Mobile Clarifier System with Segmented Cartridges
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Solution Overview
Problem
Municipal and industrial processes often generate water and processing fluids with settleable and floating solids/oils, which are difficult to remove at remote locations due to the lack of accessible clarifiers, making it economically unviable to build clarifiers at these sites.
Innovation Solution
A mobile clarifier system comprising a trailer assembly with separator cartridge assemblies that form flow, transition, and calm zones, using vanes to guide settleable and floatable solids into respective zones for efficient separation and processing, allowing for on-site treatment of water and processing fluids.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a clarifier is built at the location of remote municipal or industrial processes, then settleable and floatable solids can be removed on-site, but the cost becomes economically viable only if the clarifier is mobile rather than fixed
Solution Approach 1:
The clarifier system is divided into multiple separator cartridge assemblies that can be independently transported and deployed. Each cartridge assembly contains internal components (vanes, frames, outlets) that are segmented to fit within a trailer, allowing the entire system to be mobile while maintaining full clarifier functionality at remote locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a static fixed clarifier to a dynamic mobile unit that can be transported to different locations via trailer assembly. The ability to move the clarifier to various municipal or industrial process locations enables on-site treatment without requiring permanent infrastructure at each site.
2Productivity
If separator cartridge assemblies with multiple vanes are used, then transition zones and calm zones are formed for effective solid separation, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The separator cartridge assembly is divided into multiple functional zones (flow zones, transition zones, calm zones) using internal vanes and frames. This segmentation allows the single cartridge assembly to perform multiple separation functions simultaneously, improving productivity without requiring multiple separate devices.
Solution Approach 2:
Vanes serve as intermediary elements that guide fluid flow from turbulent flow zones through transition zones to calm zones. These vanes mediate the transformation of flow patterns, enabling effective solid separation by creating controlled flow paths that allow settleable and floatable solids to be removed efficiently.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separator cartridge assemblies are supported by a trailer assembly, then on-site treatment at remote locations becomes feasible, but the weight and volume of the mobile system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The clarifier system is segmented into multiple separate cartridge assemblies that can be independently loaded onto the trailer. This segmentation allows for flexible configuration and easier transport, as the cartridges can be handled as discrete units rather than a single monolithic structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The trailer assembly serves multiple functions: it transports the separator cartridge assemblies to remote locations, supports them during operation, and facilitates their removal. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional specialized equipment, thereby managing the overall weight and volume requirements.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables effective on-site separation of settleable and floatable solids from water and processing fluids, facilitating their removal and processing, thereby addressing the challenge of remote treatment and improving operational efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
Each of the plurality of separator cartridge assemblies is configured to separate the settleable solids and the floatable solids from the flow of water and/or processing fluids
Implementation Method 2
Each of the plurality of separator cartridge assemblies is configured to separate the settleable solids and the floatable solids from the flow of water and/or processing fluids
Implementation Method 3
A plurality of vanes configured to extend into side frames and intermediate frames a distance sufficient to form transition zones for the water and/or processing fluids flowing through the each of the separator cartridges
Data Source
AI summary
A mobile clarifier system is provided. The mobile clarifier system including a trailer assembly and an inlet port. A plurality of separator cartridge assemblies is supported the trailer assembly and is configured to receive the flow of water and/or processing fluids from the inlet port. Each of the plurality of separator cartridge assemblies is configured to separate the settleable solids and the floatable solids from the flow of water and/or processing fluids and is configured to form flow zones, transition zones and calm zones. A discharge pipe system receives the settleable solids from the calm zones and conveys the settleable solids from the mobile clarifier system to downstream operations and an outlet port configured to receive processed water and/or processing fluids flowing from the plurality of separator cartridge assemblies and further configured to convey the processed water and/or processing fluids to downstream operations.