Patent ID: 6605220
Filing Date: 2003-08-12
Classification: C02F,Y02W,Y10S

Abstract:
A method for enhancing solids reduction by altering the condition of at least one of a plurality of constituents of a contaminated aqueous solution containing nutrients, microorganisms and oxygen to a beneficial state, which includes being more homogenized and thus more available in terms of proximity along with the ability to beneficially react with at least one biological, physical and chemical process utilized in the treatment of said contaminated aqueous solution, the method comprising the steps of:imposing velocity changes in at least one of speed and direction within at least a part of said contaminated aqueous solution, imposing pressure variations upon at least a part of said contaminated aqueous solution, generating at least one zone of high shear forces that act upon at least a part of said contaminated aqueous solution, and shredding floc and solid matter at least upon a part of said contaminated aqueous solution to thereby change their condition to a beneficial state.