Semi-submersible floating decanters and methods of using same

Details Semi-submersible floating decanters and methods of using same Semi-submersible floating decanters and methods of using same

2007-10-16

2007-10-16

Lithgow, Thomas M. (Department: 1724)

Liquid purification or separation

With means to add treating material

Directly applied to separator

C210S242100, C210S242200, C210S122000, C210S123000, C210S523000, C210S540000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10787626

ABSTRACT:
Semi-submersible floating decanters and methods of use are provided. The decanters are moveable between a non-decant position and a decant position, and include a float forming an internal cavity, the float having a central annulus, a weir having an inlet opening and positioned within the center of the annulus and fixedly connected to the float forming a passage between the float and the weir, and a discharge conduit connected to the weir for discharging a supernatant fluid therefrom. A depth adjusting mechanism is provided for moving the decanter within a liquid between a non-decant position wherein the inlet opening is above the surface of the liquid and a decant position wherein the inlet opening is positioned within the supernatant to allow the supernatant to be withdrawn, the depth adjusting mechanism including a pumping mechanism for moving a fluid relative to the internal cavity.

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Ashbrook Corporation, “SBR plus” brochure, date unknown but prior to Feb. 26, 2004, pp. 1-2.

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