Upflow reactor featuring controlled recirculation of biomass
AssigneeM.C.B.
InventorMarianne Buchmueller
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Abstract
An upflow reactor is provided that includes a reactor tank, conduits, a waste water distributor, at least one first flotation separator and an optional second flotation separator for separating reactor water, biomass, and biogas, a collection device, and a gas separator for separating biomass and biogas. The first flotation separator includes one or more gas domes that are connected to the collection device and have outlets, the cross-sectional area or geometry of which can be controlled using movable covers.
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An upflow reactor having recirculation of biomass for the biological treatment of waste water having at least one first flotation separator which comprises one or more gas hoods connected to a collector, wherein the upflow reactor is equipped with a device for controlling the recirculation of the biomass.
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