US4201663A
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Method and apparatus for the enhanced treatment of food processing waste waters using aerobic microorganisms
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-09-07
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Granted: 1980-05-06
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Expires: 1998-09-07
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for treating waste water, containing large quantities of organic material, by means of an aerobic bacteriological process which uses a plastic film to support an air transport system and a blanket of inexpensive biodegradable material which provides the functions of heat insulation, odor absorption/adsorption and mechanical support for attached aerobic microorganisms which act to decompose odorous gases.
Inventors
- 👤 Dwayne A. Rollag
- 👤 James N. Dornbush
- 👤 Robert C. Renner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:32
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F3/00; C02F3/02; C02F3/10; C02F3/04; C02F3/28; C02F3/30; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W10/00; Y02W10/10; Y10; Y10S; Y10S210/00; Y10S210/902; Y10S210/916; Y10S210/918; Y10S210/926
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A method of reducing odors eminating from an anaerobic lagoon comprising the steps of: (a) providing a floatation layer pervious to gases produced by the lagoon on the surface of the liquid contained in said anaerobic lagoon of sufficient size so that it substantially covers the lagoon surface; (b) covering said floatation layer with a gas pervious medium containing microorganisms that eliminate odors from anaerobic lagoon gas; and (c) aerating said medium to enhance the growth of said microorganisms.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
79 words
A method of reducing odors eminating from an anaerobic lagoon comprising the steps of: (a) providing a floatation layer pervious to gases produced by the lagoon on the surface of the liquid contained in said anaerobic lagoon of sufficient size so that it substantially covers the lagoon surface; (b) covering said floatation layer with a gas pervious medium containing microorganisms that eliminate odors from anaerobic lagoon gas; and (c) aerating said medium to enhance the growth of said microorganisms.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method as in claim 1 and further including the step of periodically spraying said medium with a microorganism containing liquid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method as in claim 1 wherein said aerating step includes the forced draft or induced draft of an oxygen bearing gas mixture through said medium.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method as in claim 1 wherein said medium includes sawdust.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method as in claim 1 wherein said medium includes manure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method as in claim 1 wherein said medium includes straw.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
88 words
Apparatus for reducing odors eminating from an anaerobic lagoon comprising: (a) a floatation device disposed on the surface of the liquid contained in said lagoon which is pervious to gases produced by said lagoon and substantially covers said lagoon; (b) a gas pervious medium covering said floatation device which contains microorganisms which eliminate odors; and (c) means for passing an oxygen bearing gas mixture through said medium, said means being disposed between the upper surface of said liquid in said lagoon and the exposed surface of said medium.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
88 words
Apparatus for reducing odors eminating from an anaerobic lagoon comprising: (a) a floatation device disposed on the surface of the liquid contained in said lagoon which is pervious to gases produced by said lagoon and substantially covers said lagoon; (b) a gas pervious medium covering said floatation device which contains microorganisms which eliminate odors; and (c) means for passing an oxygen bearing gas mixture through said medium, said means being disposed between the upper surface of said liquid in said lagoon and the exposed surface of said medium.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
Apparatus as in claim 7 wherein said floatation device comprises a layer of plastic material having spaced apart, air containing, sealed chambers, the plastic material having a plurality of apertures located between said sealed chambers, said apertures permitting the flow of odor laden anaerobic gases therethrough.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
54 words
Apparatus as in claim 7 wherein said means comprises: (a) a network of parallel, interconnected, perforated tubes extending along the length dimension of said lagoon and disposed between the upper liquid surface of said lagoon and the upper surface of said medium; and (b) means for forcing air through said network of perforated tubes.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as in claim 9 wherein said last mentioned means comprises a motor driven blower having its outlet connected to said network of perforated tubes.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as in claim 9 wherein said last mentioned means comprises a motor driven blower having its inlet connected to said network of perforated tubes.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus as in claim 7 wherein said microorganism containing medium comprises a layer of sawdust of a predetermined thickness affording sufficient insulating value to retain the liquid in said lagoon at an elevated temperature.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus as in claim 7 wherein said microorganism containing medium comprises a layer of manure of a predetermined thickness affording sufficient insulating value to retain the liquid in said lagoon at an elevated temperature.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus as in claim 7 wherein said microorganism containing medium comprises a layer of straw of a predetermined thickness affording sufficient insulating value to retain the liquid in said lagoon at an elevated temperature.
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