Abstract: A method for fixing a first fluid within a second fluid which includes the steps of mixing the first and second fluids together and subjecting the first and second fluids to an electric field and a high voltage corona like electric discharge. The method can be used, for example, to increase the oxygen content of water. It can also be used for the treatment of waste effluent. An apparatus for carrying out the process includes a fluid passageway defined between inner and outer elongated conduits with a preferably spirally configurated baffle means in the passageway and a plurality of electrode needles extending into the passageway.

Abstract: A method for fixing a first fluid within a second fluid which includes the steps of mixing the first and second fluids together and subjecting the first and second fluids to an electric field and a high voltage corona like electric discharge. The method can be used, for example, to increase the oxygen content of water. It can also be used for the treatment of waste effluent. An apparatus for carrying out the process includes a fluid passageway defined between inner and outer elongated conduits with a preferably spirally configurated baffle means in the passageway and a plurality of electrode needles extending into the passageway.

Abstract: A device for applying electrostatic and magnetic fields to a fluid includes an outer conduit 48 and an inner conduit 50 forming a fluid passageway 86 therebetween. The inner conduit is connected to a DC power source and the outer conduit along with electrode needles 84 in electrical communication therewith are connected to ground. A baffle 82 is positioned within the passageway to impart a spiral motion to the fluid flowing therein.

Abstract: There is provided a method for recycling steam producing cylinders such as used for humidification purposes. The method comprises opening the old cylinder (10), removing the electrodes (12) from respective electrode support rods (16), cleaning the cylinder (10) to remove all deposits therefrom, forming new electrodes (48) of a non magnetic material to have a thermal exchange similar to the removed electrodes (12), soldering the new electrodes (48) to respective electrode support rods (16), and rescaling the cylinder (10).