FLUID FILTRATION SYSTEMS HAVING ADJUSTABLE FILTER BELT DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

摘要

Fluid filtration systems having adjustable filter belt devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In several embodiments, for example, a filtering system includes a chamber having an inlet, a first fluid flow pathway, and a second fluid flow pathway. A filter belt is interposed in at least one of the first and second fluid flow pathways. The filter belt is configured to trap contaminants while allowing fluid to pass from the inlet along at least one of the first or second fluid flow pathways. The trapped contaminants form an accumulated porous solids layer on the filter belt. A fluid diversion structure is configured to direct fluid along the first fluid pathway if the fluid has passed through the accumulated porous solids layer or along the second fluid flow pathway if the fluid has not passed through the accumulated porous solids layer.