Media for filtration
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Abstract
A media suitable for trickle filters and biological treatment of effluent or sewage wherein the media comprises an elongated member having a center core, a plurality of axially extending ribs and a plurality of fins extending outwardly from each rib, and a plurality of outwardly extending vanes situated at the distal end of each rib. The media element can be used either in a horizontal or vertical orientation and when made of a flexible material can be formed into a twisted configuration.
Claims8
A media element comprising an elongated member, said elongated member having a center core, a plurality of ribs extending radially outwardly from said center core, a plurality of fins extending outwardly from each rib, and a plurality of outwardly extending vanes situated at a distal end of each of said ribs, said vanes of each rib being spaced from adjacent ribs to thereby provide longitudinally extending circumferential openings.
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