mix reactor and the solids settler of the present invention uses an overflow line from the rapid mix reactor to eliminate both the rapid mix reactor level indicator and controller and the flow controller in the solids settler clarified water outlet. The proposed design is simple, cost effective, and eliminates the possibility of unnecessary downstream unit shutdowns.

Reactor and solids settler for grey water treatment

The present invention involves an improved integrated reactor and solids settler system for solids removal from a water stream. The integration of the rapid mix reactor and the solids settler of the present invention uses an overflow line from the rapid mix reactor to eliminate both the rapid mix reactor level indicator and controller and the flow controller in the solids settler clarified water outlet. The proposed design is simple, cost effective, and eliminates the possibility of unnecessary downstream unit shutdowns.

WATER DISTILLING APPARATUS USING SATURATED AIR CURRENTS AND METHODS FOR MAXIMISING THE PERFORMANCE THEREOF

Bactericide for use in water treatment, method for water treatment and apparatus for water treatment

Apparatus and method for treating and removing solids from grey water generated in a high pressure, high temperature gasification system

The present invention involves an improved integrated reactor and solids settler system for solids removal from a water stream. The integration of the rapid mix reactor and the solids settler of the present invention uses an overflow line from the rapid mix reactor to eliminate both the rapid mix reactor level indicator and controller and the flow controller in the solids settler clarified water outlet. The proposed design is simple, cost effective, and eliminates the possibility of unnecessary downstream unit shutdowns.

Method and Installation for Thermal Digestion of Biomass

The invention relates to a method for thermal digestion of pumpable biomass, like sewage sludge. The method comprises the steps of supplying fresh biomass, preheating the supplied fresh biomass, hydrolysing the preheated biomass, cooling the hydrolysed biomass and discharging the cooled biomass. The supplied biomass is preheated here in at least two steps, wherein in one of the steps at least apart of the supplied biomass is mixed with at least a part of the hydrolysed biomass, and wherein in another step at least a part of the supplied biomass is brought into head-exchanging contact with a prewarming or preheating medium. At least 25 percent, more preferably at least 75 percent and most preferably substantially 100 percent of the hydrolysed biomass may be mixed with the supplied fresh biomass. The mixture formed during the preheating can optionally be separated again into preheated, fresh biomass and partially cooled, hydrolysed biomass. The invention further relates to an installation ...

filme bioinspirado em superfícies hidrofóbicas para medida de salinidade em função de ângulo de contato

Water softener

Dip aerator

A dip aerator for sewage treatment plants is provided with a downwardly directed pump outlet and a pump inlet, which is connected with an air hose. The pump inlet (14) is below the water level (18) in the sewage treatment basin. The air hose (20, 24) starts out from the pump inlet (14) and extends with a specified volume below the water level. In this way, it is achieved that, when the pump is started, water is delivered initially and air is emitted only later. By these means, brief repulsions without input of air become possible.

Reactor and solids settler for grey water treatment

DEEP AQUIFER REMEDIATION SYSTEM

A groundwater decontamination system includes a decontamination unit adapted to be lowered down through a non-pumping well into an aquifer containing contaminated water. The unit can also be raised up and out of the non-pumping well for cleaning, servicing or replacement. The decontamination unit includes a porous outer tube with a plurality of holes through which contaminated water flows, and a porous inner tube with a plurality of holes through which flows in-flowing contaminated water flowing through outer tube. A contaminant removing reactive barrier material is disposed within the inner tube for removing on contact contaminants from the in flowing water. A flow directing arrangement, preferably in the form of flow directing fins, directs in-flowing water from the holes in the outer tube to the holes in the inner tube (i.e., provider of the channeling of the ground water into the reactive barrier material). The system can monitor the contaminant removal, as well as other conditions ...

Systems and methods for optimizing water utility operation

This disclosure provides systems and methods for improving the performance of a water pumping station. A server can be configured to receive data from a plurality of sensors included within the water utility plant. The server can cleanse the data received from the water utility plant to generate cleansed data. The server can prepare the cleansed data for use by the water utility plant to generate plant-specific data. The server also can generate real-time analytic data based on the plant-specific data.

Method and installation for the thermal hydrolysis of biomass

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING WATER UTILITY OPERATION

This disclosure provides systems and methods for improving the performance of a water pumping station. A server can be configured to receive data from a plurality of sensors included within the water utility plant. The server can cleanse the data received from the water utility plant to generate cleansed data. The server can prepare the cleansed data for use by the water utility plant to generate plant-specific data. The server also can generate real-time analytic data based on the plant-specific data.

Water softener

Рельсовое транспортное средство с устройством очистки сточных вод

Полезная модель относится к рельсовому транспортному средству с устройством (1) для очистки сточных вод, содержащему, по меньшей мере, один испаритель (2) для испарения сточной воды посредством подвода тепловой энергии и перетекающего воздуха, при этом воздух отбирается из рельсового транспортного средства. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 197 807 U1 (51) МПК B61D 35/00 (2006.01) C02F 1/04 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B61D 35/00 (2020.02); C02F 1/04 (2020.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019136879, 27.04.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: (73) Патентообладатель(и): СИМЕНС МОБИЛИТИ ГМБХ (DE) 29.05.2020 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: DE 4200296 A1, 15.07.1993. DE 102004028036 A1, 05.01.2006. EP 1401548 B1, 13.10.2004. SU 1654151 A1, 07.06.1991. DE 102013205084 B3, 28.05.2014. DE 102014220666 A1, 14.04.2016. 24.05.2017 DE 10 2017 208 852.4 (45) Опубликовано: 29.05.2020 Бюл. № 16 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 18.11.2019 1 9 7 8 0 7 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: R U 27.04.2018 (72) Автор(ы): КЕЛЕМЕН, Маттиас (DE), ШНАЙДЕР, Кристиан (DE), УНГЕРЕР, Маркус (DE) (86) Заявка PCT: EP 2018/060851 (27.04.2018) U 1 (87) Публикация заявки PCT: Адрес для переписки: 101000, Москва, ул. Мясницкая, д. 13, стр. 5, ООО "Союзпатент" (54) РЕЛЬСОВОЕ ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО С УСТРОЙСТВОМ ОЧИСТКИ СТОЧНЫХ ВОД (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к рельсовому воды посредством подвода тепловой энергии и транспортному средству с устройством (1) для перетекающего воздуха, при этом воздух очистки сточных вод, содержащему, по меньшей отбирается из рельсового транспортного мере, один испаритель (2) для испарения сточной средства. R U 1 9 7 8 0 7 U 1 WO 2018/215165 (29.11.2018) Стр.: 1 U 1 U 1 1 9 7 8 0 7 1 9 7 8 0 7 R U R U Стр.: 2 RU 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 197 807 U1 Полезная модель относится к рельсовому ...

Water Recovery System SAGD System Utilizing A Flash Drum

A water recovery process for a steam assisted gravity drainage system for a heavy oil recovery facility, the process comprising a flash drum and a flash drum heat exchanger/condenser, wherein the water recovery process receives hot water produced by a facility at a temperature above the water atmospheric boiling point and cools it to a temperature below the water atmospheric boiling point before transferring it to the remaining section of the water recovery process.

Systems and methods for disinfecting water

Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for point of use location treatment of potable water supplies on demand on board passenger vehicles, such as aircraft. The systems described generally provide increased safety features, alternate ultraviolet light sources, and reduced power consumption.

Seawater desalination system and energy exchange chamber

A seawater desalination system which can solve a problem of wear of a sliding member and can suppress mixing of concentrated seawater and seawater by making an energy exchange chamber no-piston configuration is provided. In a seawater desalination system for producing fresh water from seawater by passing the seawater pressurized by a pump through a reverse-osmosis membrane-separation apparatus ( 4 ) to separate the seawater into fresh water and concentrated seawater, an energy exchange chamber ( 20 ) for utilizing pressure energy of the concentrated seawater discharged from the reverse-osmosis membrane-separation apparatus ( 3 ) as energy for pressurizing part of the seawater is provided. The energy exchange chamber includes a concentrated seawater port (P 1 ) for introducing and discharging the concentrated seawater, a seawater port (P 2 ) for introducing and discharging the seawater, and a plurality of partitioned fluid passages (R) provided in the chamber to allow the concentrated seawater port (P 1 ) and the seawater port (P 2 ) to communicate with each other.

Electrolytic conversion of waste water to potable water

A method for converting waste water into potable water using power from an electrical grid. The method comprises flowing the waste water through an electrolysis cell coupled to the grid, and, when power availability on the grid is above an upper threshold, biasing the electrolysis cell to form hydrogen. Hydrogen evolved in the electrolysis is then provided as fuel to one or more fuel cells. When the power availability on the grid is below a lower threshold, electric current and potable water are drawn from the one or more fuel cells.

Fluid treatment filter cardridge with high-pressure resistant woven cover

A fluid treatment filtering cartridge having a permeable filtering element and a permeable high-pressure resistant woven tubular fabric external cover formed by a radial weaving loom process that does not use adhesives, thermal bonding or ultrasonic welding techniques is disclosed. The external high-pressure resistant woven cover is secured to end caps of the filter cartridge by adhesives, thermal bonding or ultrasonic welding and surrounds the filter media to form the exterior surface of the filter cartridge and provide both circumferential and longitudinal strength to the filter cartridge in order for it to withstand internal pressures exceeding 250 psi.

Multi-purpose filter cartridge assembly

A multi-purpose water filter cartridge assembly has two sets of manifold holes formed in a top of a manifold integration board. Each set of manifold holes is composed of an inlet, a first outlet and a second outlet. The first outlet of the first set of manifold holes communicates with the inlet of the second set of manifold holes. The manifold integration board further has four sets of cartridge connection holes formed in a bottom thereof and each set is composed of a first inlet, a second inlet and an outlet. The first and second inlets of two sets of the four sets of cartridge connection holes respectively communicate with the first and second outlets of the first set of manifold holes. The inlets of the two sets of cartridge connection holes respectively communicate with the outlets of the first set of manifold holes. The first and second inlets of the other two sets of cartridge connection holes respectively communicate with the first and second outlets of the second set of manifold holes, and the inlets of the two sets of cartridge connection holes respectively communicate with the outlets of the second set of manifold holes through connection holes inside the manifold integration board. At least one filter cartridge is mounted on a bottom of the manifold integration board. The present invention can conveniently and accurately connect multiple filter cartridges in serial, in parallel or both.

Bottle, system and method for sterilizing a liquid

A bottle, a system and a method sterilize a liquid. The bottle has an interior to hold the liquid and an ultraviolet light emitting lamp that extends into the interior. A cord may be attached to the bottle so that pulling the cord may power the ultraviolet light emitting lamp and/or charge a battery used to power the ultraviolet light emitting lamp. The bottle may have a status light that indicates that the ultraviolet light emitting lamp may have an amount of power equal to or greater than a threshold value, such as, for example, an amount of power necessary for the ultraviolet light emitting lamp to operate for ninety seconds. The bottle may have a removable lid located opposite to the ultraviolet light emitting lamp.

Radiation source assembly

There is described In another of its aspects, the present invention provides a radiation source assembly comprising: (i) an elongate radiation source; (ii) a positioning element connected to a proximal portion of the elongate radiation source; and (iii) a connecting portion secured to a proximal portion of the positioning element and configured to engage a support element to maintain a distal portion of the elongate radiation source in a cantilevered position. The present radiation source assembly is configured such that the distal portion of the radiation source is cantilevered with the respect to the distal portion of the protective sleeve in which it is disposed. This feature obviates the need to use spacers, stops, springs and the like in a distal portion of the protective sleeve to maintain correct position of the radiation source within the protective sleeve. Further, the present radiation source assembly is advantageous in that allows for withdrawal of the radiation source from the radiation source assembly without the need to disengage all of the components. Thus, it is possible to replace a single radiation source by removing it from the protective sleeve during operation of the fluid treatment system. This operation can be accomplished quickly without the need to shut down the fluid treatment system or otherwise compensate for the fact that one of the radiation source is being serviced.

