WO2020159589A1 - Regenerative media filter and related methods - Google Patents
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- aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are generally directed to water treatment systems, and more specifically, to water treatment systems for use in aquatics or recreational facilities and methods of operating same.
- a method of filtering water in a system comprising a regenerative media filter.
- the method may comprise operating the system in a filtration mode.
- the filtration mode may comprise opening a feed valve configured to allow passage of water to be filtered into the system, opening an end use valve configured to allow passage of filtered water out of the system, and directing the water in a first direction through the regenerative media filter to filter the water by contact with a particulate media and a plurality of tube elements for a first period of time until a differential pressure across the regenerative media filter is within a first predetermined differential pressure range which in some cases can be associated with deteriorated operation of the regenerative media filter.
- the method may comprise operating the system in a cleaning mode responsive to the differential pressure being within the first predetermined differential pressure range.
- the cleaning mode may comprise closing the feed valve, closing the end use valve, opening at least one recirculation valve configured to allow passage of the filtered water through a recirculation line of the system, and directing the filtered water through the regenerative media filter in a second direction, opposite the first direction, configured to suspend the particulate media in the filtered water for a second period of time sufficient to decrease the differential pressure across the regenerative media filter to be within a second predetermined differential pressure range which in some cases can be associated with restored operation of the regenerative media filter.
- the method may comprise operating the system in a pre-filtration mode after the second period of time.
- the pre-filtration mode may comprise reversing the filtered water through the regenerative media filter in the first direction for a third period of time sufficient to coat the plurality of tube elements with the particulate media.
- the method may comprise operating the system in the filtration mode after the third period of time.
- the method may comprise measuring the differential pressure across the regenerative media filter in at least one of the filtration mode and the cleaning mode.
- the first predetermined differential pressure range may be between about 10 psi and about 15 psi.
- the second predetermined differential pressure range may be between about 5 psi and about 10 psi.
- the method may further comprise replacing the particulate media after operating the system in the drain mode.
- the method may further comprise measuring a flow rate of the water through the regenerative media filter in the filtration mode.
- the water filtration system may comprise a regenerative media filter vessel having an inlet fluidly connectable to a feed source comprising water to be filtered, a first outlet fluidly connectable to an end use configured to receive filtered water, and a second outlet fluidly connectable to a drain, the regenerative media filter vessel housing a tube sheet comprising a plurality of tube elements and a particulate media.
- the water filtration system may comprise a pressure sensor subsystem comprising an inlet pressure sensor and an outlet pressure sensor.
- the pressure sensor subsystem may be configured to measure a differential pressure across the
- the water filtration system may comprise a filtrate line having an inlet fluidly connected to the first outlet of the regenerative media filter vessel and an outlet fluidly connectable to the end use.
- the water filtration system may comprise a feed line having an inlet fluidly connectable to the feed source and an outlet fluidly connected to the inlet of the regenerative media filter vessel.
- the water filtration system may comprise a recirculation line having an inlet and an outlet fluidly connected to the regenerative media filter vessel.
- the controller may be configured to direct the filtered water through the regenerative media filter vessel in a second direction, opposite the first direction, for reverse recirculation in a cleaning mode responsive to the pressure sensor measuring the differential pressure in the first predetermined differential pressure range for a second period of time sufficient to decrease the differential pressure to be within a second predetermined differential pressure range which in some cases can be associated with restored operation of the regenerative media filter vessel.
- the controller may be configured to open the end use valve and the feed valve and close the at least one recirculation valve during operation in the filtration mode.
- the controller may be configured to close the end use valve and the feed valve and open the at least one recirculation valve during reverse
- the controller may be configured to direct the water through the regenerative media filter vessel in the first direction for recirculation in a pre-filtration mode.
- the controller may be configured to close the end use valve and the feed valve and open the at least one recirculation valve during the pre-filtration mode.
- the controller may be configured to direct the water for recirculation in the pre-filtration mode prior to directing the water for operation in the filtration mode.
- the controller may be electrically connectable to a cloud-based memory storage configured to process and store data associated with historic values of the measured differential pressure.
- the cloud-based memory storage may be configured to inform a user or service provider of a status of the water filtration system.
- the controller may be operably connected to a drain valve and configured to open the drain valve responsive to the first period of time trending downward.
- the method may comprise providing a water filtration system.
