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Process for reducing production of biomass during activated sludge treatment of pulp and paper mill effluents

US5976375A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 1999
Grant dateNov 2, 1999
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/928
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for reducing the production of biomass during activated sludge treatment of pulp and paper mill effluents, involving a conditioning of the recycled activated sludge (RAS) prior to its return into the aeration tank is described. The conditioning is typically performed within the sludge return line and involves RAS exposure to a waste acidic effluent originating from bleach plants of kraft, sulphite mills or other mill sources.

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