The Board of Regents (BOR) oversees the University System of Georgia, which includes 26 public colleges and universities. It is composed of 18 members, 5 of which are appointed from each of the state's congressional districts, while the others are appointed at-large. The BOR is responsible for setting policy and approving budgets, new academic programs and campus master plans for the public higher education system.
Waste water treatment involves three main stages: primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment. Primary treatment involves physical processes like screening, sedimentation, and flotation to remove solids. Secondary treatment uses microorganisms in aerobic processes like activated sludge to break down organic waste. Tertiary treatment provides additional removal of nutrients or other pollutants through chemical or biological methods. Proper treatment of effluent is necessary before discharge to reduce environmental impacts.
Urban wastewater is usually treated using conventional activated sludge processes, which involve bacteria breaking down pollutants. Membrane bioreactors improve on this by using a membrane to filter out bacteria instead of gravitational settling. This allows for higher concentrations of bacteria and produces very high quality treated water that can be reused. Membrane bioreactors have several advantages over conventional treatment, including more compact systems and better treatment, but also have higher costs and challenges with membrane fouling.
The document summarizes several biological treatment processes used for waste water treatment including suspended growth processes like activated sludge and fixed film processes like trickling filters, fluidized bed reactors, rotating biological contractors, and upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactors. It describes the basic mechanisms and configurations of each process as well as their advantages and applications.
Biofiltration is a pollution control technique that uses a bioreactor containing living material to biologically degrade pollutants in waste water, surface runoff, or contaminated air. It is a green process that uses small amounts of power compared to thermal or catalytic control units. There are different types of biofilters based on layout, support media used, and shape. The biofiltration process involves contaminated air passing through a moist filter medium that provides conditions for microorganisms to absorb and degrade the contaminants into carbon dioxide through a combination of adsorption, absorption, and microbial degradation. Major considerations for the filter medium include its ability to retain moisture and microbes, provide a large surface area, retain nutrients, and allow low resistance air
The document discusses various aerobic and anaerobic wastewater treatment processes. It begins by defining wastewater treatment as a process to convert wastewater into an effluent that can safely return to the water cycle with minimal environmental impact. It then describes several specific treatment processes, including activated sludge processing, trickling filters, rotating biological contactors, biofilters, aerobic and anaerobic stabilization ponds, and various anaerobic digestion methods like upflow anaerobic sludge blanket and expanded granular sludge bed processes.
1. The document discusses bioremediation of heavy metals like lead, zinc, cadmium, copper, and selenite which threaten human health, as well as bioremediation of detergents.
2. Heavy metal contamination of soil poses risks to humans and ecosystems, but bioremediation using microbes can transform toxic heavy metals into less toxic forms. Microbes use mechanisms like metal ion efflux and precipitation to develop resistance to metals.
3. Detergents are classified based on properties like water solubility and chemical structure. Naturally occurring and synthetic detergents can be ionic, non-ionic, anionic, or cationic. Bacteria like Pseudomonas aeruginosa and
A bioindicator is any an "indicator species" or group of species whose function, population, or status reveal the qualitative status of the environment.
Biosorption uses inactive microbial biomass to bind and concentrate heavy metals from aqueous solutions, even very dilute ones. It is a promising alternative to traditional chemical precipitation for treating industrial effluents due to its low cost and high metal binding capacity. Biosorption is a metabolically passive process where heavy metals bind to functional groups on the cell surface through mechanisms like ion exchange, complexation, and chelation. Algae, fungi, bacteria, and plants have all been studied for their ability to biosorb and bioremediate heavy metals through various metabolic and non-metabolic pathways.
Waste water treatment involves three main stages: primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment. Primary treatment involves physical processes like screening, sedimentation, and flotation to remove solids. Secondary treatment uses microorganisms in aerobic processes like activated sludge to break down organic waste. Tertiary treatment provides additional removal of nutrients or other pollutants through chemical or biological methods. Proper treatment of effluent is necessary before discharge to reduce environmental impacts.
Urban wastewater is usually treated using conventional activated sludge processes, which involve bacteria breaking down pollutants. Membrane bioreactors improve on this by using a membrane to filter out bacteria instead of gravitational settling. This allows for higher concentrations of bacteria and produces very high quality treated water that can be reused. Membrane bioreactors have several advantages over conventional treatment, including more compact systems and better treatment, but also have higher costs and challenges with membrane fouling.
The document summarizes several biological treatment processes used for waste water treatment including suspended growth processes like activated sludge and fixed film processes like trickling filters, fluidized bed reactors, rotating biological contractors, and upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactors. It describes the basic mechanisms and configurations of each process as well as their advantages and applications.
Biofiltration is a pollution control technique that uses a bioreactor containing living material to biologically degrade pollutants in waste water, surface runoff, or contaminated air. It is a green process that uses small amounts of power compared to thermal or catalytic control units. There are different types of biofilters based on layout, support media used, and shape. The biofiltration process involves contaminated air passing through a moist filter medium that provides conditions for microorganisms to absorb and degrade the contaminants into carbon dioxide through a combination of adsorption, absorption, and microbial degradation. Major considerations for the filter medium include its ability to retain moisture and microbes, provide a large surface area, retain nutrients, and allow low resistance air
The document discusses various aerobic and anaerobic wastewater treatment processes. It begins by defining wastewater treatment as a process to convert wastewater into an effluent that can safely return to the water cycle with minimal environmental impact. It then describes several specific treatment processes, including activated sludge processing, trickling filters, rotating biological contactors, biofilters, aerobic and anaerobic stabilization ponds, and various anaerobic digestion methods like upflow anaerobic sludge blanket and expanded granular sludge bed processes.
1. The document discusses bioremediation of heavy metals like lead, zinc, cadmium, copper, and selenite which threaten human health, as well as bioremediation of detergents.
2. Heavy metal contamination of soil poses risks to humans and ecosystems, but bioremediation using microbes can transform toxic heavy metals into less toxic forms. Microbes use mechanisms like metal ion efflux and precipitation to develop resistance to metals.
3. Detergents are classified based on properties like water solubility and chemical structure. Naturally occurring and synthetic detergents can be ionic, non-ionic, anionic, or cationic. Bacteria like Pseudomonas aeruginosa and
A bioindicator is any an "indicator species" or group of species whose function, population, or status reveal the qualitative status of the environment.
Biosorption uses inactive microbial biomass to bind and concentrate heavy metals from aqueous solutions, even very dilute ones. It is a promising alternative to traditional chemical precipitation for treating industrial effluents due to its low cost and high metal binding capacity. Biosorption is a metabolically passive process where heavy metals bind to functional groups on the cell surface through mechanisms like ion exchange, complexation, and chelation. Algae, fungi, bacteria, and plants have all been studied for their ability to biosorb and bioremediate heavy metals through various metabolic and non-metabolic pathways.
