公开(公告)号：US20060163157A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-27

申请号：US11357051

申请日：2006-02-21

Applicant: Pierre Cote ,  Hidayat Husain ,  Henry Behmann

Inventor： Pierre Cote ,  Hidayat Husain ,  Henry Behmann

IPC: C02F3/00

CPC classification number: B01D63/02 ,  B01D63/021 ,  B01D63/022 ,  B01D63/04 ,  B01D69/084 ,  B01F13/0266 ,  C02F3/102 ,  C02F3/103 ,  C02F3/208 ,  C02F3/30 ,  C02F3/302 ,  C02F2103/005 ,  C02F2103/008 ,  Y02W10/15

Abstract: A membrane supported biofilm reactor uses modules having fine, hollow fibres, for example, made from melt spun thermoplastic polymers treated after spinning to increase their permeability to oxygen, used, for example, in tows or formed into a fabric. In one module, one or more sheets of the fabric are potted into a module to enable oxygen containing gas to be supplied to the lumens of the hollow fibres. Various reactors and processes, for example to treat wastewater, using such modules are described. In one process, oxygen travels through fibers, optionally through an attached biofilm, to oxygenate surrounding water. Mechanical, chemical and biological methods, for example endogenous respiration, are used to control the thickness of the biofilm.

公开(公告)号：US07063788B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-20

申请号：US10372858

申请日：2003-02-26

Applicant: Mailvaganam Mahendran ,  Wayne Jerald Henshaw ,  Henry Behmann ,  Steven Kristian Pedersen

Inventor： Mailvaganam Mahendran ,  Wayne Jerald Henshaw ,  Henry Behmann ,  Steven Kristian Pedersen

IPC: B01D63/00

CPC classification number: B01D65/08 ,  B01D61/18 ,  B01D61/20 ,  B01D63/02 ,  B01D63/021 ,  B01D63/022 ,  B01D63/023 ,  B01D63/026 ,  B01D63/027 ,  B01D63/04 ,  B01D63/043 ,  B01D65/02 ,  B01D2315/06 ,  B01D2321/04 ,  B01D2321/12 ,  B01D2321/185 ,  B01D2321/2066 ,  C02F1/444 ,  C02F3/1273 ,  Y02W10/15 ,  Y10S264/48

Abstract: An apparatus is described for withdrawing filtered permeate from a substrate contained in a reservoir at ambient pressure. The apparatus includes a plurality of membrane assemblies. Each assembly has a plurality of hollow fiber filtering membranes, immersed in the reservoir, at least one permeating header with the membranes sealingly secured therein, and a permeate collector to collect the permeate sealingly connected to the at least one permeating header and in fluid communication with lumens of the membranes. The membranes of each assembly extend generally vertically upwards from a first header during permeation. One or more sources of suction are provided in fluid communication with the lumens of the membranes of each assembly through the permeate collectors and apply sufficient suction to withdraw permeate from the lumens of the membranes. An aeration system for discharging bubbles assists in keeping the membranes clean. In other aspects, a method of removing fouling materials from the surface of a plurality of porous membranes includes providing, from within a membrane module, gas bubbles in a uniform distribution relative to the membranes. The bubbles move past the surfaces of the membranes to dislodge fouling materials from them. The membranes are arranged in close proximity to one another and mounted to prevent excessive movement.

公开(公告)号：US06908547B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-21

申请号：US10661518

申请日：2003-09-15

Applicant: Pierre Lucien Cote ,  Steven Kristian Pedersen ,  Henry Behmann ,  Hidayat Husain ,  Deonarine Phagoo

Inventor： Pierre Lucien Cote ,  Steven Kristian Pedersen ,  Henry Behmann ,  Hidayat Husain ,  Deonarine Phagoo

IPC: B01D53/22 ,  B01D53/85 ,  C02F3/10 ,  C02F3/20 ,  C02F3/28 ,  C02F3/30 ,  B01F3/04

CPC classification number: C02F3/30 ,  B01D53/22 ,  B01D53/85 ,  B01D63/06 ,  B01D63/10 ,  B01D2313/14 ,  C02F3/102 ,  C02F3/20 ,  C02F3/208 ,  C02F3/2806 ,  C02F3/308 ,  C02F2101/30 ,  Y02A50/2359 ,  Y02E50/343 ,  Y02W10/15 ,  Y10S210/903 ,  Y10S210/906

Abstract: An apparatus to transfer gas to or from a liquid has a flexible and oxygen permeable but liquid water impermeable membrane, a flexible and gas permeable spacer, an inlet conduit, an outlet conduit and a non-rigid restrain system. When used for treating wastewater, an aerobic biofilm is culture adjacent the planar elements, an anoxic biofilm is cultivated adjacent the aerobic biofilm and the wastewater is maintained in an anaerobic state. A first reactor for treating wastewater has an anaerobic section, a plurality of gas transfer membrane modules, and an aerobic section. A biofilm is cultivated on the surface of the gas transfer membranes in fluid communication with the anaerobic section. Biological reduction of COD, BOD, nitrogen and phosphorous are achieved. In a second reactor, phosphorous is also removed chemically in a precipitation branch.

