WO2009051867A4 - Retrievable diffuser module with truss construction - Google Patents

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WO2009051867A4
WO2009051867A4 PCT/US2008/069024 US2008069024W WO2009051867A4 WO 2009051867 A4 WO2009051867 A4 WO 2009051867A4 US 2008069024 W US2008069024 W US 2008069024W WO 2009051867 A4 WO2009051867 A4 WO 2009051867A4
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pipe
set forth
diffuser
header pipe
gas
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Charles E Tharp
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Environmental Dynamics Inc
Charles E Tharp
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F23/00—Mixing according to the phases to be mixed, e.g. dispersing or emulsifying
    • B01F23/20—Mixing gases with liquids
    • B01F23/23—Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids
    • B01F23/231—Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids by bubbling
    • B01F23/23105—Arrangement or manipulation of the gas bubbling devices
    • B01F23/2311—Mounting the bubbling devices or the diffusers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F23/00—Mixing according to the phases to be mixed, e.g. dispersing or emulsifying
    • B01F23/20—Mixing gases with liquids
    • B01F23/23—Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids
    • B01F23/231—Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids by bubbling
    • B01F23/23105—Arrangement or manipulation of the gas bubbling devices
    • B01F23/2312—Diffusers
    • B01F23/23124—Diffusers consisting of flexible porous or perforated material, e.g. fabric
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F23/00—Mixing according to the phases to be mixed, e.g. dispersing or emulsifying
    • B01F23/20—Mixing gases with liquids
    • B01F23/23—Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids
    • B01F23/231—Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids by bubbling
    • B01F23/23105—Arrangement or manipulation of the gas bubbling devices
    • B01F23/2312—Diffusers
    • B01F23/23126—Diffusers characterised by the shape of the diffuser element
    • B01F23/231265—Diffusers characterised by the shape of the diffuser element being tubes, tubular elements, cylindrical elements or set of tubes
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F23/00—Mixing according to the phases to be mixed, e.g. dispersing or emulsifying
    • B01F23/20—Mixing gases with liquids
    • B01F23/23—Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids
    • B01F23/231—Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids by bubbling
    • B01F23/23105—Arrangement or manipulation of the gas bubbling devices
    • B01F23/2311—Mounting the bubbling devices or the diffusers
    • B01F23/23115—Mounting the bubbling devices or the diffusers characterised by the way in which the bubbling devices are mounted within the receptacle
    • B01F23/231154—Mounting the bubbling devices or the diffusers characterised by the way in which the bubbling devices are mounted within the receptacle the bubbling devices being provided with ballast to keep them floating under the surface, i.e. when the bubbling devices are lighter than the liquid

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  • Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
  • Aeration Devices For Treatment Of Activated Polluted Sludge (AREA)

Abstract

A diffuser module and system for diffusing gas into liquid such as in aeration/mixing of wastewater. Each module has a header pipe and diffusers which receive gas from the header pipe. Each header pipe is equipped with a truss for enhanced structural strength and resistance to bending. The truss may take the form of a buoyancy/ballast pipe connected with the header pipe by purlins.

Claims

AMENDED CLAIMS received by the International Bureau on 28 April 2009 (28.04.2009)
1. A diffuser module for applying gas to liquid, comprising: a diffuser assembly including a header pipe and a plurality of diffusers connected with said header pipe to receive gas therefrom; a gas supply line extending to said header pipe to supply gas thereto; a beam member; and a plurality of rigid purlins interconnecting said header pipe and beam.
2. A diffuser module as set forth in claim 1, wherein said beam member comprises a pipe providing a buoyancy chamber and including a buoyancy line connected with said buoyancy chamber for selectively supplying gas thereto for effecting a buoyant condition of said diffuser assembly.
3. A diffuser module as set forth in claim 2, wherein said pipe has opposite ends, and including a cap on one of said ends and a flow control opening on the other of said ends through which liquid enters and is discharged from said buoyancy chamber.
4. A diffuser module as set forth in claim 3, wherein said flow control opening is at an elevation lower than said buoyancy chamber.
5. A diffuser module as set forth in claim 1, wherein said beam member comprises a pipe having open opposite ends to allow liquid to fill said pipe when, submerged.
6. A diffuser as set forth in claim 1, wherein said beam member is located above and is oriented substantially parallel to said header pipe.
7. A diffuser module as set forth in claim 1, wherein said beam member is substantially parallel to said header pipe.
S. A diffuser module for applying gas to liquid, comprising: a diffuser assembly including a header pipe and a plurality of elongated dϊffusers connected to receive gas therefrom; a gas supply line for supplying gas to said header pipe; and a truss connected with said header pipe for structural enhancement, said truss including a beam spaced from and substantially parallel to said header pipe and a plurality of purlins interconnecting said beam and said header pipe.
9. A diffuser module as set forth in claim 8, wherein said beam comprises a pipe providing a buoyancy chamber and including a buoyancy line for applying gas to and exhausting gas from said buoyancy chamber.
10. A diffuser module as set forth in claim 9, wherein said pipe has opposite ends, and including a cap on one of said ends and a flow control opening on the other of said ends through which liquid enters and is discharged from said buoyancy chamber.
11 A diffuser module as set forth in claim 10, wherein said flow control opening is at an elevation lower than said buoyancy chamber.
12. A diffuser module as set forth in claim 8, wherein said beam comprises a pipe having open opposite ends to allow liquid to fill said pipe when submerged.
13. Apparatus for applying gas to a liquid, comprising: a plurality of diffuser modules for immersion in the liquid, each module including a header pipe and a trass connected with said header pipe for structural enhancement thereof, said truss including a beam spaced from and substantially parallel to said header pipe and a plurality of purlins interconnecting said beam and said header pipe; a plurality of diffuser pipes extending from each of said header pipes to receive gas therefrom for discharge into the liquid; and a gas supply line extending to each header pipe to supply gas thereto.
14. Apparatus as set forth in claim 13, wherein said beam comprises a pipe providing a buoyancy chamber and including a buoyancy line for applying gas to and exhausting gas from said buoyancy chamber.
15. A diffuser module as set forth, in claim 14, wherein said pipe has opposite ends, and including a cap on one of said ends and a flow control opening on the other of said ends through which liquid enters and is discharged from said buoyancy chamber.
16. A diffuser module as set forth in claim 15, wherein said flow control opening is at an elevation lower than said buoyancy chamber.
17. A diffuser module as set forth in claim 13, wherein said beam comprises a pipe having open opposite ends to allow liquid to fill said pipe when submerged.
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