English Abstract
The present invention is a unit for separation of solids and other materials
in
suspension in fluids and for collection of same, and for aeration,
oxygenation,
purification, cooling and revitalization of water.
Due to contamination of water by natural processes, industry, accidents,
marine
transportation, and waste disposal, better method strategies are needed.
Degradation
and reduction of the quality of water is a problem worldwide in natural
environments,
such as rivers, lakes and oceans and in rural, agricultural and urban areas.
There is
much concern about the concentration of plastic trash, and garbage gyres the
size of
Texas have been observed in the Pacific Ocean. These materials do not
biodegrade,
become smaller and smaller and are often toxic. Dr. Charles Moore of the
Algalita
Foundation estimates the amount of plastic in the oceans to be in trillions of
pieces.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ worlds-oceans-plagued-by-269000-tons-of-plastic-
pollution/ Note Bill 75, Microbead Elimination and Monitoring Act, 2015 in
Ontario,
Canada. Preliminary experiments have shown that the unit described in this
application it is effective in recovering/removing finely dispersed
particulate to 60% or
better result, and it separates other matter and materials in suspension from
fluid
streams. As well it is effective in aerating, oxygenating, purifiying, cooling
and
revitalizing water. Separated materials can be recycled after collection, for
a return
on investment (ROI) eliminating or reducing of further adulteration of
chemicals to
water. Small functioning models of tabletop size will be cost effective,
suitable for kits
and
3D printing, and the unit will be scalable to oceangoing dimensions. Units
may be
coupled together for greater functionality.
The present invention is an apparatus or device for aeration, oxygenation,
purification, cooling and revitalization of water and for separation of solids
and other
materials in suspension in fluids, having a hollow body, tubing, a source of
flow or
power, a support, and catchment units for drained and separated fluids and
soilds, and
an external protective casing.