Apparatus and Method for the Treatment of Water

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for the treatment of water and, in particular, an apparatus and method which may be applied to fluids such as grey water to be treated prior to discharge. The invention is intended for particular use on marine vessels such as house boats to treat grey water which at present is discharged untreated.

Water treatment system

A water treatment system is provided including a disinfection system, a filter and a turbine generator. A manual pump is positioned downstream of the filter to create negative pressure to draw water through the filter. The manual pump also creates positive pressure to dispense treated water from the outlet of the system. The movement of the water through the system powers the turbine generator. The power generated can be used to monitor a characteristic of the water treatment system.

End of water purification cartridge life apparatus

End-of-life apparatus for use in water purification cartridges are disclosed. The apparatus includes a water-disintegrable tablet configured to disintegrate a predetermined amount after contacting a predetermined volume of water flow. The tablet prevents the stoppage of water until the tablet has been contacted by the predetermined amount of water. The various end-of-life apparatus use different means to stop the water flow when the tablet has disintegrated a predetermined amount.

Water purifier

A water purifier includes a filter part to filter water, a storage part to store the water filtered by the filter part, and a separation unit to partition a space within the storage part into a plurality of spaces. A contact part is disposed between an inner surface of the storage part and the separation unit.

Waste water treatment equipment

A sewage treatment apparatus comprises a first stage equipment for treating sewage feed to obtain a first effluent and a second stage equipment for treating the first effluent to obtain a second effluent. The second stage equipment comprises a mixer (VI) for mixing the first effluent and a flocculation agent to obtain the first effluent containing the flocculation agent and a flocculation-clarification equipment (VII) comprises a first flocculation reaction chamber (A), into which the first effluent containing the flocculation agent is entered and subjected to flocculation reaction to form a mixture of water and dreg; a first separation chamber (C), into which the mixture of water and dreg from the first flocculation reaction chamber (A) is entered and separated to obtain a first part of the second effluent and a first dreg; and a second separation chamber (D), into which part of the first dreg is entered and separated to obtain a second part of the second effluent and a second dreg.

Water Purification Cartridge Using Zirconium Ion-Exchange Sorbents

A cartridge having at least one layer containing sodium zirconium phosphate and at least one layer containing a combination of acid zirconium phosphate and alkaline hydrous zirconium oxide is described. Methods of using the cartridge for water purification are also described.

Shaped compositions for uniform delivery of a functional agent

Shaped compositions are provided for use in delivering a substantially uniform concentration of a functional agent (e.g., an antimicrobial sanitizing agent) to a flowing stream of water. The composition may be shaped and sized to be inserted into a device configured to be attached over the end of a faucet. The shaped composition may include at least two different regions (e.g., layers). A dissolvable region includes a functional agent (e.g., an anti-microbial sanitizing agent). A substantially non-dissolvable region is disposed adjacent to the dissolvable region (e.g., adjacent the bottom surface) so as to cover a bottom surface of the dissolvable region. The geometry of the shaped composition, as well as the presence of the substantially non-dissolvable region aids in providing a substantially uniform concentration of functional agent throughout the life of the dissolvable region.

Personal Advanced Oxidation Water Treatment System

A portable, personal advanced-oxidation water treatment system based on ozone and a catalyst such as titanium dioxide that can cycle and purify water to make it portable by removing organic contaminants. The unit can be used for long periods of time without having to replenish the active portions. The unit can be carried in a backpack or in a vehicle. Fresh water is typically loaded into the unit, and the unit is cycled until the water is pure enough to drink. A battery is used to produce ozone and to cycle the water through a reaction vessel and can optionally be charged with a small solar panel The unit can also be powered directly from a vehicle.

Washing appliance with dedicated water-softener

The softener is based on a capacitive-deionization (CDI) cell, in which the hardness ions are extracted, and disposed of still intact, in concentrated form. The softener is combined with a chelate to inhibit precipitation, in the appliance, from the concentrated effluent. The chelate being citric acid, the acidity is effective to keep the hardness ions in solution. The purify and regenerate modes of operation of the softener can be timed to coincide with the washing and rinsing cycles of the appliance, whereby the presence of the softener does not affect the speed and performance of the appliance.

Water Filtration System

A water filtration system is provided that includes a filter section, a tank section, a pump section, a housing section and a dispensing section. The filter section includes a high-pressure water filter disconnected from a source of tap water. The tank section includes an outer tank member and an inner tank member fluidly connected to the filter section. The pump section is fluidly connected to the filter section via a first conduit for pumping water at a high pressure through the filter and is fluidly connected to the outer tank member via a second conduit for drawing unfiltered water from the outer tank member. The housing section houses at least one of the filter section, the tank section and the pump section. The dispensing section is fluidly connected to the inner tank member for dispensing filtered water.

Spiral wound element and seal assembly

A spiral wound element and a seal assembly comprising: a ring-shaped seal disposed about a portion of an outer periphery of the element, a secondary pathway and a valve that selectively permits fluid flow through the secondary pathway.

Filter system with removable enhancement media

A water filter system including a base configured for receiving water from a faucet and a filter cartridge connected to the base. The filter cartridge defines a peripheral opening and a first chamber having at least one filter element. and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. An enhancement cartridge is removably inserted through the peripheral opening and into the second chamber. The enhancement cartridge includes an enhancement material for adding minerals to the water and is removable from the system independently from the filter cartridge.

Water Disinfection Using Deep Ultraviolet Light

A solution for treating a fluid, such as water, is provided. The solution first removes a set of target contaminants that may be present in the fluid using a filtering solution. The filtered fluid enters a disinfection chamber where it is irradiated by ultraviolet radiation to harm microorganisms that may be present in the fluid. An ultraviolet radiation source and/or the disinfection chamber can include one or more attributes configured to provide more efficient irradiation and/or higher disinfection rates.

Methods of providing uniform delivery of a functional agent from a shaped composition

Methods for introducing a substantially uniform concentration of a functional agent into a flowing stream of water using a shaped composition. The composition may be shaped and sized to be inserted into a device configured to be attached over the end of a faucet. The shaped composition comprises a dissolvable region including a functional agent (e.g., an anti-microbial sanitizing agent). A non-dissolvable region disposed adjacent to the dissolvable region may optionally be provided. The substantially non-dissolvable region remains substantially intact as the dissolving region is progressively dissolved, introducing the functional agent into a flowing stream of water.

Wedge-Shaped Filter Cartridge

Disclosed herein are wedge-shaped filter cartridges having a maximized upstream surface area. The filter cartridges are modular and may be stacked in a filter cartridge system.

Floating dispensers

A floating dispenser for floatingly delivering a dispersant or dispersants to a body of water with the floating dispenser floating in an upright condition when a dispersant is present in a dispenser cartridge of the floating dispenser with the dispenser self inverting 180 degrees in response to consumption of the dispersant in the dispenser cartridge to thereby provide a visual alert that one should replace the dispenser cartridge in the dispenser with a fresh dispenser cartridge.

Control Valve Assembly

Embodiments of the invention provide a control valve assembly and method of fault detection that includes adjusting a valve between an operating position and a fault position in response to various fault conditions. The control valve assembly is adjustable to accommodate fault conditions encountered in a variety of electrochemical deionization systems.

Mesh electrode electrolysis apparatus and method for generating a sanitizing solution

The present invention is an apparatus and method of employing an electrolysis cell assembly for producing simultaneously various diluted Hypochlorous Acid solutions and simultaneously a diluted Sodium Hydroxide solution for usage as cleaning and sanitation by electrolysis of an aqueous saline solution. The apparatus comprising a cylindrical three chamber electrolysis cell consisting of an inner chamber, a middle chamber and an outer chamber having two middle mesh-electrodes in the middle chamber wherein ion-selective exchange membranes are sealed around or on the inside of the middle mesh-electrodes to separate the middle chamber from the inner and outer chamber. The method allows production of different concentrations of Sodium Hydroxide and Hypochlorous Acid solutions isolating a Sodium Hydroxide solution having a negative redox potential ranging from −600 to −1200 mV and isolating a diluted Hypochlorous Acid solution having a positive redox potential ranging from +700 to +1200 mV.

Inline uv led water disinfection and heating

Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to on-aircraft potable water disinfection with UV LED light sources that are positioned in-line with the water delivery system. Further embodiments relate to using the scavenged heat generated by the LEDs to deliver heat back to the water supply tube for temperature stabilization and to prevent water freezing.

Methods and systems for disinfecting potable water supplies

The invention described herein contains two aspects, usable together or separately, that address the needs in the art described above, namely a first aspect that relates to the provision of a transportable water purification system that can be contained on a passenger transport vehicle, and that can use, but does not require, continuous, real-time monitoring, and a second aspect that relates to the use of UV purification of the water as it is uploaded to the passenger transport vehicle after a single pass through the UV chamber.

Hub and removable cartridge for producing and delivering ozonated water

An apparatus has a hub including a water inlet for receiving source water, a water outlet for discharging ozonated water, and an interface between the water inlet and the water outlet. The apparatus also has a cartridge including an electrolytic cell for ozonating the source water. The electrolytic cell has a cathode, an anode comprising diamond, and a membrane between the cathode and the anode. The electrolytic cell is configured to flow source water through both the cathode and the anode. The cartridge further includes at least one cartridge port for removably coupling with the interface on the hub. The at least one cartridge port and the interface are configured to flow source water from the hub into the electrolytic cell and to flow ozonated water from the electrolytic cell into the hub.

Liquid processing apparatus and methods for processing liquids

A liquid processing apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a cylindrical tube that includes an inner portion configured to contain a liquid therein and an outer portion substantially circumscribing the inner portion. The outer portion includes a porous filter. A conductive assembly is coupled to the cylindrical tube, wherein the conductive assembly is configured to generate an electric field to apply on the liquid. The liquid is channeled from the inner portion of the cylindrical tube through the conductive assembly such that the liquid is filtered when the liquid is channeled through the porous filter and sterilized when the liquid is channeled through the conductive assembly.

Liquid Pumps with Hermetically Sealed Motor Rotors

Embodiments of the invention are directed toward a novel pressurized vapor cycle for distilling liquids. In an embodiment of the invention, a liquid purification system is revealed, including the elements of an input for receiving untreated liquid, a vaporizer coupled to the input for transforming the liquid to vapor, a head chamber for collecting the vapor, a vapor pump with an internal drive shaft and an eccentric rotor with a rotatable housing for compressing vapor, a condenser in communication with the vapor pump for transforming the compressed vapor into a distilled product, and an electric motor with motor rotor and magnets hermetically sealed within the fluid pressure boundary of the distillation system.

Filtration system

The present invention presents a filtration system with an integrated manifold valve. The filtration system employs only one pivotal component—the pivoting of the manifold. The manifold valve includes a dual aperture design for a two-fold alignment scheme with the ingress and egress lines of the fluid source. The invention is free of multi-component rotary valve with internal, rotatable parts, or an activation component, such as a handle, for initiating the rotary valve, allowing the user to rotate the rotational components thereof. The reduction in moveable components in this design reduces the likelihood of failure and increases the reliability of the filtration system.

Waste treatment process for coal gasification fly ash

Disclosed is an improved water treatment process that operates on a continuous flow of fluids that are subjected to hydrodynamic waves, acoustic ultrasonic waves in combination with injected ozone and electro chemical treatment. The treatment system provides a cost efficient and environmentally friendly process and apparatus for cleaning and recycling fluids as contaminated as coal slurry, as well as other types of fluids having various levels of contaminants such as aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and suspended solids. The volatile organic compounds are reduced to an acceptable level without the use of acids, ion exchange materials, or anti scaling chemicals which is of economical and environmental significance and benefit.