1. A fluidized bed bioreactor is similar to a bubble column bioreactor but with an expanded top section.
2. In a fluidized bed bioreactor, microorganisms or cell cultures are grown while suspended in a liquid medium by the upward flow of gas or air bubbles from below.
3. This helps maintain the organisms in suspension and provides conditions for optimum growth, such as gas-liquid contact and mixing, while minimizing shear stress on the cells.
The document discusses membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology for wastewater treatment. MBR combines a biological wastewater treatment process with a membrane filtration process. It provides several advantages over conventional activated sludge including higher quality effluent with very low levels of contaminants, complete pathogen removal, and ability to reuse treated water. The document examines various MBR configurations, design considerations, operating parameters, case studies on MBR use in antibiotic manufacturing wastewater treatment, and concludes that MBR is an effective technology for wastewater treatment applications.
Biosorption is the process by which inactive microbial biomass binds and concentrates heavy metals from aqueous solutions. The cell walls of certain algae, fungi and bacteria are responsible for this phenomenon. It has advantages over conventional treatment methods like low cost and high efficiency. Biosorption mechanisms can be metabolism-dependent or non-metabolism dependent, and removal can occur extracellularly, on the cell surface, or intracellularly. Factors like pH, biomass concentration, and interaction of metal ions affect biosorption. Common biosorbents include bacteria, fungi, algae and seaweed. Biosorption has environmental and industrial uses such as filtering wastewater and recovering metals.
This document discusses the treatment of municipal waste and industrial effluents through various biological processes. It describes the four main treatment processes: 1) preliminary treatment to remove solids, 2) primary treatment using sedimentation to remove settleable organic materials, 3) secondary or biological treatment using microorganisms to break down dissolved and suspended organic matter, and 4) tertiary or advanced treatment for additional removal of nutrients or contaminants. Key biological treatment methods discussed include activated sludge processes, trickling filters, and rotating biological contactors.
Bio stimulation & Bio remediation Through Rhizosphere TechnologyVIVEK YADAV
This document discusses bio-stimulation and bioremediation through rhizosphere technology. It defines plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) as bacteria that live in soil and around plant roots that promote plant growth. PGPR can increase plant growth directly through nutrient fixation, solubilization, and phytohormone production or indirectly through stimulating the plant's immune system and reducing stress. The document explores the various modes of action PGPR use to promote plant growth including altering plant hormone levels, increasing nutrient availability, and protecting against pathogens. It also examines using PGPR to remediate contaminated soils and provides examples of field studies demonstrating the effects of different PGPR on increasing the yield of crops like fenugreek
Bioremediation uses living organisms such as bacteria and fungi to degrade environmental contaminants into less toxic forms. There are two main types - in situ bioremediation, which treats contaminants where they are found, and ex situ, which treats extracted soil and water. Common in situ techniques include bioventing, biosparging and monitored natural attenuation. Ex situ approaches involve land farming, composting and biopiles. The effectiveness depends on the microbes present, environmental conditions and contaminant properties.
Fusion tags are used to increase protein yield, solubility, and facilitate purification. Common fusion tags include His-tags, GST, MBP, and thioredoxin. Fusion tags can be removed after purification using chemical, self-cleaving, or enzymatic methods. For a protein rich in cysteines, thioredoxin would be a good choice as a fusion tag to increase solubility due to its ability to aid in disulfide bond formation.
Bioremediation uses microorganisms to degrade contaminants in soil and water. It is more cost effective than other remediation methods like incineration. There are three main techniques - in situ treats contamination on site, ex situ treats excavated material on or off site, and ex situ slurry treats soil-water mixtures in bioreactors or ponds. Specific in situ methods include land farming, bioventing, biosparging, and bioaugmentation which introduce oxygen and nutrients to stimulate microbes. Ex situ methods are composting, biopiles, and bioreactors which accelerate degradation through aeration and temperature/nutrient control.
Biodegradation or biological degradation is the phenomenon of biological transformation of organic compounds by living organisms, particularly the microorganisms.
Biodegradation basically involves the conversion of complex organic molecules to simpler (and mostly non-toxic) ones. The term biotransformation is used for incomplete biodegradation of organic compounds involving one or a few reactions. Biotransformation is employed for the synthesis of commercially important products by microorganisms.
Bioremediation refers to the process of using microorganisms to remove the environmental pollutants i.e. the toxic wastes found in soil, water, air etc. The microbes serve as scavengers in bioremediation. The removal of organic wastes by microbes for environmental clean-up is the essence of bioremediation. The other names used (by some authors) for bioremediation are bio-treatment, bio-reclamation and bio-restoration.
It is rather difficult to show any distinction between biodegradation and bioremediation. Further, in biotechnology, most of the reactions of biodegradation/bioremediation involve xenobiotic.
Degradative plasmids & superbug for oil spillsAnu Sreejith
The document discusses the development of a "superbug" bacterium for oil spill cleanup. It describes how researchers genetically engineered Pseudomonas putida by transferring plasmids containing genes for degrading various hydrocarbons. This created a strain that could break down compounds like camphor, octane, xylene and naphthalene. The superbug was the first genetically engineered microorganism to be patented. While genetically engineered microbes show promise for bioremediation, they also risk disturbing ecosystems if released.
Biomineralization is the process by which living organisms produce minerals. It occurs through two main types: biologically controlled mineralization, where the organism controls mineral growth and placement, and biologically induced mineralization, where the organism modifies the environment to induce mineral formation. Calcium carbonate is a common biomineral found in marine organisms through photosynthesis raising the pH and carbonate concentration to precipitate calcium carbonate. Magnetite is also an important biomineral formed by magnetotactic bacteria, which synthesize chains of magnetic crystals called magnetosomes that act as a biological compass. Examples of other biogenic minerals include apatite in bones/teeth and iron oxides formed by various organisms.
A fluidized bed reactor (FBR) is a type of reactor device that can be used to carry out a variety of multiphase chemical reactions.
In this type of reactor, a fluid (gas or liquid) is passed through a solid granular material (usually a catalyst possibly shaped as tiny spheres) at high enough velocities to suspend the solid and cause it to behave as though it were a fluid.
This process, known as fluidization, imparts many important advantages to the FBR.
As a result, the fluidized bed reactor is now used in many industrial applications
Bioremediation uses living organisms like microbes and plants to degrade environmental pollutants into less toxic or non-toxic substances. Key bioremediation strategies include adding genetically engineered microbes, using indigenous microbes, biostimulation, bioaugmentation, and phytoremediation using plants. Bioremediation aims to break down pollutants so they are undetectable or at safe concentrations set by regulatory agencies. New techniques include using chelates to help plants extract heavy metals from soil or microbes that can transform toxic chromium VI into less toxic chromium III.
BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT OF SEWAGE AND INDUSTRIA WASTESalmashaik26
The document discusses various biological treatment processes for sewage and industrial waste. It describes:
- The three phases of wastewater treatment: pretreatment, primary treatment, and secondary treatment.
- Aerobic and anaerobic biological treatments, including activated sludge process, extended aeration, sequential batch reactor, trickling filter, oxidation ponds, expanded bed reactor, and rotating biological contractor.
- Key aspects of each treatment process such as operating principles, advantages, and limitations.
This document summarizes research on the biodegradation of textile dyes by bacteria. It introduces that dye effluent from textile manufacturing is a major source of water pollution. Bacteria are known to degrade reactive azo dyes through various mechanisms under aerobic and anaerobic conditions. The document then reviews common methodology for bacterial treatment and characterization techniques used. It provides examples of bacterial strains and conditions achieving high levels of decolorization for different dyes. The conclusion emphasizes that bacterial decomposition is a viable wastewater treatment option and that mixed bacterial consortiums are effective at degrading textile dyes.
Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) is a process used for nitrogen and phosphorus removal from wastewater before it is discharged into surface or ground water.To control eutrophication in receiving water bodies, biological nutrient removal (BNR) of nitrogen and phosphorus has been widely used in wastewater treatment practice, both for the upgrade of existing wastewater treatment facilities and the design of new facilities.
Rotating Biological Contactors (RBCs) are fixed film, aerobic biological wastewater treatment systems that use rotating discs to reduce organic matter. RBCs grow microorganisms on the discs that break down organic pollutants. The objectives of RBC wastewater treatment are to manage industrial and domestic wastewater discharge to reduce water pollution threats without harming human health or the environment. RBCs have advantages like low space and energy requirements with reliable liquid/solid separation and low sludge production.
This document discusses bio-sorption of heavy metals. It introduces the sources of heavy metal pollution and health effects. It then summarizes various physical, chemical, and biological methods for removing heavy metals, noting that bio-sorption is a natural and cost-effective option. The mechanisms of bio-sorption, including metabolism-dependent and independent processes, are explained. Different bio-sorbents like bacteria, algae, fungi, and yeast are also discussed along with their cell wall compositions and mechanisms of heavy metal uptake and accumulation.
Biorestoration deals with restoring or bringing back to an original or near original state using living micro-organisms. Nature has a built in check and balance system in everything it does. If there is too much or too little of something nature will use various life forms to try to re-establish a balance
Eco Green toilets_Float Yash Associates_Indovation 2015_23 January 2015India Water Portal
Yash Associates has developed a prefabricated Eco Green Toilet to help meet India's goal of building millions of toilets for its cleanliness initiative. The toilet uses recycled and lightweight materials like aerated concrete blocks and can be assembled on site in 3-4 hours by a small crew. It is designed to be durable and low maintenance. Each toilet unit costs between 15,000-17,000 rupees to produce and install depending on materials and water connections. Yash Associates aims to manufacture 500 toilet unit panels per day to supply the massive toilet construction effort.
The document summarizes the inauguration of the first bio sewage treatment plant (STP) at Anusandhan Vihar in Delhi. The STP uses a bio-digester technology developed by DRDO that reduces the size and cost of STPs by 30-40% compared to conventional designs. The bio-digester breaks down human waste completely through anaerobic bacteria into reusable treated water and gas. The STP installed at Anusandhan Vihar treats the sewage of 112 flats through an eco-friendly, low maintenance design.
1. A fluidized bed bioreactor is similar to a bubble column bioreactor but with an expanded top section.
2. In a fluidized bed bioreactor, microorganisms or cell cultures are grown while suspended in a liquid medium by the upward flow of gas or air bubbles from below.
3. This helps maintain the organisms in suspension and provides conditions for optimum growth, such as gas-liquid contact and mixing, while minimizing shear stress on the cells.
The document discusses membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology for wastewater treatment. MBR combines a biological wastewater treatment process with a membrane filtration process. It provides several advantages over conventional activated sludge including higher quality effluent with very low levels of contaminants, complete pathogen removal, and ability to reuse treated water. The document examines various MBR configurations, design considerations, operating parameters, case studies on MBR use in antibiotic manufacturing wastewater treatment, and concludes that MBR is an effective technology for wastewater treatment applications.
Biosorption is the process by which inactive microbial biomass binds and concentrates heavy metals from aqueous solutions. The cell walls of certain algae, fungi and bacteria are responsible for this phenomenon. It has advantages over conventional treatment methods like low cost and high efficiency. Biosorption mechanisms can be metabolism-dependent or non-metabolism dependent, and removal can occur extracellularly, on the cell surface, or intracellularly. Factors like pH, biomass concentration, and interaction of metal ions affect biosorption. Common biosorbents include bacteria, fungi, algae and seaweed. Biosorption has environmental and industrial uses such as filtering wastewater and recovering metals.
This document discusses the treatment of municipal waste and industrial effluents through various biological processes. It describes the four main treatment processes: 1) preliminary treatment to remove solids, 2) primary treatment using sedimentation to remove settleable organic materials, 3) secondary or biological treatment using microorganisms to break down dissolved and suspended organic matter, and 4) tertiary or advanced treatment for additional removal of nutrients or contaminants. Key biological treatment methods discussed include activated sludge processes, trickling filters, and rotating biological contactors.
Bio stimulation & Bio remediation Through Rhizosphere TechnologyVIVEK YADAV
This document discusses bio-stimulation and bioremediation through rhizosphere technology. It defines plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) as bacteria that live in soil and around plant roots that promote plant growth. PGPR can increase plant growth directly through nutrient fixation, solubilization, and phytohormone production or indirectly through stimulating the plant's immune system and reducing stress. The document explores the various modes of action PGPR use to promote plant growth including altering plant hormone levels, increasing nutrient availability, and protecting against pathogens. It also examines using PGPR to remediate contaminated soils and provides examples of field studies demonstrating the effects of different PGPR on increasing the yield of crops like fenugreek
Bioremediation uses living organisms such as bacteria and fungi to degrade environmental contaminants into less toxic forms. There are two main types - in situ bioremediation, which treats contaminants where they are found, and ex situ, which treats extracted soil and water. Common in situ techniques include bioventing, biosparging and monitored natural attenuation. Ex situ approaches involve land farming, composting and biopiles. The effectiveness depends on the microbes present, environmental conditions and contaminant properties.
Fusion tags are used to increase protein yield, solubility, and facilitate purification. Common fusion tags include His-tags, GST, MBP, and thioredoxin. Fusion tags can be removed after purification using chemical, self-cleaving, or enzymatic methods. For a protein rich in cysteines, thioredoxin would be a good choice as a fusion tag to increase solubility due to its ability to aid in disulfide bond formation.