- the water filtration system may comprise a regenerative media filter vessel having an inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet, the regenerative media filter vessel housing a tube sheet comprising a plurality of tube elements and a particulate media; a pressure sensor subsystem comprising an inlet pressure sensor and an outlet pressure sensor, configured to measure a differential pressure across the regenerative media filter vessel; a filtrate line having an inlet fluidly connected to the first outlet of the regenerative media filter vessel and an outlet; a feed line having an outlet fluidly connected to the inlet of the regenerative media filter vessel and an inlet; a recirculation line having an inlet and an outlet fluidly connected to the regenerative media filter vessel; an end use valve positioned on the filtrate line; a feed valve positioned on the feed line; at least one recirculation valve positioned on the recirculation line; and
- the method may further comprise instructing the user to establish the connection between the controller and the pressure sensor subsystem, the end use valve, the feed valve, and the at least one recirculation valve.
- the method may further comprise programming the cloud-based memory storage to inform a user or service provider of a status of the water filtration system.
- the cloud-based memory storage may be configured to alert a user or service provider of a need to replace the particulate media.
- the method may further comprise providing the particulate media responsive to the alert.
- the method may comprise instructing a user to select at least one value for the controller program comprising a threshold pressure differential and an elapsed period of time.
- a non-transitory computer-readable medium having computer-readable signals stored thereon that define instruction, that, as a result of being executed by a controller, instruct the controller to perform a method of operating a water filtration system comprising acts of receiving an input signal representative of at least one of a differential pressure value and a flow rate value across a regenerative media filter, and generating an output signal configured to actuate a plurality of valves responsive to the input signal.
- the output signal may be configured to direct water through the regenerative media filter in a first direction for filtration for a first period of time until the differential pressure value is within a first predetermined differential pressure range, and responsive to the differential pressure value being in the first predetermined differential pressure range, direct filtered water through the regenerative media filter in a second direction, opposite the first direction, for reverse recirculation for a second period of time sufficient to decrease the differential pressure to be within a second predetermined differential pressure range.
- the method of operating the water filtration system may further comprise acts of generating an output signal configured to alert a user or service provider of a status of the system, responsive to the first period of time trending downward.
- the output signal may further be configured to drain the regenerative media filter responsive to the first period of time trending downward.
- the output signal may further be configured to, after the second period of time, direct the filtered water through the regenerative media filter in the first direction for recirculation for a third period of time sufficient to coat a structure within the regenerative media filter with a particulate media.
- the output signal may further be configured to, after the third period of time, direct the water through the regenerative media filter in the first direction, for filtration for a fourth period of time until the differential pressure value is within the first predetermined differential pressure range.
- the output signal may further be configured to drain the regenerative media filter after the fourth period of time.
- a controller for a water filtration system may comprise a regenerative media filter vessel having an inlet fluidly connectable to a feed source and an outlet fluidly connectable to an end use, the regenerative media filter vessel housing a tube sheet comprising a plurality of tube elements and a particulate media.
- the controller may be operably connectable to an input sensor comprising at least one of a pressure sensor subsystem and a flow meter, the input sensor configured to generate an input set of values associated with at least one of a differential pressure and a flow rate across the regenerative media filter vessel.
- the controller may be operably connectable to an output device comprising a plurality of valves configured to be actuated responsive to an output set of set of values generated by the controller.
- the controller may comprise a system processor coupled to a memory device storing data from the input set of values.
- the controller may be configured to execute a decoder function configured to program the system processor to receive the data from the input set of values and provide the input set of values to the decoder function, and perform at least one calculation on the input set of values using the decoder function to generate the output set of values.
- the output set of values may be configured to actuate the plurality of valves to direct water through the regenerative media filter in a first direction for filtration for a first period of time until the differential pressure value is within a first predetermined differential pressure range associated with deteriorated operation of the regenerative media filter vessel, and actuate the plurality of valves to direct filtered water through the regenerative media filter vessel in a second direction, opposite the first direction, for reverse recirculation, responsive to the differential pressure value being in the first predetermined differential pressure range, for a second period of time sufficient to decrease the differential pressure to be within a second predetermined differential pressure range associated with restored operation of the regenerative media filter vessel.
- the controller may be operably connectable to a user interface configured to alert a user or service provider of a status of the system responsive to the first period of time trending downward.
- the user interface may be configured to generate a user-selected set of values associated with at least one of a threshold differential pressure, a threshold flow rate, a threshold first period of time, and a threshold second period of time.
