Abstract:
In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a system for dissolving gases into a liquid without side-stream pumping includes a pressure vessel defining a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet, a gas inlet device disposed within an internal chamber of the pressure vessel, a gas source in selective fluid communication with the gas inlet device and the internal chamber of the pressure vessel through a gas control valve and configured to provide a gas pressure, a liquid inlet pipe in selective fluid communication with the liquid inlet of the pressure vessel through a liquid inlet valve, and an outlet pipe in selective fluid communication with the liquid outlet through a liquid outlet valve for discharging the liquid from the internal chamber of the pressure vessel. The gas pressure both facilitates the dissolving of the gas in the liquid and forces the liquid out of the pressure vessel when the liquid is exposed to the gas pressure.
Abstract:
A system for mixing gases and liquids that includes a reactor vessel and an injection assembly. The reactor vessel (100) including a liquid inlet (10) which receives a predetermined amount of liquid and at least one gas inlet (20) which receives a precise amount of a gas. The reactor vessel also includes means for creating cavitation or turbulence for mixing the gas and liquid to a desired gas concentration.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to simple and economical systems and methods for facilitating the control of dissolution of one or more gases into a liquid, such as water, while maintaining a constant flow of the liquid into and out of an enclosed vessel. Preferred gases for use with the disclosed systems and methods are oxygen, air, ozone, and carbon dioxide. Preferred applications include, for example, oxygenation and/or ozonation treatment of rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, and basins in natural, municipal, or industrial settings and wastewater treatment. More specifically, the present invention is directed to systems for delivering a fluid having a desired dissolved gas concentration that include, inter alia, a dissolution tank assembly that has a pressure vessel which defines an internal chamber for containing a fluid and provides a regulated, pressurized gas head space above the fluid; at least one liquid spray nozzle that permits passage of the fluid into the gas head space of the pressure vessel; and an outlet for discharging the fluid having a desired gas concentration from the pressure vessel. The systems further include a gas source in communication with the gas head space of the pressure vessel and a pumping mechanism for supplying the fluid to the spray nozzle of the dissolution tank, such that fluid droplets are formed and the gas contained within the pressurized head space is dissolved into the fluid. Also provided is a device for detecting the level of the fluid in the internal chamber of the pressure vessel and a mechanism for adjusting the level of fluid in the pressure vessel in order to achieve the desired dissolved gas concentration within the fluid. Preferred gases for use with method are oxygen, air, ozone, and carbon dioxide, and preferred applications include oxygenation and/or ozonation treatment of rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, wastewater and basins in natural, municipal, or industrial settings.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to simple and economical systems and methods for facilitating the control of dissolution of one or more gases into a liquid, such as water, while maintaining a constant flow of the liquid into and out of an enclosed vessel. Preferred gases for use with the disclosed systems and methods are oxygen, air, ozone, and carbon dioxide. Preferred applications include, for example, oxygenation and/or ozonation treatment of rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, and basins in natural, municipal, or industrial settings and wastewater treatment. More specifically, the present invention is directed to systems for delivering a fluid having a desired dissolved gas concentration that include, inter alia, a dissolution tank assembly that has a pressure vessel which defines an internal chamber for containing a fluid and provides a regulated, pressurized gas head space above the fluid; at least one liquid spray nozzle that permits passage of the fluid into the gas head space of the pressure vessel; and an outlet for discharging the fluid having a desired gas concentration from the pressure vessel. The systems further include a gas source in communication with the gas head space of the pressure vessel and a pumping mechanism for supplying the fluid to the spray nozzle of the dissolution tank, such that fluid droplets are formed and the gas contained within the pressurized head space is dissolved into the fluid. Also provided is a device for detecting the level of the fluid in the internal chamber of the pressure vessel and a mechanism for adjusting the level of fluid in the pressure vessel in order to achieve the desired dissolved gas concentration within the fluid. Preferred gases for use with method are oxygen, air, ozone, and carbon dioxide, and preferred applications include oxygenation and/or ozonation treatment of rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, wastewater and basins in natural, municipal, or industrial settings.