公开(公告)号：US07070695B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-04

申请号：US10890161

申请日：2004-07-14

Applicant: Hidayat Husain ,  Henry Behmann

Inventor： Hidayat Husain ,  Henry Behmann

IPC: B01D61/00

CPC classification number: B01D61/147 ,  B01D61/145 ,  B01D61/18 ,  B01D63/024 ,  B01D65/02 ,  B01D2321/04 ,  B01D2321/10 ,  B01D2321/12 ,  B01D2321/168 ,  B01D2321/2066 ,  B01D2321/2083 ,  C02F1/444

Abstract: A method and apparatus of purifying feedwater to remove impurities including suspended solids therefrom, the method suitable for using in-line water pressure to permeate water through hollow fiber membranes and to backflush the membranes to remove solids collected or deposited thereon.

公开(公告)号：US20060037896A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-23

申请号：US11203197

申请日：2005-08-15

Applicant: Pierre Cote ,  Hidayat Husain ,  Ian Towe ,  Henry Behmann ,  Ian Pottinger

Inventor： Pierre Cote ,  Hidayat Husain ,  Ian Towe ,  Henry Behmann ,  Ian Pottinger

IPC: C02F3/00

CPC classification number: B01D63/02 ,  B01D63/021 ,  B01D63/022 ,  B01D63/04 ,  B01D69/084 ,  B01F13/0266 ,  C02F3/102 ,  C02F3/103 ,  C02F3/208 ,  C02F3/30 ,  C02F3/302 ,  C02F2103/005 ,  C02F2103/008 ,  Y02W10/15

Abstract: A membrane supported biofilm reactor uses modules having fine, hollow fibres, for example, made from melt spun thermoplastic polymers treated after spinning to increase their permeability to oxygen, used, for example, in tows or formed into a fabric. In one module, one or more sheets of the fabric are potted into a module to enable oxygen containing gas to be supplied to the lumens of the hollow fibres. Various reactors and processes, for example to treat wastewater, using such modules are described. In one process, oxygen travels through fibers, optionally through an attached biofilm, to oxygenate surrounding water. Mechanical, chemical and biological methods, for example endogenous respiration, are used to control the thickness of the biofilm.

Abstract translation: 膜支撑的生物膜反应器使用具有细的中空纤维的模块，例如由旋转后处理的熔融热塑性聚合物制成，以增加其对氧的渗透性，例如用于丝束或形成织物。 在一个模块中，将一个或多个织物片浸入模块中，以使含氧气体能够供应到中空纤维的内腔。 描述了使用这种模块的各种反应器和工艺，例如处理废水。 在一个过程中，氧通过纤维，任选地通过附着的生物膜，以使周围的水氧化。 机械，化学和生物学方法，例如内源性呼吸，用于控制生物膜的厚度。

公开(公告)号：US20050178728A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-18

申请号：US11059403

申请日：2005-02-17

Applicant: Henry Behmann ,  Mailvaganam Mahendran ,  Wayne Henshaw

Inventor： Henry Behmann ,  Mailvaganam Mahendran ,  Wayne Henshaw

IPC: B01D61/18 ,  B01D61/20 ,  B01D63/02 ,  B01D63/04 ,  B01D65/02 ,  B01D65/08 ,  C02F1/44

CPC classification number: B01D65/08 ,  B01D61/18 ,  B01D61/20 ,  B01D63/02 ,  B01D63/021 ,  B01D63/022 ,  B01D63/023 ,  B01D63/026 ,  B01D63/027 ,  B01D63/04 ,  B01D63/043 ,  B01D65/02 ,  B01D2315/06 ,  B01D2321/04 ,  B01D2321/12 ,  B01D2321/185 ,  B01D2321/2066 ,  C02F1/444 ,  C02F3/1273 ,  Y02W10/15 ,  Y10S264/48

Abstract: A process is described for withdrawing filtered permeate from a non-pressurized substrate in a reservoir through an assembly. The assembly has a plurality of hollow fiber filtering membranes disposed generally vertically between two solid bodies, an enclosure sealed to the upper solid body to define a cavity, a permeate port in communication with the cavity and the lumen of each membrane in fluid communication with the port via the cavity. A suction is applied to lumens of the membranes via the permeate port to withdraw permeate. A gas is directed to provide bubbles which contact the membranes. Feed water is added so that the membranes are immersed while applying the suction.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于通过组件从储存器中的非加压基底抽出过滤的渗透物的方法。 该组件具有多个中空纤维过滤膜，其大致垂直地设置在两个固体之间，一个密封到上部固体的外壳，以限定空腔，与空腔连通的渗透口和每个膜流体连通的腔 端口通过腔。 通过渗透口将吸力施加到膜的内腔以抽出渗透物。 气体被引导以提供接触膜的气泡。 加入进料水，使膜在施加吸力时浸没。

