CARBONATION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMING A CARBONATED BEVERAGE.

摘要

An inline carbonation apparatus (10) includes a fluid tube (15) having an inner diameter (20). At least one water orifice (25) is linked to a water source (30) and is attached at one end of the fluid tube (15). The water orifice (25) includes a plurality of holes atomizing water passing therethrough. A carbon dioxide source (50) is connected to a carbon dioxide solenoid valve (812). The carbon dioxide solenoid valve (812) is connected to a carbon dioxide regulator (75) that is coupled to a carbon dioxide orifice (45) and attached to the fluid tube (15) in a spaced relationship from the water orifice(25). The atomized water has a pressure less than the carbon dioxide such that carbon dioxide is absorbed into the water forming carbonated water having a specified volume of carbonation. The carbon dioxide solenoid valve (812) is opened and closed for a predetermined portion of a drink dispense time providing a volume of carbonated and non-carbonated fluid which upon mixing achieves a desired carbonation level.