Abstract translation: 向液体或从液体中转移气体的装置具有柔性且透氧的但不透液体的不透水膜，柔性和气体可透过的间隔物，入口导管，出口导管和非刚性约束系统。 当用于处理废水时，需氧生物膜与平面元件相邻培养，在需氧生物膜附近培养缺氧生物膜，废水保持在厌氧状态。 用于处理废水的第一反应器具有厌氧段，多个气体传递膜组件和需氧段。 在与厌氧部分流体连通的气体转移膜的表面上培养生物膜。 实现了COD，BOD，氮，磷生物还原。 在第二反应器中，磷在化学沉淀分支中也被去除。

公开(公告)号：US06814861B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-09

申请号：US10286930

申请日：2002-11-04

Applicant: Hidayat Husain ,  Andreas Draesner ,  Michael Blair ,  Henry Behmann

Inventor： Hidayat Husain ,  Andreas Draesner ,  Michael Blair ,  Henry Behmann

IPC: B02F900

CPC classification number: B01D61/147 ,  B01D61/145 ,  B01D61/18 ,  B01D63/024 ,  B01D65/02 ,  B01D2321/04 ,  B01D2321/10 ,  B01D2321/12 ,  B01D2321/168 ,  B01D2321/2066 ,  B01D2321/2083 ,  C02F1/444

Abstract: A method and apparatus of purifying feedwater to remove impurities including suspended solids therefrom, the method suitable for using in-line water pressure to permeate water through hollow fiber membranes and to backflush the membranes to remove solids collected or deposited thereon.

Abstract translation: 一种净化给水以从其中除去杂质（包括悬浮固体）的方法和装置，适用于使用直列水压力通过中空纤维膜渗透水的方法和反冲洗膜以除去收集或沉积在其上的固体。

公开(公告)号：US06558549B2

公开(公告)日：2003-05-06

申请号：US09799524

申请日：2001-03-07

Applicant: Pierre Cote ,  Steven Pedersen ,  Henry Behmann ,  Hidayat Husain ,  Deonarine Phagoo

Inventor： Pierre Cote ,  Steven Pedersen ,  Henry Behmann ,  Hidayat Husain ,  Deonarine Phagoo

IPC: C02F330

CPC classification number: C02F3/30 ,  B01D53/22 ,  B01D53/85 ,  B01D63/06 ,  B01D63/10 ,  B01D2313/14 ,  C02F3/102 ,  C02F3/20 ,  C02F3/208 ,  C02F3/2806 ,  C02F3/308 ,  C02F2101/30 ,  Y02A50/2359 ,  Y02E50/343 ,  Y02W10/15 ,  Y10S210/903 ,  Y10S210/906

Abstract: An apparatus to transfer gas to or from a liquid has a flexible and oxygen permeable but liquid water impermeable membrane, a flexible and gas permeable spacer, an inlet conduit, an outlet conduit and a non-rigid restraint system. When used for treating wastewater, an aerobic biofilm is cultured adjacent the planar elements, an anoxic biofilm is cultivated adjacent the aerobic biofilm and the wastewater is maintained in an anaerobic state. A first reactor for treating wastewater has an anaerobic section, a plurality of gas transfer membrane modules, and an aerobic section. A biofilm is cultivated on the surface of the gas transfer membranes in fluid communication with the anaerobic section. Biological reduction of COD, BOD, nitrogen and phosphorous are achieved. In a second reactor, phosphorous is also removed chemically in a precipitation branch.

