Bio-organic catalyst, inc.
Municipal & Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plants Potential Energy and Cost Savings
Bio-Organic Catalyst Technology •
Formed by proprietary reaction between: – Natural enzyme proteins – Specialty nonionic surfactants (synthetic & biological) – Organic Stabilizers & Minerals
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No bacteria added
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Non Toxic & biodegradable
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Concentrated liquid product
Bio-Organic Catalyst Technology Biological activation improvements: Solubilizes organic contaminants, including grease. Increases rate of oxygen uptake by microorganisms. Increases Ionic Interactions.
Dissolved Oxygen Improvements: Reduces energy use in aeration Increases treatment plant capacity Improves nitrification of ammonia
Reduces volatile and noxious odors (VOCs).
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Demonstrated Benefits 30% to 40% Aeration Energy Savings 17% to 30% Reduction in Sludge 17% Reduction in Polymer 40% to 60% Reduction in BOD Substantial Odor Elimination
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How Does the Bio-Organic Catalyst Technology Work? Amphiphilic molecule Hydrophilic Head
Enzyme Protein Outer Shell Hydrophobic Tail BioOrganic Catalyst, Inc.
Amphiphilic molecules Attach to: contaminants
Gas (oxygen, other) bacteria Microbubble BioReactor Formed
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A self-organized aggregate is formed.
All the essential elements for a rapid biological reaction come together.
Normal Oxygen Transfer Normal Size fine bubble (1 to 3 mm)
• Oxygen must first move through the air bubble. Then, it crosses through the film holding the bubble together Then, it must diffuse through a dense boundary layer surrounding the bubble. Bacterium
Then it must pass through the film at the edge of the boundary layer.
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Normal Oxygen Transfer All this must take place while the bubble rises quickly through the water.
Once out of the bubble, oxygen still has to travel through the water to the bacteria.
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BOC Oxygen Transfer Improvement Microbubble (25 microns)
Oxygen diffusion is enhanced because the distance from the center to the surface of the microbubble is short.
Most importantly, the surface of the microbubble is not a rigid film, but a permeable enzyme structure, allowing oxygen to pass through easily.
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BOC Oxygen Transfer Improvement Once outside the microbubble, other BOC molecules increase oxygen availability by aggregating with the bacteria and oxygen.
Resulting in higher dissolved oxygen levels. BioOrganic Catalyst, Inc.
Accelerated BOD Consumption Controlled Laboratory Test Independent Government Laboratory* Microorganisms from Municipal Wastewater Plant
100 ppm Bio-organic Catalyst 48% increase in biodegradation in 24 hours, compared to untreated control baselines. *TUV Rheinland Institute for Environmental Protection and Energy Technology Bio-
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Comparison to Enzyme Additives: Bio-Organic Catalyst
Enzyme Products
• Broad Spectrum
• Extremely specific
• Stable
• Unstable
• Immediate Catalysis
• Requires Time
• Extremely Safe
• Health Exposure
• Increases DO
• No increase in DO BioOrganic Catalyst, Inc.
Municipal Application: U.S.A. Fontana-Walworth, Wisconsin • Very efficient, well-run small plant • 1.0 MGD, residential/industrial wastewater 52-week Trial Results • 2 ppm Bio-organic Catalyst • 28% reduction in Wasted Sludge • 16% reduction in BOD (34% during peaks) • Odor Elimination • Saved $3 million for expansion BioOrganic Catalyst, Inc.
Fontana-Walworth Municipal WWT Plant Trial Treatment Arrangement Influent from Industrial & Residential Sources (1.0 MGD)
Screening Process Oxidation Ditches
RAS Clarifier 2
Clarifier 1
Bio-Organic Catalyst Injection
Activated Sludge WAS
To Land Application
Sludge Storage
To Chlorine Contact and DischargeBio-
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Treatment Results Fontana-Walworth Municipal WWT Plant
2.5
Wasted Sludge (kg x1000)
60
16% reduction
50
28% reduction
2
1.5
40
Wasted Sludge BOD
30
1
20 0.5 10
0
Average Annual BOD Discharge (mg/L)
70
0
Before Treatment
After Treatment BioOrganic Catalyst, Inc.
Municipal Application: U.S.A. Westerly, RI (Operator: AquaSource, Inc.) 2.1 MGD, residential/industrial wastewater Primary/Secondary Treatment Mechanical Aerators
6 - week Trial 2.5 ppm Bio-organic Catalyst Higher DO with better dispersion 39% reduction in aeration energy 25% reduction in sludge BioOrganic Catalyst, Inc.
Influent (2.1 MGD avg.) Primary Clarifier Screening Septage Grit Chamber (2,500 gal./day avg.)
