The Ana-Flo, a methanogenic (methane producing) reactor configured as an upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) system, can be used as a pretreatment stage for waste streams with elevated levels of BOD and COD. It works by consuming the influent carbon in a temperature-controlled environment under the absence of oxygen. The byproducts are a treated effluent and usable methane gas.
WesTech offers further treatment options for the effluent, such as aerobic treatment for further reduction of BOD/COD, nutrient removal steps, or capture and storage of the biogas produced by the Ana-Flo.
Equipment
The Ana-Flo Reactor includes a distribution header, and a three phase separator that incorporates gas collection, liquid discharge, and solids containment. For some applications, fixed-film treatment is used for improved treatment efficiencies.
The reactor can be a circular or rectangular tank and constructed from steel or concrete.
