Patent ID: 6447676
Filing Date: 2002-09-10
Classification: B09C,C02F,Y10S

Abstract:
An apparatus for treatment of contaminated water comprises:a container divided into at least two chambers by a wall that partially separates the two chambers, the container having an inlet at a first one of the chambers and an outlet at a second one of the chambers; a first microporous diffuser disposed in a first one of the chambers of the container and arranged to receive a decontaminating gaseous agent; a second microporous diffuser disposed in a second one of the chambers and arranged to receive air; and wherein each microporous diffuser comprises: a first hollow cylindrical tube having a sidewall comprising a plurality of microscopic openings; a second hollow tube having a sidewall having a plurality of microscopic openings, said second tube being disposed through said first tube; an end cap to seal ends of said tubes; and an inlet cap disposed to provide inlets to interior portions formed by sidewalls of said tubes.