WO1990005571A1 - Dry cleaning solvent filtration and recovery system - Google Patents
Dry cleaning solvent filtration and recovery system Download PDFInfo
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- WO1990005571A1 WO1990005571A1 PCT/US1989/005039 US8905039W WO9005571A1 WO 1990005571 A1 WO1990005571 A1 WO 1990005571A1 US 8905039 W US8905039 W US 8905039W WO 9005571 A1 WO9005571 A1 WO 9005571A1
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- solvent
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- 238000011001 backwashing Methods 0.000 description 5
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- CYTYCFOTNPOANT-UHFFFAOYSA-N Perchloroethylene Chemical group ClC(Cl)=C(Cl)Cl CYTYCFOTNPOANT-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 4
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F43/00—Dry-cleaning apparatus or methods using volatile solvents
- D06F43/08—Associated apparatus for handling and recovering the solvents
- D06F43/081—Reclaiming or recovering the solvent from a mixture of solvent and contaminants, e.g. by distilling
- D06F43/085—Filtering arrangements; Filter cleaning; Filter-aid powder dispensers
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
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- B01D1/00—Evaporating
- B01D1/14—Evaporating with heated gases or vapours or liquids in contact with the liquid
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
- B01D—SEPARATION
- B01D29/00—Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups B01D24/00 - B01D27/00; Filtering elements therefor
- B01D29/11—Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups B01D24/00 - B01D27/00; Filtering elements therefor with bag, cage, hose, tube, sleeve or like filtering elements
- B01D29/13—Supported filter elements
- B01D29/23—Supported filter elements arranged for outward flow filtration
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
- B01D—SEPARATION
- B01D29/00—Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups B01D24/00 - B01D27/00; Filtering elements therefor
- B01D29/62—Regenerating the filter material in the filter
- B01D29/64—Regenerating the filter material in the filter by scrapers, brushes, nozzles, or the like, acting on the cake side of the filtering element
- B01D29/6438—Regenerating the filter material in the filter by scrapers, brushes, nozzles, or the like, acting on the cake side of the filtering element nozzles
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
- B01D—SEPARATION
- B01D36/00—Filter circuits or combinations of filters with other separating devices
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
- B01D—SEPARATION
- B01D36/00—Filter circuits or combinations of filters with other separating devices
- B01D36/02—Combinations of filters of different kinds
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
- B01D—SEPARATION
- B01D2201/00—Details relating to filtering apparatus
- B01D2201/28—Position of the filtering element
- B01D2201/287—Filtering elements with a vertical or inclined rotation or symmetry axis
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10S203/00—Distillation: processes, separatory
- Y10S203/17—Saline water conversion
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- Vaporization, Distillation, Condensation, Sublimation, And Cold Traps (AREA)
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US07/273,261 US4954222A (en) | 1988-11-18 | 1988-11-18 | Dry cleaning solvent filtration and recovery system with filter rinsing apparatus |
US273,261 | 1988-11-18 |
Publications (1)
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WO1990005571A1 true WO1990005571A1 (en) | 1990-05-31 |
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PCT/US1989/005039 WO1990005571A1 (en) | 1988-11-18 | 1989-11-08 | Dry cleaning solvent filtration and recovery system |
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US (1) | US4954222A (en) |
EP (1) | EP0444141A4 (en) |
JP (1) | JPH04501680A (en) |
AU (1) | AU4657089A (en) |
WO (1) | WO1990005571A1 (en) |
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US5223126A (en) * | 1991-12-05 | 1993-06-29 | Air Quality Laboratories | System for decontaminating dry cleaning waste water with controlled pumping |
US5324425A (en) * | 1992-08-26 | 1994-06-28 | Ellison Billy L | Method and apparatus for removing solids from aqueous wash solutions |
