Abstract: An improved filter support structure for supporting filter media. The support structure includes two sections removably coupled together with an improved coupling assembly. The first section has a cross section presenting a first width spaced apart from a second width, the second width being less than the first width. The coupling assembly includes an element carried by the second section, and presents an engagement width that is greater than the second width and less than or equal to the first width such that the element may be shiftably received within the first section at the first width, and can be removably engaged at the second width.

Abstract: The invention concerns a module for filtering media. More particularly, the invention concerns a module for filtering fluids and including one or more filter cells stacked on top of one another. The invention also relates to an installation set for the installation of at least one such filter module in a filter housing, as well as to a filter device with a filter housing, in which the filter module or the filter modules is/are installed together with the installation set.

Abstract: A rotatable water treatment device including a hollow shaft and multiple filtering units is provided. The hollow shaft has an axis hole, an external wall and a plurality of through holes defined through the external wall and communicating with the axis hole. The multiple filtering units watertightly mounted on the external wall of the hollow shaft, and each of the filtering units includes a center hole, two clipping nets, a supporting net and two filtering membranes. The supporting net is mounted between the clipping nets and two filtering membranes sandwiches the clipping nets such that the filtering membranes can be prevented from sinking into the meshes of the supporting net with the pump effect to accelerate the conducting of the water-filtering.

Abstract: A panel sector, for a disc filter for separation of liquids from a suspension, includes front and back filter panel assemblies, a sector assembly for mounting the front and back filter panel assemblies, and a top cap for retaining the filter panel assemblies within the sector assembly. Each of the filter panel assemblies includes a frame and a filter material clamped by the frame. The sector assembly includes an outer end plate, an inner core mounting plate subassembly for mounting the panel sector to the disc filter core, first and second side channel subassemblies, at least one structural member extending radially between the core mounting plate subassembly and the outer end plate, and at least one support member extending laterally between the first and second side channel subassemblies. The core mounting plate subassembly and each of the side channel subassemblies have front and back channels for receiving portions of the frame.

Abstract: The apparatus for the purification of organic molecules, comprising a hollow body of substantially elongated shape, open at the ends and internally defining at least one transit duct for a fluid mix, at least one functionalised permeable support housed inside the duct and having a basic permeable material to which is associated at least one chemical agent suitable for trapping, during the transit of the mix, at least one organic molecule to be purified, characterized in that the chemical agent is associated with the basic permeable material by chemical reaction between a first functional group on the molecular structure of the chemical agent and a second functional group on at least one between the molecular structure of the basic permeable material and the molecular structure of a binder associable with the basic permeable material, the first functional group and the second functional group being selected between an aminic functional group, a carboxylic functional group, a succinimidic functional group, a th

Abstract: The invention features integrated membrane assemblies for selectively transferring a constituent to or from a fluid. The assemblies include two or more flat sheet membrane elements and at least one common manifold connected to the interior regions of the membrane elements.

Abstract: A plate-shaped filter element made from several wire cloth layers and having at least one layer in the form of a filter cloth is designed to allow particles of a certain size can be filtered out from a filterable material, whereby, in particular, particles can be filtered out from a fluid, an emulsion or the like. The filter element according to the invention is configured such that at least the layer forming the filter cloth is provided with spaced-apart alternating crossovers at an angle to the warp and weft threads. The alternating crossovers extend in a zigzag whereby each straight section extends across a same number of warp threads. The alternating crossovers extend from the edges which are parallel to and spaced from the warp wires. The filter element according to the invention is particularly suitable for filtering of emulsions.

Abstract: A fluid filtration unit having two or more filter medium layers and/or zones, at least one of the layers/zones having a different particle retention capability disposed on each side of a non-filtering separator element. The filter medium are presently preferably positioned such that each succeedingly distal filter layer or zone from the separator has a decreased particle retention capability than each proceeding filter layer or zone. The filter medium layer most proximal to the separator element may be separated from the separator by a support material for supporting such filter medium element and preventing collapsing of the medium into any separator conduit. At least one of the medium elements is formed from a material which swells in size due to fluid absorption with the various zones and the separator being operatively connected by a new and innovative edge seal.

Abstract: The invention refers to a filter 1 with several rotating filter discs 3 mounted on a shaft 2 and which are provided with a porous filter medium. It is characterized by elastomer elements (8, 8?) being mounted on the shaft (2) as spacers between the individual filter discs (3). In addition, the invention refers to a filter disc 3 for a filter 1 of this kind.

