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Method for bioremediation of contaminated water

US10647601B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

MEKOROT WATER COMPANY LTD · IL

Inventors

Ram Cohen · Ashkelon, IL
Eliora Z. Ron · Nes Ziona, IL
Eugene Rosenberg · Raanana, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 2, 2015
Grant date	May 12, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 2, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC02F2103/10
WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided is a method of bioremediation of organic contaminated water within an annulus of an oil lubricated shaft, the method includes: (a) introducing into the annulus of said oil lubricated shaft an amount of a bioremediation combination including (i) a microbial cocktail capable of biodegrading the organic contaminants and (ii) nitrogen source, such that said bioremediation combination is brought into contact with water suspected of being contaminated in said annulus; and (b) supply into said annulus oxygen source for a time sufficient for biodegradation of at least a portion of said organic contaminants in the water within the annulus.

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