Flotation apparatus

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1995-07-21

1998-06-23

Lithgow, Thomas M.

Classifying, separating, and assorting solids

Fluid suspension

Liquid

209725, 209734, 2102212, 2105121, 162 4, B03D 124, B04C 300, B04C 306, D21C 504

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active

057700508

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for selective particle flotation includes a static mixer connected to a flotation section in lieu thereof of the apparatus. The static mixer is disposed upstream of the flotation section in lieu thereof with respect to a direction of fluid flow through the apparatus. The static mixer mixes sludge with small gas bubbles. A flotation cyclone is disposed in an upstream portion of the flotation section in lieu thereof with respect to the direction of fluid flow through the apparatus. The flotation cyclone is the initial separation device through which the sludge flows.

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