Abstract: A filter element for pulp screens comprising at least two plates separated by a distance from each other, wherein one plate has a number of projections formed thereon, and the projections being directed towards the other plate. The plates are attached to each other at the projections.

Abstract: A suction-side transmission or engine filter includes a filter bag assembly having an outlet portion and a media bag enclosing an inner support structure, the filter bag assembly is contained at least partially within a housing having an outlet port. The outlet portion and outlet port are aligned and sealed together creating an outside-in fluid flow scheme.

Abstract: The invention relates to aquarium filters providing improved water filtration without accelerated clogging. The present invention also relates to methods of using such filters.

Abstract: The present invention includes a membrane construction for selectively transferring a constituent to or from a fluid. The membrane construction includes a multi-layer fluid impermeable support sheet having a plurality of supports on at least one side of the support sheet that form a plurality of flow channels. At least one layer of the multi-layer support sheet is a bonding layer. A fluid permeable layer extends over the flow channels and is bonded to the plurality of the supports by the bonding layer.

Abstract: An industrial, e.g. power plant cooling, water extraction framed cartridge filter system is disclosed with a holed fabric type medium to filter debris from the power plant cooling water. The fabric type filter medium is comprised a one or more strength meshes of nylon or another strong fiber and an inner polypropylene or polyester medium with small holes. The size of the frame and the number and arrangement of the holes are arranged to supply a volume of filtered water consistent with the needs of the application at the typical pressures found therein. For a power plant, a system of many cartridges may be used to provide the total cooling/replacement water needs. Compressed air is introduced into the bottom interior of the cartridges and released via a valve at the top. The compressed air mechanically disturbs the filter medium to knock off any debris that may have attached to the filter medium surface and air escaping via the small holed in the filter may attach to and float small pieces of debris away.

Abstract: A system for filtering particles within a multiphase fluid that comprises a particulate phase is disclosed. The system comprises a first plurality of substantially parallel, substantially planar thin slabs separated by a predetermined distance to retain particles having a maximum cross-sectional dimension greater than the predetermined distance, and provides at least one flow path for at least part of the multiphase fluid. In one application, the system is used in connection with an electrochemical power source and components thereof, wherein the multiphase fluid comprises flowable fuel.

Abstract: A fluid filtration unit having two or more filter medium layers and/or zones, at least one of the layers/zones having a different particle retention capability disposed on each side of a non-filtering separator element. The filter medium are presently preferably positioned such that each succeedingly distal filter layer or zone from the separator has a decreased particle retention capability than each proceeding filter layer or zone. The filter medium layer most proximal to the separator element may be separated from the separator by a support material for supporting such filter medium element and preventing collapsing of the medium into any separator conduit. At least one of the medium elements is formed from a material which swells in size due to fluid absorption with the various zones and the separator being operatively connected by a new and innovative edge seal.

Abstract: An improved filter support structure for supporting filter media. The support structure includes two sections removably coupled together with an improved coupling assembly. The first section has a cross section presenting a first width spaced apart from a second width, the second width being less than the first width. The coupling assembly includes an element carried by the second section, and presents an engagement width that is greater than the second width and less than or equal to the first width such that the element may be shiftably received within the first section at the first width, and can be removably engaged at the second width.

Abstract: A filter cartridge assembly, and method for constructing the same, wherein the assembly has at least two axially adjacent filter cells separated by a spacer ring and a lifting means having a mounting portion with an opening formed therein for surrounding the outer periphery of the spacer ring. The lifting means also includes opposed elongated arms which extend radially outwardly from the central mounting portion and have gripping portions for facilitating lifting the filter cartridge assembly.

Abstract: In a suction filter, a synthetic resin upper plate 4 to be connected to a fuel inlet pipe is integrally molded with an upper filtering fabric 2, and a synthetic resin lower plate 5 is integrally molded with a lower filtering fabric. Two end portions of a spring are fixed to the upper and lower plates, and the peripheral portions of the upper and lower filtering fabrics are bonded together to obtain a filtering fabric bag. Thus, there is no such risk that the filtering fabric bag comes off the inlet pipe, the filtering fabric bag is worn out, and creases and poor bonding occur. Thus, the suction filter can be obtained with high reliability and good productivity.

Abstract: A module filter has a container with an admission for a non-filtrate and a discharge for the filtrate. A filter module is arranged in the container and has several stacked, disc-shaped filter cells of filter material having an inner space. The filter cells have central openings forming a central channel connected with the inner space. The central channel is connected to the admission. The container has a space surrounding the filter cells and connected with the filtrate discharge. Circular disc-shaped drainage support bodies are arranged between the filter cells and extend approximately over the entire surface area of the filter cells. The drainage support bodies have drainage channels that extend toward their outer rim. The drainage support bodies have projections projecting axially away from the drainage support bodies and extending radially. Between the projections intermediate spaces are defined which form the drainage channels and remove the filtrate.

