SECTION 2: OPERATING PRINCIPLE
FIGURE 2 illustrates an aerator in operation. Water moving past the propeller creates
a low pressure zone at the propeller hub. This draws air through the draft tube air inlet
hole down to the propeller. Action of the propeller mixes the air stream with the water
resulting in tiny bubbles. The air and water mixture is forced away from the propeller
both horizontally and vertically effectively mixing and oxygenating the water.
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FIGURE 2:
Aerator in operation
Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual
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