Breakthrough biological solution for sludge disposal (15/02/08)
BPC has pioneered a new, powerful, ecological solution for a range of wastewater treatment challenges. ACT - Automatic Chemostate Treatment - is described as a trailblazing 'green' process that is easy to modify and can be used in various sites, including oil refineries, oil storage farms, drilling sites, marine ports, contaminated reservoirs and storage tanks.
Based on patented innovations, the flexible and fully automated process is claimed to be significantly more efficient than current practices. The results are a virtually sludge-free output of water which can be returned directly into the environment or processed further.
The scientific concepts behind ACT are the application of an appropriate bacterial cocktail for a given type of polluted water, and an innovative chemostate. The process is maintained in a balanced state of bacterial growth and organic compound degradation.
Thanks to the low concentration of bacterial cells, no aggregates are formed, and each bacterium acts as a single cell which increases the surface available for the process and enables biodegradation at a much higher efficiency.
Using the ACT system, the operator can at any point in time, via various interaction channels, from a control centre, a laptop or a mobile phone, see the real-time status picture, receive real-time sound and SMS alerts, and take action. Supervisors can receive automatic reports, update environmental offices on-line, and most importantly, effectively avoid catastrophes.
BPC is offering potential customers the chance to pilot its technology through a skid mount pilot system, and experience its benefits to their site before deciding on full installation.
