Patent ID: 6506310
Filing Date: 2003-01-14
Classification: B01D,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of filtering a fluid containing solids comprising:flowing the fluid into a first separating means for separating the fluid from the solids, said first separating means being associated with a container; dumping the separated fluid into an initial settling compartment, said initial settling compartment being located within said container; channeling the fluid into a second compartment located within said container, said second compartment containing a plurality of tilted baffle plates; striking the solids within said fluid against the tilted baffle plates; settling the solids to the bottom of the container; conveying the solids to a first discharge pump; pumping the solids from said discharge pump to a second separating means for separating the fluid from the solids; separating the solids from the fluid with said second separating means; discharging the fluid from said second separating means into the initial settling compartment; flowing the fluid stream through said second compartment; striking the solids within said fluid against the titled baffle plates; settling the solids to the bottom of the container; conveying the solids to the first discharge pump; discharging the solids to the second separating means for separating the fluid from the solids, exiting the fluid from the container.