Bioconversion reactor

Details Bioconversion reactor Bioconversion reactor

1989-06-13

1992-02-25

Lacey, David L.

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

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Including measuring or testing

435801, 261123, 210320, C12M 100

Patent

active

050913158

ABSTRACT:
A bioconversion reactor for the anaerobic fermentation of organic material. The bioconversion reactor comprises a shell enclosing a predetermined volume, an inlet port through which a liquid stream containing organic materials enters the shell, and an outlet port through which the stream exits the shell. A series of vertical and spaced-apart baffles are positioned within the shell to force the stream to flow under and over them as it passes from the inlet to the outlet port. The baffles present a barrier to the microorganisms within the shell causing them to rise and fall within the reactor but to move horizontally at a very slow rate. Treatment detention times of one day or less are possible.

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