Abstract: There is provided a filter element for filtering fluids. The element consists of a body member having at least two openings provided, respectively, access and egress for the fluid and a plurality of fibers of a substantially uniform orientation over at least a portion of their active lengths along which portion at least each of the fibers is disposed in close proximity to its adjacent fibers. The invention also provides a flushable filter device incorporating the above described element.

Abstract: A system for cleaning corrugated filter elements by means of suction nozzles comprises a suction nozzle movable relative to the surface of the element. The specific parameters of the system, such as nozzle size, spacing of the nozzle from the apices of the filter, and the height of the apices, are interrelated in accordance with a specially developed formula.

Abstract: An improved multilayer continuous biological membrane reactor and a process to eliminate diffusional limitations in membrane reactors in achieved by causing a convective flux of nutrient to move into and out of an immobilized biocatalyst cell layer. In a pressure cycled mode, by increasing and decreasing the pressure in the respective layers, the differential pressure between the gaseous layer and the nutrient layer is alternately changed from positive to negative. The intermittent change in pressure differential accelerates the transfer of nutrient from the nutrient layers to the biocatalyst cell layer, the transfer of product from the cell layer to the nutrient layer and the transfer of byproduct gas from the cell layer to the gaseous layer. Such intermittent cycling substantially eliminates mass transfer gradients in diffusion inhibited systems and greatly increases product yield and throughput in both inhibited and noninhibited systems.

Abstract: The filter tubes of a swimming pool filter are cleaned by a spray nozzle connected to a high pressure water source and carried on the end of a wand adapted to be inserted slidably through the drain valve and moved back and forth to cause the spray nozzle to traverse back and forth beneath the tubes. Dirty water from the filter is discharged around the wand and through the drain valve.

Abstract: A hemodialysis apparatus includes a sterile filter whose outlet, which is usually closed, is connected to a line leading to a discharge outlet in wherein a bypass valve is employed which can be opened at predetermined intervals both during treatment and during flushing operations. The sterile filter has a primary chamber and a secondary chamber. When the bypass valve is opened during treatment, dialysis solution flows out of the primary chamber of the sterile filter and flushes the pyrogens and particles disposed on the membranes of the filter into the discharge. No sterilizating filtration of the dialysis solution takes place through the pores of the membrane because the flow resistance present in the adjoining dialyzer, in conjunction with a degree of clogging of the pores, prevents such a flow. A ventilation means may be provided whereby the bypass circuit of the sterile filter can be ventilated. The bypass circuit may also be employed for a pressure retaining test.

Abstract: A shower pipe for a rotary drum filter includes first and second parallel rows of spray holes which extend along the length of the pipe. The holes in one row are staggered with respect to the holes in the other row, with both rows being positioned circumferentially in the same quadrant of the pipe. Each spray hole has its own separate fan-shaped diffusion flange extending in a generally parabolic curve from the adjacent hole. Each spray hole may be formed by a premolded plastic sleeve-like insert which is inserted through and seated within prebored holes in a section of the pipe. Each insert defines a spray hole or nozzle for discharging liquid under pressure from the pipe onto its associated diffusion flange. Each diffusion flange member may be premolded to include a female threaded upper portion which threads onto a male threaded projectng portion of the insert extending from the outer wall of the pipe.

Abstract: A counter-current process for purifying chemicals using cyrstal purification. The unit process has a purification and recovery section which contain substantially identical stages. In operation, the unit process purifies the chemical by utilizing sequential recrystallizer. The size and purity of the crystals increases from the last recrystallizer in the recovery section through each subsequent stage to the last recrystallizer in the purification section.

Abstract: A self-cleaning water filter system for a household or the like having a plurality of water usage zones requiring varying water quality.

