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Apparatus for introducing gas into a liquid
Assignee: Linde GmbH
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Filing: 1978-04-12
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Granted: 1980-03-18
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Expires: 1998-04-12
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for introducing gas, e.g. atmospheric oxygen, into a liquid such as waste water or sewage comprises a plurality of ribs of airfoil cross-section and forming venturi nozzles which are first constricted and then widened in the direction of liquid flow. The ribs are formed with minute passages for introducing the gas into the liquid perpendicular to the direction of liquid flow across the ribs.
Inventors
- 👤 Josef Stockner
- 👤 Alfred Wildmoser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:45
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F3/00; C02F3/02; C02F3/12; C02F3/1278; C02F3/1294; B; B01; B01F; B01F23/00; B01F23/20; B01F23/23; B01F23/231; B01F23/23105; B01F23/2312; B01F23/23123; B01F23/233; B01F23/2331; B01F23/23311; B01F23/23314; B01F23/2332; B01F23/2334; B01F23/23341; B01F23/2336; B01F23/23364; B01F25/00; B01F25/30; B01F25/31; B01F25/312; C02F3/14; C02F3/18; C02F3/20; C02F3/205; C02F3/207; B01F23/2335; B01F23/23351; B01F23/23352; B01F23/237; B01F23/2376; B01F23/23761; B01F23/237612; B01F27/00; B01F27/05; B01F27/11; B01F27/113; B01F27/1131; B01F27/115; B01F27/1155; B01F27/60; B01F27/80; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W10/00; Y02W10/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A device for dispersing gas in a liquid in the aeration of swage in a clarifier tank, comprising: a plurality of aerodynamically spaced ribs defining between them venturi passages; means for inducing a flow of liquid through said passages, said passages progressively converging from an upstream side to a constricted portion, thereafter diverging to a downstream side of the respective passage; gas permeable means along at least one surface of each of said ribs bounding a respective one of said passages in the region of the respective constriction for feeding gas to the liquid in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of liquid flow through the respective passage; a vertical duct open at its upper end and formed at its lower end with said ribs, said ribs being axially spaced horizontal rings, said means for inducing liquid flow through said passages including an axial intake, radial outflow pump having a rotor coaxial with said rings for dispacing liquid between them, said rotor being formed with aerodynamically shaped members which function as radial vanes; and means for holding said vanes stationary while rotating said ribs.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
185 words
A device for dispersing gas in a liquid in the aeration of swage in a clarifier tank, comprising: a plurality of aerodynamically spaced ribs defining between them venturi passages; means for inducing a flow of liquid through said passages, said passages progressively converging from an upstream side to a constricted portion, thereafter diverging to a downstream side of the respective passage; gas permeable means along at least one surface of each of said ribs bounding a respective one of said passages in the region of the respective constriction for feeding gas to the liquid in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of liquid flow through the respective passage; a vertical duct open at its upper end and formed at its lower end with said ribs, said ribs being axially spaced horizontal rings, said means for inducing liquid flow through said passages including an axial intake, radial outflow pump having a rotor coaxial with said rings for dispacing liquid between them, said rotor being formed with aerodynamically shaped members which function as radial vanes; and means for holding said vanes stationary while rotating said ribs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device defined in claim 1 wherein said aerodynamically shaped members are hollow and formed with gas-permeable surfaces, said members being connected with gas supplying means.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
189 words
A device for dispersing gas in a liquid in the aeration of sewage in a clarifier tank, comprising: a plurality of aerodynamically spaced ribs defining between them venturi passages; means for inducing a flow of liquid through said passages, said passages progressively converging from an upstream side to a constricted portion, thereafter diverging to a downstream side of the respective passage; gas-permeable means along at least one surface of each of said ribs bounding a respective one of said passages in the region of the respective constriction for feeding gas to the liquid in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of liquid flow through the respective passage; a vertical duct open at its upper end and formed at its lower end with said ribs, said ribs being axially spaced horizontal rings, said means for inducing liquid flow through said passages including an axial intake, radial outflow pump having a rotor coaxial with said rings for displacing liquid between them, said rotor being formed with aerodynamically shaped members which function as radial vanes; and means for rotating said rotor and said ribs counter to one another in opposite senses.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
189 words
A device for dispersing gas in a liquid in the aeration of sewage in a clarifier tank, comprising: a plurality of aerodynamically spaced ribs defining between them venturi passages; means for inducing a flow of liquid through said passages, said passages progressively converging from an upstream side to a constricted portion, thereafter diverging to a downstream side of the respective passage; gas-permeable means along at least one surface of each of said ribs bounding a respective one of said passages in the region of the respective constriction for feeding gas to the liquid in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of liquid flow through the respective passage; a vertical duct open at its upper end and formed at its lower end with said ribs, said ribs being axially spaced horizontal rings, said means for inducing liquid flow through said passages including an axial intake, radial outflow pump having a rotor coaxial with said rings for displacing liquid between them, said rotor being formed with aerodynamically shaped members which function as radial vanes; and means for rotating said rotor and said ribs counter to one another in opposite senses.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device defined in claim 3 wherein said aerodynamically shaped members are hollow and formed with gas-permeable surfaces, said members being connected with gas supplying means.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-18 | 1987-09-17 | 1988-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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