Adjustable frame assemblies, methods for assembling a filter apparatus, and filter apparatuses

摘要

An adjustable frame assembly for filter modules includes a lower base arrangement, an upper base arrangement, and an adjustable frame structure connected between the lower and upper base arrangements. Both the lower and upper base arrangements include mounts for positioning and supporting the filter modules. At least one of the base arrangements includes a piping system for supplying fluid to and/or receiving fluid from the filter modules. The adjustable frame structure is moveable between a first position, in which the lower and upper base arrangements are spaced a smaller first distance apart, and a second position, in which the lower and upper base arrangements are spaced a larger second distance apart. Filter modules may be mounted to the adjustable frame assembly when the adjustable frame structure is in the second position to form a filter apparatus.

主权项

1. An adjustable frame assembly for a plurality of filter modules, the adjustable frame assembly comprising:
a lower base arrangement and an upper base arrangement, each of the base arrangements including a plurality of mounts arranged to receive one end of a plurality of filter modules and at least one of the base arrangements including a piping system arranged to channel fluid to or from an end of the plurality of filter modules, wherein the piping system includes a first manifold coupleable to two or more of the filter modules to distribute fluid to the filter modules and a second manifold coupleable to two or more of the filter modules to collect fluid from the plurality of filter modules; and an adjustable frame structure connected between the lower base arrangement and the upper base arrangement, the adjustable frame structure being moveable between a first position, wherein the lower and upper base arrangements are spaced a first distance, and a second position, wherein the lower and upper base arrangements are spaced a second distance greater than first distance, the second distance corresponding to a height of the plurality of filter modules and allowing the plurality of filter modules to be positioned on the mounts of the lower and upper base arrangements and coupled to the piping system.