LIQUID COLLECTION

摘要

A liquid collection apparatus comprises means (1) for collecting liquid and liquid conduit means (2) for transferring liquid from the liquid collection means (1). Porous liquid absorption means (3) is positioned between the liquid collection means (1) and the liquid conduit (2). Pump means pump liquid from the liquid conduit (2), the pump means generating a pressure in liquid in the conduit (2) that is sufficient to draw liquid through liquid collection means (1) but is insufficient to draw a gas/liquid surface through the liquid absorption means (3).