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Method and apparatus for the anaerobic treatment of waste

US7390410B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2005
Grant dateJun 24, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F3/2806
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and apparatus for the anaerobic treatment of waste water is described which includes a plug flow bioreactor containing a single bed of inert microbial attachment media and anaerobic microorganisms, and having at least one baffle member which forms a first zone and at least one second zone above the bed of inert microbial attachment media within the plug flow bioreactor.

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