A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAINTAINING SOLIDS IN SUSPENSION IN A LIQUID

摘要

Apparatus for use in a variety of processes especially those involving bacterial activity such as slurry digestion comprises an elongate stationary container (10) having a cardioid cross-section with an upstanding partial partition (16) projecting upwardly from a lower region and providing a linear array of outlets (15) for the introduction of gas bubbles to the interior of the container. The cardioid container wall comprises a continuous double-lobed curve from an upper region (19) having gas escape outlets (17) to a lower region where the wall curves into tangential relation with the partial partition (16) A modular array of containers in cascade or parallel connection can be interconnected by pipework with valves, pumps and flow sensors for automatic or programmed operation.