Valveless intake screen airburst system

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2011-01-11

2011-01-11

Barr, Michael (Department: 1711)

Liquid purification or separation

Plural distinct separators

Filters

C210S333100, C210S411000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07867395

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for a backwash system for cleaning an underwater intake filter assembly is disclosed. The backwash system includes an underwater tank coupled on one end to a source of compressed fluid and on the other end to the intake screen assembly. The backwash system includes a U-shaped release conduit that is adapted to release a predetermined quantity of fluid to the intake screen in order to clean the filter assembly of waterborne debris.

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