Supported biofilm apparatus and process

Details Supported biofilm apparatus and process Supported biofilm apparatus and process

2007-01-30

2007-01-30

Barry, Chester T (Department: 1724)

Liquid purification or separation

With gas-liquid surface contact means

C210S615000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10801660

ABSTRACT:
A membrane supported biofilm reactor uses modules having fine, hollow fibres, for example, made from dense wall Poly methylpentene (PMP) used in tows or formed into a fabric. In one module, one or more sheets of the fabric are potted into a module to enable oxygen containing gas to be supplied to the lumens of the hollow fibres. Various reactors and processes, for example to treat wastewater, using such modules are described. Mechanical, chemical and biological methods are used to control the thickness of the biofilm.

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