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US 12,161,982 B2Granted
System, method and generator for generating nanobubbles or nanodroplets
AssigneeUniversity College, Dublin, National University of Ireleand, Dublin
InventorsMohammad Reza Ghaani, Niall Joseph English
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a system, generator and method for generating nanobubbles or nanodroplets and treating a multi-component mixture, and in particular for treating biogas and wastewater. The method comprises using nanobubbles of a gas component, and wastewater, to form hydrates in a treatment vessel; removing residual dirt from the treatment vessel and melting the hydrates to facilitate release of clean water.
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A method of producing nanobubbles or nanodroplets;
- the method comprising:
- providing a volume for accommodating a liquid;
- distributing a medium within the liquid;
- generating a static electric field using an electrode in the proximity of the volume, wherein the nanobubbles or nanodroplets are generated as a result of the static electric field being applied to the liquid and the medium;
- wherein the electrode and the liquid are not in direct electrical contact to prevent electrolysis occurring within the volume.
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A generator for producing nanobubbles or nanodroplets;
- the generator comprising:
- a volume for accommodating a liquid;
- a source for supplying a medium to the volume for distributing within the liquid;
- an electrode for generating a static electric field in the proximity of the volume, wherein the nanobubbles or nanodroplets are generated as a result of the static electric field being applied to the liquid and the medium;
- wherein the electrode and the liquid are not in direct electrical contact to avoid electrolysis.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.