Mechanical aeration

Mechanical aeration: Use of mechanical energy to inject air into water to cause a waste stream to absorb oxygen.

mechanical aeration A process using mechanical energy to inject air into water, causing the wastewater to absorb oxygen from the air.
mechanical joint A flexible device that joins pipes or fittings together by the use of lugs and bolts.

See also: Commercial, Wastewater, Gas, Nutrient, Reservoir