| 摘要 |
A disc-type filtration apparatus including at least one filter element and a shower system configured to wash media portions on sides the at least one filter element as the filter element moves rotationally downward toward and into a slurry reservoir and subsequent to scraping of filter cake therefrom. The shower system may be fixed and extend across the sides of the filter element or, alternatively, the shower system may include a movable head which is caused to traverse radially across the sides of the filter element. The shower system may be operated on a discontinuous or periodic basis or, optionally, on a continuous basis. Methods of operation of a filtration apparatus are also disclosed.
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