- the memory device may store data from the user-selected set of values.
- the decoder function may further be configured to program the system processor to receive the data from the user-selected set of values and provide the user-selected set of values to the decoder function to train the decoder function.
- the output set of values may further be configured to actuate the plurality of valves to drain the regenerative media filter vessel responsive to the first period of time trending downward.
- the output set of values may further be configured to actuate the plurality of valves after the second period of time to direct the filtered water through the regenerative media filter in the first direction, for recirculation for a third period of time sufficient to coat the plurality of tube elements with the particulate media.
- the output set of values may further be configured to actuate the plurality of valves after the third period of time to direct the water through the regenerative media filter in the first direction, for filtration for a fourth period of time until the differential pressure value is within the first predetermined differential pressure range.
- the controller may be operably connectable to a predictive signal processor configured to generate a predictive set of values associated with a predictive signal.
- the predictive set of values may be configured to predict at least one of the first period of time, the second period of time, the third period of time, and the fourth period of time.
- the memory device may store data from the predictive set of values.
- the decoder function may further be configured to program the system processor to receive the data from the predictive signal processor and provide the predictive set of values to the decoder function to train the decoder function.
- the water filtration system may comprise a regenerative media filter vessel having an inlet fluidly connectable to a feed source and an outlet fluidly connectable to an end use, the regenerative media filter vessel housing a tube sheet comprising a plurality of tube elements and a particulate media.
- the method may comprise providing a controller comprising a system processor coupled to a memory device storing data from an input set of values.
- the controller may be configured to execute a decoder function configured to program the system processor to and perform at least one calculation on the input set of values using the decoder function to generate an output set of values.
- the method may comprise operably connecting the controller to an input sensor comprising at least one of a pressure sensor subsystem and a flow meter.
- the input sensor may be configured to generate an input set of values associated with at least one of a differential pressure and a flow rate across the regenerative media filter vessel.
- the method may comprise operably connecting the controller to an output device comprising a plurality of valves configured to be actuated responsive to the output set of values generated by the controller.
- the output set of values may be configured to actuate the plurality of valves to direct water through the regenerative media filter in a first direction for filtration for a first period of time until the differential pressure value is within a first predetermined differential pressure range associated with deteriorated operation of the regenerative media filter vessel, and actuate the plurality of valves to direct filtered water through the regenerative media filter vessel in a second direction, opposite the first direction, for reverse recirculation, responsive to the differential pressure value being in the first predetermined differential pressure range, for a second period of time sufficient to decrease the differential pressure to be within a second predetermined differential pressure range associated with restored operation of the regenerative media filter vessel.
- the method may further comprise operably connecting the controller to a user interface configured to alert a user or service provider of a status of the system responsive to the first period of time trending downward.
- the water filtration system may comprise a regenerative media filter vessel having an inlet fluidly connectable to a feed source and an outlet fluidly connectable to an end use, the regenerative media filter vessel housing a tube sheet comprising a plurality of tube elements and a particulate media.
- the method may comprise obtaining a first input signal from at least one of a differential pressure sensor and a flow meter.
- the first input signal may comprise at least one of a differential pressure value and a flow rate value.
- the method may comprise acquiring a first input set of values from the first input signal.
- the method may comprise obtaining a predictive signal.
- the predictive signal may comprise a period of time predictive signal.
- the method may comprise acquiring a predictive set of values from the predictive signal.
- the output set of values may be configured to actuate the plurality of valves to direct water through the regenerative media filter in a first direction for filtration for a first period of time until the differential pressure value is within a first predetermined differential pressure range associated with deteriorated operation of the regenerative media filter vessel, and actuate the plurality of valves to direct filtered water through the regenerative media filter vessel in a second direction, opposite the first direction, for reverse recirculation, responsive to the differential pressure value being in the first predetermined differential pressure range, for a second period of time sufficient to decrease the differential pressure to be within a second predetermined differential pressure range associated with restored operation of the regenerative media filter vessel.
- the period of time predictive signal may comprise a predictive signal associated with at least one of the first period of time and the second period of time.
- the method may further comprise obtaining a second input signal from a user interface, the second input signal comprising at least one of a selected threshold differential pressure, a selected threshold flow rate, a selected threshold first period of time, and a selected threshold second period of time.
- the method may further comprise acquiring a second input set of values from the second input signal.
- the method may further comprise performing at least one calculation on the second input set of values using the decoder function to produce the output set of values.