公开(公告)号：US20050051481A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-10

申请号：US10896086

申请日：2004-07-22

Applicant: Hidayat Husain ,  Pierre Cote ,  Ian Towe ,  Henry Behmann ,  Ian Pottinger

Inventor： Hidayat Husain ,  Pierre Cote ,  Ian Towe ,  Henry Behmann ,  Ian Pottinger

IPC: C02F3/02

CPC classification number: B01D69/084

Abstract: A membrane supported biofilm reactor uses modules having fine, hollow fibres, for example, made from melt spun thermoplastic polymers treated after spinning to increase their permeability to oxygen, used, for example, in tows or formed into a fabric. In one module, one or more sheets of the fabric are potted into a module to enable oxygen containing gas to be supplied to the lumens of the hollow fibres. Various reactors and processes, for example to treat wastewater, using such modules are described. Mechanical, chemical and biological methods, for example endogenous respiration, are used to control the thickness of the biofilm.

Abstract translation: 膜支撑的生物膜反应器使用具有细的中空纤维的模块，例如由旋转后处理的熔融热塑性聚合物制成，以增加其对氧的渗透性，例如用于丝束或形成织物。 在一个模块中，将一个或多个织物片浸入模块中，以使含氧气体能够供应到中空纤维的内腔。 描述了使用这种模块的各种反应器和工艺，例如处理废水。 机械，化学和生物学方法，例如内源性呼吸，用于控制生物膜的厚度。

公开(公告)号：US06620319B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-16

申请号：US09849573

申请日：2001-05-04

Applicant: Henry Behmann ,  Mailvaganam Mahendran ,  Steven Khristian Pedersen ,  Wayne Jerald Henshaw

Inventor： Henry Behmann ,  Mailvaganam Mahendran ,  Steven Khristian Pedersen ,  Wayne Jerald Henshaw

IPC: B01D6302

CPC classification number: B01D65/08 ,  B01D61/18 ,  B01D61/20 ,  B01D63/02 ,  B01D63/021 ,  B01D63/022 ,  B01D63/023 ,  B01D63/026 ,  B01D63/027 ,  B01D63/04 ,  B01D63/043 ,  B01D65/02 ,  B01D2315/06 ,  B01D2321/04 ,  B01D2321/12 ,  B01D2321/185 ,  B01D2321/2066 ,  C02F1/444 ,  C02F3/1273 ,  Y02W10/15 ,  Y10S264/48

Abstract: An apparatus for treating a multi component liquid substrate while leaving particulate matter therein as a skein of hollow fiber filtering membranes immersed in the substrate which is contained in a non-pressurized reservoir. A pumping fluid communication with the lumens of the membranes draws a component of the substrate as permeate through the membranes by applying a section to the lumens of the membranes. In various embodiments, an aeration system as a gas distributor for discharging air directly into the substrate within the skein, upper and lower headers of the skein are spaced apart by a gas tube, and a gas distribution system has through passages through the lower header to discharge bubbles into the substrate above the lower header.

Abstract translation: 一种用于处理多组分液体基质的装置，同时留下颗粒物质作为浸没在非加压储存器中的基材中的中空纤维过滤膜的绞丝。 与膜的内腔的泵送流体连通​​通过将一部分施加到膜的内腔而将衬底的一部分作为透过膜吸收穿过膜。 在各种实施例中，作为气体分配器的通气系统用于将空气直接排放到绞盘内的基板内，绞盘的上部和下部集管通过气体​​管隔开，并且气体分配系统通过通过下部集管的通道 将气泡排放到下集流管上方的基板中。

公开(公告)号：US6042677A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-28

申请号：US258999

申请日：1999-02-26

Applicant: Mailvaganam Mahendran ,  Ake Adolf Deutschmann ,  Wayne Jerald Henshaw ,  Henry Behmann

Inventor： Mailvaganam Mahendran ,  Ake Adolf Deutschmann ,  Wayne Jerald Henshaw ,  Henry Behmann

IPC: B01D61/18 ,  B01D61/20 ,  B01D63/02 ,  B01D63/04 ,  B01D65/02 ,  B01D65/08 ,  C02F1/44 ,  B01D63/00 ,  B29B1/165

CPC classification number: B01D65/08 ,  B01D61/18 ,  B01D61/20 ,  B01D63/02 ,  B01D63/021 ,  B01D63/022 ,  B01D63/023 ,  B01D63/026 ,  B01D63/027 ,  B01D63/04 ,  B01D63/043 ,  B01D65/02 ,  C02F1/444 ,  C02F3/1273 ,  B01D2315/06 ,  B01D2321/04 ,  B01D2321/12 ,  B01D2321/185 ,  B01D2321/2066 ,  Y02W10/15 ,  Y10S264/48

