Surfactants consist of a wide range of different compounds with differing characteristics, including soaps, wetting agents, emulsifiers, detergents, etc. Since they are not part of the natural environment it is difficult for the bacteria in treatment systems to biodegrade them effectively.
Applications in which the use of BFL 5600SS are beneficial include:-
* Plant start up
* Re-seeding
* Poor settlement
* Poor BOD/COD removal
* Overloaded plants
* Shock recovery
* Sludge reduction
* Excessive foaming
BioFuture harnesses the power of environmental biotechnology to solve the problem by degrading the surfactants so that they quickly lose their foaming properties and thus the detrimental effect is eliminated.
BFL 5600SS uses only harmless, natural micro-organisms that deal with the problem by degrading the surfactants to CO2 and H2O in an environmentally acceptable way.
What is BFL 5600SS?
BFL 5600SS consists of a carefully selected blend of natural micro-organisms that have the ability to degrade all the main classes of compounds in surfactants. The various types of surfactants are anionic, cationic, non-ionic and amphoteric. The product contains a broad range of different microbes that can produce the enzymes required to completely degrade these diverse compounds.
Once the degradation process has started the ability of the surfactant molecules to produce foam is quickly eliminated and the microbes continue the process until the compound is completely degraded.
The product formulation also contains microbial strains which have the special ability to produce good floc which will settle well in the secondary clarifier and produce a clarified effluent low in suspended solids.
The types of systems in which BFL 5600SS can be used include:-
* Activated sludge
* Oxidation ditches
* SAF
* MBBR/IFAS
* Aerated lagoons
* Membrane BioReactors
* Sequencing Batch Reactors
The microbial strains are produced as single pure cultures, harvested, stabilised on a cereal base and blended together to produce the final product. Extensive checks are conducted throughout the process to ensure purity and quality of the product.
BFL 5600SS can be used to deal with environmental problems caused by soaps, detergents and many foam related issues.
Directions for use
The product as supplied is on a cereal base so it is important that the bacteria are rehydrated before use. This is achieved by adding the required quantity of product to lukewarm (~30oC) water in a suitable container. Apply 1 part product to 10 parts water, stir well and allow to stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour before application.
BFL 5600SS can be used in conjunction with BFL 5000 series products for multi-problems treatment at the same time for a specific application (once-through solutions) in a system depending on the nature of the wastewater being produced. Remember the rule of Golden ratios of BFL products.
Apply the rehydrated product immediately prior to the aerated section of the plant e.g. into a drain, pump sump or return sludge line.
Since each application is different and has different characteristics it is important to assess the site before deciding on a dosing programme.
Product Characteristics:
* Dry preparation containing harmless natural bacteria stabilised on a cereal base.
* Temperature for the growth rate: 5 – 45 C degree
* Bacterial type: Natural microbes which have not been genetically modified and which belong to Group 1 as defined by WHO and EU.
* Salmonella/Shigella: Not detected.
* Appearance: Free flowing tan powder.
* Storage temperature: 0—45oC.
* Shelf life: 2 years.
Performance characteristics:
* Strong enzyme production for the degradation of surfactants and detergents in industrial wastewater.
* Microbes work under aerobic conditions and as facultative anaerobes.
* pH range: 5.0—9.0.
* Manufactured: Ireland, EU
* Available packaging: 5, 10 and 20kg buckets.