Bioremediation uses microorganisms to degrade contaminants in soil and water. It is more cost effective than other remediation methods like incineration. There are three main techniques - in situ treats contamination on site, ex situ treats excavated material on or off site, and ex situ slurry treats soil-water mixtures in bioreactors or ponds. Specific in situ methods include land farming, bioventing, biosparging, and bioaugmentation which introduce oxygen and nutrients to stimulate microbes. Ex situ methods are composting, biopiles, and bioreactors which accelerate degradation through aeration and temperature/nutrient control.
Biodegradation or biological degradation is the phenomenon of biological transformation of organic compounds by living organisms, particularly the microorganisms.
Biodegradation basically involves the conversion of complex organic molecules to simpler (and mostly non-toxic) ones. The term biotransformation is used for incomplete biodegradation of organic compounds involving one or a few reactions. Biotransformation is employed for the synthesis of commercially important products by microorganisms.
Bioremediation refers to the process of using microorganisms to remove the environmental pollutants i.e. the toxic wastes found in soil, water, air etc. The microbes serve as scavengers in bioremediation. The removal of organic wastes by microbes for environmental clean-up is the essence of bioremediation. The other names used (by some authors) for bioremediation are bio-treatment, bio-reclamation and bio-restoration.
It is rather difficult to show any distinction between biodegradation and bioremediation. Further, in biotechnology, most of the reactions of biodegradation/bioremediation involve xenobiotic.
Degradative plasmids & superbug for oil spillsAnu Sreejith
The document discusses the development of a "superbug" bacterium for oil spill cleanup. It describes how researchers genetically engineered Pseudomonas putida by transferring plasmids containing genes for degrading various hydrocarbons. This created a strain that could break down compounds like camphor, octane, xylene and naphthalene. The superbug was the first genetically engineered microorganism to be patented. While genetically engineered microbes show promise for bioremediation, they also risk disturbing ecosystems if released.
Biomineralization is the process by which living organisms produce minerals. It occurs through two main types: biologically controlled mineralization, where the organism controls mineral growth and placement, and biologically induced mineralization, where the organism modifies the environment to induce mineral formation. Calcium carbonate is a common biomineral found in marine organisms through photosynthesis raising the pH and carbonate concentration to precipitate calcium carbonate. Magnetite is also an important biomineral formed by magnetotactic bacteria, which synthesize chains of magnetic crystals called magnetosomes that act as a biological compass. Examples of other biogenic minerals include apatite in bones/teeth and iron oxides formed by various organisms.
A fluidized bed reactor (FBR) is a type of reactor device that can be used to carry out a variety of multiphase chemical reactions.
In this type of reactor, a fluid (gas or liquid) is passed through a solid granular material (usually a catalyst possibly shaped as tiny spheres) at high enough velocities to suspend the solid and cause it to behave as though it were a fluid.
This process, known as fluidization, imparts many important advantages to the FBR.
As a result, the fluidized bed reactor is now used in many industrial applications
Bioremediation uses living organisms like microbes and plants to degrade environmental pollutants into less toxic or non-toxic substances. Key bioremediation strategies include adding genetically engineered microbes, using indigenous microbes, biostimulation, bioaugmentation, and phytoremediation using plants. Bioremediation aims to break down pollutants so they are undetectable or at safe concentrations set by regulatory agencies. New techniques include using chelates to help plants extract heavy metals from soil or microbes that can transform toxic chromium VI into less toxic chromium III.
BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT OF SEWAGE AND INDUSTRIA WASTESalmashaik26
The document discusses various biological treatment processes for sewage and industrial waste. It describes:
- The three phases of wastewater treatment: pretreatment, primary treatment, and secondary treatment.
- Aerobic and anaerobic biological treatments, including activated sludge process, extended aeration, sequential batch reactor, trickling filter, oxidation ponds, expanded bed reactor, and rotating biological contractor.
- Key aspects of each treatment process such as operating principles, advantages, and limitations.
This document summarizes research on the biodegradation of textile dyes by bacteria. It introduces that dye effluent from textile manufacturing is a major source of water pollution. Bacteria are known to degrade reactive azo dyes through various mechanisms under aerobic and anaerobic conditions. The document then reviews common methodology for bacterial treatment and characterization techniques used. It provides examples of bacterial strains and conditions achieving high levels of decolorization for different dyes. The conclusion emphasizes that bacterial decomposition is a viable wastewater treatment option and that mixed bacterial consortiums are effective at degrading textile dyes.
Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) is a process used for nitrogen and phosphorus removal from wastewater before it is discharged into surface or ground water.To control eutrophication in receiving water bodies, biological nutrient removal (BNR) of nitrogen and phosphorus has been widely used in wastewater treatment practice, both for the upgrade of existing wastewater treatment facilities and the design of new facilities.
Rotating Biological Contactors (RBCs) are fixed film, aerobic biological wastewater treatment systems that use rotating discs to reduce organic matter. RBCs grow microorganisms on the discs that break down organic pollutants. The objectives of RBC wastewater treatment are to manage industrial and domestic wastewater discharge to reduce water pollution threats without harming human health or the environment. RBCs have advantages like low space and energy requirements with reliable liquid/solid separation and low sludge production.
This document discusses bio-sorption of heavy metals. It introduces the sources of heavy metal pollution and health effects. It then summarizes various physical, chemical, and biological methods for removing heavy metals, noting that bio-sorption is a natural and cost-effective option. The mechanisms of bio-sorption, including metabolism-dependent and independent processes, are explained. Different bio-sorbents like bacteria, algae, fungi, and yeast are also discussed along with their cell wall compositions and mechanisms of heavy metal uptake and accumulation.
Biorestoration deals with restoring or bringing back to an original or near original state using living micro-organisms. Nature has a built in check and balance system in everything it does. If there is too much or too little of something nature will use various life forms to try to re-establish a balance
Eco Green toilets_Float Yash Associates_Indovation 2015_23 January 2015India Water Portal
Yash Associates has developed a prefabricated Eco Green Toilet to help meet India's goal of building millions of toilets for its cleanliness initiative. The toilet uses recycled and lightweight materials like aerated concrete blocks and can be assembled on site in 3-4 hours by a small crew. It is designed to be durable and low maintenance. Each toilet unit costs between 15,000-17,000 rupees to produce and install depending on materials and water connections. Yash Associates aims to manufacture 500 toilet unit panels per day to supply the massive toilet construction effort.
The document summarizes the inauguration of the first bio sewage treatment plant (STP) at Anusandhan Vihar in Delhi. The STP uses a bio-digester technology developed by DRDO that reduces the size and cost of STPs by 30-40% compared to conventional designs. The bio-digester breaks down human waste completely through anaerobic bacteria into reusable treated water and gas. The STP installed at Anusandhan Vihar treats the sewage of 112 flats through an eco-friendly, low maintenance design.