Abstract: A magnetic separator for fluids has a non-magnetic container which is divided into a trapping portion and an accumulating portion. A fluid containing magnetic particles to be removed therefrom is introduced via an inflow pipe and discharged via a discharge pipe located in the top and bottom, respectively, of the trapping portion. A pair of electrodes are mounted in opposite end walls of the container, and a plurality of magnetizable wires are strung across the container in parallel between the electrodes. The electrodes are electrically connected to a mechanism for generating alternating current whose frequency components are harmonics of the fundamental frequency of vibration of the magnetizable wires. The container is situated between a pair of magnets which produce a magnetic field whose strength increases from the trapping portion to the accumulating portion. The magnetic field strength is preferably a maximum in the accumulating portion at a position removed from the end wall of the accumulating portion.

Abstract: There is provided a method for cleaning corrugated filter elements by means of suction nozzles. The method comprises a corrugated filter element and at least one suction nozzle movable relative to the surface of the element. The specific parameters of the method are interrelated in accordance with a specially developed given formula.

Abstract: A hollow fiber filter device has a plurality of fiber filter modules suspended therein, the filter module being improved in rigidity and arranged to be easily handled while minimizing the risk of being damaged by securing the opposite ends of hollow fibers of the hollow fiber bundle to two bundle plates and by extending a central pipe from one of the bundle plates through the other of the bundle plates, the module being encased within a protecting hollow cylinder with perforated walls.

Abstract: Apparatus has a rotary drum provided with a heating jacket therearound. The drum is mounted on a base pivotally supported on a pedestal. The base can be caused to take different orientations so as to enable the drum to take different attitudes. While the drum is in a vertical position, a mixture of fine particles and a liquid is supplied into the drum through a supply passage formed axially in a rotary shaft which extends into the drum rotatably and axially slidably relative to the drum. The mixture is filtered through a filter disposed in the drum. Filter liquid is discharged to the outside. The particles are prevented from passing through the filter and remain in the drum. Thereafter, the particles are heated and dried by a heating jacket on the drum while the drum is caused to assume a horizontal position and being rotated. The drum is then inclined such that the initially upwardly directed end thereof is directed obliquely downward.

Abstract: Blood is oscillated between an inlet and an outlet of a flow path on a membrane during plasmapheresis by filtration.

Abstract: A process for cleaning fouled separation membranes such as ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, and microfiltration membranes is provided comprising: removing a separation membrane having a fouled surface from operation; effecting reaction on the fouled surface of said membrane of an inorganic peroxide and an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal hypohalite; and thereafter, substantially removing the foulant and the reaction products thereof from the membrane surface.

Abstract: A dishwasher has a washing chamber having at the top a rotatable wash arm which is supplied with filtered fluid from the dishwasher pump to prevent redeposition of soil particles on the dishes. In one embodiment, the fluid is supplied when the unit is in the recirculate or wash mode at all times by bypassing a certain amount of the pump output through an external filter to the third level wash arm. Fluid is also supplied during the drain cycle as a bypass from the drain outlet. In another embodiment, the fluid is supplied only during the drain portion of the cycle.

Abstract: A shower pipe for a rotary drum filter includes a fiberglass pipe body of rectangular cross section with two rows of spray holes and with the holes of one row being staggered with respect to the holes of the other row. The upper row includes a separate diffusion flange for each hole. The lower row includes a continuous diffusion flange which is reinforced and rigid to resist deflection and serve as a striker to limit the thickness of pulp stock passing upwardly by the flange. The lower flange includes a flexible flange extension which extends to the pulp mat on the drum to limit heat loss from the spray of washer fluid. Different diffusion flanges on the same pipe define different spray trajectories to prevent overconcentration of spray impinging the mat.

Abstract: An in-line, inclined strainer device in which the strainer proper is removably mounted within a casing, which casing is mounted in-line in a piping system, such that the strainer may be removed in an easy manner for subsequent replacement and/or cleaning. The strainer is mounted by a removable tubular element having an elliptically-cut end for mounting directly to it an elliptically-shaped screen mesh forming the strainer proper. The end of the tubular element is mounted in a linear portion of a casing through which flows the liquid of the piping system, so that the screen mesh may entrap solids. Diametrically opposite to the tubular element is a drainage duct which, when opened, allows the flow of the liquid to pass through, carrying away with it the effluent sedimented and debris in the drainage duct. The strainer proper includes a plurality of rods that are welded to the lower end of the tubular element, which rods directly mount the screen mesh.

