| 摘要 |
An apparatus (12) for increasing the quantity of dissolved oxygen in water. The apparatus (12) includes an inlet (14) for receiving untreated water. A cell housing (12) having an electrolytic cell therein is coupled to the inlet (14). A translucent resident time housing (22) is connected to the cell housing (12) for receiving water containing oxygen and hydrogen gas. The resident time housing (22) is vertically oriented and longitudinally extended for a selected vertical length above the cell housing (12). This provides sufficient resident time of the water in a quiet zone to permit the generated oxygen gas to transition into the dissolved state prior to reaching the top of the resident time housing (22). An outlet (28) is provided at the top of the resident time housing (22) to dispense water having a high dissolved oxygen content. A gas vent (32) is provided at the outlet (28) to permit the escape of hydrogen or other gases which have not been dissolved into the water. Preferably, a chill unit (40) is provided prior to the electrolytic cell to reduce the temperature of the water. Chilling makes the water pleasing for human consumption, as well as increases the water's ability to absorb dissolved oxygen. Additionally, a light (38) or other artistic display may be provided adjacent to or with the resident time housing (22) for the pleasure of viewers.
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