Technologies

Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences

Title:

A High-Rate Anaerobic Reactor for Complex Wastewater Treatment

Area:

Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences

Focus Area:

Water-based Technologies

Status:

BFBR system hasbeen customised and installed in different rice mill and ice-cream factories as per theeffluent capacity.

Patent:

US patent 6,592,751

Social Benefits:

For treating complex wastewater containing high COD, Fat/Oil.

Developing Agency:

CSIR-National Institute For Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Technology Readiness Label:

9

Funding Agency:

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

Brief Description

Description :

This technology uses a high-rate anaerobic reactor to treat complex wastewater with high organic loads. The process enhances degradation of organic matter under anaerobic conditions while reducing energy consumption compared to aerobic systems. It is suitable for industrial wastewater treatment applications. Key Features: • High-rate anaerobic process for efficient treatment • Suitable for high-strength wastewater • Reduces energy consumption compared to aerobic methods • Enhances degradation of organic pollutants • Applicable for industrial wastewater treatment

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