- the output set of values may be further configured to alert a user or service provider of a status of the system responsive to the first period of time trending downward.
- FIG. 1 A is a top view of an exemplary tube sheet, according to one embodiment
- FIG. IB is a side perspective view of the exemplary tube sheet of FIG. 1A, according to one embodiment
- FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an exemplary system for water treatment, according to one embodiment
- FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an exemplary system for water treatment, according to one embodiment
- FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of an exemplary system for water treatment, according to one embodiment
- FIG. 5A is a schematic diagram of the exemplary system for water treatment of FIG. 4, operating in filtration mode, according to one embodiment
- FIG. 5B is a schematic diagram of the exemplary system for water treatment of FIG. 4, operating in cleaning mode, according to one embodiment
- FIG. 5C is a schematic diagram of the exemplary system for water treatment of FIG. 4, operating in pre-filtration mode, according to one embodiment
- FIG. 5D is a schematic diagram of the exemplary system for water treatment of FIG. 4, operating in draining mode, according to one embodiment
- FIG. 6A is a flow diagram of an exemplary method for operating a water filtration system, according to one embodiment.
- the systems and methods may provide filtration of the aquatic and/or recreational water by treatment with a media filter.
- Media filters typically function as particle removal filters by using a structure, for example, a porous structure, on which a medium may be coated.
- a regenerative media filter may comprise a tube sheet containing a plurality of porous tube elements and a perlite or diatomaceous earth (DE) media.
- Media filters generally employ a special grade medium to treat water.
- the special grade medium may be contained in a vessel or other container.
- the media filter may be a pressure-fed or high-rate media filter.
- the water to be treated may be fed to the media filter vessel, for example, by one or more pumps.
- the water may be distributed by a water distribution head before coming into contact with the special grade medium in the vessel.
- the special grade medium acts as a substrate and catches solid
- the filtered water is discarded from the vessel and may be returned to the source for further use in the aquatic or recreational facility.
- the media filter may be a
- the media filter may comprise any suitable particulate media for filtering aquatic and/or recreational water.
- the media filter may comprise perlite or DE media.
- the media filter may be, for example, a Defender ® media filter
- the media filter may comprise a structure coated with the media.
- the media filter may comprise plastic tubes, optionally porous plastic tubes.
- a plurality of plastic tubes may be arranged on a tube sheet, for example, concentrically.
- FIGS. 1 A and IB show exemplary tube sheet arrangements 100 comprising tube elements 110.
- FIG. 1A is a top view of the tube sheet 100 and
- FIG. IB is a side perspective view of the tube sheet 100 showing tube elements 110.
- the porous tubes may be coated with perlite or DE.
- the porous tubes may be used to prevent the substrate from passing into the filtrate of the media filter. Once coated, the water to be heated may pass through the coating and then through the structure.
- the coating layer may provide for very fine filtration media, such that the media filter may filter liquids to a small particle size.
- the media filter may be configured to filter liquids to less than 10 pm.
- the media filter may be configured to filter liquids to less than about 10 pm, less than about 5 pm, less than about 3 pm, or less than about 1 pm,
- the media filter vessel may generally be connectable, and in use fluidly connected, to a source of the aquatic and/or recreational water.
- a system for treating water for use in aquatics or recreational facilities may comprise a media filter vessel connectable to a source of water for use in aquatics or recreational facilities.
- the system may comprise one or more pipes, valves, or pumps positioned to distribute the water within the system and optionally to return the treated water to the aquatic or recreational facility after treatment.
- the aquatic and/or recreational water to be treated may include water for human or veterinary applications.
- the aquatic or recreational water may be used for swimming.
- the aquatic and/or recreational water may be associated with a pool, spa, hot tub, water park, water fountain, aquarium, zoo, animal reserve, and the like.
- the media filter vessel may be positioned in the vicinity of the source of the aquatic and/or recreational water. In some embodiments, the media filter vessel may be remote from the source of the aquatic and/or recreational water.
- While embodiments described herein generally refer to aquatic and recreational facilities water, such an application is exemplary. It should be understood that the systems and methods disclosed may be employed for filtration of any fluid to be filtered with a particulate media filter. For instance, systems and methods disclosed herein may be employed for filtration of potable water, aquaculture, irrigation, stormwater management, water for use of oil and gas processing, and other applications.
- an exemplary water filtration system 2000 may comprise a regenerative media filter vessel 200.
