Liquid purification or separation – Processes – Treatment by living organism
Patent
1993-08-05
1996-05-07
Wyse, Thomas G.
Liquid purification or separation
Processes
Treatment by living organism
210605, 210623, 210631, C02F 330, C02F 1104
Patent
active
055142770
ABSTRACT:
A system for wastewater and sludge treatment utilizes an anaerobic reactor to modify the wastewater and generate sludge and liquid effluent. The sludge is transferred to a conditioner wherein anaerobic, aerobic and chemical means may be utilized to cultivate the required strains of organisms and break down various pollutants. Various chemicals may be solubilized, or precipitated, or adsorbed to remove them from the waste stream. Aerobic conditioning may be used to increase the volume of sludge, and to increase the temperature of the sludge. A shell having multiple compartments can provide for the entire process by utilizing the upper portion for anaerobic reaction and the lower portion for conditioning. An aerobic reactor can be disposed centrally of the conditioning compartments. Pipes and pumps can be used to transfer components from one compartment to another, and to discharge the cleaned effluent. The sludge is further subjected to aerobic reaction and bioheating. Some chemicals may be added to assist in removal of heavy metals and other toxic substances. Finally, the sludge and water are separated, and the sludge is dried.
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