Patent ID: 8608955
Filing Date: 2013-12-17
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
1. A strainer assembly for straining a slurry, said strainer assembly comprising: (a) an inlet for receiving such slurry; (b) a horizontally disposed strainer body in fluid communication with said inlet; (c) a rotatable strainer member received within said body having an inner surface and an outer surface, said strainer defining a plurality of passageways for strained fluid to pass therethrough; (d) one or more scrapers positioned in close proximity with said outer surface of said strainer member for removing material from said outer surface of the strainer member; (e) a collection vessel positioned substantially below said body for receiving material scraped from said outer surface of said strainer member; and (f) an outlet for expelling the strained slurry in fluid communication with said horizontal strainer body.