Abstract: A filtration device is provided for withdrawing permeate essentially continuously from a multicomponent aqueous substrate containing growing microorganisms in a reservoir. A vertical skein of fiber is scrubbed with coarse bubbles which emanate from a conversion baffle positioned under the skein. The substrate is aerated with fine bubbles in a size range small enough to transfer oxygen to the substrate efficiently. The baffle traps the fine bubbles and converts them to coarse bubbles which are effective to scrub the fibers. In the most preferred embodiment, the finished headers of the skein are derived from composite headers comprising a fixing lamina of resin in which the fibers are potted near their terminal ends, and a fugitive lamina of fugitive powdery material in which the terminal ends of the fibers are potted. The fugitive lamina is removed, preferably by dissolving the powder, e.g. finely divided common salt in water.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种过滤装置，用于基本上连续地从含有储存器中生长的微生物的多组分含水底物中抽出渗透物。 纤维的垂直丝杠被粗糙的气泡洗涤，粗气泡从位于绞肉机下方的转换挡板发出。 衬底充气，其尺寸范围小到足以有效地将氧气转移到衬底上的细小气泡。 挡板捕获细小的气泡并将其转化成粗气泡，这对毛刷有效。 在最优选的实施方案中，绞纱的成品集管来自包括树脂的固定层的复合集管，其中纤维在其末端附近被浇注，以及其中纤维末端的短暂的粉末状材料片 是盆栽。 优选通过将粉末溶解，例如， 细分的普通盐在水中。

公开(公告)号：US09433903B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

申请号：US13394104

申请日：2010-07-30

Applicant: Jeffrey Ronald Cumin ,  Henry Behmann ,  Youngseck Hong ,  Reid Bayly ,  Zhaoyang Wan ,  Joseph Breitner

Inventor： Jeffrey Ronald Cumin ,  Henry Behmann ,  Youngseck Hong ,  Reid Bayly ,  Zhaoyang Wan ,  Joseph Breitner

IPC: B01D65/02 ,  B01D65/08 ,  B01D61/12 ,  B01D61/22 ,  B01D61/08 ,  B01D61/18 ,  B01D65/00 ,  B01F3/04 ,  C02F1/44

CPC classification number: B01D65/02 ,  B01D61/08 ,  B01D61/12 ,  B01D61/18 ,  B01D61/22 ,  B01D65/00 ,  B01D65/08 ,  B01D2313/26 ,  B01D2315/06 ,  B01D2321/185 ,  B01D2321/26 ,  B01F3/04241 ,  B01F3/04262 ,  B01F2003/04304 ,  B01F2003/04319

Abstract: A gas sparger for a filtering membrane system produces an intermittent flow of bubbles even if provided with a relatively continuous gas flow. The sparger has a housing to collect a pocket of gas and a conduit to release some of the gas from the pocket when the pocket reaches a sufficient size. Optionally, a cover over an outlet from the conduit may break up or distribute the released gas. A large sparger for can comprise a plurality of smaller units or areas. The supply of gas to the sparger may vary in flow rate over larger periods of time in response to changes in conditions in the membrane system to change the time between consecutive bursts of bubbles. A gas supply pipe may have two or more outlets at different elevations in communication with each of two or more units or areas.

Abstract translation: 用于过滤膜系统的气体分布器即使设置有相对连续的气流即可产生间歇性气泡。 当口袋达到足够的尺寸时，分布器具有收集气袋和导管的壳体以从口袋中释放一些气体。 任选地，来自导管的出口上的盖可以分解或分布释放的气体。 用于罐的大型喷雾器可以包括多个较小的单元或区域。 响应于膜系统中条件的改变改变气泡连续爆发之间的时间，向喷雾器供应气体可能在较大时间段内的流速可能变化。 气体供给管可以具有与两个或更多个单元或区域中的每一个连通的不同高度的两个或更多个出口。

公开(公告)号：US07534353B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-19

申请号：US11523047

申请日：2006-09-19

Applicant: Henry Behmann ,  Mailvaganam Mahendran ,  Wayne Jerald Henshaw

Inventor： Henry Behmann ,  Mailvaganam Mahendran ,  Wayne Jerald Henshaw

IPC: B01D61/00 ,  B01D65/02 ,  B01D63/00

CPC classification number: B01D65/08 ,  B01D61/18 ,  B01D61/20 ,  B01D63/02 ,  B01D63/021 ,  B01D63/022 ,  B01D63/023 ,  B01D63/026 ,  B01D63/027 ,  B01D63/04 ,  B01D63/043 ,  B01D65/02 ,  B01D2315/06 ,  B01D2321/04 ,  B01D2321/12 ,  B01D2321/185 ,  B01D2321/2066 ,  C02F1/444 ,  C02F3/1273 ,  Y02W10/15 ,  Y10S264/48

