Plasma discharge self-cleaning filtration system

摘要

The present invention is directed to a novel method for cleaning a filter surface using a plasma discharge self-cleaning filtration system. The method involves utilizing plasma discharges to induce short electric pulses of nanoseconds duration at high voltages. These electrical pulses generate strong Shockwaves that disintegrate and dislodge particulate matter located on the surface of the filter.

主权项

1. A method of cleaning a filter having filtered particulate thereon, said filter positioned within a liquid, said method comprising:
applying an electric potential to a first electrode positioned within the liquid, so as to generate a pulsed plasma discharge said pulsed plasma discharge creating an electrical pulse vaporizing at least a portion of the liquid to cause a shockwave within the liquid, wherein the shockwave travels to the filter to impart a force upon the filter; said force disintegrating or dislodging the filtered particulate.