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Aeration

Aeration (also called aerification) is the process

Process

Process may refer to:Biology*Process , a projection or outgrowth of tissue from a larger body* Biological processScience and technnology*Process , a computer program or an instance of a program running concurrently with other programs...
by which air

AIR

Air is the part of Earth's atmosphere that humans breath and as such Air .Air may also refer to:...
is circulated through, mixed with or dissolved

Solvation

Solvation, commonly called dissolution, is the process of attraction and association of molecules of a solvent with molecules or ions of a solute....
in a liquid

Liquid

Liquid is one of the principal states of matter. A liquid is a fluid that has the particles loose and can freely form a distinct surface at the boundaries of its bulk material....
or substance.

tion of liquids (usually water) is achieved by:

On a given volume of air or liquid, the surface area

Surface area

Surface area is how much exposed area an object has. It is expressed in square units. If an object has flat Face , its surface area can be calculated by adding together the areas of its faces....
changes proportionally with drop or bubble size, the very surface area where exchange can occur. Utilizing extremely small bubbles or drops increases the rate of gas transfer (aeration) due to the higher contact surface area.

rs to a method of improving water quality by the augmentation of oxygen for the bacterial activities in a liquid.

rs to the extent of air gaps in soil

Porosity

Porosity is a measure of the void spaces in a material, and is measured as a fraction, between 0?1, or as a percentage between 0?100%. The term is used in multiple fields including ceramics, metallurgy, materials, manufacturing, earth sciences and construction....
. Aeration commonly refers to the process of using mechanized equipment

Lawn aerator

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Aeration (also called aerification) is the process

Process

AIR

Air is the part of Earth's atmosphere that humans breath and as such Air .Air may also refer to:...
is circulated through, mixed with or dissolved

Solvation

Solvation, commonly called dissolution, is the process of attraction and association of molecules of a solvent with molecules or ions of a solute....
in a liquid

Liquid

Liquid is one of the principal states of matter. A liquid is a fluid that has the particles loose and can freely form a distinct surface at the boundaries of its bulk material....
or substance.

Methods of aeration of liquids

Aeration of liquids (usually water) is achieved by:

passing the liquid through air by means of fountain
Fountain

A traditional fountain is an arrangement where water issues from a source , fills a basin of some kind, and is drained away. Fountains may be wall fountains or free-standing....
s, cascade
Cascade

A cascade is a type of waterfall or a series of waterfalls.Cascade may also refer to:...
s, paddle-wheels or cones.
passing air through the liquid by means of the Venturi tube, aeration turbines
Aeration Turbine

Aeration Turbines are designed to aerate and mix fluids industrially. They are foremost used in brewing, pond aeration and sewage treatment plants....
or compressed air
Compressed air

Compressed air is air which is kept under a certain pressure, usually greater than that of the atmosphere. In Europe 10 % of all electricity used by industry is used to produce compressed air....
which can be combined with diffuser(s) air stone(s), as well as fine bubble diffusers
Fine bubble diffusers

Fine bubble diffusers are a pollution control technology. They produce a plethora of very small air bubbles which rise slowly from the floor of a wastewater treatment plant or sewage treatment plant aeration tank and provide substantial and efficient mass transfer of oxygen to the water....
, coarse bubble diffusers
Coarse bubble diffusers

Coarse bubble diffusers produce 1/4 to 1/2 inch bubbles which rise rapidly from the floor of a wastewater treatment plant or sewage treatment plant tank....
eg. ecotube diffusers or linear aeration tubing.

