Cross-flow filtration system
An apparatus and method for filtering working fluid in an appliance with a cross-flow filter located within a recirculation circuit.
1. An appliance comprising:
a washing chamber for holding articles to be washed;
a recirculation circuit for recirculating working fluid in the wash chamber;
a cross-flow filter located within the recirculation circuit for filtering particles from the working fluid;
a rotating disc spaced from the cross-flow filter for enhancing a shear force associated with the working fluid passing along the cross-flow filter; and
a pump for recirculating the working fluid at a rate sufficient to dislodge particles from the cross-flow filter.
2. The appliance of claim 1 and further comprising a sump fluidly connected with the recirculation circuit.
3. The appliance of claim 1 and further comprising a motor configured to rotate the rotating disc.
4. An appliance comprising:
a washing chamber for holding articles to be washed;
a recirculation circuit for recirculating working fluid in the wash chamber;
a cross-flow filter located within the recirculation circuit for filtering particles from the working fluid; and
a rotating disc spaced from the cross-flow filter for enhancing a shear force associated with the working fluid passing along the cross-flow filter.
5. The appliance of claim 4 and further comprising a motor configured to rotate the rotating disc.