B01D24/24

Modular underdrain systems

A modular underdrain system is disclosed. The modular underdrain system may comprise an intermediate modular component having a first peripheral side including a first mating portion and a second peripheral side including a second mating portion. The first peripheral side may comprise at least one transfer orifice. An intermediate plate member is disposed intermediate the first peripheral side and the second peripheral side along a width dimension. The intermediate plate member may comprise a metering pipe opening. A metering pipe may be sized to be positioned within the metering pipe opening.

Modular underdrain systems

A modular underdrain system is disclosed. The modular underdrain system may comprise an intermediate modular component having a first peripheral side including a first mating portion and a second peripheral side including a second mating portion. The first peripheral side may comprise at least one transfer orifice. An intermediate plate member is disposed intermediate the first peripheral side and the second peripheral side along a width dimension. The intermediate plate member may comprise a metering pipe opening. A metering pipe may be sized to be positioned within the metering pipe opening.

STORMWATER FILTER UTILIZING A HYDROPONIC BED AS FILTERING COMPONENT

A stormwater filter includes a receptacle having an open top into which stormwater is permitted to enter the receptacle and flow downwardly therein. A hydroponic garden section having a media bed is supported within the receptacle and in an elevated condition above the bottom of the receptacle so that a water sump compartment is disposed between the hydroponic garden section and the bottom of the receptacle. In addition, a discharge opening is defined within a sidewall of the receptacle in the water sump compartment and adjacent the hydroponic garden section, and a post-filtration flow control orifice is associated with the discharge opening for controlling the filtration flow through the media bed. In addition, a wick is associated with the media bed for drawing water upwardly from the water sump compartment for use by plants growing within the media bed.

STORMWATER FILTER UTILIZING A HYDROPONIC BED AS FILTERING COMPONENT

A stormwater filter includes a receptacle having an open top into which stormwater is permitted to enter the receptacle and flow downwardly therein. A hydroponic garden section having a media bed is supported within the receptacle and in an elevated condition above the bottom of the receptacle so that a water sump compartment is disposed between the hydroponic garden section and the bottom of the receptacle. In addition, a discharge opening is defined within a sidewall of the receptacle in the water sump compartment and adjacent the hydroponic garden section, and a post-filtration flow control orifice is associated with the discharge opening for controlling the filtration flow through the media bed. In addition, a wick is associated with the media bed for drawing water upwardly from the water sump compartment for use by plants growing within the media bed.

Underdrain system using one-piece cell dividers

The present invention is directed to a one-piece cell divider for use in a filter underdrain system that supports a parous plate that supports a filter media for filtering a fluid. The one-piece cell divider includes: a divider portion; a porous plate support portion, including a flange that supports the porous plate; a support member portion, including a flange that attaches the divider to a base. A filter underdrain using a one-piece cell divider may include; at least one porous plate for supporting the filter media for filtering a fluid, the porous plate spanning across at least one of the dividers; the at least two dividers including: one or more one-piece cell dividers; one or more multiple-piece dividers, each multiple-piece cell divider comprising a divider portion and a support member, the support member being directly under the divider portion.

Enhanced shape support grid

A support grid assembly for use in a vessel. The support grid assembly includes panels each including a first wall including a media-supporting screen and a second wall to be supported by the vessel wall inner surface. A manifold is coupled to the panels and is in hydraulic communication with vessel outlet. The manifold and the panels permit fluid to flow through the screen in each panel, through the panels, into the manifold, and through the manifold to the outlet of the vessel, as well as in the reverse direction. At least a portion of the first wall may slope downward toward the manifold, and at least a portion of the second wall may form a bottom surface that is curved to substantially conform to a curvature of the vessel wall inner surface. The panels may be arranged in a circular configuration extending radially from the manifold.

Enhanced shape support grid

A support grid assembly for use in a vessel. The support grid assembly includes panels each including a first wall including a media-supporting screen and a second wall to be supported by the vessel wall inner surface. A manifold is coupled to the panels and is in hydraulic communication with vessel outlet. The manifold and the panels permit fluid to flow through the screen in each panel, through the panels, into the manifold, and through the manifold to the outlet of the vessel, as well as in the reverse direction. At least a portion of the first wall may slope downward toward the manifold, and at least a portion of the second wall may form a bottom surface that is curved to substantially conform to a curvature of the vessel wall inner surface. The panels may be arranged in a circular configuration extending radially from the manifold.

UNDERDRAIN ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME
20210229003 · 2021-07-29 · ·

An underdrain apparatus and a method for manufacturing such apparatus are provided. The underdrain apparatus can be extruded in long sections as a unitary part. The underdrain apparatus may be extruded in various sizes, shapes, and materials. Further, the underdrain apparatus may include a passageway for transporting water to and from the filter media and/or air to the filter media. In some embodiments, apertures are formed in the underdrain apparatus during an extrusion process to provide a path between the passageway and the filter media.

UNDERDRAIN ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME
20210229003 · 2021-07-29 · ·

An underdrain apparatus and a method for manufacturing such apparatus are provided. The underdrain apparatus can be extruded in long sections as a unitary part. The underdrain apparatus may be extruded in various sizes, shapes, and materials. Further, the underdrain apparatus may include a passageway for transporting water to and from the filter media and/or air to the filter media. In some embodiments, apertures are formed in the underdrain apparatus during an extrusion process to provide a path between the passageway and the filter media.

Underdrain assembly

An underdrain assembly for filtering particulates from a fluid having an upper structure connected to a bottom plate. At least one flow control vane is positioned between the upper structure and the bottom plate for directing and managing fluid flow through the assembly. The upper structure can have first and second filtration members, the second filtration member positioned between the first filtration member and the bottom plate. The second filtration member can have a shape that restricts fluid flow within the underdrain. The underdrain can have air and water inlets. The water inlet can have an end with a plate covering an upper portion thereof. The end can also include an opening having an angular cut forming an angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the water inlet. Thus arranged, air is prevented from migrating out the water line. A resilient mounting arrangement for the underdrain is also disclosed.