Abstract: Dewatering apparatus having a screen with alternate perforate sections and inperforate accelerator sections, both on a slope. The input feed may be pulsed the better to resist any tendency for the screen to blind.

Abstract: A shower pipe for a rotary drum filter has a square cross-sectional shape defined by top, bottom and side walls. The sidewalls and a pair of lengthwise-extending continuous diffusion flanges depending from the bottom wall of the pipe stiffen the pipe against sag for placement at a 12 o'clock position spanning the filter drum. The pipe is formed of fiberglass reinforced plastic in two longitudinally-divided hollow sections in a pair of mirror image, trough-like molds. Each section has a pair of interconnection flanges for mating the sections together. The interconnection flanges extend normally to the sidewalls to stiffen the pipe when the bottom wall of the pipe is vertically-oriented for placing the pipe at a 9 o'clock position along one side of the filter durm. Glass rods are secured in the interior corners of the pipe to provide diagonal rigidity, for placing the pipe at, e.g., 10-11 o'clock position between the top and side of the filter drum.

Abstract: An apparatus for dislodging fragile particles, such as intact biological cells, retained by the separation matrix in a flow chamber of a magnetic separation system. The apparatus incorporates a piezoelectric transducer which is coupled to the matrix and an associated drive circuit. The system can operate in a capture phase, whereby fragile particles are selectively captured from a carrier fluid passing through the matrix, with those captured particles being magnetically held in place within the matrix. In the elutriation phase, an elutriation fluid is passed through the matrix and the drive circuit excites the piezoelectric transducer. In response to the excitation, the transducer establishes acoustic waves in the elutriation fluid passing through the matrix, vibrating the matrix itself. Depending upon the mechanical impedances within the flow chamber, the acoustic waves can be ultrasonic.

Abstract: A system for the magnetic separation of fragile particles, such as intact biological cells, from a fluid medium. The system includes at least one high-gradient magnetic separator having a flow chamber housing an interstitial separation matrix and associated magnetizing apparatus for coupling magnetic flux to the matrix. The matrix has interstices through which a carrier fluid carrying the cells-to-be-separated may be passed. The magnetizing apparatus includes opposing North and South poles and field-guiding pole pieces, external to the flow chamber. The flow chamber comprises a dual-position flux-coupler. The flux-coupler is operative in a first position in the capture phase and in a second position in an elutriation phase. In the capture phase, the flux-coupler is positioned to permit the magnetic flux from one magnetic pole to pass through the matrix to the other magnetic pole.

Abstract: The fluid valve assembly includes a hollow movable valve having an open-ended tubular fluid filter in the longitudinal bore of the valve and overlying transverse fluid discharge passages in the hollow valve to filter fluid before it flows through the transverse discharge passages from inside the valve. Downstream of the tubular fluid filter, the hollow valve includes one or more fluid metering passages which are moved relative to a valve seat to control a second flow of fluid from inside the valve. The increased fluid flow longitudinally in the valve bore when the valve is moved from the seat to effect the second fluid flow exerts a washing action on the tubular fuel filter to remove debris or foreign matter therefrom and carry same out through relatively large fluid passages not prone to clogging.

