Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Process of utilizing an enzyme or micro-organism to destroy... – Treating gas – emulsion – or foam
Patent
1997-01-22
1999-02-09
Knode, Marian C.
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Process of utilizing an enzyme or micro-organism to destroy...
Treating gas, emulsion, or foam
435262, 4352866, 4352961, 55223, 55233, A61L 901, B01D 4700
Patent
active
058693238
ABSTRACT:
A method and arrangement for conducting air filtration by biofilter operation is provided. The arrangement generally includes at least one bioreactor bed, through which air to be purified is passed. Preferably the arrangement is configured so that air flow through each tank is from the top downwardly. In general, the biofiltration operation is conducted under pressures of less than ambient, to advantage.
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Knode Marian C.
Salimi Ali R.
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