Universal filter system and method for fluid containers

A universal filter system is provided for filtering a fluid in a fluid container, such as water in a water bottle. The system can be selectively attached to and removed from a plurality of fluid containers. For instance, the filter system can be applied to a first fluid container. After use, the filter system can be removed from the first fluid container. The filter system can then be used in connection with the first fluid container again or with a different fluid container. The filter system can include a filter and one or more container-engaging elements that are configured to sealingly engage a portion of a plurality of fluid containers, including interior and/or exterior portions of such fluid containers. In this way, the leakage of a fluid from the container can be prevented and the fluid must pass through the filter before exiting the outlet of the fluid container.

Desalination system and elements thereof

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a desalination system comprising a plurality of elongated pressure vessels (PV). Each PV has a longitudinal axis, oriented such that the longitudinal axis thereof is of a vertical orientation. Each of the PVs is adapted to receive therein a plurality n of desalination membranes. The membranes located above the lowermost membrane within the PV have a total weight allowing them to function as a mechanism limiting axial expansion of the lowermost membrane, whereby the PV is free of any additional limiting mechanism.

Methods and apparatus for delivery system for water enhancements

A delivery system for water enhancements according to various aspects of the present invention is configured to provide a controlled amount of a water enhancement to a water supply. In one embodiment, the delivery system comprises an enhancing device that operates under pressure to provide a controlled rate of diffusion of an enhancing element into the water supply to form an enhanced water supply for use or consumption. The delivery system may also be configured to buffer the enhanced water supply prior to use or consumption.

Water purification system

Purification of water is obtained by pumping water through a multi-stage filtration unit or a series of filters having increasingly smaller dimensional passages and then irradiating the water using UV light delivered at over 16,000 microwatts/cm 2 /sec. The system is advantageously portable for use in diverse environments and operable using a variety of power sources from solar to conventional fuels or electricity.

Portable water filter

A portable water filter is provided with a structural assembly including a base; an upright member on the base and including pairs of side holding members; a battery compartment on the base; ports on an edge of the base; a top plate on the upright member and including a top recess; a telescoping handle in the upright member and the recess; knobs on the top plate; and indicators on the top plate; a rechargeable battery in the battering compartment; a filter assembly including a pump electrically connected to the rechargeable battery and being in fluid communication with an inlet water line, and filters releasably mounted on the pairs of holding members wherein the most downstream filter is in fluid communication with an outlet water line; and a cover including a top opening, the cover being releasably put on the structural assembly with the handle exposed.

Device for Treating Water Comprising a Solid Filter Drum

Device for treating water comprising a solid filter drum. The invention relates to a device for treating water comprising:—a biological treatment zone ( 13 ) housing a plurality of biological discs ( 16 ) mounted on a shaft ( 17 ) that can be turned, —a filtration zone ( 14 ) housing a filter drum ( 20 ) mounted on the same shaft as the said biological discs ( 16 ), —conveying means ( 39 ) for conveying biologically treated water originating from said biological treatment zone ( 13 ) into said filter drum ( 20 ), —means for unplugging said filter drum ( 20 ), which means are positioned on the outside of said filter drum ( 20 ), —sludge collection means ( 24 ) positioned inside said filter drum ( 20 ) facing said unplugging means and connected to a discharge line ( 28, 29, 30 ) that discharges said sludge from said filter drum ( 20 ). According to the invention, the sides of said filter drum ( 20 ) are closed by solid sidewalls ( 22, 23 ), and said discharge line ( 28, 29, 30 ) comprises a portion ( 30 ) which extends along the axis of said shaft ( 17 ) through a first of said sidewalls ( 23 ) mounted to rotate about said axis, the second sidewall ( 22 ) of said filter drum ( 20 ) being secured to said shaft ( 17 ).

System and method for controlling water quality in a recreational water installation

A system for monitoring water chemistry of a recreational water installation includes a sensor configured to detect bather load in the recreational water installation and a controller configured to determine a required adjustment to the water chemistry of the recreational water installation based upon the detected bather load.

Separation membrane module

Provided is a separation membrane module including: a tubular pressure container 7 in which a raw liquid is filtered through a separation membrane to produce a permeate liquid; and an internal member 5 A provided in the pressure container 7. The internal member 5 A is equipped with a sensor for detecting characteristics of at least one of the raw liquid and the permeate liquid. A detected signal generated by the sensor is transmitted from an antenna 65. The internal member 5 A has an antenna holding portion 54 in which the antenna 65 is embedded. A gap between the antenna holding portion 54 and an inner peripheral surface 7 a of the pressure container 7 is sealed with a sealing member 42.

Method and electrolyser for disinfectant production

The present invention relates to the chemical engineering for getting useful products from aqueous solution of electrolytes with various concentration by electrolytic method and it can be used for the production of disinfectants widely utilized in medicine, biology, and ecology. This invention solves a task of disinfectant production with the capacity of a single electrolyser amounting to 1200 litres per hour and up to 600 grams of active chlorine per hour by utilizing 3-7 gram sodium chloride (NaCl) for the production of 1 gram of active chlorine on the basis of a reliable and safe hydraulic structure. The main condition for the effective solving of the task is the initial directing of fresh water supply into the internal tubular cathode chamber for the cathode cooling purposes, before the participation in final disinfectant production process. A coolable cathode enables to increase the hold-up time of the electrolyte in the electrode chamber without application of circulation circuits improving significantly the efficiency of sodium chloride utilization. The simplicity of the method makes it possible to increase both the productivity of a single electrolyser and the efficiency of the process.

Mobile Water Purification System

The present invention relates to a mobile water purification system employing crossflow filtration, such as reverse osmosis filtration. One embodiment of the invention discloses a mobile water purification system comprising a housing, a pump unit and a piping system for providing fluid communication between a water inlet, a pre-filtration unit, a crossflow filtration unit, a disinfection unit and an outlet for supply of purified water, wherein the pre-filtration unit comprises sediment/cartridge filtrations means and dechlorination means, the cross-flow filtration unit comprises a plurality of parallel and/or sequentially arranged membrane filters, and the piping system is reconfigurable such that the crossflow filtration unit can be bypassed. The present water purification system is adapted to be deployed in remote areas substantially anywhere in the world.

System and method for the treatment of wastewater

A system and method for the treatment of wastewater. In one aspect, the invention can be a method for treating wastewater comprising: a) introducing untreated wastewater into a holding tank: b) flowing the untreated wastewater into a first wastewater treatment trailer to provide a first treatment regimen to the untreated wastewater to form a first treated wastewater c) flowing the first treated wastewater into a second wastewater treatment trailer to provide a second treatment regimen to the first treated wastewater to form a second treated wastewater; and wherein the holding tank, the first wastewater treatment trailer and the second wastewater treatment trailer are fluidly coupled together to facilitate flow of the untreated wastewater from the holding tank into the first wastewater treatment trailer and flow of the first treated wastewater from the first Wastewater treatment trailer into the second wastewater treatment trailer.

Protective housings for a system

An apparatus for filtering and/or purifying and/or conditioning a fluid comprises a pressure vessel having an inlet for introducing fluid into the pressure vessel and an outlet for removing fluid from the pressure vessel, filtering medium positioned inside the pressure vessel for filtering and/or purifying and/or conditioning fluid, and a shell surrounding the pressure vessel, the shell having sufficient anti-flammability properties to be resistant against fire to protect the pressure vessel from fire.

Electrocoagulation for treating liquids

A method, a system and a kit for removing colloid contaminants from a fluid or suspension by destabilization thereof with addition of kinetic energy thereto are provided, the method to overcome the energetic barrier preventing an efficient fluid-solid separation comprises injecting the colloidal fluid containing contaminants in an electrolytic system including an electrocoagulation module comprising at least one anode and at least one cathode, the anode and the cathode being adapted to be electrically connected to perform electrolysis of the fluid, providing an electric current, between the anode and the cathode, to form electro-coagulated contaminants flocs in the agitated fluid, separating the electro-coagulated flocs from the fluid, and extracting the fluid from the electrolytic system.

Compact wastewater concentrator using waste heat

A compact and portable liquid concentrator includes a gas inlet, a gas exit and a flow corridor connecting the gas inlet and the gas exit, wherein the flow corridor includes a narrowed portion that accelerates the gas through the flow corridor. A liquid inlet injects liquid into the gas stream at a point prior to the narrowed portion so that the gas-liquid mixture is thoroughly mixed within the flow corridor, causing a portion of the liquid to be evaporated. A demister or fluid scrubber downstream of the narrowed portion removes entrained liquid droplets from the gas stream and re-circulates the removed liquid to the liquid inlet through a re-circulating circuit. Fresh liquid to be concentrated is also introduced into the re-circulating circuit at a rate sufficient to offset the amount of liquid evaporated in the flow corridor.

System and method for conditioning a liquid such as water

A system for conditioning a liquid such as water, includes a first holder of a medium for treating liquid, the medium in the first holder including an ion exchange material loaded with at least a first counter ion species, and a second holder of a medium for treating liquid, the medium in the second holder including an ion exchange material loaded with at least a second counter ion species of the same polarity as the first. The media in the first and second holders are configured to exchange at least one of the first and second counter ion species for ions in the liquid to a different extent. The system is arranged to lead a first fraction of the liquid to be treated through only the first of the first and second holders and a second fraction of the liquid to be treated through at least the second of the first and second holders.

Water purification systems and methods

Systems, components, and methods for water purification are described. In an example, a system may comprise an array of light-focusing elements, a heat exchanger device, a turbine generator, or other components and can be configured to use a source of light (e.g., sunlight) to filter water from a water source and to generate electricity. The electricity may be looped back into the system to further produce filtered water.

Arrangement for generation and treatment of water, method for generation and treatment of water and aircraft with such an arrangement

An arrangement for generating and treating water is provided. The arrangement includes a fuel cell with a water-generating system, a salination unit for the salination of water, a state measuring device for acquiring an operating state of the salination unit, a water-receiving reservoir for receiving water, a water-quality measuring device for measuring the water quality of the water whose salt content has been increased, and a control unit. The salination unit is designed to add a basic salt to water so that apart from the salt content, an excessively acidic pH-value of the dispensed water is increased and stabilized. To this effect the control unit is connected to the water-quality measuring device and to the state measuring device and is designed, for setting a predetermined water quality, to control the salination unit depending on the operating state of the salination unit and on the measured water quality.

Apparatus for treating a substance with wave energy from an electrical arc and a second source

A substance is treated using a device having: (a) a volute or cyclone head, (b) a throat connected to the volute or cyclone head, (c) a parabolic reflector connected to the throat, (d) a first wave energy source comprising a first electrode within the volute or cyclone head that extends through the outlet into the opening of the throat along the central axis, and a second electrode extending into the parabolic reflector and spaced apart and axially aligned with first electrode, and (e) a second wave energy source disposed inside the throat, embedded within the throat or disposed around the throat. The substance is directed to the inlet of the volute or cyclone head and irradiated with one or more wave energies produced by the first and second wave energy sources as the substance passes through the device.

