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Closed sulfur circulation system

US7485229B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 2006
Grant dateFeb 3, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/903
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a closed sulfur circulation wastewater treatment system, which combines autotrophic and heterotrophic denitrification to recycle sulfates. Particularly, the present invention provides a process and a system for wastewater treatment which effectively process wastewater having both high nitrates and low organic carbonaceous sources, and effectively reduce sulfates by-products.

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