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Pneumatic Shock Wave Generator For Cleaning Filter Cartridges
US Patent:
4624689, Nov 25, 1986
Filed:
Feb 6, 1984
Appl. No.:
6/577235
Inventors:
Michael Volk - Mansfield OH David A. Metzger - Mansfield OH Donald H. Ostby - Muskegon MI Robert R. Ostby - Muskegon MI
Assignee:
Mike Volk Co., Inc. - Mansfield OH
International Classification:
B01D 4604
US Classification:
55269
Abstract:
Effluent with entrained particles is drawn through a filter module (A) by an exhaust blower (B). The filter module includes an inertial separator (C) for providing an inertial separation of particles from the effluent air and a plurality of filter cartridges (D) which allow air to pass therethrough but not particles. A plenum E interconnects the filter cartridges with the exhaust blower to channel the filtered air from the filter module to the exhaust blower. A flow controller (F) controls the flow rate of air through each of the filter cartridges maintaining it substantially constant. The flow controller includes a flow rate sensor for sensing the flow rate through each filter cartridge and a butterfly damper blade for selectively restricting the plenum to maintain the flow rate substantially constant. A filter cartridge cleaner (G) is selectively actuated when the flow controller is unable to maintain a preselected minimum flow rate. The cartridge cleaner includes a pneumatic shock wave generator disposed in the plenum in axial alignment with each of the filter cartridges.
Effluent Air Filtration Apparatus
US Patent:
4445912, May 1, 1984
Filed:
Feb 4, 1982
Appl. No.:
6/345623
Inventors:
Michael Volk - Mansfield OH David A. Metzger - Mansfield OH Donald H. Ostby - Muskegon MI Robert R. Ostby - Muskegon MI
Assignee:
The Mike Volk Co., Inc. - Mansfield OH
International Classification:
B01D 4604, B01D 5000
US Classification:
55283
Abstract:
Effluent with entrained particles is drawn through a filter module (A) by an exhaust blower (B). The filter module includes an inertial separator (C) for providing an inertial separation of particles from the effluent air and a plurality of filter cartridges (D) which allow air to pass therethrough but not particles. A plenum E interconnects the filter cartridges with the exhaust blower to channel the filtered air from the filter module to the exhaust blower. A flow controller (F) controls the flow rate of air through each of the filter cartridges maintaining it substantially constant. The flow controller includes a flow rate sensor for sensing the flow rate through each filter cartridge and a butterfly damper blade for selectively restricting the plenum to maintain the flow rate substantially constant. A filter cartridge cleaner (G) is selectively actuated when the flow controller is unable to maintain a preselected minimum flow rate. The cartridge cleaner includes a pneumatic shock wave generator disposed in the plenum in axial alignment with each of the filter cartridges.