Method and apparatus for the anaerobic treatment of waste
US7390410B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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