Carbon-based biofilm carrier
AssigneeSepticNet Inc.
InventorSteven M. Anderson
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Abstract
A carbon-based biofilm carrier is formed of saturated fatty acids and saturated fatty alcohols. The carriers are shaped with a hollow center and have a length that ranges from bout 0.3 to about 1.5 times its outer diameter. The shape provides both maximum surface area and maximum protection during aerobic and anaerobic biological treatment of wastewater.
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A biofilm carrier element formed from biologically available carbon materials selected from the group consisting of saturated fatty acids, saturated fatty alcohols, sawdust, and cellulose based acetate polymers, the carrier element formed into a shape that has a hollow center.
A biofilm carrier element formed from biologically available carbon materials selected from the group consisting of saturated fatty acids, saturated fatty alcohols, sawdust, and cellulose based acetate polymers, the carrier element formed into a shape selected from the group consisting of a hollow cylinder, a hollow disk, and a hollow partial sphere, and wherein the length of the element is from about 0.3 times to about 1.5 times an outer diameter of the element.
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