Abstract: A high shear rotating disc filter having a hollow interior and constructed of a porous material such as sintered metal or ceramic with finely structured openings. The disc is mounted and secured onto a hollow shaft. The hollow shaft is connected to a vacuum source, external to the filter, that allows for the passage of the filtrate to a receiver. There are elongated slots in the wall of the shaft which provide the passage of filtrate from the disc. The shaft provides rotational force for the discs.

Abstract: A laminated modular water filter includes superposed annular plates. A filter unit is disposed between each adjacent pair of the annular plates. The annular plates include a top plate, a bottom plate, a plurality of intermediate plates, and at least one flow-guiding plate sandwiched between two of the intermediate plates. Each of the top plate, the intermediate plates, and the bottom plate has an annular outer passage unit in fluid communication with a curved outer passage unit in the flow-guiding plate. Dirty water is introduced into two side openings in the top plate, and flows into central holes in the annular plates via the filter units so as to form filtered water. Solid particles in the dirty water are guided into two side openings in the bottom plate via the annular outer passage units and the curved outer passage unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter element with improved corrosion and heat resistance and structural properties to be used in filtering solids containing material in order to achieve a filter cake of solid material on at least one external surface area of the filter element. According to the invention, at least one part of the external surface area of the filter element separated from the external surface area for forming the filter cake is provided with at least one corrosion and heat resistant polymer-based material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter module (4) with a simplified design which allows for the manufacturing of a step filter, Each ply of filter medium is composed of a deep-bed filter material layer (1, 1a-d) and the packing is composed of draining layers (5, 5a, 5b). The draining layers (5, 5a, 5b) and filter layers (5, 5a, 5b) are mutually sealed to the filtrate/non-filtrate chamber (2,3). The filter layers (1, 1a-d) can be arranged according to any pattern.

Abstract: A submerged membrane bioreactor includes a tank containing a mixed liquor having microorganism; and a filtration module immersed in the mixed liquor and having a permeate side in fluid communication with the mixed liquor only through the filtration module. The filtration module includes a porous support having a first surface forming the permeate side and a second surface opposing to the first surface; and a non-woven fabric membrane covering the second surface and having a thickness of 0.1-2 mm and a pore size of 0.2-100 &mgr;m.

Abstract: Reinforcement structure for use with multi-cell filter cartridges comprising an elongated backbone having a first and second hook boss each at a respective end of the elongated backbone and one or more intermediate hook bosses positioned intermediate the end bosses along the elongated backbone. In addition a plurality of non hook bosses are spaced along the elongated backbone. The filter cartridge provided with a plurality of the described reinforcement structures equally spaced around the circumference of the filter cartridge is also disclosed as is a method for preventing distortion of a multi-cell filter cartridge under arduous operating conditions.

Abstract: An improved filter support structure for supporting filter media. The support structure includes two sections removably coupled together with an improved coupling assembly. The first section has a cross section presenting a first width spaced apart from a second width, the second width being less than the first width. The coupling assembly includes an element carried by the second section, and presents an engagement width that is greater than the second width and less than or equal to the first width such that the element may be shiftably received within the first section at the first width, and can be removably engaged at the second width.

Abstract: A fuel-filtering device includes a filter body in a bag form and a spacing member arranged in the filter body to maintain the bag form. The filtering device is attached to a fuel suction port located inside a fuel tank such that an inner space of the filter body communicates with the fuel suction port. The filter body is formed of at least two laminated filter layers, which includes an outside filter layer formed of a woven mesh and an inside filter layer formed of a non-woven fabric. Alternatively, the filter body includes an upper surface section and a lower surface section, and at least the lower surface section of the filter body has an inner layer formed of a mesh and an outer layer formed of a non-woven fabric.

Abstract: The invention concerns a modular dynamic filtering device with rotary discs comprising membranes (41, 42, 51, 52) arranged on either side of fixed support plates (4, 5). The modular construction enables the filtering device to be universal and adaptable by the user to be used for different types of filtration from microfiltration to nanofiltration, and even reverse osmosis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter element (1) for pulp screens. The filter element (1) comprises at least two plates (2,3) at a distance from each other, of which at least one is provided with a number of projections (4) made on the said plate by forming, the projections being directed towards the other plate. The said plates (2,3) are attached to each other at the projections (4). The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing such plates (2,3).

