Liquid purification or separation – Processes – Separating
Patent
1997-09-25
1999-09-07
Woo, Jay H.
Liquid purification or separation
Processes
Separating
210750, 210764, 95260, 95266, 96194, B01D 1900, C02F 120
Patent
active
059482796
ABSTRACT:
In general terms, the present invention includes an apparatus for controlling macrofoulers and larvae thereof in an on-demand water conduit, and a method for controlling macrofoulers and larvae thereof in a water conduit having an intake opening. The apparatus comprises generally: a water conduit having an intake opening, the water conduit adapted to conduct a flow of water on demand; and a vacuum device adapted to receive water, the vacuum device adapted to produce oxygen-depleted water from the received water, the vacuum device also adapted to provide a flow of the oxygen-depleted water to the water conduit when no demand exists for a flow of water through the water conduit. The invention also includes a method for controlling macrofoulers and larvae thereof in a water conduit having an intake opening, such as through use of the apparatus of the present invention.
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Bartrand Timothy A.
Chang Tiao J.
Lawrence Frank
Ohio University
Woo Jay H.
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