Abstract: A system and method for separating solids from a fluid environment is provided. The system includes a device having housing with a substantially cylindrical upper portion and a substantially conical lower portion. The device also includes a chamber at an intersection between the upper portion and the lower portion, and an inlet in communication with the chamber for generating a cyclonic flow pattern into the conical lower portion. As the cyclonic flow with a suspension of solids is introduced into the lower portion, the flow decreases in velocity. Thereafter, the flow rises within the conical lower portion at a velocity less than the settling velocity of the solids, generated by gravitational forces, thereby resulting the separation of the solids from the fluid. The ascending fluid substantially free of solids can be collected through an upper portion, while the settled solids can be collected towards an apex of the conical lower portion and subsequently removed.

Abstract: A live aquatic food products preservation, presentation and customer self-serve storage system including a display case with one or more doors to provide customer access. There are a number of see-through containers for holding the individual food portions. The containers include a number of small openings for allowing air and water to pass therethrough to keep the food alive. The system includes a water charge and a pump for delivering the water to the display case. There is a manifold of one or more pipes in the case above the containers and interconnected to the pump. The pipe has openings for delivering pumped water to the containers. Further included is a system for collecting the sprayed water and delivering it to the pump. There is also a provision for cooling the water to extend the animal life.