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: An apparatus for facilitating the separation of organic materials from a fluid and for promoting the gas exchange from the fluid is provided. The apparatus includes a column having an interior chamber extending between a first end and a second end of the column. A plenum is situated circumferentially about the second end of the column. At a junction between the plenum and the interior chamber, an annulus is provided to permit the plenum to be in fluid communication with the interior chamber. An external port is provided for communication with the plenum. A column of media may be provided in the interior chamber through which fluid to be treated may flow.

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 system and method for removing solids from a fluid environment. The system includes a device for separating solids fluid using cyclonic flow. The device includes column for collecting solids to be separated from the fluid environment. The device also includes a plenum positioned circumferentially about a lower end of the column and an inlet in tangential communication with the plenum for generating a cyclonic flow pattern into the column. As the cyclonic flow is introduced into the column, the annulus directs the solids in suspension upwards and towards the center of the column. The velocity of the flow upward is sufficiently less than the settling velocity of the solids thereby allowing the solids to fall out of suspension. The ascending fluid substantially free of solids can be collected through an upper end of the column. The device further includes a draining assembly for collecting the settled solids and for removing the solids therethrough.