Table 1. Comparison of kLa with Published Studies.
| Microbubble generator | Maximum reported kLa (h–1) | Pressure drop (kPa) | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| vortex impeller-based aeration | 10.5 | complete regime (see the cited reference for more details) | (20) |
| vortex aerator | 2.7 | 150 | (21) |
| multistage vortex aerator | 25 | 150 | |
| venturi bubble generator | 20 | 400 | (22) |
| vortex sparger | 11 | 60 | (11) |
| upper venturi | 10 | 170 | |
| lower venturi | 11 | 240 | |
| vortex-based hydrodynamic cavitation | 70 | 250 | this study |