Gas and liquid contact apparatus – Contact devices – Liquid tank
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-23
2006-05-23
Bushey, Scott (Department: 1724)
Gas and liquid contact apparatus
Contact devices
Liquid tank
C261S124000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07048262
ABSTRACT:
A sparger for delivering fluid including a sparger pipe for carrying the fluid from a fluid source and downwardly directed nozzles to direct the delivery of fluid is disclosed. A substantially vertical connection pipe connects the sparger to the nozzles. Also, a method of delivering oxygen to an oxygen-depleted zone in the bottom of the fermenter using the sparger is disclosed.
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Bushey Scott
Praxair Technology Inc.
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