DEVICE FOR DRYING SEWAGE SLUDGE

A device for drying sewage sludge having a modular design composed of standard containers, the standard containers being disposed behind and optionally on top of one another. Slabs including heating lines are introduced on top of one another, in multiple levels, into the standard containers, serving as drying surfaces. Linear conveyors including deflections in a first and a last container distribute the sewage sludge across a width of the drying surfaces, turn and loosen the sewage sludge, and move this successively back and forth over the drying surfaces disposed on top of one another. 1. A device for drying sewage sludge , comprising at least one drying surface onto which the sewage sludge can be placed for drying , and comprising a linear conveyor , which comprises conveying elements that the linear conveyor moves in a longitudinal direction over the drying surface , wherein the device comprises modules , which are disposed behind one another in the longitudinal direction , the at least one drying surface continues through the modules , and the linear conveyor passes through the modules disposed behind one another.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a plurality of drying surfaces which are disposed on top of one another and onto which the sewage sludge can be placed for drying claim 1 , the device comprises a respective revolving linear conveyor for two drying surfaces disposed on top of one another claim 1 , which comprises conveying elements that the linear conveyor moves in a longitudinal direction over the two drying surfaces disposed on top of one another and in opposite directions on the two drying surfaces claim 1 , the device comprises modules claim 1 , each of which comprises a plurality of drying surfaces disposed on top of one another claim 1 , the modules are disposed behind one another in the longitudinal direction claim 1 , the drying surfaces continue through the modules claim 1 , the linear conveyor passes through the ...

Filter-and-medication type shower arm

A filter-and-medication type shower arm includes a filter portion and a medication portion. The filter portion includes: a shower arm water input port, disposed at end of the filter portion; and a filter core, disposed in the filter portion, with its one end connected to the shower arm water input port. The medication portion is connected to the filter portion, so that they are in communication with each other, including: a shower arm water output port, disposed at end of the medication portion, and is provided with a shower head connector; a chamber, connected to other end of the filter core; and a medicine storage box, disposed slidably in the chamber of the medication portion, and containing a medicine bag inside, and it includes: a plurality of micro through holes, and a water outlet port.

WATER EJECTING APPARATUS

A water ejecting apparatus includes a case and a water ejection unit connected to one side of the case. The water ejection unit includes a lifting cover configured to perform an elevating operation, a water ejection nozzle installed at a lower end of the lifting cover and configured to eject water, a touch bar at least partially accommodated inside the lifting cover and configured to perform an ascending operation when in contact with a water receiving container placed below the water ejection nozzle, and extending from a point adjacent to the water ejection nozzle to a point adjacent to the front cover, and a detection sensor accommodated inside the lifting cover and configured to detect the ascending operation of the touch bar. 1. A liquid ejecting apparatus comprising:a case configured to be located on a first surface and including a front cover extending in a first direction perpendicular to the first surface based on the case being located on the first surface; and a lifting gear extending in the first direction;', 'a lifting cover that is movable in the first direction along the lifting gear;', 'a lifting motor coupled to the lifting cover;', 'a liquid ejection nozzle disposed at an end of the lifting cover and configured to eject liquid;', 'a touch bar at least partially received in the lifting cover and having a portion configured to move away from the first surface based on the touch bar contacting a liquid receiving container that is located between the liquid ejection nozzle and the first surface;', 'a detection sensor configured to detect the movement of the touch bar; and', 'a controller configured to control the lifting motor., 'a liquid ejector comprising2. The liquid ejecting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the liquid ejector further comprises:a fixed cover connected to the case and including the lifting gear, andwherein the lifting cover is received in the fixed cover and movable in the first direction relative to the fixed cover.3. The liquid ...

CONSTRUCTION SITE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHODS

A portable fluid treatment apparatus includes a container with an interior wall between the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe which defines a bottom space between the bottom of the wall and the bottom interior surface of the container. A series of collectors in the container direct the flow of the inlet fluid and promote sedimentation from the fluid. The inlet fluid flows under the wall and up to a discharge pipe equipped with a vent. Multiple sedimentation units are connected together in series and mounted on a trailer for transport to a construction site. 1a container connected to an inlet pipe and to an outlet pipe wherein said outlet pipe is at a position lower in said container than said inlet pipe;a wall within said container between said inlet pipe and said outlet pipe;a collector in said first interior section at a level lower than said inlet pipe;a drain pipe extending downward inside said container from said outlet pipe; anda vent pipe extending upward from said outlet pipe.. A portable fluid treatment apparatus for treating an inlet fluid, comprising: The present invention is a continuation application and is related to, and claims priority from, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/605,824 filed Sep. 6, 2012 for: “CONSTRUCTION SITE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHODS”, which is continuation-in-part application and is related to, and claims priority from, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/234,019, filed Sep. 15, 2011, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,889,000 for: “APPARATUS, METHODS, AND SYSTEM FOR TREATMENT OF STORMWATER AND WASTE FLUIDS” all of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety and are assigned to the assignee of the present application.1. Field of the InventionThe present invention generally relates to apparatus, methods, and systems for treating storm water and removing sediment and suspended solids in water discharged from construction, building and other sites where the discharge of suspended solids into riparian systems or storm drain ...

Pool cleaning robot with removable filter and impeller

A pool cleaning robot that may include a drive motor; an impeller; an impeller motor that is configured to rotate the impeller; wherein the impeller, once rotated at a first rotational direction, is configured to induce fluid to flow through the pool cleaning robot; a filter for filtering fluid that flows through the pool cleaning robot; and wherein the filter (a) is detachably coupled to one or more elements of the pool cleaning robot; and (b) is configured to exit the pool cleaning robot from a first side of the pool cleaning robot.

Retrofit Attachments for Water Treatment Systems

In at least one embodiment, the invention provides a retrofit for existing water treatment systems where the retrofit includes at least one of the following: a particulate separator, a supplementary inlet, and a waveform disk-pack turbine. In a further embodiment, the invention includes a water treatment system combined with at least one of the following: a particulate separator, a supplementary inlet, and a waveform disk-pack turbine. 1. A system for attaching to a device having an accumulation chamber with at least one discharge port and a disk-pack such that a fluid pathway exists from a center of the disk-pack through the disk-pack into the accumulation chamber and out the at least one discharge port , said system comprising:a connection member having a passageway capable of being in fluid communication with the discharge port, a discharge chamber in fluid communication with said passageway, and', 'a particulate discharge port in fluid communication with said discharge chamber., 'a discharge module having'}2. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising a second discharge module configured to attach to a top of said discharge module claim 1 , and said second discharge model havinga second discharge chamber in fluid communication with said discharge chamber, anda discharge outlet in fluid communication with said second discharge chamber.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein said second discharge module rises above a height of the attached device.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said discharge module includes at least one spiraling protrusion along a surface of said discharge chamber running from proximate to a junction of said passageway and said discharge chamber.5. The system according to claim 4 , wherein said spiraling protrusion runs in an upwardly direction towards the discharge outlet.6. The system according to claim 5 , further comprising a second discharge module having a second discharge chamber in fluid communication with ...

Stacked type falling film evaporator, zero liquid discharge system comprising the same, and zero liquid discharging method using the same

A stacked type falling film evaporator includes a first evaporator, a second evaporator, a first vapor recovering device, a second vapor recovering device and a vapor recompressor. The first evaporator and the second evaporator respectively have evaporation tubes of a length of 5 m to 10 m, and are stacked in such a manner that wastewater passes through the first evaporator and the second evaporator in order. The first vapor recovering device collects vapor generated from the wastewater in the first evaporator and supplies the collected vapor to the second evaporator. The second vapor recovering device collects vapor generated from the wastewater in the second evaporator and supplies the collected vapor to the first evaporator. The vapor recompressor compresses the vapor collected in the second vapor recovering device before the vapor is supplied to the first evaporator.

Filters for Non-Plumbed Appliances

A filter for a non-plumbed appliance is provided. The filter includes a filter housing defining a filter chamber. A filter inlet and a filter outlet are positioned along a bottom portion of the filter housing, and filter media is positioned within the filter chamber to remove contaminants from water flowing through the filter media. A divider wall is positioned within the filter chamber to direct the flow of water through a flow aperture at a top portion of the filter chamber, such that the filter chamber remains filled with water during operation. As a result, the filter media remains completely submerged, thereby improving filtration performance, reducing pressure drop, and more evenly depleting the filter media. 1. A non-plumbed appliance defining a vertical direction , a lateral direction , and a transverse direction , the non-plumbed appliance comprising:a water tank defining a storage volume;a pump in fluid communication with the storage volume for actively flowing water from the water tank; and a filter housing comprising a sidewall extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end wall and a second end wall, the filter housing defining a filter chamber;', 'a filter inlet;', 'a filter outlet positioned proximate the second end wall of the filter housing;', 'a filter medium positioned within the filter chamber, the filter medium operable to remove contaminants from water flowing through the filter medium;', 'a divider wall positioned proximate the second end wall of the filter housing to prevent the flow of water from the filter chamber to the filter outlet; and', 'a bypass channel defined by a top portion of the sidewall along the vertical direction through which water may flow from the filter chamber over the divider wall to the filter outlet., 'a filter disposed within the storage volume such that water is flowable from the storage volume through the filter to the pump, the filter comprising2. The non-plumbed appliance of claim 1 , wherein the filter ...

Filters for Non-Plumbed Appliances

A filter for a non-plumbed appliance is provided. The filter includes a filter housing having a sidewall extending along a longitudinal direction between a first end wall and a second end wall. A flow distribution channel is also defined by the sidewall of the filter housing, the flow distribution channel extending outwardly from the sidewall along the radial direction and along the longitudinal direction between the flow aperture and the first end wall of the filter housing. The flow distribution channel equalizes the pressure gradient on the outer surface of the filter media, resulting in an improved flow pattern, increased clogging resistance, and improved filter performance capacity. 1. A non-plumbed appliance defining a vertical direction , a lateral direction , and a transverse direction , the non-plumbed appliance comprising:a water tank defining a storage volume;a pump in fluid communication with the storage volume for actively flowing water from the water tank; and a filter housing defining a longitudinal direction and a radial direction, the filter housing comprising a sidewall extending along the longitudinal direction between a first end wall and a second end wall, the filter housing defining a filter chamber;', 'a filter inlet positioned proximate the first end wall of the filter housing;', 'a filter outlet positioned proximate the second end wall of the filter housing;', 'a filter medium positioned within the filter chamber, the filter medium defining a first end, a second end separated from the first end along the longitudinal direction, and an interior passage, the filter medium being operable to remove contaminants from water flowing through the filter medium; and', 'a flow distribution channel defined by the sidewall of the filter housing, the flow distribution channel extending outwardly from the sidewall along the radial direction and along the longitudinal direction between the first end wall and the second end wall of the filter housing., 'a ...

Method and Apparatus for Evaporating Waste Fluids

A self-contained, portable, waste water evaporating apparatus is shown. A solar-operated submersible pump pumps waste water from just under the surface of a waste water pit, through a pair of automatic backflushing filters and out misters located around the bank of the waste water pit. At a predetermined pressure across the automatic backflushing filters, the automatic backflushing filters are reverse cycled, one at a time, to backflushing particles back into the waste water pit. Periodically, the misters are purged and/or cleaned to remove particles therefrom. In response to sunlight, solar panels provide DC voltage directly to the submersible pump. If pressure from the submersible pump gets excessive, a pressure relief valve removes the excess pressure.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING WATER TO AN AIRCRAFT

There are described methods and systems for supplying water to an aircraft. A water supply assembly is fluidly coupled to a water storage tank via a supply line. An overflow line is fluidly coupled to the water supply assembly. One or more sensors are configured to determine an amount of water in the water storage tank. One or more processors are communicative with the one or more sensors and configured to: determine a desired amount of water to be contained in the water storage tank; determine from the one or more sensors that an amount of water in the water storage tank corresponds to the desired amount of water; and, in response to determining that the amount of water in the water storage tank corresponds to the desired amount of water, transmit an instruction for causing water being supplied from the water supply assembly to the water storage tank to be diverted to the overflow line. 134-. (canceled)35. A method for supplying water to an aircraft , comprising:determining a desired amount of water to be contained in a water storage tank onboard the aircraft;supplying water via a supply line to the water storage tank;determining that an amount of water contained in the water storage tank corresponds to the desired amount of water; andin response to determining that the amount of water contained in the water storage tank corresponds to the desired amount of water, diverting the supply of water away from the water storage tank and to an overflow line.36. The method of claim 35 , further comprising claim 35 , prior to determining the desired amount of water to be contained in the water storage tank claim 35 , receiving a selection of the desired amount of water to be received in the water storage tank.37. The method of claim 36 , wherein receiving the selection comprises receiving a selection of a volume of water to be contained in the water storage tank.38. The method of claim 36 , wherein receiving the selection comprises receiving:a selection of a percentage of a ...