US6027651A (en) * | 1994-06-06 | 2000-02-22 | Cash; Alan B. | Process for regenerating spent solvent |
US5656156A (en) * | 1994-06-10 | 1997-08-12 | Sims; Charles | Filtration system for closed cycle parts washer |
US5525213A (en) * | 1994-06-23 | 1996-06-11 | Air Quality Corporation | System for decontamination dry cleaning waste water |
US5836201A (en) * | 1997-04-30 | 1998-11-17 | Industrial Towel & Uniform, Inc. | Methods and apparatus for measuring the flow rate of solvent recovery in solvent recovery dryers. |
US6136204A (en) * | 1998-10-21 | 2000-10-24 | Aramark Uniform And Career Apparel, Inc. | Apparatus for treating a process fluid |
DE19926313A1 (en) | 1999-06-09 | 2000-12-14 | Satec Gmbh | Method and device for separating multiphase solvent mixtures with low density differences |
US6607663B1 (en) | 2002-01-25 | 2003-08-19 | Cameron Dixon | Portable and multi-stage filtration device for removal of perchlorethylene from dry cleaning wastewater |
US20040088846A1 (en) * | 2002-11-13 | 2004-05-13 | Unilever Home & Personal Care Usa, Division Of Conopco, Inc. | Method for in home servicing of dry cleaning machines |
US7637127B2 (en) * | 2005-08-16 | 2009-12-29 | General Electric Company | Dual particulate filter for dry cleaning equipment |
US7681419B2 (en) * | 2005-10-31 | 2010-03-23 | General Electric Company | Dry cleaning solvent filter |
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US3344923A (en) * | 1964-03-02 | 1967-10-03 | Pall Corp | Filter unit having filter elements in series and in reserve |
US3357567A (en) * | 1966-05-02 | 1967-12-12 | Harold E Wake | Fluid filtering device |
US3421835A (en) * | 1967-05-08 | 1969-01-14 | Self Service Machines Inc | Twin filter with backwash for dry cleaning mechanism |
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US3794169A (en) * | 1972-05-15 | 1974-02-26 | Westinghouse Electric Corp | Apparatus for dissociating collected solids from a filtration membrane |
US3986958A (en) * | 1975-06-06 | 1976-10-19 | Peter Alesandrio Cattano | Filter for swimming pools and the like |
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- 1988-11-18 US US07/273,261 patent/US4954222A/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
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- 1989-11-08 EP EP19900900516 patent/EP0444141A4/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1989-11-08 JP JP2500663A patent/JPH04501680A/en active Pending
- 1989-11-08 WO PCT/US1989/005039 patent/WO1990005571A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1989-11-08 AU AU46570/89A patent/AU4657089A/en not_active Abandoned
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DE628493C (en) * | 1930-09-12 | 1936-04-16 | Carl Ferko | Filter device for water |
US2359138A (en) * | 1940-08-16 | 1944-09-26 | J E Martin Equipment Corp | Apparatus for cleaning materials |
US3326383A (en) * | 1963-04-11 | 1967-06-20 | Pranovi Ugo | Solvent filter for garment dry cleaning machines |
US3344923A (en) * | 1964-03-02 | 1967-10-03 | Pall Corp | Filter unit having filter elements in series and in reserve |
US3357567A (en) * | 1966-05-02 | 1967-12-12 | Harold E Wake | Fluid filtering device |
US3421835A (en) * | 1967-05-08 | 1969-01-14 | Self Service Machines Inc | Twin filter with backwash for dry cleaning mechanism |
US3704573A (en) * | 1969-09-09 | 1972-12-05 | Buss Ag | Cleaning apparatus for the operation of filter equipment |
US3692467A (en) * | 1971-07-06 | 1972-09-19 | Textile Technology | Textile treating processes and apparatus involving both water and an immiscible solvent |
US4036701A (en) * | 1975-01-24 | 1977-07-19 | Byron Jan Clay | Steam distillation apparatus convertible to two separate modes of operation |
US4175932A (en) * | 1976-04-05 | 1979-11-27 | Clay B Jan | Method for continuous vapor recovery |
FR2541909A1 (en) * | 1983-03-04 | 1984-09-07 | Comp Generale Electricite | DEVICE FOR FILTERING A LIQUID |
US4624785A (en) * | 1983-09-02 | 1986-11-25 | Mordeki Drori | Easily-cleanable filters |
US4770793A (en) * | 1986-01-31 | 1988-09-13 | The Water Research Commission | Dewatering slurries |
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EP0444141A4 (en) | 1992-05-20 |
AU4657089A (en) | 1990-06-12 |
EP0444141A1 (en) | 1991-09-04 |
US4954222A (en) | 1990-09-04 |
JPH04501680A (en) | 1992-03-26 |
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