Apparatus and method for the treatment of water containing organic pollutants
US6030533A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 29, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S210/908
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus and method for the treatment of contaminated water by biodegradation is provided. In particular, the apparatus and method are suited for the biodegradation of volatile organic compounds (VOC's) such as trichloroethylene and related compounds or benzene and related compounds. The process employs an immobilized soil bioreactor (ISBR) having a headspace re-circulation system.
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