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US 2003/0201234 A1Published application
Method and apparatus for controlling water system fouling
AssigneeJay V. Kraft
InventorsWilliam Holt, John V. Kraft
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AssigneeJay V. Kraft
InventorsWilliam Holt, John V. Kraft
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A method and apparatus for turbulently exposing water flowing through a water system to a plurality of electrodes of an ion generator and having a self-contained tank through which water flows is provided with an inlet pipe that directs water flow between the electrodes. A tank cover serves as a non-electrical conducting head for the plurality of electrodes that extend downwardly from the underside of the cover. The electrodes are functionally configured to maximize water flow between them. Following the flow of water between the electrodes, a double vortex of water flow is created along one wall of the tank. A sight glass allows for visualization of the container contents, and in particular electrode wastage or wear, during operation.
In an apparatus for generating ions within a water system whereby fouling of the system by algae, nuisance invertebrates, microorganisms and inorganic salts is prevented, which apparatus has a water containment tank, said tank including a generally cylindrical tank interior having an upper tank portion and a lower tank portion, means for outletting water from said tank, and an ion generating means disposed within said tank interior, the improvement comprising
A method for generating ions within a water system whereby fouling of the system by algae, nuisance invertebrates, microorganisms and inorganic salts is prevented, which comprises the steps of
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