Liquid quality system with drag-inducing portions

Abstract

The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a system for removing particulates from liquid. The system may comprise a base, a tubular body extending upwardly from the base, a liquid quality device located above the base, a sump region located between the base and the liquid quality device, and a plurality of drag-inducing portions positioned in the sump region and projecting inwardly toward a central axis of the sump region. The tubular body may comprise an inlet and an outlet. The plurality of drag-inducing portions may comprise a first set of drag-inducing portions, a second set of drag-inducing portions, a third set of drag-inducing portions, and a fourth set of drag-inducing portions. The first, second, third, and fourth sets of drag-inducing portions may be positioned equidistant from each other and at a same height around a perimeter of the sump region.

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         21 . A system for removing particulates from liquid and inducing drag in a liquid flow, wherein the system comprises:
 a base;   a tubular body extending upwardly from the base, wherein the tubular body comprises an inlet and an outlet;   a liquid quality device located above the base, comprising:
 a first region having a funnel with a sump inlet aperture; 
 a second region having a sump outlet aperture; 
 a weir positioned between the first region and the second region; 
   a sump region located between the base and the liquid quality device;   a tube positioned below the sump inlet aperture, wherein the tube extends downwardly from the sump inlet aperture into the sump region; and   a plurality of drag-inducing portions projecting inwardly towards a central axis of the sump region, wherein the plurality of drag-inducing portions comprise:
 a first set of drag-inducing portions; 
 a second set of drag-inducing portions; 
 a third set of drag-inducing portions; and 
 a fourth set of drag-inducing portions. 
   
     
     
         22 . The system of  claim 21 , wherein the sump inlet aperture and the sump outlet aperture are offset relative to each other in a horizontal direction. 
     
     
         23 . The system of  claim 21 , wherein the first region, the second region, and the weir are integrated into a single piece. 
     
     
         24 . The system of  claim 21 , further comprising a plate wherein the plate projects inwardly toward a central axis of the sump region. 
     
     
         25 . The system of  claim 21 , wherein the weir further comprises an aperture positioned for an increased flow rate. 
     
     
         26 . The system of  claim 21 , wherein the tube is configured to extend between  2  inches and 20 inches downwardly from the sump inlet aperture into the sump region. 
     
     
         27 . The system of  claim 21 , wherein each of the first, second, third, and fourth sets of drag-inducing portions comprises a plurality of teeth. 
     
     
         28 . The system of  claim 21 , wherein each of the first, second, third, and fourth sets of drag-inducing portions is attached to respective supporting portions. 
     
     
         29 . The system of  claim 28 , wherein each of the first, second, third, and fourth sets of drag-inducing portions and the respective supporting portions are integrated into a single piece. 
     
     
         30 . The system of  claim 21 , wherein:
 the first region is configured to receive a flow of liquid from the inlet of the tubular body and transfer the flow of liquid through the sump inlet aperture of the funnel and into the sump region, and the second region is configured to receive the flow of liquid from the sump region through the sump outlet aperture and transfer the flow of liquid to the outlet of the tubular body.   
     
     
         31 . An apparatus for removing particulates from liquid and inducing drag in a liquid flow, wherein the apparatus is configured for insertion into a manhole thereby creating a sump region below the apparatus, wherein the apparatus comprises:
 a liquid quality device, comprising:
 a first region having a funnel with a sump inlet aperture; 
 a second region having a sump outlet aperture; 
 a weir positioned between the first region and the second region; 
   a tube positioned below the sump inlet aperture, wherein the tube extends downwardly from the sump inlet aperture into the sump region; and   a plurality of drag-inducing portions projecting inwardly towards a central axis of the sump region, wherein the plurality of drag-inducing portions comprise:
 a first set of drag-inducing portions; 
 a second set of drag-inducing portions; 
 a third set of drag-inducing portions; and 
 a fourth set of drag-inducing portions. 
   
     
     
         32 . The apparatus of  claim 31 , wherein each of the first, second, third, and fourth sets of drag-inducing portions comprises a plurality of teeth. 
     
     
         33 . The apparatus of  claim 32 , wherein the plurality of teeth comprise a hollow body. 
     
     
         34 . The apparatus of  claim 32 , wherein the plurality of teeth comprise a solid body. 
     
     
         35 . The apparatus of  claim 32 , wherein the plurality of teeth of the first set of drag-inducing portions and the plurality of teeth of the third set of drag-inducing portions are oriented in a first direction and the plurality of teeth of the second set of drag-inducing portions and the plurality of teeth of the fourth set of drag-inducing portions are oriented in a second direction. 
     
     
         36 . The apparatus of  claim 31 , wherein the tube is configured to extend between 2 inches and 20 inches downwardly from the sump inlet aperture into the sump region. 
     
     
         37 . The apparatus of  claim 31 , wherein the weir comprises a curvature along a horizontal direction. 
     
     
         38 . The apparatus of  claim 31 , wherein the second region comprises a flat profile in a horizontal dimension. 
     
     
         39 . The apparatus of  claim 31 , wherein the weir partially separates the first region from the second region. 
     
     
         40 . The apparatus of  claim 31 , wherein each of the first, second, third, and fourth sets of drag-inducing portions is attached to an internal surface of the sump region and projects inwardly toward the central axis of the sump region.