Over 50% of the population in India defecates directly in the environment....Bio-Toilets is the best way to improve sanitation and it is eco friendly...
The document introduces Magic Genie EcoTech Smart Green Toilet, a self-sustaining toilet that generates its own water and converts solid waste into fertilizer. It requires no external water or sewage connections. The toilet is fully electronically controlled and self-cleaning. It provides a hygienic solution to public sanitation in India in a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly way. Magic Genie aims to install these toilets across India through various partnership models with companies, municipal bodies, and along highways.
The document provides information on bio toilets developed by Indian Railways (IR) in collaboration with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Some key points:
- IR-DRDE have jointly developed 4 variants of bio-toilets for IR coaches that use anaerobic bacteria to break down human waste into liquid and gases.
- Regular sampling and testing is done to check that effluent discharged meets standards for pH, suspended solids etc.
- Preventive maintenance schedules like monthly, quarterly and half-yearly checks are specified.
- Issues faced include non-availability of spare parts in depots, need for improved flushers, and leakage from joints.
AOV International provides contact information for three representatives - Mr. Pawan Saxena, Mr. Dinesh Chugh, and Ms. Bhukima Mohan - along with their phone numbers and email addresses. It also lists the company address in Noida, India as well as phone and fax numbers and the company website for further contact with AOV International.
Use of microorganisms in wastewater treatmentVAISHALI JAIN
Waste water treatment involves three main processes: primary treatment to remove solids, secondary biological treatment using microorganisms, and tertiary treatment for further polishing. Secondary treatment can occur through trickling filters, activated sludge, rotating biological contactors, and other methods. The treatment relies on beneficial microorganisms like bacteria and protozoa to break down organic waste, but must also remove harmful bacteria and viruses. A variety of microbes and treatment stages are needed to safely clean waste water.
Role of protozoa and algae in waste water treatment plantpunjab university
Protozoa and algae play important roles in wastewater treatment. Protozoa help maintain biomass and remove bacteria through predation. They improve flocculation and effluent quality. Algae can remove nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus but often do not settle well. Wastewater is well-suited for algae growth as a biofuel feedstock. Adding carbon dioxide to wastewater treatment ponds can balance nutrients for improved algae growth and wastewater treatment while producing a biofuel.
Microbiology of sewage and sewage treatmentFatimah Tahir
Sewage or wastewater contains water and solids separated from various sources like domestic, industrial, and stormwater runoff. It contains pathogens and organic material. Treatment aims to remove solids, reduce biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), and eliminate pathogens through primary, secondary, and sometimes tertiary processes. Primary treatment removes 50% of solids and 25% of BOD through settling. Secondary treatment further reduces BOD through microbial degradation. Sludge from primary treatment is anaerobically digested by microbes to produce methane and reduce pathogens before disposal or reuse. Disinfection with chemicals or UV light is sometimes applied before releasing the treated water.
This presentation provides an overview of the sewage treatment plant in Karanja, including the key processes and layout. It describes the 4 stages of treatment: pre-treatment, primary treatment, secondary treatment, and tertiary treatment. Diagrams and photos show the plant layout, individual treatment units like grit chambers, tube settlers, and decanter centrifuges.
This document summarizes the key unit operations used in sewage treatment plants. It describes the different types of treatment processes - physical, chemical, and biological. The physical treatment processes like screens and grit chambers remove suspended solids. Chemical treatment uses processes like coagulation and neutralization to remove dissolved chemicals. Biological treatment uses microorganisms in units like activated sludge plants and trickling filters to break down dissolved organic chemicals. The document provides examples of common unit operations and illustrates how wastewater flows through a treatment plant in a series of steps to remove different types of impurities through various treatment methods.
This document describes ADA-CS's approach to ensuring quality and reliability in their mercury control technology supply chain. They control all aspects of the supply chain from selective coal mining, to optimized processing conditions, to quality control testing that correlates to mercury capture performance, to controlling transportation assets to prevent contamination. Their goal is to provide consistent and reliable performance for power plant customers by maintaining control and focus over every step of the supply chain.
Biodiesel is produced by transesterification of
triglycérides present in animal fat or vegetable oils, by
displacing glycerine with a low molar mass atcobol. This
resulting ester mixture has physico-chemical properties
similar to those of petroleum diesel.
This paper reviews the synthetic paths that lead to
biodiesel by means of the catalytic transesterification of
vegetable oils. Although methyl esters are at present the only
ones produced at industrial scale, the use of ethanol, which
can also be obtained from renewable resources, has been
considered, since it would generate a cleaner and more
biocompatible fuel.
Applicability, quality control and quality assurance inKulbir Singh gill
This document provides an overview of various ground improvement techniques including vibro compaction, vibro replacement, deep soil mixing, permeation grouting, weight reduction, and the use of admixtures. For each technique, the document discusses applicability to different soil types, as well as quality control and quality assurance considerations. Key points include monitoring construction parameters, performing post-construction testing such as plate load tests, and allowing sufficient curing time before testing. The techniques vary in their suitable soil types, with some such as permeation grouting and vibro compaction working best in granular soils while others can treat a wide range of soils including clays.
The document summarizes the production of biodiesel from vegetable oils through transesterification. It discusses various feedstocks used, the transesterification process, and results from experiments conducted. Key points:
- Soybean, sunflower, and corn oils were most suitable feedstocks, meeting standard diesel properties. Soybean yielded the highest amount of biodiesel at 96% in 9 hours.
- The transesterification process involves reacting vegetable oils with methanol in the presence of a catalyst to form biodiesel and glycerin.
- Results found soybean, sunflower, and corn biodiesel met most standards but others like rice bran were less suitable due to higher viscosity and lower
This document summarizes information about biodiesel, including what it is, its properties, production methods, economics, and experimental work. There are three main methods to produce biodiesel through transesterification of oils and fats. The document outlines the experimental procedure used, including titration to determine the sodium hydroxide needed and the multi-step production process. Test results are shown comparing the density of biodiesel produced from different seed oils. Current biodiesel research aims to improve crop yields and find new feedstocks like human waste or genetically modified microbes.
This is the hand book made by Jhansi Division of Indian Railways for the benefit of Railwaymen in particular to the staff involved in C&W maintenance. Excellent effort by the team.
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The document summarizes the process of an effluent water treatment plant. Untreated wastewater contains organic compounds, pathogens, nutrients, and inert materials. The treatment plant removes contaminants through physical, chemical, and biological processes. It uses settling tanks, filters, and adds enzymes to break down waste. The treated water is then checked for pH levels and oxygen content before being released or used for irrigation. The overall goal is to purify wastewater before discharge to prevent environmental pollution.
