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Understanding the Working Principle of UASB Anaerobic Tower in One Article
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2022-12-12 13:38
UASB Anaerobic reactor Materials for the anaerobic reactor can be carbon steel, Lipp (or prefabricated structures), and concrete structures. Steel reactors require insulation; steel tanks can be insulated and decorated with 4-8 mm thick flame-retardant polystyrene foam board and colored protective plates. The corrosion protection material for carbon steel is three layers of epoxy resin and fiberglass.
When constructing two or more reactors, rectangular reactors can share a common wall. This has advantages when building multiple rectangular reactors. For large UASB Anaerobic reactor A system with multiple tanks is beneficial, increasing the adaptability of the treatment system. In a multi-reactor system, one reactor can be shut down for maintenance and repair while others continue to operate.
What is the working principle of an anaerobic reactor? Let's take a look!
The wastewater to be treated first enters the bottom of the UASB anaerobic reactor. The water flows at a certain rate through the sludge bed and sludge suspension layer to the three-phase separator and sedimentation zone. UASB Anaerobic reactor The water flow is of the plug-flow type. The influent is fully mixed and contacted with the microorganisms in the sludge bed and sludge suspension layer for anaerobic decomposition, producing a large amount of biogas. During the upward process, the biogas lifts the sludge particles, and the sludge bed expands significantly. As the biogas production of the reactor increases, the stirring effect caused by the rising bubbles becomes stronger, reducing the resistance of the bubbles entrained in the sludge. The gas suddenly escapes from the sludge bed, causing the sludge bed surface to boil and fluidize.
Sludge with poor settling performance in the reactor forms a sludge suspension layer in the upper part of the reactor under the stirring action of the gas, while sludge particles with good settling performance form a high-concentration sludge bed in the lower part of the reactor. As the water flows upward, the three-phase mixture of gas, water, and sludge rises to the three-phase separator. The gas is deflected towards the gas collection chamber by the baffle plate and is effectively separated and discharged. The sludge and water enter the upper static sedimentation zone, where the sludge and water are separated under gravity. The sludge falls back to the sludge layer, and the supernatant is discharged to the subsequent treatment facilities.
What are the performance characteristics of an anaerobic reactor?
(1) Compact structure, integrating anaerobic filter (AF), upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor (UASB), and sedimentation.
(2) Granular sludge is formed in the reactor, resulting in an average sludge concentration of 30-40 g/L and a bottom sludge concentration of 60-80 g/L.
(3) High volumetric loading rate, generally 10-20 kg CODcr/(m3·d), up to 30 kg CODcr/(m3·d). The hydraulic retention time is short, so mesophilic anaerobic digestion is generally used, and sometimes it can also operate under normal temperature conditions.
(4) The anaerobic reactor is equipped with a three-phase separator, and the sludge separated in the sedimentation zone can automatically return to the reaction zone. A reflux device is also added. Mixing is achieved using biogas and the influent water flow, eliminating the need for any mixing equipment. This simplifies the process, reduces system equipment, and makes maintenance and operation easier.
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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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