Distributor assembly for pressure vessel and method of installation
First Claim
1. A fluid distributor assembly for a pressure vessel, comprising:
- a) a water inlet manifold adapted and configured to direct water from an upstream location into a vessel into which the distributor assembly is mounted;
b) a water outlet manifold adapted and configured to direct water from the vessel to a downstream location; and
c) an air volume control valve adapted and configured to maintain a predetermined pressure range in the vessel.
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Abstract
The invention provides a fluid distributor and associated water treatment system. The system includes a pressure vessel adapted and configured to hold a predetermined volume of fluid and a fluid distribution assembly. The fluid distribution assembly is preferably disposed at a lower end of the pressure vessel, and includes a water inlet manifold adapted and configured to direct water from an upstream location into a vessel that the distributor assembly is mounted into, a water outlet manifold adapted and configured to direct water from the vessel to a downstream location and an air volume control valve adapted and configured to maintain a predetermined pressure range in the vessel.
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19 Claims
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1. A fluid distributor assembly for a pressure vessel, comprising:
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a) a water inlet manifold adapted and configured to direct water from an upstream location into a vessel into which the distributor assembly is mounted; b) a water outlet manifold adapted and configured to direct water from the vessel to a downstream location; and c) an air volume control valve adapted and configured to maintain a predetermined pressure range in the vessel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A water treatment system, comprising:
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a) a pressure vessel adapted and configured to hold a predetermined volume of fluid; and b) a fluid distribution assembly disposed at a lower end of the pressure vessel, the fluid distribution assembly including; i) a water inlet manifold adapted and configured to direct water from an upstream location into a vessel that the distributor assembly is mounted into; ii) a water outlet manifold adapted and configured to direct water from the vessel to a downstream location; and iii) an air volume control valve adapted and configured to maintain a predetermined pressure range in the vessel. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of treating a fluid stream in a pressure vessel, comprising:
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a) introducing water into the pressure vessel by way of a water inlet manifold; b) evacuating treated water from the pressure through a water outlet manifold; and c) maintaining a predetermined pressure range in the vessel using an air volume control valve, wherein all fluids are directed into and out of the pressure vessel through the bottom of the pressure vessel.
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