This document discusses issues with conventional sewage treatment and introduces an enhanced extended aeration system as a solution. It notes that surveys have found that two-thirds of sewage treatment plants in Sabah, Malaysia are not operating. The enhanced system aims to create optimal conditions for nitrifying and nitrobacter bacteria to grow, using fine bubble aeration and carriers to protect biofilm growth. It also discusses secondary treatment systems like hydroponics and vacuum sewerage.
Dr.Parameswari- PhD agri NANOZYME for ETP sludge,COD,BOD reductionkaliappan Sashi Kumar
This document provides information about Bionics Enviro Tech, a company that develops and manufactures microbial biocultures called Nanozyme for effluent treatment plants and sewage treatment plants. It discusses Bionics' vision, mission, values, and strategy. It then describes what Nanozyme is, how it works, its benefits, and how it can be used to treat industrial and domestic wastewater by breaking down pollutants through the action of various bacterial strains. The document also discusses how bacteria and enzymes break down molecules and how quickly high enzyme-producing bacteria can grow and multiply.
DQBAC organisms are grown through a controlled fermentation process to produce a pure culture. The process involves sterilizing equipment, transferring organisms from stock cultures to vessels, and preventing contamination from unwanted organisms. This ensures high and consistent counts of effective organisms are obtained from batch to batch.
1) Energy can be produced from waste through eco-friendly waste treatment technologies like bio-methanization. Bio-methanization is an anaerobic digestion process that produces biogas and bio-manure from food and other organic waste.
2) Decentralized waste treatment at the source through small domestic and institutional plants has benefits over centralized methods. These smaller plants treat waste to generate biogas for cooking and electricity.
3) Biotech promotes eco-friendly waste management and energy generation technologies. They have implemented over 21,000 domestic waste treatment plants and 52 waste-to-electricity projects in India.
Sewage Treatment Plant Depends Upon Industry Type.pdfWOG Group
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since recycling wastewater for flushing and gardening will reduce freshwater use by 50 to 70 percent, wastewater recycling and reuse is the only option.
RITEWAYS introduces its disruptive wastewater recycling technology, rejuWATER.that works with sunlight and soil.
sewage treatment plant from riteways inspired by nature.
Our rejuWATER sewage treatment plant, design has been appreciated by TERI and used in several green building projects to improve their green rating.
The primary purpose of rejuWATER, sewage treatment plant is the prevention of the spread of disease through communities.
Another advantage is the prevention of pollution and maintaining rivers and streams in a healthy and ecologically sound condition.
Any sewage treatment plant that reliably provides high-quality treated water without wasting a lot of energy or requiring skilled labor. Your freshwater footprint would be reduced by 50 to 70% if you use one of these STPs.
According to the thumb-rule, a home is a traditional five-member household. Sewage from homes has a Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) value of 300 to 600 mg/L, making it relatively easy to recycle. Any small sewage treatment plant (STP) capable of effectively recycling wastewater from kitchen sinks and toilets for reuse in flushing and gardening should be considered. You don't want anything that uses a lot of electricity or needs a lot of maintenance.
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Sewage treatment Plant or STP plant is
utilized to expel contaminants from waste
water. It includes physical, organic and
chemical procedure to expel physical,
biological and chemical contaminants. The
process aims to deliver ecologically
protected sewage water, called emanating,
and a strong waste, called slime or bio
solids, reasonable for transfer or reuse.
Reuse is frequently for horticultural
purposes, yet more as of late, slime is
being utilized as a fuel source. Sewage
treatment plant automation has reduced
the manual labor to a great extent and has
speed-up the entire process. Water from
the mains, utilized by assembling,
cultivating, houses (toilets, showers,
showers, kitchens, sink), clinics, business
and modern locales, is decreased in
quality because of the presentation of
adulterated constituents.
types of stp (sewage treatment )
STP – E.A. (Extended Aeration)
STP – SAFF (Submerged Aeration Fixed Film)
STP – SBR (Sequential Batch Reactor)
STP – MBBR (Moving Bed Bio Reactor)
STP – MBR (Membrane Bio Reactor)
Bio-Cide International is a 32-year-old company that provides anti-microbial solutions to ensure safe hospital environments and combat the spread of infections. Their products like Oxine and BioVex, which use chlorine dioxide technology, are effective against pathogens like MRSA and Legionella while being safe, non-corrosive and leaving no harmful residuals. They also offer automated equipment for activating and applying their solutions to provide consistent and effective disinfection of surfaces and water systems in healthcare facilities.
Membrane Bioreactor(MBR) For Sewage Treatment Plant | WOG TechnologyNavchetana Kendra
The WOG Group is prominent in water filtration and dealing with industry. We can give versatile, strong, and reasonable wastewater treatment plants for private or current-day applications. As a part of our organization, we design, manufacture, and complete sewage treatment plants. Clients get unimaginable help from us. The WOG Group ensures that vitally pure water meets commonly critical conditions before being delivered into a stream.
Biotechnology can play an important role in abating environmental pollution through various applications. Microorganisms and biological processes can be used for wastewater treatment, bioremediation of polluted soil and water, producing more sustainable alternatives to plastics, fuels and other materials, and reducing overall environmental pollution. Examples discussed include using enzymes for detergents, cultivating meat without animals, and producing flavors and cosmetic ingredients through fermentation rather than traditional extraction methods.
Bioredex Biological Cleaners for Home & Commercial Uservgreenspan
An overview of how using non-toxic biological cleaners containing specially cultivated friendly bacteria can effectively eliminate clogs and odors in home plumbing and septic systems, and significantly reduce fats, oils and grease in commercial waste water.
ECO was founded in 2000 with a mission to provide environmentally friendly cleaning solutions. Their founders developed a proprietary enzyme blend as a safer alternative to harsh chemicals. This blend uses nature's enzymes to clean equally or better than old chemical technologies. ECO seeks to educate on this green cleaning approach and how it benefits health, the environment, and cost savings through reduced labor.
MSI Biotech develops biotechnology products for treating wastewater to reduce organic compounds. It provides customized solutions for industries like leather tanning, sugar, pharmaceuticals, and textiles. Products include bio-cultures for aerobic and anaerobic treatment systems, micronutrients for biomass growth, and enzymes to degrade sludge in membrane units. Extensive testing of products has occurred at lab, pilot, and industrial scales.
Pratiks Enviro Solutions started in 2011 and is a leading provider of waste water management solutions in India. We offer a wide range of products and services, including Sewage treatment plants, Bio Sewage Treatment Plants. Grey water recycling systems, Water body bioremediation projects, Drinking Water treatment plants, Industrial water treatment plants, Bio septic tanks, etc…
The document discusses using effective microorganism (EM) technology for solid waste management. EM is a mixture of beneficial microbes that can break down organic waste naturally without generating harmful gases or odors. Applying EM to solid waste can convert it into high-quality compost while protecting the environment and human health through a low-cost, decentralized approach.
