WO2014184585A3 - A fine bubble generator system and a method of generating fine bubbles - Google Patents

A fine bubble generator system and a method of generating fine bubbles Download PDF

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WO2014184585A3
WO2014184585A3 PCT/GB2014/051521 GB2014051521W WO2014184585A3 WO 2014184585 A3 WO2014184585 A3 WO 2014184585A3 GB 2014051521 W GB2014051521 W GB 2014051521W WO 2014184585 A3 WO2014184585 A3 WO 2014184585A3
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bubble generator
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Wang Nang Wang
Robin Totterman
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Nano Tech Inc Limited
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Abstract

A fine bubble generator system comprises a fluid input (9); a fluid output (10); at least one gas input; and a plurality of fine bubble generators (11-13); wherein the plurality of fine bubble generators (11-13) are disposed between the fluid input (9) and the fluid output (10). Applications for fine bubbles including cleaning, showerheads, drug delivery and boat lubrication are disclosed.
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