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Method and apparatus for optimizing operation of a filter system

  • US 5,589,076 A
  • Filed: 01/11/1996
  • Issued: 12/31/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/10/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for optimizing operation of a pressure filter system comprising at least one readily replacable porous membrane or filter media supplying filtered fluid to a process system characterized by varying demands for filtered fluid, the method comprising the steps of:

  • controlling the filter system by a supply means for supplying filtered fluid to the process system at a flow rate generally proportional to the varying demands for filtered fluid from the process system;

    constantly sensing a selected operating parameter of the process system indicative of its varying demands for filtered fluid and generating feedback data representative of the varying demands for filtered fluid by the process system; and

    regulating operation of the filter system supply means by a device operable to vary supply of inlet fluid to the filter system at a flow rate determined by the feedback data provided by the selected operating parameter, whereby the filter system operates at a variable flow rate for supplying filtered fluid generally in proportion to the varying demands for filtered fluid by the process system to optimize operation of the filter system.

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