Abstract: An improved water jet pool cleaner system includes a pool cleaner with a buoyant housing powered about the pool by forward and reverse driving nozzles so dirt and other debris is gathered at the low point on the bottom of the pool by the action of depending cleaner hoses. Water from the filter pump enters a fluid reservoir from which it flows along parallel flow paths to the forward and reverse driving nozzles, to a turbine, and to the cleaner hoses. Pressurized water is directed to the forward and reverse nozzles through a rotary valve which is rotated by the drive train connected to the turbine. The parallel flow paths permits water to be provided to the driving nozzles, to the turbine and to the cleaner hoses at pressures substantially equal to the fluid reservoir pressure. The system uses a flow diverter downstream of the main pool filter to divert the proper amount of water to the cleaner. Manual and automatic flow diverters and a novel in-line filter are also disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for purifying a solvent such as water, using a reverse osmosis process. The apparatus includes a reverse osmosis (R.O.) unit, a storage tank for storing permeate produced by the reverse osmosis unit, and a flushing arrangement for cleansing the concentrate side of a reverse osmosis membrane at the conclusion of a purifying cycle. A flow regulating arrangement 34, 40, 42 maintains one of two pressures at the concentrate output. A system controller controls the communication of feed water to the R.O. unit and the concentrate pressure. A flushing accumulator receives permeate during a purifying cycle. When the cycle is terminated, the permeate stored in the accumulator is transferred to the input side of the R.O. unit and flushes the membrane. The permeate is driven from the accumulator by a feed water generated force exerted on the permeate by an isolated pressurization chamber forming part of the accumulator. According to a feature of this embodiment, the R.O.

Abstract: Reverse osmosis liquid filtration apparatus, which apparatus comprises an inlet conduit, a reverse osmosis chamber, a pump for pumping liquid to be filtered from the liquid inlet conduit to the reverse osmosis chamber, a reverse osmosis membrane positioned in the reverse osmosis chamber and dividing the reverse osmosis chamber into a first portion for containing concentrated unfiltered liquid and a second portion for containing filtered liquid that has passed through the reverse osmosis membrane, a first outlet conduit which extends from the second portion of the reverse osmosis chamber and which is for the filtered liquid, a reservoir, reservoir separator means, a second outlet conduit for concentrated unfiltered liquid, and valve means.

Abstract: There is provided a filter element for filtering fluids. The element consists of a body member having at least two openings provided, respectively, access and egress for the fluid and a plurality of fibers of a substantially uniform orientation over at least a portion of their active lengths along which portion at least each of the fibers is disposed in close proximity to its adjacent fibers. The invention also provides a flushable filter device incorporating the above described element.

Abstract: Fluid filter apparatus including a body member defining a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet and a plurality of debris outlet apertures, a filter seated in the body member, and a cover member including a sleeve portion and an annular skirting mounted about the body member and arranged to assume a first orientation wherein the sleeve member is in sealing engagement with the debris outlet apertures and a second orientation wherein the annular skirting lies in adjacent non-sealing relationship with the debris outlet apertures whereby water and debris exiting therefrom impinge on the skirting for being deflected thereby.

Abstract: An apparatus for filtering drilling mud that is being recirculated out of the drill hole. A flow conveying tubular section has at its first lower end a flanged base portion sealably attachable to the well casing or blow out preventer and is open-ended at its second end for allowing fluid flow therethrough. Also provided is an outer tank portion encapsulating substantially the upper half portion of the tubular section. The tank portion has an open-ended top for receiving flow out the upper end of the flow conveying tubular section and is integrally attached at its bottom portion to the outer surface of the tubular section to define a container for receiving fluid flow from the tubular section. An adjustable primary filter is provided on that portion of the tubular section enclosed by the tank portion for filtering and conveying fluid out of the tubular section into the tank portion. There is provided a secondary filter having a plurality of angulated vanes defining an angulated mud filtering surface.

Abstract: A washing machine filter includes a housing having an open first end adapted to be mounted adjacent a wall of a washing machine and a closed second end. The housing has a first connection to be connected to a wash tub of the washing machine to receive therefrom water to be filtered and a second connection to be connected to a pump of the washing machine for discharging the filtered washing water. A filtering body extends through the open end of the housing and into the interior thereof. The body has an outer end sealed to the housing and an inner end extending freely into the interior of the housing. The body has therethrough filtering openings for filtering the water passing between the first and second connections of the housing. A shut-off cover is removably connected to the other end of the filtering body for sealing the open first end of the housing. The filter housing and filtering body are curved and extend obliquely downwardly away from the ends thereof adjacent the washing machine wall.

