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Method and apparatus for dispersing a gas into a liquid

  • US 4,931,225 A
  • Filed: 03/01/1989
  • Issued: 06/05/1990
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/30/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus connected to a source of gas and liquid for dispersing said gas in said liquid, said apparatus comprising:

  • (a) at least one means for injecting said gas into said liquid, wherein said means injects said gas at a linear velocity which is at least sonic for at least a portion of said gas flow at the time said gas contacts said liquid, said injection means being located in communication with the entrance to a flow accelerating configuration; and

    (b) at least one flow accelerating configuration for accelerating at least a portion a mixture of said gas and liquid flowing therethrough to sonic velocity, said flow accelerating configuration positioned so that gas injected by said gas injection means enters said flow accelerating configuration.

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