Liquid purification or separation – Processes – Separating
Patent
1997-01-14
1999-03-09
Popovics, Robert
Liquid purification or separation
Processes
Separating
210616, 210169, 2104162, 119260, B01D 2436, A01K 6304
Patent
active
058795677
ABSTRACT:
A fluidized bed filter is described and claimed. The filter is exemplified for use in an aquaculture system under hydraulic pressure. A preferred embodiment of the filter of the subject invention comprises a closed cylinder having an inlet port and an outlet port at or near one end. Water is pumped into the inlet port and through a hollow delivery tube positioned within the cylinder and ending a short distance from the closed end of the cylinder. The force of the water contacting the closed end of the cylinder causes the water to change direction drastically creating a flow pattern within the cylinder. This flow pattern exerts a force sufficient to fluidize filter medium within the cylinder. Filtered water escapes the system via the outlet port.
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Bio-Con Labs, Inc.
Popovics Robert
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