Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for the treatment and reuse of waste water obtained by washing the agricultural vehicles and to an apparatus for performing such method. The method of the present invention has a series of advantages with respect to prior art, in particular the reuse of waste water.
Abstract:
The QUAD 3-Stage Sub-1 micron filtration system is a POE (Point of Entry) system design to provide fast water-flow potable water to all water taps within the building while also removing or reducing most TDS metals such as Chromium 6, Boron, NO 3 , Fe3, Arsenic, and other water toxic components. Traditionally these difficult-to-remove known carcinogens and cancer-inducing compounds require "Slow-Flow" 1.5 gpm (Gallon per Minute) due to the requirement to match submicron-sized metals or ions to carbon pore adhesion surfaces within the carbon-based membranes. TSWS applies a new technology to achieve whole-house filtration normally relegated to RO appliances, which are site-specific point of use (POU) water products. The public health aspect of the TWSW design cannot be overemphasized.
Abstract:
Processes and apparatuses for the neutralization of wastewater comprising terephthalic acid are provided. Such processes and apparatuses use magnesium hydroxide to neutralize the wastewater upstream of an anaerobic reactor.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a reactor for the treatment of a liquid stream, the reactor comprising: a liquid stream inlet, a reaction zone for holding the liquid stream, at least one rotating contactor in the reaction zone arranged to rotate through the liquid stream, and a liquid outlet, wherein the at least one rotating contactor includes a fabric mesh.
Abstract:
Compounds and clay composites comprising same having sorbent properties are disclosed. Articles incorporating such composites are also disclosed. Further disclosed are articles comprising said composites and methods of using same for treating organic waste.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus are provided which break down organic materials, typically contaminants, through oxidation. The materials may be treated to reduce the volume of one or more compounds, such as contaminants present in the location, to reduce the level of one or more compound, such as contaminants present in the location, to alter the form of one or more compounds, such as contaminants, for instance by converting them to one or more less toxic and/or hazardous compounds. The method for the treatment of a volume of material, provides: • a) introducing at least two electrodes (10) into a location, the location containing the volume of material and the volume of material containing one or more species for treatment; • b) providing connections (20, 30, 32) between a voltage source and the at least two electrodes (10); • c) applying a voltage of a first polarity to the connections for a first period of time, under the control of a voltage controller; • d) applying a voltage of a second, reversed, polarity to the connections for a second period of time, under the control of the voltage controller; • e) repeating steps c) and d) a plurality of times; preferably with steps c), d) and e) promoting oxidation of one or more of the one or more species for treatment.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to systems and methods for regenerating β- cyclodextrin (β-CD) adsorbent after it has been used in a water decontamination process. The regeneration process of the present invention is based on treating β-CD with ozone gas, i.e., ozonation. In one embodiment, the regeneration process of the present invention comprises the steps of providing a β-CD adsorbent that has been used in a water decontamination process and removing at least a portion of the contaminants from the β-CD adsorbent by contacting the contaminants bound to the β-CD adsorbent with a gas comprising ozone.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns a method for preparing a glass having bimodal macroporous and mesoporous porosity, consisting of subjecting a macroporous glass to pseudomorphic transformation. The present invention also concerns said glass prepared in this way and optionally functionalised, as well as the different uses thereof.
Abstract:
Micro-meso or micro-macro porous bead carbons and their use in novel processes for the removal of pesticides or pharmaceutical residues from drinking water are provided. In particular it is applicable to removal of water-soluble compounds that cannot be readily treated using conventional adsorbents. The invention provides a process for treating water contaminated with pesticide or pharmaceutical residues which comprises contacting the contaminated water with a micro-porous, micro-mesoporous or micro-macro-porous carbon with very little heteroatom surface functionality that has been activated in carbon dioxide to minimise the introduction of surface oxygen functionality
Abstract:
The invention herein provides an apparatus and method of controlling an electrochemical treatment process where treatment is performed in a flow cell to ensure that a controlled dose of electrical energy or current is delivered to all volumes of the liquid being treated. In addition the invention provides for further optimization of the dose based on other factors and sensor inputs. This invention also provides a method to estimate, display and record a forecast of process efficacy such as disinfection, oxidation or other desired treatment that otherwise cannot be measured in an online manner.