Coconut mesocarp-based biofilter material and its use in a wastewater treatment system
US7097768B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D39/04
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A biofilter material for biofiltering a fluid is disclosed. This biofilter material comprises fragments of coconut mesocarp. A wastewater treatment system is also disclosed and comprises a filter bed and a water distribution system. The filter bed comprises fragments of coconut mesocarp as a biofilter material.
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