Abstract: A process is described for withdrawing filtered permeate from a non-pressurized substrate in a reservoir through an assembly. The assembly has a plurality of hollow fiber filtering membranes disposed generally vertically between two solid bodies, an enclosure sealed to the upper solid body to define a cavity, a permeate port in communication with the cavity and the lumen of each membrane in fluid communication with the port via the cavity. A suction is applied to lumens of the membranes via the permeate port to withdraw permeate. A gas is directed to provide bubbles which contact the membranes. Feed water is added so that the membranes are immersed while applying the suction.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于通过组件从储存器中的非加压基底抽出过滤的渗透物的方法。 该组件具有多个中空纤维过滤膜，其大致垂直地设置在两个固体之间，一个密封到上部固体的外壳，以限定空腔，与空腔连通的渗透口和每个膜流体连通的腔 端口通过腔。 通过渗透口将吸力施加到膜的内腔以抽出渗透物。 气体被引导以提供接触膜的气泡。 加入进料水，使膜在施加吸力时浸没。

公开(公告)号：US07169295B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-30

申请号：US10801660

申请日：2004-03-17

Applicant: Hidayat Husain ,  Pierre Lucien Cote ,  Ian Glenn Towe ,  Henry Behmann ,  Ian Alexander Pottinger

Inventor： Hidayat Husain ,  Pierre Lucien Cote ,  Ian Glenn Towe ,  Henry Behmann ,  Ian Alexander Pottinger

IPC: C02F3/00

CPC classification number: C02F3/1273 ,  B01D63/02 ,  B01D63/021 ,  B01D63/022 ,  B01D63/027 ,  B01D63/04 ,  B01D69/084 ,  B01F3/04269 ,  B01F2003/04382 ,  C02F1/78 ,  C02F3/102 ,  C02F3/103 ,  C02F3/208 ,  C02F3/302 ,  C02F2303/20 ,  Y02W10/15

Abstract: A membrane supported biofilm reactor uses modules having fine, hollow fibres, for example, made from dense wall Poly methylpentene (PMP) used in tows or formed into a fabric. In one module, one or more sheets of the fabric are potted into a module to enable oxygen containing gas to be supplied to the lumens of the hollow fibres. Various reactors and processes, for example to treat wastewater, using such modules are described. Mechanical, chemical and biological methods are used to control the thickness of the biofilm.

Abstract translation: 膜支撑的生物膜反应器使用具有细的中空纤维的模块，例如由用于丝束的致密壁聚甲基戊烯（PMP）制成或形成织物。 在一个模块中，将一个或多个织物片浸入模块中，以使含氧气体能够供应到中空纤维的内腔。 描述了使用这种模块的各种反应器和工艺，例如处理废水。 机械，化学和生物学方法用于控制生物膜的厚度。

公开(公告)号：US20070007206A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-11

申请号：US11523047

申请日：2006-09-19

Applicant: Henry Behmann ,  Mailvaganam Mahendran ,  Wayne Henshaw

Inventor： Henry Behmann ,  Mailvaganam Mahendran ,  Wayne Henshaw

IPC: B01D65/02

CPC classification number: B01D65/08 ,  B01D61/18 ,  B01D61/20 ,  B01D63/02 ,  B01D63/021 ,  B01D63/022 ,  B01D63/023 ,  B01D63/026 ,  B01D63/027 ,  B01D63/04 ,  B01D63/043 ,  B01D65/02 ,  B01D2315/06 ,  B01D2321/04 ,  B01D2321/12 ,  B01D2321/185 ,  B01D2321/2066 ,  C02F1/444 ,  C02F3/1273 ,  Y02W10/15 ,  Y10S264/48

Abstract: A process is described for withdrawing filtered permeate from a non-pressurized substrate in a reservoir through an assembly. The assembly has a plurality of hollow fiber filtering membranes disposed generally vertically between two solid bodies, an enclosure sealed to the upper solid body to define a cavity, a permeate port in communication with the cavity and the lumen of each membrane in fluid communication with the port via the cavity. A suction is applied to lumens of the membranes via the permeate port to withdraw permeate. A gas is directed to provide bubbles which contact the membranes. Feed water is added so that the membranes are immersed while applying the suction.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于通过组件从储存器中的非加压基底抽出过滤的渗透物的方法。 该组件具有多个中空纤维过滤膜，其大致垂直地设置在两个固体之间，一个密封到上部固体的外壳，以限定空腔，与空腔连通的渗透口和每个膜的内腔与 端口通过腔。 通过渗透口将吸力施加到膜的内腔以抽出渗透物。 气体被引导以提供接触膜的气泡。 加入进料水，使膜在施加吸力时浸没。