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Method of using water soluble polymers in a membrane biological reactor

US6926832B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 26, 2002
Grant dateAug 9, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W10/40
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of conditioning mixed liquor in a membrane biological reactor comprising adding to the mixed liquor an effective coagulating and flocculating amount of one or more water soluble cationic, amphoteric or zwitterionic polymers, or combination thereof and methods of reducing membrane fouling, enhancing membrane flux and reducing sludge production.

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