Abstract: A device for processing fluid containing solid bodies is provided which comprises a separation tank with a strainer arranged therein, a fluid discharging suction unit connected to one side of the strainer, and a solid discharge mechanism connected to the other side of the strainer, whereby fluid containing solid bodies such as sludge is processed effectively through separation.

Abstract: A device for controlling the pressure at shaft-sealing parts of an apparatus, wherein pressure equal to an external pressure around the apparatus is established in an interconnect chamber as well as in a motor chamber so as to equalize pressures applied on the shaft-sealing parts disposed between an impeller chamber and the interconnect chamber and between the interconnect chamber and the motor chamber. Due to the above, the apparatus can eliminate any damages which may occur in the shaft-sealing parts of a conventional apparatus used in a pressurized atmosphere.

Abstract: An underwater sand pump has an extremely improved sand excavating efficiency by eliminating the occurrence of cavitation and by preventing interference between the agitation flow and the suction flow. Such underwater pump is substantially characterized by disposing flow separating means in a circular opening formed in an end plate of a perforated strainer and by mounting such flow separating means integrally and contiguously on the upper end of the agitator which is mounted on the lower extension of the output shaft of a motor.

Abstract: Transferring a material from a first location to a second location while suspended in a fluid includes providing a stream of a pressurized fluid and an arcuate circulation path for admixture of the material and fluid, introducing at least a portion of the pressurized fluid from the stream into the circulation path and also introducing the material into the circulation path. The mixture of pressurized fluid and material is returned to the stream of pressurized fluid and conveyed to the second location.