Patent ID: 6033562
Filing Date: 2000-03-07
Classification: C02F,Y02W

Abstract:
An aeration apparatus comprising a container, said container having an inlet port, said inlet port in communication with a source of pressurized air and a source of liquid or granular chemicals, said container having a multiplicity of apertures, each of said apertures having a depressed leading edge and a raised trailing edge, said leading edge and said trailing edge formed at any pre-determined degree of angle, said leading edge and said trailing edge being diametrically opposed, said apparatus being the means to expel air into liquid for transfer of oxygen, mixing and agitation,wherein said apparatus is an integral part of an aeration module for continuous gravity flow treatment of liquids, said module comprising an infusion chamber for inflow of liquids, said infusion chamber separated from a reaction chamber by a baffle wall, said baffle wall extending to the top of said module, said baffle wall terminating above the bottom of said module to leave an open channel for underflow of liquid into said reaction chamber, said reaction chamber containing one or more of said aeration apparatus, said reaction chamber being separated from a discharge chamber by a divider wall, said divider wall extending to the bottom of said module, said divider wall extending to a lesser height than the top of said module to allow for overflow of liquid from said reaction chamber into said discharge chamber, said discharge chamber having an opening for discharge of liquid.