Patent ID: 8992072
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
Classification: B01F,B08B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A system for moving solids accumulated on a surface, the system comprising: a plurality of liquid dispensing nozzles positioned above a surface upon which solids accumulate over time, each of the nozzles having an inlet for receiving pressurized liquid and an outlet for ejecting a liquid stream along a path; and at least one splash plate attached to one of the plurality of liquid dispensing nozzles and positioned superiorly adjacent to the outlet of the at least one nozzle extending into the path of the liquid stream and at an angle of inclination relative to the path so as to deflect a stream from the nozzle outlet toward and spread over an area of the surface to thereby move or prevent accumulated solids; a liquid source for supplying each nozzle with pressurized fluid; and a pump coupling the liquid source to the plurality of liquid dispensing nozzles.