On a given volume of air or liquid, the surface area

Surface area

Uses of aeration of liquids

To restrict flow of tap water at the faucet
Production of aerated water
Aerated water

Aerated water is, correctly speaking, distilled water to which wiktionary:purification air is added to improve its flavor.The term is, however, frequently applied to carbonated water....
or cola
Cola

Cola is a beverage usually with caramel coloring and containing caffeine.Originally invented by the druggist John Pemberton, it has become popular worldwide....
for drinking purposes
Secondary treatment of sewage
Sewage

Sewage is the mainly liquid waste containing some solids produced by humans which typically consists of washing water, feces, urine, laundry waste and other material which goes down Plumbing fixture from households and industry....
or industrial wastewater
Wastewater

Wastewater is any water that has been adversely affected in quality by anthropogenic influence. It comprises liquid waste discharged by domestic residences, commercial properties, industry, and/or agriculture and can encompass a wide range of potential contaminants and concentrations....
To increase the oxygen
Oxygen

Oxygen no O2 produced; 2) O2 produced, but absorbed in oceans & seabed rock; 3) O2 starts to gas out of the oceans, but is absorbed by land surfaces and formation of ozone layer; 4-5) O2 sinks filled and the gas accumulates]]...
content of water used to house animals, such as aquarium fish
Fishkeeping

Fishkeeping is a popular hobby concerned with keeping fish in the home aquarium or garden pond....
or fish farm
To increase oxygen content of wort (unfermented beer) or must
Must

Must is freshly pressed fruit juice that contains the skins, seeds, and stems of the fruit. The solid portion of the must is called pomace; it typically makes up 7%?23% of the total weight of the must....
(unfermented wine) to allow yeast to propagate and begin fermentation
Fermentation (food)

Fermentation in food processing typically refers to the conversion of sugar to alcohol using yeast under anaerobic conditions. A more general definition of fermentation is the chemical conversion of carbohydrates into alcohols or acids....
To dispel other dissolved gases such as carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide

Carbon dioxide is a chemical compound composed of two oxygen atoms covalent bond to a single carbon atom. It is a gas at standard temperature and pressure and exists in Earth's atmosphere in this state....
or chlorine
Chlorine

Chlorine...
In chemistry, to oxidise a compound dissolved or suspended in water
To induce mixing of a body of otherwise still water
Jacuzzi
Jacuzzi

Jacuzzi is a company that produces Whirlpool_tub#Whirlpool_tubss and hot tub. Its first product was a bath with massages. The trademarked Jacuzzi name is commonly used to refer to any bath with water jets, and can thus be considered a genericized trademark....
Pond aeration
Pond Aeration

Pond aeration or lake aeration is the process of increasing the oxygen saturation of the water. This is often required in ponds that suffer from anoxic conditions, usually caused by adjacent human activities....
Diffuse air from blowers through diffusers and transfer oxygen to wastewater, eg. ecotube diffuser

Aeration of sediments

Refers to a method of improving water quality by the augmentation of oxygen for the bacterial activities in a liquid.

Aeration of soil
Soil

Soil is the naturally occurring, unconsolidated or loose covering on the Earth's surface. Soil is composed of particles of broken rock that have been altered by chemical and environmental processes including weathering and erosion....

Refers to the extent of air gaps in soil

Porosity

Lawn aerator

A lawn aerator is a garden tool designed to aerate the soil in which lawn grasses grow. Aeration improves soil drainage and encourages worms, microfauna and microflora which require oxygen....
to either puncture the soil with spikes (spike aeration) or remove approximately 1"X2" cores of soil from the ground (core aeration). Spike aeration involves the use of an aeration machine with spikes up to a foot or more in length. Spike aeration is sometimes used to address drainage issues in areas with turf. Core aeration is done on turf areas as a means of reducing turf compaction, reducing thatch buildup, improving the infiltration of water/nutrients, and creating an environment where grass seed can have direct contact with the soil.

Aeration in food

Refers to the process in which air, or CO₂, is absorbed into the item. It refers to the lightness of cakes, bread and some sauces.

Aeration

Methods of aeration of liquids

Uses of aeration of liquids

Aeration of sediments

Aeration of soilSoilSoil is the naturally occurring, unconsolidated or loose covering on the Earth's surface. Soil is composed of particles of broken rock that have been altered by chemical and environmental processes including weathering and erosion....

Aeration in food

See also

Aeration of soil
Soil

Soil is the naturally occurring, unconsolidated or loose covering on the Earth's surface. Soil is composed of particles of broken rock that have been altered by chemical and environmental processes including weathering and erosion....