Edrice Bakies

US Patent:

57440409, Apr 28, 1998

Filed:

May 24, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/653405

Inventors:

Charles E. Slates - Sylvania OH
Edrice L. Bakies - Toledo OH
Larry D. Kohlenberg - Maumee OH
Mark C. Slates - Bowling Green OH

Assignee:

Sulfur-Tech Water Systems, Inc. - Toledo OH

International Classification:

C02F 158
C02F 174

US Classification:

210664

Abstract:

An apparatus for removing dissolved hydrogen sulfide from water including an atomizing tank defining an open end. A manifold is positioned adjacent the open end. The manifold defines an inlet channel having a first inlet port and a second inlet port. The first inlet port is in communication with aerated water containing dissolved hydrogen sulfide. An atomizing nozzle is in communication with the second inlet port for atomizing the water to cause the dissolved hydrogen sulfide to react with oxygen in the air to form sulfate in the atomizing tank. At least one filtering tank is in communication with the atomizing tank for filtering the sulfate from the water. The method of the present invention includes the steps of: (a) aerating water containing dissolved hydrogen sulfide with air at a predetermined pressure; and (b) atomizing the water to cause the dissolved hydrogen sulfide to react with oxygen in the air to form sulfate.