Patent ID: 6260831
Filing Date: 2001-07-17
Classification: B01F,C02F,Y02W,Y10S

Abstract:
An apparatus for aerating water with fine bubbles, comprising:feed means;at least one aeration element that is in flow communication with said feed means and is provided with an elastomeric body that is finely pored or has fine slits; andat least one container-like lifting body for at least one of said feed means and said at least one aeration element, wherein in an operative position of said apparatus said at least one lifting body is at least partially flooded, and wherein said at least one lifting body is provided with at least one connection for the introduction of air such that with an introduction of air into said at least one lifting body said apparatus can be raised in water to such an extent that at least said at least one aeration element of said apparatus is accessible above the surface of said water.