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Oxidation ditch velocity control system

US5118415A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 1991
Grant dateJun 2, 1992
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/926
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An oxidation ditch for biological aerobic treatment of wastewater having a velocity control system to establish an increased and more uniform cross-sectional velocity throughout the flow channel. The system includes a turning baffle member positioned in at least one of the end sections of the flow channel. The turning baffle member is provided with an end portion that has an upper edge that extends under a brush aerator located across an elongated section of the flow channel. The upper edge of the other portion of the turning baffle member extends above the surface of the flowing mixed liquor stream. The flow of the mixed liquor downstream of the brush aerator is unrestricted by flow baffles located in the flow channel.

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