Models of the Chaipattana Aerator
Model A: Water spraying buckets are rotated by the transmitting power system, using both roller chain and chain sprocket, together with 1:50 reduction gear attached to a two-horsepower electric motor.
Model B: Water spraying buckets are rotated by the transmitting power system using 1:300, two-horsepower electric reduction gear motor, driving on one side.
Model C: Similar in feature to Model A, but different in application in that it is not stationary but mobile, this model is used in case of no accessible electric power in the water source. It is driven by gasoline engine and the direction is controlled by an attendant.
Model D: Water spraying buckets are rotated by 1:50 reduction gear motor, together with 1:6 reduction spur gear, two-horsepower electric motor.
Patent
It is an overwhelming joy for all Thais upon learning that the Chaipattana Aerator has been considered and received a patent in His Majesty the King’s name on February 2, 1993. The aerator is the world’s ninth mechanical aeration device to be patented and the first to be registered as well issued a patent to a Monarch. This patent signifies His Majesty the King as “the first Monarch in the Thai and world history to receive a patent.”
Awards of Honour