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| 20100025337 | Self-Contained UV-C Purification System - A portable UV-C purification system is provided that includes a current reduction technique for an electric pump to reduce power demands on an associated generator to thereby produce a light weight and efficient system. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100089839 | Device and Process for Improving Mixing In The UV Disinfection of Liquids - A device is proposed for the UV disinfection of liquids in an open or closed channel, having an inflow for the liquid to be disinfected, at least one UV irradiator arranged downstream of the inflow in a main flow direction and also having an outflow arranged downstream of the UV irradiator, in which a mixing device, driven by an electric motor, is arranged between the inflow and the at least one UV irradiator, which mixing device is set up for generating a cross-flow having at least one velocity component transverse to the main flow direction in order to improve mixing of the liquid. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100176066 | Method of Improving Efficiency of UV Photolysis of Peracetic Acid for Disinfection and Organic Destruction - A method of disinfecting municipal wastewaters comprises contacting the wastewater with a peracetic acid solution containing a relatively low amount of hydrogen peroxide in the presence of ultraviolet irradiation. In another aspect, a source of UV irradiation is selected to emit energy at one or more wavelengths at which PAA absorption is optimized or economized. The enhanced UV-PAA process may be used in a variety of other disinfection and organic destruction processes. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100294726 | UV REACTOR DESIGN HAVING PRESSURE EQUALIZING MANIFOLD FOR INCREASING UV FLUX EFFICIENCY - The disclosed principles employ a UV reactor design for photo-based treatment of contaminated fluid media using a concentric single light source/single sleeve design, with multiple such concentric light source/sleeve units placed in parallel. In one embodiment, such a reactor may comprise an inlet manifold and an outlet manifold, and a plurality of tubular chambers connecting the inlet manifold to the outlet manifold. A plurality of such irradiating units are located within corresponding ones of the tubular chambers such that a fluid path is provided between each of the transparent sleeves and its corresponding tubular chamber where the contaminated fluid is irradiated as it passes through the chambers. The inlet ends of all of the chambers are connected to a single fluid intake manifold. This design allows the contaminated fluid pressure and flow to be evenly distributed among all of the fluid chambers via the intake manifold. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100314330 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING AN EFFLUENT - Method and device for treating a liquid effluent, in which this effluent enters a vessel. An intermediate level of liquid in the vessel is detected; an influx of a dilution liquid into the vessel is instigated; a high level of liquid in the vessel is detected; the influx of dilution liquid is stopped and a discharge of the fluid is instigated; a low level of liquid in the vessel is detected; the discharge of the liquid is stopped; and, while it is being discharged, the discharged liquid is exposed to light radiation in at least one treatment channel. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100320156 | Oxidative Treatment Method - The present invention provides a method for oxidizing a substance (e.g., in a waste stream, drinking water, a paper pulp slurry, or on a surface), which uses free radicals and reactive species generated from multiple oxidants. The method comprises combining peroxynitrite or peroxynitrous acid and at least one additional oxidizing agent for a period of time sufficient to oxidize the substance of interest. The peroxynitrite or peroxynitrous acid preferably is formed by irradiation of nitrate ion and/or nitric acid (e.g., with UV or gamma rays). The yield of free radicals and reactive species, which are the intermediate species that perform the oxidation may be increased by addition of a catalysts, electromagnetic radiation, sonic waves, and/or electrolysis. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110024365 | BAFFLE PLATES FOR AN ULTRAVIOLET REACTOR - An ultraviolet reactor for treating a fluid. The reactor includes a vessel having an inlet for receiving fluid and an outlet for discharging fluid. The reactor further includes an ultraviolet light source and baffle plates. The baffle plates include holes arranged in a predetermined pattern for providing plug flow in areas in the reactor near the ultraviolet light source. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110042326 | PHOTOCATALYTICALLY ACTIVE TIO2-MOLDED BODIES - The present invention relates to a method of purifying wastewater by contacting the wastewater which is to be purified with a rod-shaped TiO | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110120957 | Method for Treating Liquids - The present invention relates to a method for treating fluids, characterised in the steps of radiating the fluid with UV light, producing and dispersing gas bubbles in the fluid in the rays of the UV light, in order to increase the scattering of the UV light in the liquid. The invention also relates to a device for performing the method. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110163044 | CERAMIC STRUCTURE FOR WATER TREATMENT, WATER TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - A ceramic structure for water treatment, a water treatment apparatus and method are provided. Immersion efficiency of a photo catalyst and a specific surface area of the immersed photo catalyst can be improved using a ceramic medium including a ceramic paper prepared of a ceramic fiber. Accordingly, it is possible to provide the water treatment apparatus and method capable of increasing decomposition efficiency of contaminated materials due to irradiation of ultraviolet light, and so on, enabling continuous purification treatment, and remarkably reducing preparation, management and water treatment expenses. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110163045 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TREATING CONTAMINATED WATER - Methods and systems for treatment, remediation, and purification of contaminated water at an optimal pH for are provided herein, as well as a database for use in said methods and systems. The methods and systems are based on identifying one or more contaminants in the contaminated water, and identifying an optimal pH for performing direct photodegradation of the contaminant(s). | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110174742 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR WATER RENOVATION - With a method for renovating wastewater, the wastewater is fed into an electro flocculation cell (E) and is subject to electro flocculation. The electro flocculate (WF) processed in the electro flocculation cell is fed into a ripening tank (R) and remains there. The electro flocculate (WF) originating from the ripening tank is filtered in a filter (F). The device for renovating wastewater comprises an electro flocculation cell (E), a ripening tank (R) connected downstream of the electro flocculation cell (E), and a filter (F) connected downstream of the ripening tank. The electro flocculation cell (E) is provided with moveable electrodes. The ripening tank (R) comprises a ventilation element (R | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110215054 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SOLAR-BASED WATER DISINFECTION - A highly portable solar UV disinfection and water storage container with a uniquely traceable security seal that passively indicates by means of a permanent photochromic color change the efficacy of the UV disinfection process performed upon the drinking water within the sealed container. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110215055 | UV IRRADIATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method and an apparatus are described for use in the irradiation of fluids. The apparatus has an elongate conduit ( | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110233142 | Water Purification System and Method - A water purification system and method for removing inorganic, organic and biological species from water. The system and method involve simultaneous treatment of water using mild heat, a photoactive catalyst such as titanium dioxide and UV irradiation. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110240564 | Apparatus for Purifying Liquids, in Particular for Purifying Ballast Water - The invention relates to an apparatus for purifying liquids, in particular for purifying ballast water. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110240566 | PHOTO-CATALYZING FLUID MOBILIZING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A photo-catalyzing fluid mobilizing system and method are disclosed. A chamber has a power source. A fluid mobilizer is mounted in the chamber and connected with the power source to mobilize a fluid through the chamber. The fluid mobilizer includes one or more fan blades that are coated with a photo catalyst. A UV light source is mounted in the chamber proximate the fluid mobilizer and connected with the power source to catalyze the photo catalyst coating the blades to purifier the fluid being mobilized thereover. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110309032 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PHOTOCHEMICAL TREATMENT OF LIQUID SUBSTANCES WITH ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT INSIDE LIQUID CONVEYING TUBINGS - A system and method for photochemical treatment of liquid substances with ultraviolet light inside liquid conveying tubings. The system includes an elongated polymeric light guiding liquid conveyance tube having first and second open ends and an internal surface defining the interior and liquid conveying conduit of the tube, and a UV light source, which is optically connected to the interior and liquid conveying conduit of the tube. The light guiding tube includes one or multiple concentric layers of polymeric materials selected from a group that includes thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers, elastomers and composites. The tube has at least one UV light transmitting polymeric material layer having a lower refractive index value than the refractive index value of the liquid substance conveyed within the tube. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120000860 | DEVICE FOR PURIFYING FLUID - A device for purifying a fluid is disclosed. The aforesaid device comprises: (a) a passage adapted for conducting a flow of the fluid, said passage provided with input and output openings; (b) a plurality of elongate members coated with a titanium oxide disposed within the passage; (c) fastening means for mechanically fixating terminals of the elongate members within the passage; (d) at least one source of ultraviolet radiation adapted for illuminating the elongate members; (e) pumping means adapted for generating the fluid flow through the passage from the input opening to the output opening. The fastening means comprises at least two fasteners. Each fastener comprises two mutually orthogonal spaced apart pluralities of parallel rods. The rods are adapted for restricting lateral displacement of the elongate members. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120012536 | Water treatment apparatus and process to reduce pipe scale and biomass - A method of treating water in order to minimize scaling and biomass buildup in water conduits or containers in which the treated water is used includes processing ambient air in a chamber including at least one ultraviolet light source to generate an output flow mixture of air and reactive oxygen species (ROS) gasses, controlling the at least one ultraviolet light source, a flow rate of the output flow mixture and an ROS gas ratio in the output flow mixture, mixing a water flow with the output flow mixture to realize a flow of water/ROS gas mixture and outputting the flow of water/ROS gas mixture as the treated water. Preferably, the processing includes generating reactive oxygen species (ROS) gasses in the output flow mixture including at least one of Super Oxide (O | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120279926 | APPARATUS FOR THE TREATMENT OF LIQUIDS - The present invention relates to an apparatus for the treatment of liquids, comprising a filter module with a filter, an inlet for liquid, a first outlet for liquid and a second outlet for filtered liquid, wherein the inlet and the first outlet are positioned on a first side of the filter, and the second outlet is positioned on the second side of the filter, a first UV-treatment module with a first UV-light source, wherein the first UV-treatment module is connected with the first outlet of the filter module and adapted to receive liquid from the filter module, and to expose said liquid to UV-light from the first UV-light source, and a second UV-treatment module with a second UV-light source, wherein the second UV-treatment module is connected with the second outlet of the filter module adapted to receive filtered liquid from the filter module, and to expose said liquid to UV-light from the second UV-light source. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120292260 | WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM - A water treatment system is provided. The system includes a first container and a pump fluidly coupled to the first container. A filter is fluidly coupled to the pump opposite the first container. A valve having an inlet fluidly is coupled to the filter opposite the pump, the valve having a first outlet fluidly coupled to the first container and a second outlet. At least one UV germicidal light is fluidly coupled to the second outlet, wherein a fluid from the second outlet flows over at least a portion of the length of the at least one UV germicidal light. A second container is fluidly coupled to the second conduit. At least one electrical generator is configured to couple with a bicycle, the at least one electrical generator being electrically coupled to provide electrical power to the at least one UV germicidal bulb and the pump. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120298591 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR A WATER TREATMENT - The invention relates to a water treatment using an UV AOP. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130140244 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS AND CONTAMINANTS THEREIN - The present disclosure is generally directed to devices and methods of treating aqueous solutions to help remove or otherwise reduce levels, concentrations or amounts of one or more contaminants. The present disclosure relates to a apparatus including a substantially self-contained housing or container which is adapted to receive components including at least one counterelectrode (e.g. cathode) and at least one photoelectrode (e.g. anode) provided or arranged around at least one UV light source, and/or receive, contain and/or circulate fluid or aqueous solution. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130153514 | Apparatus and Methods for Treating Fluids Using Ultraviolet Light - The present invention is directed to apparatuses and methods for treating fluids with ultraviolet light, including fluid streams, utilizing elliptical chambers. Suitably, water or other fluids can be disinfected using the chambers. Methods for optimizing irradiation of the fluid in the apparatuses are also provided. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130213900 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS AND CONTAMINANTS THEREIN - The present disclosure is generally directed to devices and methods of treating aqueous solutions to help remove or otherwise reduce levels, concentrations or amounts of one or more contaminants. The present disclosure relates to a apparatus including a substantially self-contained housing or container which is adapted to receive components including at least one counterelectrode (e.g. cathode) and at least one photoelectrode (e.g. anode) provided or arranged around at least one UV light source, and/or receive, contain and/or circulate fluid or aqueous solution. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130220941 | METHOD FOR PURIFYING WATER - A method and a system for continuous purification of wastewater and/or utility water, wherein peracetic acid is metered into the wastewater, the flow of the wastewater, redox potential and the concentration of peracetic acid are measured, and the metering of peracetic acid is adjusted relative to the variation in the flow and on the basis of the concentration of peracetic acid and redox potential. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140069875 | Mobil Remediation Trailer - A remediation process wherein fresh water is pumped into a tank for heating by a heater and pumped thru a KDF filter passed thru a UV Light and passed thru a reactor and stored in a chemical mixing tank wherein a promoter oxidizers is added before the solution is pumped from mixing tank to a heat induced probe placed down hole for the purpose of treating contaminated soil and water. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140166591 | PCO/UVC/CARBON WATER FILTER - A water filter will sterilize and detoxify water by taking advantage of two technologies in the field of water disinfection and detoxification—ultraviolet “C” (UVC) and photocatalytic oxidation (PCO). The water filter includes a filter body that contains a water inlet, a flow header and granular activated carbon. A UVC lamp sleeve extends into the filter body into which a UVC lamp is disposed. The filter body, the UVC sleeve and the granulated activated carbon are coated with titanium dioxide, turning all these surfaces into a semi-conductor that triggers a powerful PCO process when UVC photons comes in contact therewith. The carbon media adsorbs organic compounds present in the incoming water, allowing the PCO and UVC ample time to complete the oxidation process. Continuous break down of organic compounds by PCO and UVC allows the carbon media to self-regenerate itself indefinitely. The technology is scalable to any size and application. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20150136709 | WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A water treatment device and methods of treating water such as cooling tower water, swimming pool water, and hot tub or spa water, are described. The water treatment device utilizes ultraviolet radiation, a magnetic field, and ozone fortified air to treat the water, typically resulting in reduced microbial contamination and reduced alkalinity in cooling tower water. Cooling tower water may consequently be run at higher cycles of concentration while reducing or eliminating deposition of minerals on cooling tower components. Swimming pool water and hot tub water treated with the water treatment device typically requires less chlorine, and chlorine levels are typically more stable than without the device. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150336809 | A Radiation Reactor - The present invention relates to radiation reactors for sanitising fluids. In particular the present invention concerns a radiation reactor for a fluid, whereby the radiation reactor comprises a tubular casing having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, and, the radiation reactor also comprises a radiating element, with the radiation element being arranged within the tubular casing. As a fluid is passed into the tubular casing through the fluid inlet, a first direction of rotation is imparted to the fluid. The fluid is discharged from the tubular casing through the fluid outlet, after the fluid has been irradiated by the radiating element. In order to improve the efficiency of the irradiation process whilst maintaining flow rate through the radiation reactor, the tubular casing also comprises at least one protrusion on the inner wall of the casing and the protrusion extends into a flow path of the fluid such that the protrusion interrupts the first direction of rotation imparted to the fluid by directing the fluid out of the first direction of rotation. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20160009570 | LIQUID PURIFICATION APPARATUS AND METHOD | 01-14-2016 |