Abstract: A filter comprising a filter case the interior of which is divided by a separator into upper and lower filtration chambers, a compact filter material of a cylindrical shape disposed in said upper filtration chamber so as to define on both outer and inner sides thereof a non-purification chamber communicating with upper suction ports formed at the upper part of said filter case and a purification chamber communicating with a drain pipe disposed on the upper surface of said filter case and having a large capacity, and a coarse filter material housed in said lower filtration chamber and serving also as a weight, said lower filtration chamber communicating with said purification chamber through passage ports formed in said separator while communicating with lower suction ports formed in a bottom surface of said filter case, said purification chamber communicating with an air feed port connected to an air pump.

Abstract: A collecting device for removing cleaning balls from a water stream of a power plant condenser has a comparatively short pipe section forming a housing for the pivotal sieve or sieves. A downstream end of each sieve is provided with part of the collecting trough for the balls, the other part being formed by a wall portion downstream of the downstream flange of the pipe section when the sieve is swung into its operative position. A fitting in the housing is connected to this trough by a connecting pipe.

Abstract: A shower pipe for a rotary drum filter has a square cross-sectional shape defined by top, bottom and side walls. The sidewalls and a pair of lengthwise-extending continuous diffusion flanges depending from the bottom wall of the pipe stiffen the pipe against sag for placement at a 12 o'clock position spanning the filter drum. The pipe is formed of fiberglass reinforced plastic in two longitudinally-divided hollow sections in a pair of mirror image, trough-like molds. Each section has a pair of interconnection flanges for mating the sections together. The interconnection flanges extend normally to the sidewalls to stiffen the pipe when the bottom wall of the pipe is vertically-oriented for placing the pipe at at 9 o'clock position along one side of the filter drum. Glass rods are secured in the interior corners of the pipe to provide diagonal rigidity, for placing the pipe at, e.g., a 10-11 o'clock position between the top and side of the filter drum.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in a dry cleaning plant having dry cleaning machines using a liquid solvent comprises a plurality of filter cartridge housings, an adsorber containing a bed of activated carbon pellets, a condenser and a solvent-water separator all mounted on a still housing. Valve-controlled conduits are provided for selectively circulating solvent through filter cartridge in said cartridge housings, draining the filter cartridges, connecting cartridge housings to the adsorber to desorb filter cartridges, supplying steam to cartridge housing to strip filter cartridges of solvent, passing air containing solvent vapor through the adsorber to remove the solvent vapor from the air, supplying steam to the adsorber to desorb the carbon bed and supplying steam to a heating coil in the still to distill solvent.

Abstract: Method of removing slimes from slime-containing slurries in which the slurry is force fed at an acute angle onto a downwardly directed screen surface of a welded profile wire screen having fine screen openings at a pressure which for the slime content and impact angle of the slurry on the screening surface will project water and suspended slimes from the slurry through and beyond the screen a distance sufficient to cause gravity discharge of the slime suspension free of contact with the back of the screen below the impact area.

Abstract: A filter belt is progressed stepwise over successive vacuum boxes by a guide roller at the forward end of the upper run being extended from its retracted position to its full line position while vacuum to the boxes is shut off. A displaceable roller permits this by taking up any slack in the belt and return movement of the belt upon retraction of the foremost guide roller is prevented by a unidirectional arrangement in at least one of the rollers guiding the lower return run of the belt. Slurry is fed onto the belt by a first nozzle, optional wash liquor is fed onto the resultant filter cake by a second nozzle and optional recirculated wash liquor is fed by a third nozzle all under the influence of a control which provides for such feed only for a predetermined period of time during the actual movement of the belt.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for rinsing soluble materials from the filter cake formed in a double belt press. The belts with the filter cake therebetween are suspended between two spaced apart rollers to relieve pressure on the filter cake and the filter cake is simultaneously exposed to a rinse medium. Pressure is thereafter re-applied to the filter cake to extract the rinse medium therefrom.

