Aeration and Water  About Aeration: Weather, temperature and salinity all affect the quantity of dissolved oxygen found in a water body. Cold, fresh water holds more oxygen than warm or salty water.                    more information about aeration Types of Aeration Pumping water to bottom Mechanical (Surface) Agitation Fountain Injectors  Diffusers                                        types of aeration Water Quality Salinity, phosphates, pH levels, alkalinity, nitrates, chlorides and turbidity all affect water quality.               more information about water quality About the Bubble The factors of importance relating to the efficiency of a aeration system are: bubble surface area  contact time amount of water that the bubbles         move (circulation) energy consumption                       find out more about bubbles Thermal and Chemical Stratification Stratification, in terms of temperature and dissolved nutrients in water, can lead to the development of toxic algal blooms and a general deterioration of water quality.                              find out how stratification Aeration Efficiency The efficiency of aeration systems is often expressed in terms of the kilograms of oxygen dissolved per kilowatt of energy expended.                              about aeration efficiency

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