| 摘要 |
<p>Air grid systems for distributing a gas within treatment systems such as underdrain filters (50) and contact clarifiers is disclosed. The air grid is supported from above so that it can be lowered into position and thus modified or repaired. Additionally, this feature permits retrofitting an air grid into an existing system, such as an underdrain filter, in which the bed of media (60) overlies the underdrain (50) and is not upset by the installation. Thus, methods of installing or retrofitting air grid systems are also disclosed. In another aspect of the present invention, the air grid is comprised of an air manifold (108) connected to air laterals (110) by a spreader conduit (109) that is inserted through a smooth bore in the walls of the manifold, thereby providing a simple and easy to manufacture structure that avoids problems found in prior art components.</p> |
