摘要 |
<p>A screen configured to separate an incoming stream into a filtrate and a retentate, wherein the screen includes a plurality of spaced filtrate flow deflectors that each extend most, or all, of the horizontal dimension of the screen; each filtrate flow deflector is located on, and attached or located close to, a discharge side of said screen, such that each filtrate flow deflector includes a first section, a primary edge, and a secondary edge where:- - the primary edge is the uppermost or leading peripheral edge of the filtrate flow deflector; - an end of the first section is coterminous with the primary edge; - the primary edge and secondary edge are opposite peripheral edges of the filtrate flow deflector; and - the primary edge is the edge of the filtrate flow deflector located closest to the discharge side of the screen; and each filtrate flow deflector is configured to provide a pathway for the filtrate away from the discharge side of the screen.</p> |