公开(公告)号：US06547968B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-15

申请号：US09425235

申请日：1999-10-25

Applicant: Hamid Rabie ,  Hadl Husain ,  Henry Behmann

Inventor： Hamid Rabie ,  Hadl Husain ,  Henry Behmann

IPC: B01D6100

CPC classification number: C02F3/1273 ,  B01D61/18 ,  B01D65/02 ,  B01D65/08 ,  B01D2321/04 ,  B01D2321/168 ,  B01D2321/18 ,  B01D2321/2066 ,  C02F1/444 ,  Y02W10/15

Abstract: A method and apparatus for chemical cleaning microfiltration and ultrafiltration membranes immersed in a tank involves backwashing a chemical cleaner through the membranes while the tank is empty of tank water. A backwash pump which drives the chemical cleaner is controlled by a speed controller which is in turn connected to a programmable logic control and, preferably pressure and flow indicators. The backwash pump is operated to supply the chemical cleaner to the membranes in pulses. The pressure of the pulses is high enough to reduce the relative size of pressure differentials between membranes or portions of membranes in varying places in the tank. The duration and frequency of the pulses is chosen to provide an appropriate contact time of the chemical, preferably without allowing the membranes to dry between pulses and without using excessive amounts of chemical.

Abstract translation: 用于化学清洗的方法和装置浸在罐中的微滤膜和超滤膜包括在罐没有罐水的情况下将化学清洁剂反向冲洗通过膜。 驱动化学清洁剂的反冲洗泵由速度控制器控制，速度控制器又连接到可编程逻辑控制器，优选压力和流量指示器。 操作反洗泵以脉冲将化学清洁剂供应到膜中。 脉冲的压力足够高以减少在罐中不同位置的膜或膜部分之间的压力差的相对尺寸。 选择脉冲的持续时间和频率以提供化学品的适当接触时间，优选不允许膜在脉冲之间干燥并且不使用过量的化学品。

公开(公告)号：US5910250A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-08

申请号：US896517

申请日：1997-06-16

Applicant: Mailvaganam Mahendran ,  Ake Adolf Deutschmann ,  Wayne Jerald Henshaw ,  Henry Behmann

Inventor： Mailvaganam Mahendran ,  Ake Adolf Deutschmann ,  Wayne Jerald Henshaw ,  Henry Behmann

IPC: B01D61/18 ,  B01D61/20 ,  B01D63/02 ,  B01D63/04 ,  B01D65/02 ,  B01D65/08 ,  C02F1/44 ,  B01D61/00

CPC classification number: B01D65/08 ,  B01D61/18 ,  B01D61/20 ,  B01D63/02 ,  B01D63/021 ,  B01D63/022 ,  B01D63/023 ,  B01D63/026 ,  B01D63/027 ,  B01D63/04 ,  B01D63/043 ,  B01D65/02 ,  C02F1/444 ,  C02F3/1273 ,  B01D2315/06 ,  B01D2321/04 ,  B01D2321/12 ,  B01D2321/185 ,  B01D2321/2066 ,  Y02W10/15 ,  Y10S264/48

Abstract: A filtration device is provided for withdrawing permeate essentially continuously from a multicomponent aqueous substrate containing growing microorganisms in a reservoir. A vertical skein of fiber is scrubbed with coarse bubbles which emanate from a conversion baffle positioned under the skein. The substrate is aerated with fine bubbles in a size range small enough to transfer oxygen to the substrate efficiently. The baffle traps the fine bubbles and converts them to coarse bubbles which are effective to scrub the fibers. In the most preferred embodiment, the finished headers of the skein are derived from composite headers comprising a fixing lamina of resin in which the fibers are potted near their terminal ends, and a fugitive lamina of fugitive powdery material in which the terminal ends of the fibers are potted. The fugitive lamina is removed, preferably by dissolving the powder, e.g. finely divided common salt in water.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种过滤装置，用于基本上连续地从含有储存器中生长的微生物的多组分含水底物中抽出渗透物。 纤维的垂直丝杠被粗糙的气泡洗涤，粗气泡从位于绞肉机下方的转换挡板发出。 衬底充气，其尺寸范围小到足以有效地将氧气转移到衬底上的细小气泡。 挡板捕获细小的气泡并将其转化成粗气泡，这对毛刷有效。 在最优选的实施方案中，绞纱的成品集管来自包括树脂的固定层的复合集管，其中纤维在其末端附近被浇注，以及其中纤维末端的短暂的粉末状材料片 是盆栽。 优选通过将粉末溶解，例如， 细分的普通盐在水中。