Abstract: A method and mechanism for dewatering fine coal or the like by a filtering operation including a horizontally disposed cylindrical housing defining a pressure chamber within, an intermittently movable filter belt wrapping support rolls for the belt at each end with the rolls having driving and braking devices, movable sealing devices positioned at openings to the chamber to seal the belt where it extends into and out of the chamber, a support for the belt with means for draining filtrate dewatered from the coal, and means to apply pressure to the chamber above the belt for dewatering the coal and for providing pressure beneath the support for the belt to balance forces within the housing.

Abstract: A self-cleaning strainer for use in fluid distribution systems including an open ended tubular body having an inlet at one end and an outlet at the other. In use, the strainer body is placed with its axis extending in the direction of fluid flow and with the inlet upstream. The inlet is substantially larger than the outlet and the side wall of the body slopes inwardly away from the inlet so that the cross sectional size of the interior of the body progressively decreases towards the outlet. The side wall is composed at least in part of a plurality of laterally spaced and substantially parallel bars which extend generally in the axial direction of the body. The space between each two adjacent bars constitutes a fluid escape passage and the outlet of the body provides a discharge outlet for particles unable to pass through the passages. The fluid escape passages are elongate in the axial direction of the body and consequently fluid can pass through the side wall without substantial change in flow direction.

Abstract: Apparatus for effecting clarification of liquid having particulate material entrained therewithin includes a filter screen and a filter-cleaning device disposed adjacent thereto operable for removing particulate material from the filter screen which has been deposited or accumulated thereon from a particulate-laden liquid discharged onto the filter screen. The filter-cleaning device includes a dispenser which is selectively positioned, in an automatic manner, relative to the filter screen to direct a fluid flow against the filter screen at variable locations thereon to impart movement to the retained particulate material relative to the filter screen. Additionally, the filter-cleaning device of the present invention includes a plurality of nozzles, which form the dispensing device, mounted on a carriage which is operable for carrying the dispensing device so that the nozzles will be presented over the filter screen in a selective, reciprocally shifting manner.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning hard surfaces and surface coverings such as rugs and upholstery material, consisting of a tank of cleaning fluid, an outlet line running to a cleaning head, a pump in connection with the outlet line, a vacuum motor with an inlet line recovering cleaning fluid through the cleaning head, filters in the tank in connection with the inlet and outlet lines, a stream cleaning the outlet filter and centrifuging the cleaning fluid in the tank separating out contaminants leaving a body of cleaning fluid substantially free of particulate matter to recycle whereby for example, a tank of six gallons of cleaning fluid can accomplish the effective cleaning effort for which would be required on the order of sixty gallons of uncycled cleaning fluid.

Abstract: The invention relates to means for filtering a liquid containing impurities. Said means comprise a filtering drum (9) rotating within a housing (1) and having around it an annular chamber (13) into which opens a conduit (6) for supplying the liquid to be filtered and a conduit (7) for evacuating the liquid leaving the drum and for cleaning the corresponding section. The lateral wall of the drum (9) is equipped with sliding blades (11) which prevent any and all communication between the two conduits (6) and (7). The filtered liquid is evacuated through the lower wall (9d) of the drum (9) through the lower wall (9d) of the drum (9) through an axial opening. The invention applies in particular to the filtration of fuel for aircraft engines.

Abstract: A filter is disclosed which is capable of withstanding repeated use by cleaning. The filter is so constructed that around a frame body is wound a filter wire at a constant slit space of less than 40 with a maximum error of 50%. A method for manufacturing such a filter is also disclosed which comprises winding, on a frame body, a filter wire paired with a spacer wire for keeping the slit space of said filter wire constant in such a manner that each turn is in contact with adjacent turns; and removing the spacer wire alone by chemical or physical means while holding these wires fixed so as to obtain a filter with a smaller slit space error.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hoist to be used in combination with an apparatus for filtering molten metal. The hoist of the present invention is used both to position the filtering vessel, and to back-flushing metal through the filter element. The present invention also relates to the method of back-flushing. Back-flushing serves to dislodge particulate and thereby clean the filter element. When the filtering vessel is submerged in a molten metal bath back flushing serves to aid the exchange of the molten metal interior to the filtering vessel with the molten metal exterior to the filtering vessel, and in so doing aids in minimizing the temperature difference between molten metal interior and exterior to the molten metal filtering vessel. Periodic back-flushing significantly extends the life of the molten metal filtering apparatus.

