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Biological nutrient removal process for treatment of wastewater

US5601719A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 1996
Grant dateFeb 11, 1997
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/906
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus and method are provided that are useful in a process for treating organic wastewater for the removal of phosphorus and nitrogen compounds. The apparatus includes an anoxic zone, an oxic zone, and an anaerobic treatment zone, each having therein microorganisms that are operable to affect biological denitrification, BOD oxidation, luxury-uptake of phosphorus and formation of nitrates.

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