This invention describes a system for cleaning wastewater, especially water with many different and changing contaminants. It works by first screening out large solids, then sending the water through a series of tanks and modules equipped with special electrodes. These electrodes use electricity to clump together contaminants like fats and oils. After this treatment, foam is removed, and the water goes to a clarifier to separate the clumps, leaving clear water to be discharged. The claims specifically detail a system with primary and secondary surge tanks, and multiple flow-through modules, all using electrocoagulation.
Why it matters: Filed before modern power electronics and sensor arrays could precisely manage variable waste streams. These advancements could now optimize electrode usage and energy efficiency.
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