A water treatment filter backwash process control system, comprising a control system that receives filter level data and filter backwash turbidity data. The control system having a filter level set point, wherein the filter level set point corresponds to a desired filter media bed expansion. The control system having a filter backwash turbidity set point, wherein the control system controls the filter backwash process by, while monitoring the filter backwash turbidity, sending one or more output signals that are used to control a backwash inlet liquid flow in order to maintain a desired media bed expansion, and stop the backwash inlet liquid flow when the filter backwash turbidity set point is reached.

An apparatus for removing impurities from water and/or wastewater and a method of installing a fluid distribution system in the apparatus. In the most preferred form of the invention, the fluid distribution system is an air scour system for directing air through the filter bed to assist in cleaning of the filter bed to remove impurities trapped in the filter bed during a service run. In the most preferred form, the method of installing the fluid distribution system in the filter bed is performed by imparting a force to the filter bed to permit the fluid distribution system to be installed in the filter bed without removing media. The fluid distribution system is preferably configured to permit the fluid distribution system to be readily installed in the filter bed and at an optimum orientation.

Controlled-debris elements inhibit the formation of a fibrous/particulate debris bed that unduly increases the pressure head loss through the perforated plates of strainers in a nuclear power plant emergency core cooling system. In a loss of cooling accident, pumps draw cooling water through the plates, which retain on their surfaces fibrous material in the circulating water to prevent it from reaching the pumps while permitting entrained particulate matter to pass through the perforations. The controlled-debris elements have a specific gravity substantially the same as the circulating water so they are entrained in the cooling water that is drawn toward the strainers and intimately intermix with the fibrous and particulate matter in the cooling water. The elements are configured to provide open structures in the bed formed on the plate surfaces to distribute fibers in the flow away from the surface and maintain cavities between the elements for the particulates.

The present invention relates to a conical filter used to filter storm water being directed into a catch basin and to filter water being pumped from a sediment pond.

A diesel engine aftertreatment system is disclosed. The aftertreatment system includes a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection system including a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) device, a DEF tank connected to the SCR device, a DEF injection device installed in the tank, and an integrated grommet filter. The integrated grommet filter includes a grommet having a top gasket portion and a bottom cylindrical skirt portion. The cylindrical skirt portion is integrally connected to a sock filter. In an embodiment, the integral connection between the skirt portion and the sock filter includes an overlap and stitching. In an embodiment, the gasket is a star shaped gasket.

A diesel engine aftertreatment system is disclosed. The aftertreatment system includes a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection system including a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) device, a DEF tank connected to the SCR device, a DEF injection device installed in the tank, and an integrated grommet filter. The integrated grommet filter includes a grommet having a top gasket portion and a bottom cylindrical skirt portion. The cylindrical skirt portion is integrally connected to a sock filter. In an embodiment, the integral connection between the skirt portion and the sock filter includes an overlap and stitching. In an embodiment, the gasket is a star shaped gasket.

A water treatment filter backwash process control system, comprising a control system that receives filter level data and filter backwash turbidity data. The control system having a filter level set point, wherein the filter level set point corresponds to a desired filter media bed expansion. The control system having a filter backwash turbidity set point, wherein the control system controls the filter backwash process by, while monitoring the filter backwash turbidity, sending one or more output signals that are used to control a backwash inlet liquid flow in order to maintain a desired media bed expansion, and stop the backwash inlet liquid flow when the filter backwash turbidity set point is reached.

A local backwashing apparatus 110 for a filtering system comprises an enclosure 119 having an open lower end, positionable above a surface of filter media 92 supported by a drainage layer 96. The enclosure is connected to a mechanical member (300, FIG. 6A) configured to force the enclosure into the filter media and release the force prior to the lower end of the enclosure contacting the drainage layer. The lower end of the enclosure being brought into contact with the drainage layer through a pressure differential between the interior and exterior of the enclosure. A pneumatic system such as an air pump, is in fluid communication with the upper part 127 of the enclosure and is configured to determine an air pressure therein. A pipe system connects the upper part of the enclosure with the pneumatic system and with a discharge structure 132. A control unit is connected to the pneumatic system. Also disclosed is a method of backwashing a filtering system. The backwashing apparatus may be used to pre-treat water.

A linear stormwater treatment system is provided. The system utilizes plant growth in a medium to treat storm water and other runoff water. The medium is contained in a non-permeable container having an inlet for stormwater and an outlet for treated water. Root zone growth and the medium itself operate to filter and purify the stormwater, and contain the contaminants, providing controlled and environmentally friendly water treatment.

Devices and methods associated with these devices for significantly improving the efficiency of an existing or new treatment unit having a granular media filter bed supported above an underdrain for removing impurities passing through the filter bed. The devices and methods are specifically designed to prevent clogging of the underdrain to improve the operation and efficiency of the treatment unit. The devices and methods are directed to providing trapping structures and methods that allow a washing fluid to pass through the trapping structures but traps impurities in the washing fluid that have the potential of partially or completely clogging the underdrain. Further, one or more sensors are provided to determine if the trapping structure is performing properly.