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Some knowledge points about IC anaerobic tower, IC tower manufacturer tells you
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2022-12-12 13:38
IC Tower Manufacturers consider the IC anaerobic tower a new generation of anaerobic reactors, namely an internal circulation anaerobic reactor. It is similar to two UASB reactors in series, with a tower-shaped design, used for high-concentration organic wastewater such as corn starch wastewater, citric acid wastewater, beer wastewater, potato processing wastewater, and alcohol wastewater. Currently, IC reactors are widely used in papermaking companies using various waste paper as raw materials. The purpose of treatment is to achieve general standard discharge and reuse of treated wastewater, thus achieving the dual purpose of water conservation and pollution control.
IC tower manufacturers believe that with China's increasing emphasis on environmental protection, anaerobic treatment technology is playing an increasingly important role in wastewater treatment due to its low operating cost, energy saving, and simple sludge treatment. The IC anaerobic reactor was thus developed. IC tower manufacturers consider it a multi-stage internal circulation reactor that automatically dilutes the influent through internal circulation, effectively ensuring the stability of the influent concentration in the reactor. Secondly, it only requires a short retention time, can operate stably, has good shock load resistance, high volumetric load, and low investment.
IC Tower Manufacturers believe that the structural characteristics of the IC reactor are its high aspect ratio, generally reaching 4~8m, and the reactor height can reach 16~25m. Therefore, from an appearance perspective, the IC reactor is actually an anaerobic biochemical reaction tower. The IC reactor is actually composed of two UASB reactors connected in series and overlapping. According to function, the reactor is divided into five zones from bottom to top: mixing zone, primary anaerobic zone, sedimentation zone, and gas-liquid separation zone.
Mixing Zone: IC tower manufacturers believe that water, particulate sludge from the bottom of the reactor, and the mud-water mixture returning from the gas-liquid separation zone are effectively mixed in this zone.
Primary Anaerobic Zone: IC tower manufacturers believe that the mud-water mixture formed in the mixing zone enters this zone, and under the action of high-concentration sludge, most of the organic matter is converted into biogas. The intense agitation of the biogas in the mixed liquid causes the sludge in the reaction zone to expand and fluidize, enhancing the surface contact between the sludge and water, thus maintaining high sludge activity. With the increase in biogas production, part of the mud-water mixture is lifted to the gas-liquid separation zone at the top by the biogas.
Gas Separation Zone: IC tower manufacturers believe that after the biogas is separated from the mud-water mixture, it is introduced into the treatment system, and the mud-water mixture returns to the mixing zone below along the reflux pipe, where it is fully mixed with the sludge and influent at the bottom of the reactor, achieving internal circulation of the mixed liquid.
Anaerobic Zone: IC Tower Manufacturers believe that after the wastewater is treated in the primary anaerobic zone, except for the part lifted by the biogas, it enters the anaerobic zone through a three-phase separator. The sludge concentration in this zone is relatively low, and most of the organic matter in the wastewater has already been degraded in the primary anaerobic zone, so less biogas is produced. The biogas is introduced into the gas-liquid separation zone through a biogas pipe, with minimal disturbance to the anaerobic zone, providing favorable conditions for sludge retention. Sedimentation Zone: The mud-water mixture in the anaerobic zone undergoes solid-liquid separation in the sedimentation zone, the supernatant is discharged through the effluent pipe, and the settled particulate sludge returns to the sludge bed in the anaerobic zone.
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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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