Primary Sludge
BioOrganic Catalyst Mixing & Metering Device
Primary Clarifier Mechanical Aerators (20 HP)
Sludge Thickener Supernatant Return
Aeration Train 1
Aeration Train 2
Secondary Clarifier
Secondary Clarifier RAS
Activated Sludge WAS Gravity Thickener To Sludge Incineration
Westerly, RI WWT Plant Treatment Arrangement
Chlorine Contact Basins NPDES Discharge to Pawcatuck River
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Municipal Application: U.S.A. Selmont, AL (AquaSource, Inc.) •
Primary/Secondary Treatment Plant
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0.7 MGD, residential/industrial wastewater plant
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Schreiber fine-bubble aeration
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Automatic DO control of blowers
6-week Trial •
2.3 ppm Bio-organic Catalyst
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31% reduction in aeration energy BioOrganic Catalyst, Inc.
Influent (0.714 MGD avg.)
Bar Screen
Bio-Organic Catalyst Mixing & Metering Device Grit Removal
Dilution Water
Rotating Bridge
Return Activated Sludge West Clarifier
Automatic DO Control
Air Diffuser
Schreiber Aeration Tank Aeration Blowers NPDES Discharge
Chlorine Contact Basins
East Clarifier Wasted Sludge
Sludge To Land Application Sludge Drying Beds
Selmont, AL WWT Plant Treatment Arrangement
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Municipal Application: Sweden Tjustvik •
0.62 MGD, residential/industrial wastewater plant
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Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR)
8-week Trial •
1.5 ppm Bio-organic Catalyst (average)
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40% reduction in aeration energy
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25% reduction in phosphorus BioOrganic Catalyst, Inc.
Municipal Application: Sweden Karlstad (Southwest, 5,300 pop.) •
0.32 MGD, residential/industrial wastewater
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Activated Sludge
12-week Trial •
3.1 ppm Bio-organic Catalyst (average)
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42% increase in dissolved oxygen
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19% reduction in BOD
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17% reduction in Polymer usage
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17% reduction in sludge volume
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Aeration Tank
Influent (0.32 MGD) Screening Grit Chamber w/ Aeration
Bio-Organic Catalyst Injection
Primary Settling Return Sludge
Flocculation Tanks
Secondary Settling
Wasted Sludge
Treated Water Discharge
Anaerobic Digester
Sludge Storage
Polymer Injection
Sludge to Land Application
Karlstad, Sweden WWT Plant Treatment Arrangement
Belt Filter Press BioOrganic Catalyst, Inc.
Municipal Application: Germany Herten-Westerholt (Ruhr Region, West Central, 40,000 pop.) •
1.59 MGD, residential/industrial wastewater
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Activated Sludge w/ Anaerobic Sludge Digester
5-week Trial •
5 ppm Bio-organic Catalyst (reduced to 2.8 ppm)
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40% reduction in aeration energy
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30% reduction in sludge
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No reduction in methane production
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Grit Chamber
Influent (1.59 MGD)
Primary Settling
Screening Bio-Organic Catalyst Injection
Gas Flare
Aeration Tanks
Wasted Sludge
Secondary Settling
Treated Water Discharge
Anaerobic Digester
Sludge Storage
Return Sludge
To sludge centrifugation and land application
Polymer Injection
Aeration Blower
Herten-Westerholt, Germany WWT Plant Treatment Arrangement
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BOC POTENTIAL SAVINGS BOC Technology COST Cost Savings Typical 1.0 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant Typical 1 MGD Waste Treatment Plant
Potential Annual Savings $000
$40
$30
$20
$10
$0
($10) $0.04
$0.06
$0.08
$0.10
$0.12 $0.14 Electricity $/kWh
Sludge Disposal Cost per Ton (dry solids) $0
$50
$100
$200
$300
$0.16
$0.18
$0.20 BioOrganic Catalyst, Inc.
Municipal Application: U.S.A. Temecula, CA (Eastern Municipal Water Dist.) Primary/Secondary Treatment Plant 6.8 MGD, residential/industrial wastewater Fine-bubble aeration Nat. Gas Engine/Blowers 90-day Trial 2.3 ppm Bio-organic Catalyst DO Increased 42% Aeration Energy Reduced 10% Sludge Reduced 8%
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Temecula Valley Water Reclamation Facility Metered Pump Injection
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Food Processing Application Kikkoman Soy Sauce Brewery 185,000 gallons/day Four years of treatment data 18 ppm Bio-organic Catalyst Six-fold increase in Dissolved Oxygen 44% reduction in Suspended Solids 60% reduction in BOD Odor Elimination Saved $4 million for expansion Saved $70,000/yr in surcharges
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Brewery Plant Influent (185,000 gal/day)
Bio-Organic Catalyst Injection
200 Mesh Screen
Aeration Tank (200,000 gal)
Coarse Bubble Diffusers Aeration Blower Aeration Tank (600,000 gal)
Flexible Membrane Disk Fine Bubble Diffusers
Aeration Blower
Discharge to POTW
Kikkoman Soy Sauce WWT Plant Treatment Arrangement
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Increase in D.O. with Treatment 12
Kikkoman Soy Sauce WWT Plant 641% 345%
357%
543%
369%
539%
BASELINE
114%
4
6
8
323%
2
100%
ESP Concentration (ppm v/v)
>45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 0
