Aeration of Liquids:
– Venturi tube, aeration turbines, compressed air
– Diffuser(s) air stone(s), fine bubble diffusers, coarse bubble diffusers, linear aeration tubing
– Porous ceramic diffusers made from aluminum oxide
– Small bubbles increase gas transfer efficiency
– Micrometre-size pores enhance gas transfer rate
Uses of Aeration of Liquids:
– Smoothing tap water flow
– Producing aerated water or cola
– Treating sewage or industrial wastewater
– Increasing oxygen content for animals
– Oxygenating wort or must for fermentation
Aeration of Liquid Solids:
– Soil aeration improves soil health
– Aeration in food enhances texture and color
– Methods like swirling wine, using decanters, or specialized aerators
– Aeration in pouring cider from Asturias
– Aeration in chemistry for oxidation
See Also:
– Aeration in Wiktionary
– Winkler test for dissolved oxygen
References:
– Porous Ceramic Diffusers
– Aeration Device by Fortrans
– Methane Gas Removal from Wells in Pennsylvania
Aeration (also called aerification or aeriation) is the process by which air is circulated through, mixed with or dissolved in a liquid or other substances that act as a fluid (such as soil). Aeration processes create additional surface area in the mixture, allowing greater chemical or suspension reactions.
English
Alternative forms
- aëration
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɛːˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/
Noun
aeration (countable and uncountable, plural aerations)
- The process by which air is circulated through or mixed with a substance such as soil or a liquid.