Patent ID: 6581783
Filing Date: 2003-06-24
Classification: B01D,B07B

Abstract:
An apparatus to remove solid material from a body of liquid, said apparatus including:a generally cylindrical wall providing a chamber to receive the liquid, said cylindrical wall having a generally vertical longitudinal axis and including an apertured portion through which the liquid leaves the chamber, the apertured portion being adapted to remove solid material greater than a predetermined size from liquid passing through the apertured portion, and wherein said wall is mounted for rotation about said axis; a housing generally surrounding said wall and co-operating therewith to provide a space into which the liquid flows from said apertured portion; liquid drive means to at least partly cause movement of the liquid in the chamber about said axis so that liquid passes the apertured portion to aid in removing solid material therefrom; a motor to cause said rotation; means to remove the solid material from within the chamber; an inlet via which liquid is delivered to said chamber; and an outlet extending from said space so as to maintain a level of liquid in said space and chamber.