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Operating techniques for anaerobic reactors
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2022-12-12 13:38
Anaerobic reactor It is a highly efficient multi-stage internal circulation reactor. It is a representative type of the third-generation anaerobic reactor and a popular environmentally friendly device. When using an anaerobic reactor, we must first learn the operation methods and techniques of the equipment.
Anaerobic reactor operation techniques:
1. When using an IC anaerobic reactor for mesophilic digestion or thermophilic digestion, the slower the heating speed, the better. At the same time, when the wastewater contains more carbohydrates and lacks alkaline buffering substances, it is necessary to add a part of the alkali source and strictly control the pH value of the reactor between 6.8-7.8.
2. Due to the slow proliferation of microorganisms, anaerobic treatment reactors usually require a longer start-up time. If a large amount of anaerobic sludge is inoculated, the start-up time can be shortened. Usually, the amount of inoculated sludge should reach 10%-9% of the reactor volume. The larger the inoculation amount, the shorter the start-up time.
3. Before the anaerobic reactor is put into operation, water filling test and airtightness test must be carried out. Before the anaerobic sludge is cultured and domesticated, it is purified with nitrogen.
4. The effluent of the anaerobic reactor is returned to the reactor at a certain reflux rate, which can recover part of the lost sludge and buffer substances, and balance the pH value of the water in the reactor.
5. Anaerobic activated sludge is obtained from anaerobic treatment structures that treat similar wastewater. It can also be obtained from rivers, lakes and swamps, municipal sewers, sewage collection stations, and the bottom of other sludge in an anaerobic environment. The remaining sludge of the aerobic activated sludge method can also be used to transform into a culture.
The above five points are the operation techniques of the anaerobic reactor, hoping to help you.

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Practical application of IC tower in food processing wastewater treatment
Wastewater from the food processing industry contains a large amount of organic matter, suspended solids, and oils. Traditional treatment methods often face problems such as high energy consumption and long processing cycles. The IC tower (internal circulation anaerobic reactor), with its unique internal circulation structure and three-phase separation system, demonstrates technical adaptability in treating high-concentration organic wastewater. The core advantage of the IC tower lies in its internal circulation mechanism. Through the fluid movement of the internal rising and falling pipes, it achieves thorough mixing of sludge and wastewater, improving biodegradation efficiency. In food wastewater treatment, the IC tower can adapt to influent conditions with a wide range of COD concentrations, especially suitable for the dairy, meat processing, and brewing industries. Practice has shown that when treating oily wastewater, the IC tower can stably achieve a COD removal rate that meets emission standards by reasonably controlling the hydraulic retention time and organic load. In an actual engineering case, a large seasoning production enterprise used the IC tower as a pretreatment unit. The influent COD concentration ranged from 8000-12000mg/L, and after treatment by the IC tower, it was reduced to below 1500mg/L, significantly reducing the burden on the subsequent aerobic treatment unit. The operating data shows that the biogas yield of the IC tower is stable and can be used for energy recovery, further reducing treatment costs.
The effectiveness of IC tower in treating high-concentration organic wastewater
The IC tower (internal circulation anaerobic reactor) is an important piece of equipment in modern wastewater treatment, demonstrating significant technical characteristics in treating high-concentration organic wastewater. Its unique internal circulation system enhances the contact efficiency between sludge and wastewater, making the organic matter degradation process more thorough and showing clear adaptability in treating industrial wastewater with a COD concentration exceeding 3000 mg/L. The treatment effect of this technology is mainly reflected in two dimensions: organic matter removal rate and biogas production. Actual operating data shows that in wastewater treatment for industries such as brewing and food processing, the IC tower usually maintains a high COD removal rate. The granular sludge formed inside the reactor has good settling performance, ensuring the stability of system operation. When the temperature is controlled around 35℃, the microbial activity reaches an optimal state, and the treatment effect is relatively ideal. In the process of treating high-concentration organic wastewater, the volumetric loading capacity of the IC tower is a key indicator that distinguishes it from traditional anaerobic processes. Due to its multi-stage reaction zone design and internal circulation flow pattern, the equipment can withstand high organic load shocks. Pharmaceutical wastewater treatment cases show that the system can still maintain stable operation when the influent COD fluctuates between 5000-8000 mg/L.
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