WATER EJECTING APPARATUS

A water ejecting apparatus includes a case and a water ejection unit coupled to one side of the case. The water ejection unit includes a first lifting cover connected to the case and allowing a lifting gear to be fixed thereto, a second lifting cover movably accommodated inside the first lifting cover, a lifting motor coupled to the second lifting cover and configured to interwork with the lifting motor, and a water ejection nozzle installed at a lower end of the second lifting cover and configured to allow water to be ejected therethrough. The lifting gear has gear teeth is provided on one side thereof in an up-down direction and at least one reinforcing hole or reinforcing recess provided on the other side thereof 1. A liquid ejecting apparatus comprising:a case; and a first lifting cover connected to the case;', 'a lifting gear fixed to the first lifting cover;', 'a second lifting cover received in the first lifting cover;', 'a lifting motor coupled to the second lifting cover and engaged with a gear assembly; and', 'a liquid ejection nozzle disposed at an end of the second lifting cover and configured to eject liquid,', 'wherein the lifting gear has a first side and a second side opposite to the first side, and includes (i) gear teeth on the first side and (ii) at least one reinforcing hole or at least one reinforcing recess on the second side., 'a liquid ejector at least partially protruding from the case and comprising2. The liquid ejecting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first lifting cover comprises:a plate that mounts the lifting gear.3. The liquid ejecting apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the plate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface claim 2 ,wherein the at least one reinforcing hole is disposed on the first surface of the plate, andwherein the at least one reinforcing recess is recessed in a direction from the first surface to the second surface.4. The liquid ejecting apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the at least one ...

SAFETY ACCESS SYSTEM FOR FLOAT ASSEMBLIES

A safety access system for use on floats, typically in the field of water and wastewater treatment, the system including rotatable and removable handrails and sockets attached to the float to receive the handrails. 1. A safety access system for use on float assemblies , the float assembly including a float having a top surface and a perimeter surface , the safety access system comprising:a mounting bracket having a front portion, two side portions and a rear portion;two sockets, one socket attached to each side of the rear portion of the mounting bracket;two removable handrails, each handrail having a support post, the support post supporting a guard rail portion, the support post having a lower or mating portion;a guide and lock pin positioned within each socket; and,a receiving channel and at least one rotation guide channel in communication with the receiving channel on the mating portion of the support post that cooperates with the guide and lock pin such that the mating portion of the support post is engaged in the socket.2. (canceled)3. The safety access system of wherein the mating portion of the support post further includes a lock portion in communication with the rotation guide channel.4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. A safety access system for use on a float assembly claim 1 , the float assembly including a top surface and a perimeter claim 1 , the safety system comprising:at least one socket attached to the float;a guide and lock pin positioned within the socket;at least one removable handrail having a support post, the support post having a lower mating portion; and,a receiving channel and a rotation guide channel, the rotation guide in communication with the receiving channel, on the mating portion of the support post that cooperates with the guide and lock pin such that the mating portion of the support post is engaged in a particular orientation in the socket.7. (canceled)8. The safety access system of wherein the mating portion of the support post ...

APPARATUS FOR SIMULTANEOUS PRODUCTION OF DISTILLED WATER AND HOT WATER

A hot water and distillation apparatus configured to simultaneously produce distilled water and hot water is disclosed. The hot water and distillation apparatus comprises a hot water tank, a condensation and evaporation chamber, an (feed water) evaporation tray provided in the condensation and evaporation chamber, a heat source thermally connected to the evaporation tray. The hot water and distillation apparatus is configured to condensate evaporated feed water from the evaporation tray by means of heat exchange between the hot water tank and a condensation surface. The condensation surface is provided at the outside surface of the hot water tank. The heat source is thermally connected to the evaporation tray. The hot water and distillation apparatus comprises a distillate collection member configured to collect distillate. The hot water tank, the evaporation tray and the distillate collection member are provided in the condensation and evaporation chamber. 1. A hot water and distillation apparatus configured to simultaneously produce distilled water and hot water , wherein the hot water and distillation apparatus comprises:a hot water tank;a condensation and evaporation chamber;an evaporation tray provided in the condensation and evaporation chamber;a heat source thermally connected to the evaporation tray, wherein the hot water and distillation apparatus is configured to condensate evaporated feed water from the evaporation tray by means of heat exchange between the hot water tank and a condensation surface, wherein the condensation surface is provided at the outside surface of the hot water tank, wherein the heat source is thermally connected to the evaporation tray, wherein the hot water and distillation apparatus comprises a distillate collection member configured to collect distillate, wherein the hot water tank, the evaporation tray and the distillate collection member are provided in the condensation and evaporation chamber.2. The hot water and distillation ...

Method and Apparatus for the Mass Production and Absorption of Oyxgen into Seawater

The system is one in which submerged electrolytic cells provide electricity from the seawater, that directly energizes electro-chemical cells that produce oxygen and hydrogen. The entire system is configured so that micro bubbles of oxygen are quickly adsorbed as they rise toward the surface, increasing dissolved oxidation (DO) by adsorption into the water. 1. a method for increasing dissolved oxygen levels in salt water comprising the steps of:placing an oxygen system in a salt water column, wherein said oxygen system comprises an array of electrical generating cells and one or more electrolytic cells, wherein said electrical generating cells provide power for said electrolytic cellsobserving an increase in dissolved O2 level in said salt water column.2. a system for increasing dissolved oxygen levels in salt water comprising:a lower platform comprised of an array of electrical generating cells, said lower platform separated from an upper platform of one or more electrolytic cells, one or more power transmission cables connecting said lower platform and said upper platform. Claims the benefit of provisional application No. 62/357,934 filed on Jul. 1,2016.Not applicable.Not applicable.The disclosure as detailed herein is in the technical field of industrial systems. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to the technical field of electrochemical production of electricity. Even more specifically, the present disclosure relates to the technical field of electrolytic oxidation.Hypoxia occurs when the oxygen required to support life becomes depleted, which can result in severe impairment of near-shore fisheries. Consequently, dead zones can also destabilize the businesses, families and communities that are sustained by fisheries. Further, nutrient enrichment can jeopardize the future of estuaries and coastal wetlands that depend on freshwater and sediment delivery for stability and persistence. In short, clean water is critical to the ecological, cultural and ...

Fluid transportation and filtering container

A fluid transport assembly includes a substantially cylindrical shell having a first closed end and a second closed end and a tube extending from the first closed end to the second closed end. The tube is substantially aligned with an axis of the shell and provides a passage through the shell. The fluid transport assembly also includes a series of concentric cylindrical filters positioned in the cylindrical shell and extending from the first closed end to the second closed end. The series of concentric cylindrical filters defines an input compartment between the filters and the tube and an output compartment between the filters and the cylindrical shell. The series of concentric filters is structured to remove contaminants from a fluid as the fluid flows through the series of concentric filters from the input compartment to the output compartment.

Scalable continuous flow microbial fuel cells

Disclosed are modular microbial fuel cell (MFC) devices, systems and methods for treating wastewater and generating electrical energy through a bioelectrochemical waste-to-energy conversion process. In some aspects, a modular MFC system includes a wastewater pretreatment system to receive and pre-treat raw wastewater for feeding pre-treated wastewater for bioelectrochemical processing; one or more modular MFC devices to bioelectrochemically process the pre-treated wastewater by concurrently generating electrical energy and digesting organic contaminants and particulates in the wastewater to yield treated, cleaner water; and a water collection module to receive the treated water from the one or more modular MFC devices and store the treated water and/or route the treated water from the system.

Device for Improving the Chemical and Physical Properties of Water and Methods of Using Same

A water treatment device for altering the chemical and physical properties of water for use in existing plumbing and/or piping systems wherein the treatment device may be customized for intended use and for treatment of the water profile in the geographical area of installation.

Coffee Machine Filter Cartridges

Exemplary embodiments of a filter cartridge for a coffee machine are disclosed. According to one exemplary embodiment, a coffee machine filter cartridge may include a filter body having a water inlet, a grate and a water outlet, and a lid held on the filter body. The water inlet is disposed around the water outlet. The water outlet connects to one end of the grate through a pipe. The other end of the grate is held on the inner wall of the filter body and comprises a cloth filter. A filter chamber between the pipe and the filter body has a descaling core. When filtering and descaling, the water flows sequentially through the water inlet, filter chamber, grate, cloth filter, pipe, and water outlet. The cartridge is structurally simple, convenient and accessible to users; preventing clogging of the internal parts of the coffee machine by slow dissolution of the descaling agent. 1. A filter cartridge for a coffee machine comprising: an inner wall;', 'a grate comprising a cloth filter, a first end, and a second end, the second end being connected to the inner wall;', 'a water outlet connected to the first end of the grate through a pipe; and', 'a water inlet disposed around the water outlet;, 'a filter body comprisinga filter chamber formed between the pipe and the filter body and comprising a descaling core for removing scale; anda lid attached to the filter body,wherein during the filtering and descaling process, water flows sequentially through the water inlet, the filter chamber, the grate, the pipe, and the water outlet.2. The filter cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the grate is funnel-shaped;the first end of the grate comprises a first boss providing an interference fit with the upper end of the pipe fastening the grate to the inner side of the filter body; andthe second end of the grate comprises a bracket abutting a bulge on the inner wall of the filter body.3. The filter cartridge of claim 2 , wherein the bracket is disposed annularly around the grate claim 2 , ...

WATER PURIFICATION CARTRIDGE

A water purification cartridge includes a casing with a tubular shape that has an inflow portion for raw water to flow in and an outflow portion for purified water to flow out, and a filter member for filtering the raw water, the filter member being accommodating within the casing. The filter member is formed to have a cylindrical shape having a hollow portion, and has a first face and a second face at respective ends in an axial direction. The casing has a first cover portion, a second cover portion, and a side wall portion. The first cover portion covers the first face. The second cover covers the second face. The side wall portion covers an outer circumferential face of the filter member. In the first cover portion, a first contact portion is formed that annularly comes into contact with the first face and that press the filter member in the axial direction to elastically deform the filter member. In the second cover portion, a second contact portion is formed that annularly comes into contact with the second face and that press the filter member in the axial direction to elastically deform the filter member. 110-. (canceled)11. A water purification cartridge comprising:a casing with a tubular shape that has an inflow portion for raw water to flow in, and an outflow portion for purified water to flow out; anda filter member for filtering the raw water, the filter member being accommodated within the casing,wherein the filter member is elastic and formed to have a cylindrical shape having a hollow portion, and has a first face and a second face at respective ends in an axial direction,the casing includes:a first cover portion that covers the first face of the filter member;a second cover portion that covers the second face of the filter member; anda side wall portion that covers an outer circumferential face of the filter member,in the first cover portion, a first contact portion is formed that annularly comes into contact with the first face of the filter member ...