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The introduction of DLAU and the CCB & CCX licensing model caused quite a stir in the HCL community. As a Notes and Domino customer, you may have faced challenges with unexpected user counts and license costs. You probably have questions on how this new licensing approach works and how to benefit from it. Most importantly, you likely have budget constraints and want to save money where possible. Don’t worry, we can help with all of this!
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BoroZyme D - DWE Series (Sewage Treatment Enzymes)
1. BOROŹYME TECHNOLOGiES
Presents
BOROŹYME ¦ D ‘DWE – Series’
Concept Presentation on :
Sewage Treatment Enzymes
Septic Tanks ¦ Municipal Sewage ¦ Farm Effluent ¦ Industrial Effluent ¦ Dairy
Nucleation Center Marketed by Large-Scale Production
2. INTRODUCTION.
BORON INNOVATIONS PVT. LTD., Bhavnagar is an identity
created by panel of high qualified specialized
scientists, whose aim is to protect and deliver the
environment, with Nucleation Center at CHARUSAT
University & Large - Scale production at DHARA
BIOTECH, innovative Enzymes Technology has been
developed for disposal of sewage wastes, making earthen
roads and constructing low cost earthen mud houses.
Company’s Vision is to make this technology reach ‘the
common people’. Go Green With
Bio-Enzymes
3. MODERN LOW COST SOLUTIONS
TO EFFLUENT MANAGEMENT
• Septic tanks
• Municipal sewage
• Farm effluent
• Industrial effluent
Go Green With
Bio-Enzymes
4. ABSTRACT:
Enzymes are natural occuring proteins
They are catalysts – they increase the rate of chemical
reaction
Enzymes can dictate a reaction in such a way as to
allow only certain bacteria to grow while other
bacteria are killed and digested
They are selective – they can be ‘designed’ to convert a
certain type of nutrients or material into more
beneficial material
Go Green With
Bio-Enzymes
5. ABSTRACT:
All protein gradually decomposes through chemical
reaction
The introduction of ‘designer’ enzymes can increase
this reaction speed millions of times and produce
specified end products.
Our enzyme technology reduces specific undesirable
proteins, fats, oils and greases to acceptable levels
for introduction to wetland filtration areas without
costly aeration or further processing.
Go Green With
Bio-Enzymes
6. Abstract for the proposed technology & its wide applications in treating
various types of wastes:
It’s a low cost solution to treat Our enzyme technology reduces
waste from septic tanks, farm specific undesirable
effluent, industrial effluent & proteins, fats, oils & grease to
municipal sewage. acceptable level for introduction
to wetland filtration areas without
costly aeration or further
Use of selective enzymes for processing.
speeding up the degradation
reaction of waste which starts at
the source & in pipelines before it Specific active enzymes reduce
reached a central collection point sludge & foul odour.
ETP (Effluent Treatment Plant).
Go Green With
Bio-Enzymes
7. Abstract for the proposed technology & its wide applications in treating
various types of wastes:
Helps in reducing corrosion in pipes
by preventing undesirable bacterial Our enzymes are capable of
build-up & reduction in total withstanding exposure to harsh
suspended solid load for the chemical used in bathroom & toilet
effluent treatment plant. cleaning.
Existing sludge is drastically reduced Reduces the BOD (Biological Oxygen
thus reducing pump outs from septic Demand) for high value
tanks. effluents from a range of 1100-1500
mg/lit. to 10 mg/lit.
Fully treated waste water can be Go Green With
directly used for irrigation. Bio-Enzymes
8. Abstract for the proposed technology & its wide applications in treating
various types of wastes:
The process has no energy Adaptive & flexible design to
dependency as no propelled match population growth
aeration required. demands.
At least 40% reduction on capital Starts its effective degradation
investment & drastic reduction in from the first day irrespective of
maintenance costs. the in-flow.
Easy to install & operate Eco-friendly enzyme technology
technology. with no harmful side effects
known.
Go Green With
Bio-Enzymes
9. Septic Tank Treatment
For The Treatment Of Sewage Waste Water In
Septic Tanks in Rural Areas or residence
outside corporation limits.
Go Green With
Bio-Enzymes
10. Septic Tank Treatment - INTRODUCTION
Specific supply easy to use treatment packs for individual septic
tank treatment.
These enzymes can be supplied in a bio degradable jute bag for
direct insertion into the septic tank system.
There are 3 standard sizes available–
Small - to treat up to 2000 litres/day
Medium - to treat up to 5000 litres/day
Large – to treat up to 10,000 liters/day.
Each bag lasts 4 to 6 months if inserted directly into the effluent
tank.
Go Green With
Bio-Enzymes
11. HOW TO USE:
For initial treatment hang 1 bag directly into the centre of
the tank fully submersed in the liquid effluent.
Suspend another bag in the intake flow line so incoming
effluent washes over the bag each time it enters the septic
tank.
For ongoing treatment simply replace the bag in the main
chamber or effluent line every 4 to 6 months.
Go Green With
Bio-Enzymes
12. CHARACTARISTICS
Works perfectly for intermittent use.
Forestry camps, D.O.C. Huts, school camps, ‘long drops’, holiday batches.
By placing the treatment bag directly into the inflow line, the sewage is
being treated as it enters the tank.
When there is no flow into the tank, the enzyme remains dormant while
the enzyme previously introduced to the tank will continue to stimulate
reaction.
Go Green With
Bio-Enzymes
13. The effect of this treatment will be -
Most ‘sessile’ – sludge forming bacteria will be overtaken by ‘Planktonic’ –
free flowing bacteria.
Sludge in the system will be dramatically reduced.
Foul odors will be eliminated.
Pump outs will be reduced considerably
The fully treated waste can be pumped directly onto the land for irrigation.
The enzymes are capable of withstanding exposure to many harsh chemicals
used in bathrooms and toilet cleaning.
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Bio-Enzymes
14. Enzyme Pack
The Enzymes present in the packs are able to
withstand exposure to several harsh chemical
present in Domestic cleaners.
Packs are designed for sustained release of
enzymes, even an occasional
overdose/exposure to disinfectants will not
affect its working.
15. SIMPLE INSTALLATION POINTS
Placement for
Intermittent use
Treated grey water
For irrigation
Placement for
Full time use.
Go Green With
Bio-Enzymes
16. Use of ILD system in non-piped sewage water
treatment (Septic tanks)
Tailor made Enzyme packs designed to treat waste
waters of stand alone septic tanks receiving upto 5000
liter per day.
