US 2024/0199458 A1 · CARRIER WITH ADJUSTABLE BIOFILM THICKNESS

Abstract

Disclosed is a carrier, of which biofilms are appropriately adjustable in thickness. In accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a complex carrier included in one component of a sewage treatment apparatus to allow microorganisms to be attached and grown therein. The complex carrier includes a first carrier having a plural spaces for microorganisms to be attached therein to allow microorganisms to be attached and grown therein; and a second carrier having a structure capable of penetrating or passing through the spaces of the first carrier to adjust the thickness of biofilms formed in the spaces of the first carrier.

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Dependent claims

A carrier comprising:

a central space formed in a center to provide a space for microorganisms to be attached therein;
first spaces located adjacent to the central space in directions away from the center to provide spaces for microorganisms to be attached therein;
second spaces located adjacent to the first spaces in directions away from the center to provide spaces for microorganisms to be attached therein;
and
third spaces located at an outermost part to provide spaces for microorganisms to be attached therein,
wherein areas of the first spaces, the second spaces, the third spaces, and the central space increase in the order of the first spaces, the second spaces, the third spaces, and the central space.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Carrier with adjustable biofilm thickness

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Carrier with adjustable biofilm thickness

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Abstract

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