Abstract: Apparatus and a method for removing suspended particles from water in a circular tank having a distribution and flocculation chamber immersed in the tank of water and carried circularly around the tank by a carriage. Flocculating material and inlet water are introduced into the body of water from the moving flocculating chamber at the same rate as clarified water is discharged through a filter substantially covering the bottom of the tank. A majority of particles in the water is collected by flocs in the water and floated to the water surface by air bubble action. The floating sludge is removed by a spiral scoop carried by the carriage. The water is then passed through the bottom filter which removes the remaining flocs completing the clarification of the water for discharge. Apparatus is provided for selectively back washing sections of the filter while the remainder of the filter is in operation.

Abstract: Apparatus for clarifying treated waste water in which the waste water is floated and settled in a flotation tank equipped with a rotatable carriage provided with multi-scoop means. The multi-scoop means is rotated as it is passed through the upper strata of the treated waste water for the removal of floated particles or sludge with no appreciable disturbance of the main body of waste water. The multi-scoop carries the floated particles or sludge to a sludge outlet in an efficient manner without clogging by an unique construction self-cleaning in operation.

Abstract: Apparatus for de-inking waste paper pulp using a foam flotation process in which the deinked slurry is to be recycled for the production of paper. The old paper is pulped (slushed), mixed with water and flotation- and other chemicals, to produce a slurry which is introduced into the flotation tank. Movement of the slurry through the flotation tank is achieved by the positioning of one or more water injector nozzles with air inlets which causes a swirling rotation from the injector towards a central outlet. Froth or foam bubbles float to the surface of the slurry carrying ink particles. A baffle plate leads the floated froth or foam and ink particles to a vacuum actuated outlet.

Abstract: Apparatus for washing stock such as used in papermaking and like industries in which an upward moving inclined filter screen is used to separate washed stock from the washing water. A structure is provided carrying in counter flow movement an endless filter screen past an inlet for watered stock and past at least one washing station in which additional washing water is supplied. The washed stock is finally compacted between a drum and the filter screen to remove surplus water and conveyed away from the filter screen.

Abstract: Apparatus for clarifying waste water is disclosed in which the waste water being treated is moved through the apparatus with minimum turbulence so that the flotation rate of suspended particles is brought closely to a theoretical value. The apparatus includes a flotation tank unique in that its height is low compared to its area. Inlet pipes for waste water are supported by a carriage which moves around the flotation tank supported on the outer edge of the tank and a runway towards the center thereof. The clarified water is removed by pipes also supported by the carriage and so supported that advantage is taken of the movement of the carriage to effect a longer flotation path for the rising particles.