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Apparatus for monitoring biological activity in wastewater and controlling the treatment thereof

US5466604A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 8, 1994
Grant dateNov 14, 1995
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/81
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus which monitors and controls biological activity of mixed liquor under anaerobic, anoxic and aerobic conditions by measuring the change of intracellular NAD(P)H of the microorganisms. A wastewater treatment system is controlled in accordance with the results generated by the monitoring system.

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