Patent ID: 6527946
Filing Date: 2003-03-04
Classification: B01D,F16K

Abstract:
A device for treating a fluid, comprising:a support frame capable of rotary movement about an axis; a rotating member following the rotary movement of the support frame about the axis; a plurality of columns through which the fluid is guided, the columns being mounted on the support frame and being provided with feed and discharge lines connected to the rotating member; an auxiliary member, following the rotary movement of the rotating member about the axis through a limited angle a and subsequently returning to its original angular position, the rotating member and the auxiliary member being provided with cooperating openings for the feed and discharge of the fluid, and the auxiliary member being connected to stationary feed and discharge lines for the fluid; at least one sensor determining the angular position of the rotating member and/or the auxiliary member about the axis; and a control, connected to the at least one sensor and controlling the rotary movement of the rotating member and/or the auxiliary member about the axis.