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Establishing and maintaining the proper operation of a biofilter requires
the continual presence of a balanced community of beneficial microorganisms, which
are responsible for the removal of BOD, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and phosphorous.
The Bactivator has been designed to ensure the presence of all members of this
community and to also ensure that they are continuously added in an active phase
of growth.
Continually
fortifying with the necessary microorganisms gives you an added advantage when
it comes to variations within the system. The ability of your system to accommodate
fluctuating loads, pH and temperature changes or changes which result from chemical
/ antibiotic treatment, will depend on the health of your biofilter. The time
necessary to develop increased biomass (beneficial microorganisms) inhibits the
ability to stock systems. Protect yourself from sudden biofilter problems by continuously
supplying the necessary microorganisms. It
has been well documented that continual additions of active cultures, in high
numbers, will limit the available living space for pathogenic (disease causing)
microorganisms. With a reduced number of pathogens, disease prevalence and stress
will decline. The benefits of overall reduced stress results in increased growth
(conversion efficiency), survival, disease resistance and increased profits.
Bactivators
automatically perform the following operations - grow
the bacteria to increase their numbers;
- physiologically
engineer or condition the microorganisms to be in a rapid phase of growth prior
to their addition to the waste water treatment system;
- in
the preactivation mode of operation, optimize the synthesis of enzymes to solubilize
grease, protein
and / or sludge, and
- in
the preconditioning mode of operation, induce the bacteria to synthesize the internal
enzymes to biodegrade refractory products such as site-specific hydrocarbons.
Process and equipment
Maximum space requirements
for complete installation: 24" (60cm) High by 24" (60cm) Wide. 
The Bactivator contain four
principal components, which are mounted on a plastic pallet for shipping and use:
a reservoir(s) for the microorganisms and nutrients, a multi-step bioreactor(s),
a panel holding the water filtration, conditioning and flow control equipment,
and an electrical control box. 1.
The reservoir(s) contain a supply of Bacta-Pur beneficial biotechnologies
and nutrients. Floating spheres minimize air contact and destabilization of the
bacteria and nutrient mixtures. Dosing pump(s) transfer the bacterial/nutrient
mixture to the bioreactor. Low level float switch(es), within the reservoir(s),
send a signal to and light a red indicator light on the electric control panel
when the reservoir needs to be refilled. The switch also cuts the current to the
peristaltic pump. 2.
The bioreactor(s) have internal compartments or growth chambers, with aeration.
The first contains an immersion heater and receives the incoming bacteria/nutrients
and water. This compartment serves to bring the bacteria out of dormancy and to
begin their growth. The culture water overflows into the bioreactor container,
which serves as the second and largest of the growth chambers. The bacterial culture
then leaves the compartment to be fed into the waste water treatment system.
3. The water treatment
and flow control panel contains an activated carbon filter and a flow control
meter. City water is simply connected to the filter, which removes residual chlorine
and large particles. The flow of incoming water is easily controlled by opening
or closing the valve on the flow meter. 4.
The electrical control box contains all the circuits and the breaker for the
system. The unit is CSA approved. The main power switch (green light) and the
low level indicator (red light) are found on the cover of the electrical box.
The Bactivator has
been designed and built to operate during a long periods of time with a minimum
of maintenance. | | Determining
your equipment needs:
- Model
H: To biodegrade
hydrocarbons;
- Model
XLG: To biodegrade sludge, fats and grease in waste water treatment plants
and to treat agricultural wastes and to biodegrade soluble organic pollutants
- BOD reduction;
- Model
N: To nitrify and to denitrify.
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