- the filter vessel 200 may house a tube sheet comprising a plurality of tube elements, and particulate media, as previously described.
- the filter vessel 200 may be fluidly connectable to a feed source 950 comprising water to be filtered and fluidly connectable to an end use 900 configured to receive filtered water.
- the feed source 950 and the end use 900 may be the same water.
- the feed source 950 and the end use 900 may be an aquatic or recreational water source, for example, a pool.
- the filter vessel may additionally comprise a drain outlet.
- the water filtration system 2000 may comprise a series of water lines.
- the water filtration system 2000 may have a feed line 400 fluidly connected to an inlet of the filter vessel 200 and fluidly connectable to the feed source 950.
- the water filtration system 2000 may comprise a filtrate line 300 fluidly connected to an outlet of the filter vessel 200 and fluidly connectable to an end use 900.
- the water filtration system 2000 may further comprise a recirculation line 500 extending between an outlet and an inlet of the filter vessel 200.
- the recirculation line 500 may be used for recirculation and reverse recirculation of the water and the filtered water through the filter vessel 200.
- the water filtration system 2000 may comprise a series of valves positioned throughout the various water lines and configured to control directionality of water throughout the system 2000.
- the water filtration system 20000 may comprise feed valve 430 and end use valve 330 configured to allow passage of the water to the filter vessel 200 and allow passage of the filtered water to the end use 900, respectively, when opened.
- the water filtration system 2000 may comprise at least one
- the recirculation valve 530 positioned on the recirculation line 500 and configured to allow passage of the water or filtered water in recirculation or reverse recirculation through the filter vessel 200.
- the system 2000 may additionally comprise a drain valve 230 configured to drain the water, particulate media, and contaminants from the filter vessel 200 when open. The drained water, particulate media, and contaminants may be discarded. In some embodiments, the particulate media may be collected and regenerated for further use, for example, by a service provider.
- exemplary water filtration system 2000 directs water through the depicted system in a clockwise direction.
- the recirculation line 500 recirculates filtered water through the filter vessel 200 in a clockwise direction.
- the recirculation line 500 reverse recirculates filtered water through the filter vessel 200 in a counterclockwise direction.
- the system 2000 may comprise or be associated with at least one recirculation pump 700.
- the recirculation pump 700 may be positioned and configured to direct the water or filtered water through the system 2000.
- the recirculation pump 700 may be positioned and configured to direct water from an aquatic and/or recreational water source (feed source 950) to the filter vessel 200.
- the recirculation pump 700 may be positioned and configured to direct filtered water from the filter vessel 200 to the aquatic and/or recreational source (end use 900).
- the recirculation pump 700 may be positioned and configured to circulate water within the system 2000. More than one recirculation pump may be employed to effectively direct water and/or filtered water through the system 2000.
- the type, location, and function of the pump in non-limiting.
- the system 2000 may comprise a pressure sensor subsystem 600 configured to measure the differential pressure of a liquid across the media filter vessel.
- the pressure sensor subsystem 600 may generally include an inlet pressure sensor 610 and an outlet pressure sensor 620.
- the pressure sensor subsystem 600 may be configured to measure differential pressure between a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet of the media filter vessel.
- the pressure sensor subsystem 600 may be arranged as a differential pressure sensor subsystem. Any one or more of the pressure sensors may be electronic.
- the pressure sensors may be digital or analog.
- the system may comprise a flow meter positioned at an inlet or outlet of the regenerative media filter vessel 200, in addition to or in lieu of the pressure sensor subsystem 600.
- the flow meter may be configured to measure flow rate of the water or filtered water through the regenerative media filter vessel 200.
- the system may comprise a controller 800.
- the controller may be operably connectable or, in use, operably connected, to at least one of the pressure sensor subsystem 600, and a valve (for example, 430, 330, 530, and 230) of the system 2000.
- the controller 800 may be operably connectable or connected to a pump 700.
- the controller 800 may be operably connectable or, in use, operably connected, to a sensor configured to measure at least one parameter of the feed source 950.
- Water filtration system 3000 shown in FIG. 3 is similar to water filtration system 2000 shown in FIG. 2 except that the recirculation line 500 is fluidly connected to the feed line 400 and the filtrate line 300.
- the system 3000 includes additional valve 540 to direct the water or filtered water through the filter vessel 200.
- Valves 530 and 540 may be three-way valves positioned at the intersection of the recirculation line 500 and the feed line 400 and filtrate line 300, respectively.
