Patent ID: 6372024
Filing Date: 2002-04-16
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
A system for removing contaminating gases from contaminated water, said system comprising:a tank for holding decontaminated water, said tank having a gas outlet for venting said contaminating gases removed from said contaminated water; a bubbling container fluidly coupled to said tank, wherein said decontaminated water flows from a top region of said bubbling container into said tank; a duct at least partially disposed within said bubbling container, wherein a first end of said duct is positioned proximate a bottom region of said bubbling container, and wherein a second end of said duct is coupled to a source of contaminated water for introducing said contaminated water to said bottom region of said bubbling container; a blower coupled to said second end of said duct for blowing air into said duct as said contaminated water is introduced therethrough, producing aerated contaminated water; at least one diffuser positioned within said bubbling container for breaking up said aerated contaminated water as said aerated contaminated water rises to said top region of said bubbling container, wherein said contaminating gases bubble out of said aerated contaminated water at said top region; and a pump for pumping decontaminated water from said tank.