Patent ID: 6045709
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: B01D,F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of removing sludge from a sludge basin, comprising the steps of:providing a sludge collection system comprising:at least one manifold having a plurality of manifold inlets and a manifold outlet;a plurality of collection laterals that are in fluid communication with the manifold by way of the manifold inlets;a drain, in fluid communication with the manifold outlet for removing sludge from the manifold; andat least one collection valve that selectively permit flow of sludge from the collection laterals through the manifold inlets and through the manifold; andselectively collecting sludge from the sludge basin by actuating at least one of the collection valves to withdraw sludge through a selected manifold inlet,whereby sludge is withdraw from the sludge basin through the collection laterals and through the manifold inlet to the drain.