- Valve 540 may be operably connectable or connected to controller 800, as previously described.
- Water filtration system 4000 shown in FIG. 4 is similar to water filtration system 3000 shown in FIG. 3, except that system 4000 includes a network of recirculation lines 500 (including portions 500A and 500B), 560, and 570 (including portions 570A and 570B).
- feed line 400 is severed into portions 400, 460, 470 by intersections with recirculation lines 500, 560, 570.
- the network of recirculation lines 500, 560, 570 is provided to enable a single pump 700 operating in one direction, as shown by the arrow, to recirculate water and filtered water through the filter vessel 200 in both a forward and reverse direction, as directed by the controller 800.
- recirculation line 570 is configured to direct water toward pump 700 and recirculation line 560 is configured to direct water away from pump 700.
- Additional valves 730, 740 may be included to implement the directionality of the water. Valves 730, 740 may be operably connectable or connected to controller 800, as previously described.
- the methods of filtering water in a system comprising the regenerative media filter disclosed herein may comprise operating the system in a filtration mode.
- the filtration mode may include directing the water through the media filter in a first direction configured to contact the water with the particulate media and porous structure.
- the method may comprise opening a feed valve configured to allow passage of water to be filtered into the system and opening an end use valve configured to allow passage of the filtered water out of the system.
- the media filter may require cleaning.
- contaminants such as dirt and debris build up on a surface of the porous structure
- the pressure difference across the inlet and outlet of the media filter vessel typically increases.
- media filters are generally cleaned once the differential pressure reaches a predetermined threshold level.
- the methods may comprise operating the system in the filtration mode until the differential pressure across the regenerative media filter is within a first predetermined differential pressure range, associated with deteriorated operation of the regenerative media filter.
- the predetermined differential pressure values may be associated with a debilitating layer cake built up on the porous structure. For instance, the
- predetermined threshold values may be associated with a layer cake of about 1/8 inches built up on the filter tubes.
- the predetermined differential pressure value may be at least 5 psi, 7 psi, or 10 psi.
- the first predetermined differential pressure range may be about 7 psi 10 psi, 10 psi - 12 psi, 12 psi - 15 psi, 10 psi - 15 psi, or at least 15 psi.
- Differential pressure may generally have an effect on flow rate.
- the methods may comprise measuring flow rate. Flow rate may be measured in addition to measuring differential pressure or instead of measuring differential pressure. Changes in differential pressure may be determined by measured changes in flow rate.
- the method may comprise operating the system in the filtration mode until to a measured flow rate is within a predetermined threshold.
- the methods may comprise measuring the flow rate of water through the regenerative media filter in the filtration mode. The flow rate may be measured and displayed or otherwise reported by a flow meter.
- Health Departments typically regulate a turnover rate of water filtration in a swimming pool. For instance, Health Departments may instruct a maximum turnover rate.
- the methods disclosed herein may comprise operating the water filtration system to have an aquatic or recreational water turnover rate of at most 4 hours, 5 hours, 6 hours, 7 hours, or 8 hours.
- Flow rate of water being filtered through the media filter may have an effect on turnover rate
- the system may be operated at a flow rate of at least a threshold flow rate to provide the desired turnover rate.
- the methods may comprise monitoring and/or controlling the flow rate.
- the methods may comprise operating the system in a cleaning or drain mode responsive to the flow rate being lower than a threshold flow rate.
- the threshold flow rate may be calculated by the following equation:
- the method may comprise operating the system in a cleaning mode responsive to the differential pressure being within the first predetermined differential pressure range.
- the methods may comprise measuring the differential pressure across the regenerative media filter. The differential pressure may be measured and displayed or otherwise reported by the pressure sensor subsystem.
- the methods may comprise operating the system in a cleaning mode responsive to a measured flow rate being within a predetermined threshold.
- a media filter comprising structures, such as Defender®, may be cleaned by expelling the media and contaminants from the structure and into suspension.
- the cleaning process generally allows the filter structure to receive a fresh coating layer once the coating particles reattach to the filter structure.
- the cleaning process may be performed once daily, twice daily, on alternating days, or as needed depending on the differential pressure measured across the media filter vessel.
- the structures may be recoated with media using a coating or pre-filtering process. The recoated media filter may be placed back into service.