ION REMOVAL KIT

An ion removal kit according to the present invention comprises: a kit case; a filter unit, which is provided inside the kit case, receives raw water from a main flow path for supplying the raw water to a water-requiring place so as to remove, through electrodeionization, at least some of ionic substances included in the received raw water, thereby discharging soft water containing less ionic substances than raw water; a filter flow path which is provided inside the kit case; and a control part which is provided inside the kit case and which controls the filter unit. 1. An ion removal kit comprising:a kit case;a filter unit provided inside the kit case, wherein the filter unit receives raw water from a main line configured to supply the raw water to a consumption site, removes at least a part of ionic substances contained in the received raw water by electro-deionization, and releases soft water containing a smaller amount of ionic substances than the raw water;a filter line provided inside the kit case and configured to connect the filter unit and a water inlet opening that is formed in the kit case and through which the raw water is supplied;a water outlet line provided inside the kit case and configured to connect the filter unit and a water outlet opening that is formed in the kit case and through which the soft water is delivered to the main line; anda controller provided inside the kit case and configured to control the filter unit.2. The ion removal kit of claim 1 , further comprising:a bypass line connected to the water inlet opening and the water outlet opening and configured to selectively bypass, to the water outlet opening, at least part of the raw water that is supplied through the water inlet opening and that is to be supplied to the filter unit.3. The ion removal kit of claim 1 , wherein the water inlet opening and the water outlet opening are removably connected to the main line or connecting pipes connected with the main line.4. The ion removal kit ...

LIQUID FILTRATION FILTER CAP

A filter cap includes a first end and a second end facing away from the first end. A first cylindrical projection projects from the first end of the filter cap and a second cylindrical projection projects from the second end. An annular recess is formed around the first cylindrical projection. The second cylindrical projection includes at least one peripheral groove for an O-ring and a plurality of radially inward extending ridges. A passageway extends through the first and second projections. The passageway has a first dimension in the first projection, a second dimension greater than the first dimension in the second projection near a distal end of the second projection, and a third dimension smaller than the second dimension within the second projection between the plurality of ridges. 1. A filter cap for attachment to an end of a filter having a central longitudinal passageway , the filter cap comprising:a base adapted to cover the end of the filter, the base including a hole centered on a longitudinal axis;a first projection extending from the base in a first axial direction along the longitudinal axis and adapted to be received in the central longitudinal passageway of the filter, the first projection defining a first projection passageway configured to communicate between the central longitudinal passageway and the hole in the base;a second projection extending from the base in a second axial direction opposite the first axial direction and having a proximal end adjacent the base, a distal end spaced from the base and having an opening, at least one exterior peripheral groove to receive an O-ring, and a recess communicating between the hole in the base and the opening in the distal end; anda plurality of radial ridges within the recess, each ridge having a bottom adjacent the base, an upper end within the recess, and a free end extending longitudinally between the upper end and the bottom of the ridge;wherein a portion of the recess between the distal end and ...

Systems and devices for eliminating filter air locks

The claimed invention relates to systems, devices, and methods of using the devices for eliminating air locks by using a filter cartridge with a truncated cone shaped lid that allows air to naturally flow to the highest point of the filter cartridge. The lid including a hole for releasing air that can slow or stop the filtration process. The filter cartridge further including a foam spacer to prevent filter media from escaping the filter cartridge and allow air to be released from the hole at the top of the filter cartridge.

WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE

A filter cartridge and closure system is described comprising a filter cartridge for holding a filter pod that may be used, for example, to filter domestic water. In one embodiment, the filter cartridge and closure system enables the use of reusable filters in water pitchers, including reusable gravity-flow water filters. 1. A filter cartridge configured to contain a filter pod for use in a pitcher with an upper chamber for holding unfiltered liquid , a lower chamber for holding filtered liquid , and a receptacle for holding the filter cartridge and allowing liquid to pass from the upper chamber to the lower chamber , the filter cartridge comprising:a cup comprising a neck defining an orifice, a body connected to and extending longitudinally away from the neck which defines a void therewithin, an upper laterally extending finger and a lower laterally extending finger running substantially around the exterior of the body and forming a groove therebetween, and a first aperture running through the neck in a substantially lateral direction;a lid configured to removably attach to the neck, the lid comprising a sheet sized to substantially cover the orifice with at least one hole configured to permit fluid to enter the cartridge, a wall disposed around the perimeter of the sheet which extends longitudinally away from the sheet and defines a volume therewithin, and a second aperture running through the wall in a substantially lateral direction; andan O-ring disposed in the groove and surrounding at least a portion of the cup;wherein when the lid is removably attached to the neck, the first aperture is substantially vertically aligned with the second aperture such that fluid may flow laterally from outside the neck, through the first aperture, through the second aperture, and to the exterior surface of the sheet.2. The filter cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the interior surface of the neck comprises first threading claim 1 , the exterior of the wall comprises second ...

ADAPTER FOR CONNECTING AT LEAST TWO PLASTIC BOTTLES

The invention relates to an adapter () for connecting at least two plastic bottles (A, B), preferably PET bottles, the screw connections () of which are screwable into corresponding threaded receptacles () of the adapter (). In order to produce a compact water purifying or water treatment system, a first flow path (D) is formed in the adapter (), which flow path establishes a flow connection for water vapour from a first threaded receptacle () to a second threaded receptacle (), wherein a plastic bottle (A) filled at least partly with waste water is insertable into the first threaded receptacle () and an empty plastic bottle (B) is insertable into the second threaded receptacle (), wherein a second flow path (K) for collecting and discharging condensed water out of the empty plastic bottle (B) is formed in the adapter (). 1. An adapter for connecting at least two plastic bottles , preferably PET bottles , the screw connections of which are screwable into corresponding threaded receptacles of the adapter , wherein a first flow path (W) is formed in the adapter , which flow path establishes a flow connection for water vapour from a first threaded receptacle to a second threaded receptacle , wherein a plastic bottle (A) filled at least partly with waste water is insertable into the first threaded receptacle and an empty plastic bottle (B) is insertable into the second threaded receptacle , and a second flow path (K) for collecting and discharging condensed water out of the empty plastic bottle (B) is formed in the adapter.2. The adapter according to claim 1 , wherein the adapter is formed in a substantially tubular manner and comprises respective threaded receptacles at opposite ends whose axes coincide.3. The adapter according to claim 2 , wherein the adapter comprises an annular shoulder in the interior claim 2 , on which rest the plastic bottles (A claim 2 , B) which are inserted into the adapter claim 2 , wherein a cylindrical collar is integrally formed on the ...

Antimicrobial Batch Dilution System

An antimicrobial supply system employs a process water supply and incorporates a metallic ion supply connected to the process water supply to provide a high ion concentrate to an output. A dilution reservoir is connected to the metallic ion supply output and has an input from the process water supply. A pump is connected to an output of the reservoir. A manifold connected to the pump provides a dilute concentrate to at least one washing system and a recirculation loop to the dilution reservoir for enhanced mixing of the dilute concentrate. An electronics control module is connected to a first flow controller between the process water supply and the metallic ion supply and a second flow controller between the metallic ion supply and the reservoir for dilution control establishing a desired metallic ion concentration. 112-. (canceled)13. An antimicrobial supply system comprising:a process water supply;a metallic ion supply comprising an output for providing a high metal ion concentrate;a dilution reservoir connected to the metallic ion supply output and having an input from the process water supply;a manifold connected to an output of the reservoir and at least one washing system, and,an electronics control module connected to a first flow controller between the process water supply and the reservoir and a second flow controller between the metallic ion supply and the reservoir, wherein the controller controls a concentration of a dilute concentrate comprising the metal ion concentrate and process water in the dilution reservoir.14. The antimicrobial supply system of claim 13 , wherein the electronics control module is connected to a third flow controller that controls the flow of the dilute concentrate to the at least one wash system.15. The antimicrobial supply system of claim 13 , wherein the process water supply comprises a deionizer.15. The antimicrobial supply system of claim 13 , wherein the process water supply comprises a reverse osmosis filter.16. The ...

Aqueous ozone sanitizing system with ozone generator cartridge docking station

An illustrative aqueous ozone delivery device for use with an aqueous ozone generator cartridge can be used for body part, tissue, and instrument sanitizing, including hand rinsing, hand sanitizing, and clinical treatment. One embodiment includes a hooded sanitizing chamber and spray devices directed to each hand of a user, a docketing station for pluggably receiving a replaceable ozone generator and sensor cartridge, and a controller for sensing hand position and orientation, delivering a desired ozone concentration and duration.

DISTILLATION PROCESSES, DISTILLATION UNITS, AND SYSTEMS THEREFOR

Processes and systems suitable for purifying or otherwise treating liquids to remove contaminants therein, including but not limited to contaminated water, to permit reclaiming, recycling, and reuse of the liquids. Such a process and system entails the use of a cascading distillation system that evaporates a liquid from the feedstock and then condenses and collects a more purified form of the liquid. The cascading distillation system can be operated to selectively process the feedstock through any of a series of vessels at which different amounts and/or contaminants may be removed from the feedstock. 1. A cascading distillation process for treating a feedstock containing a liquid and contaminants to remove the contaminants therefrom , the process comprising:providing a system comprising a series of vessels that include a first vessel and a plurality of downstream vessels that are fluidically downstream from the first vessel, the series of vessels being fluidically connected to each other so that the first vessel can be selectively fluidically connected in fluidic series to any one or more of the downstream vessels;delivering the feedstock to the first vessel, heating the feedstock in the first vessel to evaporate a first portion of the liquid and thereby separate the first portion from at least one contaminant, and condensing and removing the first portion of the liquid from the first vessel; and thendelivering the first portion of the liquid to a first of the downstream vessels, heating the first portion of the liquid in the first downstream vessel to evaporate a second portion of the liquid, and condensing and removing the second portion of the liquid from the first downstream vessel.2. The cascading distillation process according to claim 1 , further comprising collecting the second portion of the liquid to yield a treated portion of the liquid and delivering the treated portion to a destination.3. The cascading distillation process according to claim 1 , further ...

LIQUID PURIFICATION APPARATUS AND METHOD

A liquid purification apparatus (), comprises a reservoir () for liquid () and a primary irradiation device (); characterized in that it has a directional valve () which is mobile between a recirculating position and a discharging position where the liquid () flows through circulation tubes () having at least one portion substantially transparent to ultraviolet light disposed within said primary irradiation device (); wherein when said directional valve () is in the recirculating position, said reservoir (), said circulation tubes (), said directional valve () form a closed loop. This invention eliminates any dead-space or dead-corners from the apparatus and also prevents the re-contamination of the whole system. 1. A liquid purification apparatus , comprising:a reservoir configured to accommodate a volume of liquid;a pump disposed in fluid communication with said reservoir; anda primary irradiation device, said primary irradiation device being provided with ultraviolet light emitting means;a directional valve, said directional valve comprising an input port, a recirculation port, and a sealing means, said directional valve being mobile between a recirculating position wherein said sealing means blocks a discharge port and a discharging position wherein said directional valve permits a flow from said input port through said discharge port and out of the liquid purification apparatus;a first circulation tube, said first circulation tube establishing fluid communication between said pump and said input port of said directional valve; anda second circulation tube, said second circulation tube establishing fluid communication between said recirculation port of said directional valve and said reservoir;wherein when said directional valve is in the recirculating position, said reservoir, pump, first circulation tube, directional valve, and second circulation tube form a closed loop and,wherein said first circulation tube and/or second circulation tube comprises a portion ...

