Liquid Filtration System Fluid Distributor Plate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing liquid filtration systems face issues with uncontrolled water entry causing perlite filter material to be released and hoses to deteriorate, leading to reduced filtration capacity and the need for complex and costly manual maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A liquid filtration system with a fluid distributor plate and reinforced hoses, allowing for uniform water distribution and independent grouping of hoses for easy replacement, along with an automated regeneration and cleaning circuit to maintain filtration efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If water enters uncontrolled into the filtration area, then the filtration process continues, but the perlite filter material is released and hoses deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The distributor plate is positioned at the bottom of the tank before water entry, pre-distributing the incoming water flow through multiple outlets. This preliminary distribution prevents concentrated water jets from directly impacting the perlite and hoses, thereby maintaining filter material stability while preserving filtration capacity.
2Ease of operation
If manual cleaning is performed to remove perlite, then the filter is cleaned, but significant water is wasted and trained personnel are required
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates an automated backwashing mechanism that uses the pump and distributor plate to reverse water flow through the filter medium. This self-service cleaning process removes accumulated perlite and contaminants without requiring manual intervention, trained personnel, or excessive water consumption, thereby resolving the contradiction between cleaning accessibility and water loss.
3Ease of repair
If hoses are reinforced and grouped independently, then maintenance is simplified, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hose assembly is divided into multiple independent groups, each group being a self-contained unit that can be individually replaced. This segmentation allows maintenance personnel to access and replace only the specific hose group that requires maintenance, rather than replacing all hoses. The modular design simplifies repair operations while the standardized grouping minimizes the increase in overall device complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system ensures stable and efficient filtration by preventing perlite release, reducing hose damage, and simplifying maintenance through automated processes, enhancing filtration capacity and reducing operational costs.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of hoses (401) arranged inside said tank, protruding from said separating roof towards said lower compartment, said hoses comprising: an outer surface forming a support of a filter medium
Data Source
AI summary
A liquid filtration system comprising a filtration tank with: a separating roof on which are mounted groups of hoses fixed to respective support plates; a fluid distributor plate comprising a central portion without perforations, and a peripheral portion with a plurality of perforations, said distributor plate being located between the hoses and a lower inlet duct for the water to be filtered comprising an upper opening for supplying liquid to the holes near the central portion of the distributor plate and a lower opening for supplying liquid to the holes of the peripheral portion which are furthest from the central portion. The filter comprises a filter material, an outlet duct for the filtered water at the upper area of the tank, a regeneration circuit of the filter medium; a filter self-cleaning circuit and a control panel.