Patent ID: 6770248
Filing Date: 2004-08-03
Classification: A61L,B01J,B06B,C02F,G10K

Abstract:
An apparatus for the ultrasonic treatment of a microbiology contaminated liquid comprising, a module having a treatment container and an ultrasonic generating means for subjecting ultrasonic vibrations on liquid in the container whereby contaminated liquid in the container subjected to the ultrasonic vibrations result in cavitation in that liquid and the destruction of microorganisms contained therein, the ultrasonic generating means being located outside of the container and submerged in a transmission fluid in an outer container, which fluid contacts an outside surface of the treatment container and the apparatus having a pressurization means for the transmission fluid in order to pressurize the transmission fluid to a controlled level and prevent cavitation occurring at areas surrounding the ultrasonic generating means, the outer container having an interior and said pressurization means comprising a hydraulic cylinder connected to the interior of the outer container for applying a pressure to the transmission fluid in the outer container.