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter module comprising a number A of circular filter cell (1), a number A−1 of spacer rings (3), and two end rings (4), whereby the filter cells (1) and the rings (3, 4) are combined to form a stack while forming a central continuous channel (2) using tension elements (5) which are interspaced in the circumferential direction of the channel wall and which, on the inner side, engage on the end rings (4) in order to transmit axial tension forces. According to the invention, tensioning elements comprised of strips (5) with hook-shaped ends (6, 13, 14) are provided for securely combining the filter cell that are arranged in a stack. Said hook-shaped ends can be fixed in the end rings by effecting an essentially radial hooking-in or engaging movement, In addition, means (10, 11) are provided which prevent an unintentional radial hook-removal or disengaging movement of the hook-shaped ends (6, 13, 14).

Abstract: A filter for a spa or pool, having a filter body which receives a filter bag having a sheath encompassing the exterior of the filter body and a pocket extending inwardly from the front end of the sheath into the filter. Operation of the spa water circulation system draws spa water into the filter bag pocket while concurrently spa water is drawn transversely through the filter bag sheath and auxiliary spa water openings into the filter body. An O-ring encircles the upper portion of the filter bag to releasably retain such bag to the filter body during operation of the spa water circulation system.

Abstract: A vehicle fuel filter for mounting to a fuel pump in a fuel tank comprises a tubular body having an axis, a first end and a second end opposite the first end; a pump connection neck positioned on the first end of the tubular body and having a filter outlet opening for mounting the filter on a fuel pump intake tube, the filter outlet opening having an axis at a substantially right angle to the axis of the tubular body; an inlet opening on the second end of the tubular body, the inlet opening extending axially in the direction of the axis of the tubular body; an envelope of filter fabric surrounding the inlet opening such that fuel entering into the envelope can pass into the tubular body through the inlet opening; and a supporting body fixedly connected to the tubular body at the second end and at a predetermined angle to the tubular body, at least a portion of the supporting body preventing the filter envelope from collapsing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter element for removing moisture contained in a material to be dried and for creating a filter cake of the material to be dried on the filtering surface of the filter element. According to the invention, the filtering surface (1. 6) the filter element (11) is composed of at least two parts (2,3;7,8) where mutually different filtering conditions can be created in order to form a filter cake containing at least one component to be filtered on the whole filtering surface (1,6) of the filter element (11).

Abstract: A cell-type filter unit having two or more filter media layers and/or zones, at least one of the layers/zones having a different particle retention capability disposed on each side of a non-filtering separator element. The filter media are preferably positioned such that each succeedingly distal filter layer or zone from the separator has a decreased particle retention capability than each proceeding filter layer or zone. The filter media layer most proximal to the separator element may be separated from the separator by a support material for supporting such filter media element and preventing collapsing of the media into any separator conduit.

Abstract: The invention relates to aquarium filters providing improved water filtration without accelerated clogging. The present invention also relates to methods of using such filters.

Abstract: A filter/screening disc for membrane filtration includes a base structure connected to a hollow shaft and to which screening/filter elements are secured. The filter/screening disc is made up of two halves.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filtration device for deep-bed filtration which is easier to handle and enables filter modules(s) to be changed and disposed of easily. The filtration device has a casing with at least one filter module inserted in the casing with filter elements made from deep-bed filter materials stacked on top of each other. The filter elements have at least one internal structure formed by a perforation wherein the boundary surface of the perforation formed by the deep-bed filter materials creates a through-flow surface for filtrates or non-filtrates. At least one end plate has at least one inlet and/or outlet.

Abstract: The present invention provides filters comprising supports (55) that are relatively flat. They may have knife seals (54, 56) or convention edge seals and porous fibrous media (58) is positioned there between and methods of manufacturing filters. The media may also be relatively flat providing for a self supporting non-lenticular filtration structure.

Abstract: A multiple stage fuel strainer assembly for a fuel tank in a vehicle includes a strainer adapted to be connected to an inlet of a fuel pump disposed in the fuel tank. The multiple stage fuel strainer assembly also includes a valve connected to the strainer to allow fuel to flow through the strainer to the inlet when an external surface of the strainer is restricted with contaminants in the fuel.

Abstract: An improved filter support structure for supporting filter media. The support structure includes two sections removably coupled together with an improved coupling assembly. The first section has a cross section presenting a first width spaced apart from a second width, the second width being less than the first width. The coupling assembly includes an element carried by the second section, and presents an engagement width that is greater than the second width and less than or equal to the first width such that the element may be shiftably received within the first section at the first width, and can be removably engaged at the second width.