AQUEOUS OZONE GENERATOR CARTRIDGE WITH A WATER TREATMENT MANIFOLD

An illustrative expendable or reconstructable ozone generator cartridge for an aqueous ozone delivery device, for example, for antimicrobial sanitizing and/or medical treatment, includes a housing for a water treatment manifold providing parallel and operably fixed water pathways through ozone generating cells coupled to the manifold, and optionally a data logging and authentication feature. 1. An aqueous ozone generator cartridge , comprising:a water inlet for supplying water to the cartridge;a water outlet for expelling aqueous ozone from the cartridge;a water treatment manifold including a coaxial water passageways portion having an inner conduit located within an outer conduit, one of the inner and outer conduits fluidly coupled to the water inlet, and the other of the inner and outer conduit fluidly coupled to the water outlet; andat least one ozone generating cell having a generating portion located outside the inner conduit and fluidly coupled with the inner and outer conduits to enable the manifold to provide waterflow through the generating portion of each of the at least one ozone generating cells.2. The aqueous ozone generator cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the manifold defines:a flow separation chamber to supply a plurality of water pathways through the at least one ozone generating cells; anda flow confluence chamber to rejoin the plurality of water pathways into a single water pathway.3. The aqueous ozone generator cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the manifold and the at least one ozone generating cells together define parallel water pathways whereby waterflowing from the water inlet to the water outlet passes through only one of the at least one ozone generating cells.4. The aqueous ozone generator cartridge of claim 3 , wherein the inner and outer conduits each define a plurality of pairs of openings for fluidly coupling the at least one ozone generating cells.5. The aqueous ozone generator cartridge of claim 4 , wherein at least two pairs of the ...

WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM USING AEROBIC GRANULAR SLUDGE GRAVITY-DRIVEN MEMBRANE SYSTEM

Described herein is aerobic granular sludge gravity-driven membrane system, methods of making and using thereof are described. The aerobic granular sludge (AGS) integrated with a gravity-driven membrane (GDM) filtration system is an energy efficient wastewater treatment system that takes advantage of AGS reactor systems integrated with gravity-driven membrane system to reduce membrane fouling and produce microbiologically and chemically safe water. The AGS-GDM system includes at least an AGS reactor tank containing raw wastewater and granular sludge and a membrane tank including one or more gravity-driven membrane(s). 1. A wastewater treatment system comprising an aerobic granular sludge (AGS) tank coupled to a gravity-driven membrane (GDM) tank comprising one or more membrane(s).2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising: (a) an influent tank claim 1 , sludge tank claim 1 , a treated water tank claim 1 , and/or a control unit; (b) a first pipe at the top of the AGS tank connected to the GDM tank; (c) a first air blower connected to the bottom of the GDM tank; or (d) an influent pump operatively connected to the AGS tank.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein: (a) the one or more gravity-driven membrane(s) forms a membrane unit; (b) the membrane unit includes single or multiple modules; (c) the modules include flat sheet or hollow fiber modules; (d) the one or more gravity-driven membrane(s) are porous membrane(s) made of inorganic or organic porous materials; and/or (e) the GDM tank has a height in the range between 1 to 2 meters claim 1 , between 1 to 3 meters claim 1 , between 1 to 4 meters claim 1 , between 1 to 5 meters claim 1 , between 1 to 6 meters claim 1 , between 1 to 7 meters claim 1 , between 1 to 8 meters claim 1 , between 1 to 9 meters claim 1 , or between 1 to 10 meters.4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)763. The system of claim claim 1 , wherein: (a) the inorganic or organic porous materials are ceramic or polymer based materials; (b) the porous ...

COMPOSITE FILTER CARTRIDGE

A composite filter cartridge, comprising a filter cartridge body provided with two filter devices. Each filter device is respectively provided with a support component which fixes the filter device, and the filter devices are arranged in a linear manner and fixed with respect to one another. Each filter device is respectively provided with an independent housing, a filter module and a filter water channel, the filter module and the filter water channel being arranged within the housing, the filter water channel sequentially comprising a water inlet cavity and a water outlet cavity, the water inlet cavity and the water outlet cavity being connected via the corresponding filter module. 1. A composite filter cartridge comprising a filter cartridge body provided with at least two filter devices , characterized in that each said filter device is provided with a support component for fixing said filter device and that said filter devices are arranged in a linear manner and fixed to one another.2. The composite filter cartridge according to claim 1 , wherein each said filter device is provided with an independent housing claim 1 , a filter module and a filter water channel claim 1 , and wherein said filter module and said filter water channel are arranged inside said housing claim 1 , and wherein said filter water channel includes a water inlet cavity and a water outlet cavity claim 1 , and wherein said water inlet cavity and said water outlet cavity are interconnected by a corresponding said filter module.3. The composite filter cartridge according to claim 2 , wherein said filter module includes a cylindrical filter and two end covers disposed at two ends of said cylindrical filter claim 2 , and wherein said water inlet cavity is formed between an outer surface of said filter module and an inner wall of said housing claim 2 , and wherein an inner cavity of said cylindrical filter functions as said water outlet cavity.4. The composite filter cartridge according to claim 2 ...

PURIFICATION DEVICE AND PURIFICATION METHOD FOR WATER UTILIZING FILTER CARTRIDGES

A purification device for water has a housing with a longitudinal axis, an upper and a lower end and a substantially round cross section. The device includes a first receptacle, arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the housing, for a first purification medium, and a second receptacle, which is also arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the housing, for a second purification medium. The receptacle for the second purification medium is arranged eccentrically with respect to the longitudinal axis of the housing. 1. Purification device for water , comprising:a housing having a longitudinal axis, an upper and a lower end and a substantially round cross section,a first receptacle, arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the housing, for a first purification medium, and a second receptacle, arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the housing, for a second purification medium,wherein the second receptacle for the second purification medium is arranged eccentrically with respect to the longitudinal axis of the housing.2. Purification device claim 1 , as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising at least one channel claim 1 , arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the housing claim 1 , and configured to transport the water to be purified in an ascending or a descending direction.3. Purification device claim 1 , as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second purification medium has a substantially round cross section.4. Purification device claim 3 , as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the second purification medium has a substantially circular cross section.5. Purification device claim 1 , as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second purification medium is a reverse osmosis module.6. Purification device claim 1 , as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second purification medium is a module claim 1 , a bed claim 1 , a capsule or a cartridge claim 1 , which contains an activated charcoal/ion exchange resin mixture or stack.7. Purification device claim 1 , as ...

A PORTABLE WATER FILTRATION DEVICE

A portable water filtration device is provided. The portable water filtration device comprises a housing defining an interior volume, said housing comprising; an input port for receiving water under pressure from an external source, and; an output port having an open position and a closed position. The device further comprises; a filter comprising an an array of hydrophilic capillary fibre membranes, said filter being positioned within the housing so as to form a fluid path between the interior volume of the housing and the output port such that, in use, when the output port is in the open position, water received at the input port flows under a pressure differential induced by the external source through walls of the capillary fibre membranes to respective open ends of the capillary fibre membranes to the output port, and further wherein; the filter fills at least 65% of the interior volume of the housing. 133-. (canceled)34. A portable water filtration device , comprising:a housing defining an interior volume, said housing comprising; an input port for receiving water under pressure from an external source;a filter comprising an array of hydrophilic capillary fibre membranes;a reservoir surrounding the filter, and;an output port having an open position and a closed position; wherein the device further comprises;the filter being positioned within the housing so as to form a fluid path between the reservoir and the output port such that, in use, when the output port is in the open position, water received at the input port flows under a pressure differential induced by the external source through walls of the capillary fibre membranes to respective open ends of the capillary fibre membranes to the output port, and further wherein;the filter fills at least 65% of the interior volume of the housing.35. The device of claim 34 , wherein the filter fills at least 75% claim 34 , preferably at least 80% claim 34 , of the interior volume of the housing.36. The device of ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING WATER HARDNESS

The present invention is related to methods, apparatuses, and compositions for controlling water hardness. The methods, apparatuses and compositions also reduce scale formation. The present invention includes substantially water insoluble resin materials. The resin materials may be loaded with a plurality of cations. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for treating water comprising:providing a water treatment apparatus comprising an inlet, an outlet, a first water treatment reservoir comprising a water treatment composition;intaking the water source through the inlet; 'wherein the water treatment composition comprises a substantially water insoluble resin material loaded with a plurality of one or more multivalent cations such that the resin material is exhausted; and wherein the resin material has a bed depth of less than about two feet; and', 'contacting the water source with the water treatment composition to form a treated water source;'}discharging the treated water source through the outlet;wherein the treated water source comprises between about 4 ppm to about 60 ppm total organic carbon.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the resin material comprises a weak acid cation resin.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the resin material has a surface comprising functional groups comprising carboxyl groups24. The method of claim 21 , wherein the multivalent cations comprise a mixture of calcium and magnesium ions.25. The method of claim 21 , wherein the composition does not precipitate water hardness ions out of the source of water when contacted with the water.26. The method of claim 21 , wherein the substantially insoluble resin material provides a polymer material to the water source claim 21 , and wherein the polymer material is a polymer having a molecular weight of about 150 to about 100 claim 21 ,000.27. The method of claim 21 , wherein the treated water source comprises between about 20 ppm to about 60 ppm total organic carbon.28. The method of claim 21 , wherein ...

OZONE GENERATOR WITH POSITION-DEPENDENT DISCHARGE DISTRIBUTION

An ozone generator includes a high-voltage electrode and at least one counter electrode, which define an interstice in which at least one dielectric is arranged and through which a gas flows in the flow direction. The high-voltage electrode and the at least one counter electrode are provided with a connection for an electrical voltage supply to generate corona discharges which are discharged from surface discharge locations. The mean sparking distance and the mean spacing between the high-voltage electrode and the at least one counter-electrode are constant. The number of surface discharge locations decreases in the flow direction. 18.-. (canceled)9. An ozone generator comprising:a high-voltage electrode;at least one counter electrode;an interstice configured to support a flow of gas in a flow direction between the high-voltage electrode and the at least one counter electrode, the interstice having at least one dielectric therein, the interstice defining a constant mean sparking distance and a constant mean spacing between the high-voltage electrode and the at least one counter-electrode;an electrical voltage supply connected to the high-voltage electrode and the at least one counter electrode; andone or more surface discharge locations configured to produce corona discharges, the number of surface discharge locations decreasing in the flow direction.10. The ozone generator according to claim 9 , wherein the number of surface discharge locations continuously decreases in the flow direction.11. The ozone generator according to claim 9 , wherein the surface discharge locations are arranged on the high-voltage electrode.12. The ozone generator according to claim 11 , wherein the high-voltage electrode comprise a mesh claim 11 , braid claim 11 , knit claim 11 , weave claim 11 , or winding of wire that defines said surface discharge locations.13. The ozone generator according to claim 12 , wherein the wire defines a mesh having a mesh width claim 12 , wherein the mesh ...

DEIONIZATION DEVICE

A deionization device for liquids includes a first chamber for a first ion exchange agent that has a first intake opening and a first discharge opening. A second chamber for a second ion exchange agent has a second intake opening and a second discharge opening. A line connects the first chamber and the second chamber that has a third intake opening and a third discharge opening. The third intake opening is dedicated to the first discharge opening of the first chamber and the third discharge opening is dedicated to the second intake opening of the second chamber. The line also has a first regeneration opening for a first regeneration liquid, wherein the first regeneration opening can be closed for deionization, and wherein the line can be closed for regenerating the deionization device such that the third intake opening can be isolated from the third discharge opening. 1. A deionization device for liquids , comprising:a first chamber for a first ion exchange agent that has a first intake opening and a first discharge opening, a second chamber for a second ion exchange agent that has a second intake opening and a second discharge opening, a line for connecting the first chamber and the second chamber, that has a third intake opening and a third discharge opening, wherein the third intake opening is dedicated to the first discharge opening of the first chamber and the third discharge opening is dedicated to the second intake opening of the second chamber, wherein the line also has a first regeneration opening for a first regeneration liquid, wherein the first regeneration opening is closed for deionization, and wherein the line is closed for regenerating the deionization device such that the third intake opening can be is isolated from the third discharge opening.2. The deionization device according to claim 1 , wherein the line has a second regeneration opening for a second regeneration liquid claim 1 , wherein the second regeneration opening is closed for ...