To be placed at the inflow of the septic tank or simply
submerging a pack in the septic tank’s first chamber.
Will remove foul odors and sludge buildup.
Has to be replaced every 6 months.
17. INLINE DIGESTION (ILD) - ABSTRACT
For The Treatment Of Sewage Waste Water In
Urban Areas
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Bio-Enzymes
18. INLINE DIGESTION (ILD) - ABSTRACT
This process propagates specific active enzymes to override
the formation of undesirable bacteria that contribute to
sludge build- up and foul odors in septic tanks and pipes.
Corrosion in pipe work is reduced and foul odors in the
system are eliminated.
Enzyme sustained release packs are place in the system
and bacteria conversion starts to take place immediately.
Go Green With
Bio-Enzymes
19. Characteristics
Raw sewage contains mostly ‘sessile’ These enzyme packs promote the growth
Bacteria – they are not free swimming - of a number of different types of
they prefer to grow in fixed colonies in Planktonic bacteria at phenomenal speed.
pipes.
These ‘good’ bacteria multiply and
This bacteria is the source of fat and consume the nutrients (contaminants) in
sludge build up in the pipe work and the waste water – starving the
ponds causing foul odors and corrosion. undesirable sessile bacteria that build up
and cause sludge.
‘Planktonic’ bacteria are also present in
lesser numbers. They are free swimmers Result – clean pipe work reduced odor
and multiply quickly. and pre-treated sewage to the settling
Go Green With pond with far less sludge build up.
Bio-Enzymes
20. ADVANTAGES OF THE ILD SYSTEM:
The technology provides a means to pipelines, the risk of choking due to
treat the waste before it reaches the organic matters is
ETP unit, i.e., the waste is digested in minimized, allowing for the free
the underground sewerage network. following of silts and other
nonbiological waste. This can save
manual labour hours and equipment
The digested waste does not usage for pipeline cleaning by upto
produce any foul odours or corrosive 50%.
substances, thereby extending the
life of the sewage pipelines, and
decreasing the maintenance cost. At the ETP, there is no requirement
of aeration or other chemical
Go Green With treatments, thereby reducing
Bio-Enzymes
personnel requirement.
21. ADVANTAGES OF THE ILD SYSTEM:
The technology make use of the Water exiting from the ETP unit can
existing sewerage pipeline be used directly for farm irrigation or
setup, there is no requirement of even as animal drinking water.
additional equipment.
The spread of pathogens and
The water scrubbing unit proposed pathogen carriers such as
to be set up in the existing ponds at cockroaches are brought under
of the ETP unit, do not require control.
electricity to be operated, and also
will provide for vegetative biomass
that can be converted to either ‘Cost of project can only be
fertilizer or biogas. provided after scrutiny of the
parameters under which the project
is to be implemented.’
Go Green With
Bio-Enzymes
22. ILD Proposes:
1. Reduce the toxicity or negative impact of
the Domestic waste water.
2. Treatment starts at source, in pipelines
before it reaches central collection point.
3. Waste water is transformed to safe
irrigable water.
23. Domestic Waste Water : Prime Concerns
Biological Oxygen Demand & Chemical
Oxygen Demand
Suspended Solids
Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Coliforms
24. Existing Domestic sewage treatment plants:
Capital intensive technology
Limited to design parameters – can’t treat beyond
stipulated limits
Energy dependent
Can’t keep pace with ever increasing population
High maintenance technology
Subject to depreciation and corrosion
Requires highly qualified personnel
25. Compare Enzyme Technology:
Needs 40% less capital investment in comparison
Adaptive and flexible designs to ongoing changes
Elimination of Energy dependency
Easy to install and operate technology
Decentralized in a way to match population demand
Significantly lower maintenance
Enhance the life of installed pipelines
26. Advantages – At a glance
Sharp reduction in foul odors and corrosive gasses.
Improved pipeline flow, reduced maintenance
Decreased total suspended solids – Increasing
biodegradability.
Reduced treatment plant sludge.
No need for pond aeration.
Output water can be used for direct irrigation.
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27. Inline Digestion Enzyme Packs
Working In The Underground
Sewage System.
EXISTING AERATION POND
Waste in the pipelines is
being digested by the enzyme Reed beds will remove TSS and
prior to entry to the aeration Dissolved N and P
ponds
Position digestion enzyme packs
At critical junctions in the system
At this point water can be recycled
for irrigation
29. Present day Waste Water Flow and
Treatment
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30. In-Line Digestion Enzyme pack working in the
Underground Sewage System
FAT/S and
Facultative
Positioning of In-Line logoons to remove
Digestion Enzyme pack TSS and dissolved
either at exit from source or
at critical junctions of the Waste in the underground sewerage N and P
pipeline pipeline is digested by the enzymes
of the In-Line Digestion Enzyme pack Water can be
unit recycled for
irrigation
31. Visual confirmation of Product Installation for
5000 ltr septic tank
BOROŹYME
Before Installation After
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32.
33. Test Protocol followed: ASTM D1252-01
Chemical Oxygen Demand of Waste in water under controlled environment
Control (Natural Degradation) vs. BoroŹyme¦D ‘DWE-2000A’
37. Objective of the test: To stimulate and understand
effectiveness of sewage treatment enzyme packs
to digest organic waste in a controlled
environment.
Interpretation of the result: It can be seen that
sustained release enzyme digester packs process
more waste in same unit time.
38. Farm Effluent Treatment
For The Treatment Of Effluent On Farms
And Dairy Factories.
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39. Farm Effluent Treatment - INTRODUCTION
The enzyme used to treat human waste comes from the protein.
waste is the same as is used for As it decomposes it coverts to
cattle waste Effluent from farms as nitrates – then nitrogen gas but the
well as dairy processing plants can process is slow.
be treated.
Constructed wetlands using tall
At present we are reducing dairy fodder grasses is the most efficient
factory effluent with a BOD value of way to remove nitrates and
1100-1500 mg/lt to 10 mg/lt. phosphates
No need for pond aeration. Dairy factory milk by-product is
Output water can be used for direct reduced using enzymes and
irrigation. wetland filtration in a highly
Nitrogen from dairy/dairy factory alkaline format.
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40. FARM OR DAIRY FACTORY EFFLUENT
TREATMENT SCHEMATIC
Exit water without
Waste water Green fodder plants
From diary To absorb ‘n’ and ‘p’ ‘n’ and ‘p’ or solids –
Use for direct irrigation
First tank to enzymatically
Reed bed filled with permeable material
Treat waste water – size will
Like sand and gravel. Grow n and p absorbent
Depend on flow / volume of
Plants like corn and other fodder grasses.
Water per hour.
This also acts as a filter to remove any and
All suspended solids.
41. PROJECT COLLABORATORS
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