Abstract: A fluid filtration unit having two or more filter medium layers and/or zones, at least one of the layers/zones having a different particle retention capability disposed on each side of a non-filtering separator element. The filter medium are presently preferably positioned such that each succeedingly distal filter layer or zone from the separator has a decreased particle retention capability than each proceeding filter layer or zone. The filter medium layer most proximal to the separator element may be separated from the separator by a support material for supporting such filter medium element and preventing collapsing of the medium into any separator conduit. At least one of the medium elements is formed from a material which swells in size due to fluid absorption with the various zones and the separator being operatively connected by a new and innovative edge seal.

Abstract: A laminated modular water filter includes a top plate, a bottom plate and a plurality of superposed intermediate plates disposed between the top and bottom plates. Each adjacent pair of the top, intermediate and bottom plates are interconnected removably, and define an accommodating space therebetween, within which a filter unit is received fittingly. Each of the top and bottom plates has a central hole which is in fluid communication with central holes in the intermediate plates, and two side openings which are in fluid communication with a plurality of annular outer passages units in the intermediate plates that are in fluid communication with the accommodating spaces. Each of the filter units includes two filter films interconnected fixedly along outer peripheries thereof, and a filter net disposed between the films so as to define an annular filtered-water passage between the films that is fluid communication with the central holes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter module (1) comprising filters layers (4a, b) made of a filter medium, especially comprising filter layers made of filter strata. Said filter layers alternate with layers made of draining spacer elements 910, 10a, b, 20), the first and last layer of the filter module (1) consisting respectively of a draining spacer element (10a, b, 20). The draining spacer elements respectively and mutually comprise flow elements (12a, b) and sealing elements (11a, b) for the filtrate chamber and the non-filtrate chamber (40, 41). Means are provided for the mutual connection thereof The aim of the filter module (1) is to combine the advantages of known filter modules with improved sealing at the edges of the filter layers, and to make the filter module backwashable. The filter module (1) comprises draining spacer elements (10, 10a, b, 20) which are embodied in such a way that they enable the filter layers to be pressed in a sealing manner.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter element and its manufacture to be used in removal of liquid from solids containing material to be dried in a capillary suction dryer which filter element contains a ceramic microporous layer having the pore size under 5 micrometer and supported by a ceramic internal layer having recess areas for liquid flowing. The internal layer is made of at least one substrate which continuously surrounds at least one recess area and which ceramic internal layer is surrounded by at least one essentially continuous microporous surface layer.

Abstract: A combined hot gas cleanup system and gas separation unit is contained within a single pressure vessel. Preferably, the combined unit is an integral structure that is retrofittable to replace existing candle filters in their installed holders. The integral unit can be replaced to adapt the combined system for different applications.

Abstract: A high shear rotating disc filter having a hollow interior and constructed of a porous material such as sintered metal or ceramic with finely structured openings. The disc is mounted and secured onto a hollow shaft. The hollow shaft is connected to a vacuum source, external to the filter, that allows for the passage of the filtrate to a receiver. There are elongated slots in the wall of the shaft which provide the passage of filtrate from the disc. The shaft provides rotational force for the discs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter for fluids, comprising a plastic supporting body for supporting a filter material. The outer surface of the filter is provided with a pump connection piece, which has a lower end extending in an inner space of the filter, which exhibits an inlet opening. The supporting body is composed of a first part comprising the pump connection piece and of at least a second part, both parts being movably linked to each other through a hinge section so that the at least second part can be positioned angularly in relation to the first part, along with the filtration material, and the first and the at least second parts being initially aligned in a same plane. A locking device is provided to lock the second part in the angular position in relation to the first part.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for the filtration of fluids using porous fibrous filtration media. The present invention comprises a central support layer, one or more layers of porous media mounted on each side of the central support layer and an elastomeric seal on the outer edge of the support/media that forms a liquid tight seal so that all fluid must flow through the media before reaching the central support layer.

Abstract: In a papermaking process, filtering of white water containing fiber material is performed by feeding the white water to a filter on a surface of which a layer of auxiliary pulp has been formed, such that the white water is filtered through the layer of auxiliary pulp and fiber material in the white water remains in the layer of auxiliary pulp. The mixture of auxiliary pulp and fiber material is removed from the filter and is fed to a fractionating screen. The screen separates the mixture into a short-fibered pulp fraction that can be returned to the papermaking process, and a long-fibered pulp fraction that is returned to the filter where it is used as auxiliary pulp to form a layer on the filter surface.