ELECTRODE MODULE, ELECTROCHEMICAL REACTOR, AND WATER TREATMENT APPARATUS

An electrode module including electrode plates spaced from one another by spacing means, a plurality of support members each extending through each electrode plate and at least one spacing means between two adjacent electrode plates for releasable securing of the electrode plates together, and each electrode plate includes a plate portion. Each electrode plate includes one supporting and connection lug portion configured to support each electrode plate at a first busbar or a second busbar in an electrochemical reactor for electrically connecting each electrode plate of the electrode module with a first busbar or a second busbar for supplying electrical current between one of the first busbar and the second busbar and each electrode plate of the electrode module. 123.-. (canceled)24. An electrode module comprising:a plurality of electrode plates spaced from one another by means of spacing means and alternately form an anode and a cathode,a plurality of support members each extending through each electrode plate and at least one spacing means between two adjacent electrode plates for releasable securing said plurality of electrode plates together,wherein each electrode plate comprise a plate portion, andwherein each electrode plate have a first plate face and a second plate face that is parallel with the first plate face, a bottom plate face, a first plate side face, and a second plate side face that is parallel with the first plate side face, and a top plate face, whereineach electrode plate comprise one supporting and connection lug portion configured to support each electrode plate of the electrode module at one of a first busbar and a second busbar in an electrochemical reactor for electrically connecting each electrode plate of the electrode module with one of the first busbar and the second busbar for supplying electrical current between one of the first busbar and the second busbar and each electrode plate of the electrode module,by the supporting and ...

SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR A MOBILE, MODULAR AGRICULTURAL BIOREACTOR, AND METHODS RELATED THERETO

A modular and mobile unpressurized bioreactor for removing nitrate from water, and methods and systems thereof. 1. A mobile , modular water or wastewater treatment system for removing nitrate from water or wastewater , comprising:an external, pressurized water source comprising nitrate-contaminated source water;an anaerobic, denitrifying bioreactor, wherein said bioreactor comprises at least one unpressurized, upflow bioreactor vessel comprising a vertically-extending housing that forms a wall, a floor and a cover of said bioreactor vessel and configured to contain and define a vertical passageway for nitrate-contaminated source water to be treated,the bioreactor vessel further comprising an upflow water inlet, said water inlet located substantially at or near the bottom of the bioreactor vessel and configured to receive the nitrate-contaminated source water into a lower portion of said bioreactor vessel, wherein said influent inlet is in fluid communication with a source inlet pipe connected to the external, pressurized water source;an effluent port located substantially at or near a top of the bioreactor vessel, fluidically connected to an external discharge point, and operably configured to discharge denitrified water from the top of said bioreactor vessel to the discharge point, such that a vertical, upflow is created during operation of the bioreactor;a plurality of biofilm carrier elements disposed in and partially filling said housing of the at least one bioreactor vessel, wherein the biofilm carrier elements are configured to grow a denitrifying bacteria consortia thereon for denitrification of the nitrate-contaminated source water as the source water flows upwards in said bioreactor vessel towards the effluent outlet located substantially at the top of the bioreactor;a source of one or more anaerobic, denitrifying bacteria effective for denitrification under anaerobic conditions;and a pump for introducing a nutrient source into the bioreactor vessel under ...

System and method of desalinating seawater

Saline water from a body of water is desalinated using a water purification system. Chambers of a plurality of tanks are filled with a volume of saline water. The saline water is heated to increase a pressure and produce water vapor within the chamber of each tank. A condensation valve disposed within a condensing tube is moved to an open position such that the water vapor is released into a respective condensing tube. The water vapor is condensed to provide potable water.

Field Water Purification System Filter

A field water purification system filter is described. The filter includes a water tight enclosure formed between two layers of a polymeric material, an inlet and an outlet are coupled to the water tight enclosure. A filter envelope including a quantity of filter media is inside the water tight enclosure. The water filter having a minimal thickness when not filled with water. The filter envelope is formed by a first set of bonded segments of the two layers of polymeric material. The filter can also include an outer channel having a first side formed by the water tight enclosure and a second side opposite from the first side. The second side can include a second set of bonded segments of the two layers of polymeric material interspersed with a set of nonbonded segments, the nonbonded segments defining openings in an intermittent barrier between the outer channel and the filter media.

LATCHING METHOD ENSURING DEVICE CAN BE SEALED RELIABLY AND ULTRA-VIOLET LIQUID PROCESSING DEVICE

A ultra-violet liquid processing device comprises a liquid processor, a lamp holder, a latching mechanism provided within the lamp holder, and a lamp holder fixed cover provided with a lock hole therein. The latching mechanism comprises a locking dog able to extend from or retract into the lamp holder and a water nozzle blocker. When the lamp holder is pressed on the liquid processor and connected with the liquid processor by lamp holder fixed cover, the locking dog projects from the lamp holder and enter into the lock hole of the lamp holder fixed cover, so that the lamp holder fixed cover is locked and cannot move. By means of the lamp holder fixed cover being locked by the latching mechanism and not able to be moved, the ultra-violet liquid processing device is sealed reliably by means of the substantial structure.

SYSTEM FOR FRESH WATER SUPPLY USING DESALINATION VESSEL AND AUTONOMOUS NAVIGATION VESSEL

The present disclosure relates to a system for fresh water supply using a desalination vessel and an autonomous navigation vessel, and more particularly, to a system for fresh water supply using a desalination vessel and an autonomous navigation vessel capable of, in providing fresh water to a plurality of islands using a vessel equipped with a desalination apparatus and an autonomous navigation vessel, setting an optimal fresh water supply route in consideration of the fresh water retention status of islands, location information of islands, and fresh water requirement amount for each route, and based on this, supplying fresh water to each of the islands, thereby minimizing the operation cost of the vessels and stably providing fresh water to the islands requiring fresh water, and the system for fresh water supply using a desalination vessel. 1. A system for fresh water supply using a desalination vessel and an autonomous navigation vessel , comprising:a desalination vessel capable of storing fresh water and towing an autonomous navigation fresh water supply vessel; andthe autonomous navigation fresh water supply vessel that supplies fresh water to each of islands that require fresh water,wherein the autonomous navigation fresh water supply vessel includes an autonomous navigation system and a fresh water supply control system,the autonomous navigation system guides the autonomous navigation fresh water supply vessel to be subjected to autonomous navigation along a fresh water supply route set by a route setting module of the fresh water supply control system, and a DB block that stores location information for a plurality of islands which are fresh water provision targets, fresh water storage capacity information of a fresh water storage tank provided in each of the islands, real-time fresh water consumption information of each of the islands, fresh water retention amount information retained by the desalination vessel, basic route information, fresh water supply ...

Tensioner for Lamella Settler

The present invention is directed to a clarifier for water treatment including a module. The module includes a planar inclined sheet; a plurality of vertically-oriented supports; and a tensioner. The at least one planar inclined sheet is tensioned between the plurality of vertically-oriented supports and the tensioner is configured to bring the planar inclined sheet to an even centerline. 1. A clarifier for water treatment comprising: a planar inclined sheet;', 'a plurality of vertically-oriented supports; and', 'a tensioner;', 'wherein the planar inclined sheet is tensioned between the plurality of vertically-oriented supports; and', 'wherein the tensioner is configured to bring the planar inclined sheet to an even centerline., 'a module comprising2. The clarifier of claim 1 , wherein the tensioner is provided internal of the plurality of vertically-oriented supports and pushes against the plurality of vertically-oriented supports to bring the planar inclined sheet to an even centerline.3. The clarifier of claim 2 , wherein the tensioner comprises a tensioner oriented horizontally and located at the middle of the module.4. The clarifier of claim 2 , wherein the tensioner comprises a tensioner oriented horizontally and located at the bottom of the module.5. The clarifier of claim 1 , wherein the tensioner is provided external of the plurality of vertically-oriented supports and pulls on a vertically-oriented support of the plurality of vertically-oriented supports to bring the planar inclined sheet to an even centerline.6. The clarifier of claim 5 , wherein the tensioner comprises a first tensioner oriented horizontally and on a first side of the module and located at the middle of the module claim 5 , and second tensioner oriented horizontally and on a second side of the module opposite the first side and located at the middle of the module.7. The clarifier of claim 5 , wherein the tensioner comprises a first tensioner oriented horizontally and on a first side of ...

Water cleaner

A water cleaner, including a housing, a filtering mechanism and a filtering unit. Two ends of the housing are respectively provided with an inlet and an outlet. The filtering mechanism is arranged in the housing. The sewage flows into the housing through the inlet and flows towards the filtering mechanism. The filtering mechanism is configured to filter the sewage to obtain clean water, which flows out of the housing through the outlet. The filtering unit is arranged at the inlet of the housing, and is configured to allow water remaining in the housing to be discharged and prevent dirt remaining in the housing from being discharged when the water cleaner stops sewage purification and is separated from the sewage. 1. A water cleaner , comprising:a housing;a filtering mechanism; anda filtering unit;wherein one end of the housing is provided with a first inlet, and the other end of the housing is provided with a first outlet;the filtering mechanism is arranged in the housing; the first inlet is configured to allow sewage to be treated to flow into the housing and flow towards the filtering mechanism; the filtering mechanism is configured to filter the sewage to be treated to obtain clean water; the first outlet is configured to allow the clean water to flow out of the housing; andthe filtering unit is arranged at the first inlet of the housing; and the filtering unit is configured to allow water remaining in the housing to be discharged to outside of the housing and prevent dirt remaining in the housing from being discharged to the outside of the housing through the first inlet when the water cleaner stops sewage purification and is separated from the sewage to be treated.2. The water cleaner of claim 1 , wherein an end of the housing away from the first outlet is bent inward and extends to form a diversion tube; an opening of an end of the diversion tube close to the first outlet constitutes the first inlet; and the filtering unit is arranged at an end of the ...

Water treatment apparatus

A water treatment apparatus is disclosed. The water treatment apparatus, according to one embodiment of the present invention, may comprise: a filter unit comprising a reverse osmosis filter for supplying purified water filtered from raw water, and residential water which could not be filtered from raw water; a storage unit connected to the filter unit and comprising a storage member in which purified water is stored, then discharged, and a housing within which the storage member is provided, and through which residential water inflows and outflows; and a flow path changing valve connected to the filter unit and the storage unit, and which allows residential water to outflow from the housing as purified water is stored in the storage member, or allows purified water to be discharged from the storage member as residential water inflows into the housing.

TUBULAR CONCENTRATOR FOR CONCENTRIC RADIATION OF ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES

The invention relates to an electric machine (fixed, mobile or portable) suitable to the physical, dynamic, continuous conditioning of materials having the ability to absorb electromagnetic radiation, which have the need to be treated through the irradiation of UV or IR, even without entering into contact with the machine and this also through the vacuum. The invention mainly uses the Lambert and Stefan-Boltzmann postulates, or rather the physical assumptions of the transmission of energy by radiation and in particular the concentration and the emission proximity of energy between transmitter and receiver (which varies with the square of the distance) and the emission intensity (which varies with the fourth power of the temperature). The extremely small distances between transmitter and receiver of electromagnetic energy and the cylindrical shape and concentric electromagnetic emission source (reflected from the outside towards the centre) are the main essence and novelty of the invention. The electric machine, the section of which is represented in the attached drawing of which are hereby provided in the description the letters as a reference, is composed of a suitable current generator that feeds an emitter of electromagnetic waves (EMW) represented by a coiled heating wire (heater function) or by a strip of LEDs (germicidal function) (E), which envelops a fused quartz tube (or a substitute material) of suitable thickness (D), which in turn can contain an internal (or more) further tube (C) of the same or similar transparent material of the first, adapted to the passage of materials to be treated (A); the tube (D) wrapped with the spiral emitter (E) is in turn encased by a tube (F) in suitably appropriate material to shield electromagnetic emissions towards the outside. Such screening tube will (eventually) in turn be inserted in a relatively thick insulating cup (G), coated in turn with reflecting material (H), to further isolate and insulate the system as much ...