- Pneumatic bumping generally involves using
- the bladder or tire may be inflated by actuation of a compressed air valve to mechanically raise and lower the filter structure coated with media and contaminants. Raising and lowering the structure forces water into the structure, evacuating the media from the surface of the structure and sending it into suspension. The suspended media settles in the filtration vessel. After pneumatic bumping, the structures may be recoated with media and placed back into service.
- pneumatic bumping may take between 5 and 15 minutes. Occasionally, the pneumatic bumping process may be performed for 15 to 20 minutes.
- the systems and methods disclosed herein employ an alternative cleaning method which may be performed without the use of the pneumatic system components and in less time than the pneumatic bumping method.
- the hydraulic cleaning process generally employs a recirculating pump and one or more valves to functionally achieve reverse recirculation of water through the structures.
- the one or more valves may be actuated to open or close in a
- the hydraulic effect from the actuation sequence may evacuate the media from the structure and send it into suspension, without employing significant mechanical stress.
- the hydraulic process may effectively remove media and contaminants from the structure, while eliminating the physical raising and lowering of the structure.
- Exemplary systems 2000 and 3000 may reverse recirculate filtered water through recirculation line 500 by opening valves 530 and/or 540 and closing valves 330 and 430.
- filtered water may be recirculated in a forward direction through recirculation line 500 to effectively coat the structures with the particulate media.
- valves 330 and 430 are typically open, while valves 530 and/or 540 are typically closed.
- valves 430 and 230 may be open to flush the filter vessel 200.
- the status may be monitored by storing and/or processing historic values of flow rate of water and/or filtered water through the media filter. As the period of time of operation in the filtration mode trends to zero, operation of the draining mode approaches. Together with the draining mode, the method may comprise replacing the particulate media.
- the particulate media may be replaced by a user or by a service provider. Thus, as the period of time of operation in the filtration mode trends to zero, a user or service provider may be informed of the status of the system.
- the controller may be configured to open the end use valve and the feed valve and close the at least one recirculation valve during operation in the filtration mode.
- the controller may be configured to close the end use valve and the feed valve and open the at least one recirculation valve during reverse
- the user interface may be able to transmit output signals to a user.
- the user interface may be configured to alert a user or service provider of a status of the system responsive to the first period of time trending to zero.
- the output set of values may be further configured to alert a user or service provider of a status of the system responsive to the first period of time trending to zero.
- the non-transitory computer-readable medium may generally have computer-readable signals stored thereon that define instruction, that, as a result of being executed by the controller, instruct the controller to perform the methods of operating a water filtration system disclosed herein.
- non-transitory computer-readable medium may instruct the controller to perform methods comprising acts of generating an output signal configured to alert a user or service provider of a status of the system, responsive to the first period of time trending to zero, as previously described.
- the output signal may further be configured to drain the regenerative media filter responsive to the first period of time trending to zero.
- the output signal may be configured to alert the user or service provider and/or drain the media filter responsive to predictive operation of the system, as previously described.
- a method of facilitating water filtration may be implemented to facilitate filtration of aquatic or recreational facilities water.
- the method may generally comprise providing a water filtration system, as previously described, and providing a controller, as previously described.
- the methods may additionally comprise instructing a user to fluidly connect the water treatment system to a feed source and end use, as previously described.
- the methods may comprise instructing a user to fluidly connect a feed line to the feed source and instructing a user to fluidly connect a filtrate line to an end use.
- the methods may comprise instructing a user to provide user-selected parameters, as previously described.
- the user-selected parameters may comprise at least one of a threshold differential pressure, a threshold flow rate, a threshold first period of time, and a threshold second period of time.
- the controller may be programmed to operate responsive to the user-selected parameters.
- the methods disclosed herein may provide an automated subscription method for maintenance and replacement of the particulate media.
- the methods may comprise programming the cloud- based memory storage to inform the user or service provider of the status of the water filtration system.
- the cloud-based memory storage may be programmed to alert the user or service provider of the need to replace the particulate media based on measured parameters or predictive performance.
- the system operation log is shown in Table 1.
- the term“plurality” refers to two or more items or components.
- the terms“comprising,”“including,”“carrying,” “having,”“containing,” and“involving,” whether in the written description or the claims and the like, are open-ended terms, i.e., to mean“including but not limited to.” Thus, the use of such terms is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter, and equivalents thereof, as well as additional items. Only the transitional phrases “consisting of’ and“consisting essentially of,” are closed or semi-closed transitional phrases, respectively, with respect to the claims.
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