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Membrane aerated biofilm reactor

US10633268B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

EMEFCY LTD. · IL

Inventors

Ronen Itzhak Shechter · Kiryat Tivon, IL
Steven D. Kloos · Chanhassen, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 28, 2015
Grant date	Apr 28, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 28, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02W10/10
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided is a water treatment module including a bundle of hollow fiber membranes that includes a treatment portion extending between bottom and top ends and at least one gas diffuser. The membranes may be gas permeable and water impermeable. At least one end of the hollow fiber membranes is linked to a source of biofilm growth-supporting gas (BGSG) and configured to permit inlet of said BGSG into the hollow fiber membranes. Also provided herein are devices, systems and methods making use of the module.

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