Abstract: A reversible static screen for classifying and dewatering flowing slurries, the screen being inclined and having a flow or screening surface formed by laterally spaced screen wires disposed normal to the flow direction of the slurry and so spaced that the openings therebetween are narrower over the end portions than over the intermediate portion of the screen.

Abstract: A screen filter device for removing solid particles from a liquid is disclosed. The device includes a spray or shower for cleaning the filter media. In operation, a first liquid containing particulate matter flows over the filter media having an opening formed therein. Spray nozzles are arranged with respect to the filter media to impinge cleansing liquid on the surface of the filter media over which the first liquid flows. The cleansing liquid carries particulate matter continuously and in a spiral fashion towards the opening within the filter media.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for filtering contaminating particles from a liquid/particle mixture. A hollow tank is provided having a peripheral side wall and top and bottom ends. An inlet opening is in the wall adjacent the top adapted to be connected to a source of the liquid/particle mixture. An outlet opening is in the side wall spaced from the inlet opening and intermediate the top and bottom of the tank. A sealable drainage opening is at the lower end of the tank. A filter is mounted in the tank essentially perpendicular to the inlet opening and around a substantial portion of the periphery of the tank. The mounted filter is open at both ends and has filtering apertures in its side. The inlet opening is positioned so that the mixture is introduced in one open end of the filter. Filtered liquid from the mixture passes through the apertures in the side and through the outlet opening and collected portions can be dumped from the outer end through the drainage opening when it is unsealed.

Abstract: In the case of an apparatus for sucking up and holding sludge, use is made of a sludge tank which may be evacuated. The sludge tank has a sludge door and a water outlet able to be put into operation separately from the door. The water outlet is made up of an overflow line joined up with water in the sludge tank by way of a filter unit, the filter unit having a cleaning unit with at least one nozzle for jetting water onto the filter unit.

Abstract: A rinsing nozzle device is provided. The nozzle is a small, hand-held device adapted to deliver rinsing liquid into the interior of the blood chamber of a non-disassembleable artificial kidney to flush out blood clots or the like. The device provides a liquid receiving chamber in the end portion of the device from which the nozzle projects which functions to prevent splashing of the flushing liquid during use.The method for cleaning an artificial kidney for possible re-use is also disclosed.

Abstract: A high transfer pressure device, and method, especially adapted for continuously conveying hard particulate material such as coal; and a screen specifically for use in such conveying. The high pressure transfer device includes a pocketed rotor containing a pair of diametrically through-going pockets perpendicular to each other, a housing enclosing the rotor and having four ports spaced around the periphery thereof, and a screen operatively associated with the rotor or the ports for screening out particles above a predetermined size that are conveyed in liquid passed through the device. Preferably the screen is associated with one of the ports of the housing and fluid injection nozzles are associated with the screen for injecting liquid under pressure toward the screen to effect dislodgement of any particles that may be lodged in the screen and thereby prevent damage to the screen. The operation of the fluid injection nozzles is timed to the rotation of the rotor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter with automatic cleaning using a hydraulically actuated sprinkling device. According to the invention, a carriage carrying tubes is driven by a hydraulic double-acting actuator. The working chambers of the hydraulic actuator are connected by off-take pipes to the cleaning liquid distributing circuit. Switching members control through the medium of electrically controlled valves the selective entry of the cleaning liquid into the off-take pipes. The device according to the invention can be used in an installation where air filtering is necessary, such as for example an air conditioning installation.