Multiple rate filter underdrain lateral gas metering plate

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10913014
APP PUB NO 20160256800A1
SERIAL NO

15061023

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A filtration system has at least one underdrain lateral, a flume, and at least one metering plate. The metering plate includes a plate member with at least one opening configured to receive liquid or gas therethrough at a first flow rate during a backwash function and is configured to receive liquid or gas therethrough at a second, lower flow rate during filtration. A method of metering gas into a filtration system with a metering plate is also disclosed. The metering plate allows gas to flow into each underdrain lateral at two very different flow rates.

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XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS ZELIENOPLE LLC227 SOUTH DIVISION STREET ZELIENOPLE PA 16063

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Berkebile, Dean T Cranberry Township, US 10 89
Geibel, John L Butler, US 14 59
Zhu, Ivan Xuetang Cranberry Township, US 2 11

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