Hybrid apparatus for sampling filtration media and fluids

Abstract

A hybrid apparatus for sampling filtration media and fluids in a fluid treatment vessel. The hybrid apparatus includes: a sampling conduit; and a fluid discharge piping, wherein a first end of the fluid discharge piping is coupled to a section of the sampling conduit. A first end of the sampling conduit is configured for slidable insertion within a fluid collection port of a fluid treatment vessel. The sampling conduit can include a media collection port at an anterior end and a media sampling/discharge valve at a posterior end. The media sampling valve can be configured to facilitate extraction of a desired amount of the filtration media for sampling purposes at any time during normal operation.

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