Patent ID: 11858841
Assignee: KINETIX PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC
Field: Environmental technology (Chemistry)
Classification: CPC C  B | IPC B  C

Claim 0:
1. A method of preparing potable water comprising;
generating a stream of non-potable water containing solids and organic carbon;
screening said solids from said stream;
applying a coagulant to said stream;
applying activated carbon to said stream by introducing a concentrated activated carbon slurry, comprising activated carbon, a suspension agent comprising polyacrylamide polymers, and water, to the stream in an amount sufficient to create a concentration of said activated carbon in said stream between about 5 mg per liter and about 15 mg per liter;
passing said stream, including said coagulant and said activated carbon, through a clarifier;
forming a suspended bed comprised of flocculated coagulant within said clarifier, wherein said clarifier is configured to force said stream to flow through said suspended bed;
capturing said activated carbon in said suspended bed, whereby said stream will be brought into contact with said activated carbon as said stream flows through said suspended bed;
applying a primary oxidizing agent to said stream;
passing said stream through a filter, thereby rendering said stream potable.