公开(公告)号：US5254253A

公开(公告)日：1993-10-19

申请号：US934879

申请日：1992-08-21

Applicant: Henry Behmann

Inventor： Henry Behmann

IPC: B01F3/04 ,  B01F5/04 ,  B01F5/10 ,  B63B17/00 ,  B63B29/16 ,  C02F1/44 ,  C02F3/12

CPC classification number: C02F3/1284 ,  B01F5/045 ,  B01F5/0476 ,  C02F1/444 ,  C02F3/12 ,  C02F3/1268 ,  C02F3/1294 ,  B01F2003/04319 ,  B01F2003/0439 ,  B01F2003/04858 ,  B01F2215/0431 ,  B01F2215/045 ,  B01F3/04099 ,  B01F5/10 ,  B63B29/16 ,  B63J4/004 ,  C02F2103/002 ,  C02F2103/005 ,  C02F2103/008 ,  Y02T70/36 ,  Y02W10/15

Abstract: Raw sewage ("black water" from toilets), wastewater from showers, sinks, kitchen facilities ("grey water") and oily water from the bilge of a host vessel ("oily water"), in combination, unexpectedly provide the essential nutrients for a live mass of mixed microorganisms which are peculiarly well-adapted to ingest the nutrients. To facilitate availability of oxygen to the microorganisms so as to provide growth of the microorganisms, and also, to allow them destroy to themselves, excess oxygen is discharged, in a combination of microbubbles and macrobubbles, into a membrane bioreactor ("MBR"). The mixture of bubbles is preferably generated with coarse (>2 mm) and fine (

Abstract translation: 原污水（来自厕所的“黑水”），来自淋浴，水槽，厨房设施（“灰水”）的污水和来自船舶舱底的油性水（“油性水”）组合，意外地提供必需的营养物质 用于混合微生物的活体，其特别适于摄取营养物质。 为了促进对微生物的氧气的供应以提供微生物的生长，并且为了使它们自身破坏，将过量的氧气以微泡和大泡泡的组合排放到膜生物反应器（“MBR”）中。 气泡的混合物最好用粗（> 2毫米）和细（<20微米）的气泡扩散器产生。 不管是单独的辅助流还是抽出空气的再循环流可以提供粗气泡。 空气被夹带在喷射式曝气机或喷射器中，在从MBR中取出的活性污泥的循环回路中。 将MBR的另一部分内容物泵送到提供优质品质的水（渗透物）的半透膜中。 将剩余的浓缩物导至产生微量浓缩物的尾流的气体微粉碎装置。 尾喷射返回到MBR以提供动能，以保持MBR中液体流速的高速度。 一部分浓缩物被处理。 优选地，待在船上处理的废液基本上不超过约21m 3 /天。

公开(公告)号：US09358505B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-07

申请号：US12553346

申请日：2009-09-03

Applicant: Jeff Cumin ,  Henry Behmann ,  Youngseck Hong ,  Reid Bayly

Inventor： Jeff Cumin ,  Henry Behmann ,  Youngseck Hong ,  Reid Bayly

IPC: B01D65/02 ,  B01D65/08 ,  B01D61/08 ,  B01D61/18 ,  B01D65/00 ,  B01F3/04 ,  C02F1/44

CPC classification number: B01D65/02 ,  B01D61/08 ,  B01D61/12 ,  B01D61/18 ,  B01D61/22 ,  B01D65/00 ,  B01D65/08 ,  B01D2313/26 ,  B01D2315/06 ,  B01D2321/185 ,  B01D2321/26 ,  B01F3/04241 ,  B01F3/04262 ,  B01F2003/04304 ,  B01F2003/04319

Abstract: A gas sparger produces an intermittent flow of bubbles even if provided with a continuous gas flow. The sparger has a housing to collect a pocket of gas and a conduit to release some of the gas from the pocket when the pocket reaches a sufficient size. Optionally, a cover over an outlet from the conduit may break up or distribute the released gas. A large sparger for use with a commercial membrane module can comprise a plurality of smaller units.

Abstract translation: 即使设置有连续的气体流，气体分布器也产生间歇性的气泡。 当口袋达到足够的尺寸时，分布器具有收集气袋和导管的壳体以从口袋中释放一些气体。 任选地，来自导管的出口上的盖可以分解或分配释放的气体。 用于商业膜组件的大型分布器可以包括多个较小的单元。

公开(公告)号：US07699985B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-20

申请号：US11949383

申请日：2007-12-03

Applicant: Pierre Lucien Cote ,  Hidayat Husain ,  Henry Behmann

Inventor： Pierre Lucien Cote ,  Hidayat Husain ,  Henry Behmann

IPC: C02F3/00

CPC classification number: B01D63/02 ,  B01D63/021 ,  B01D63/022 ,  B01D63/04 ,  B01D69/084 ,  B01F13/0266 ,  C02F3/102 ,  C02F3/103 ,  C02F3/208 ,  C02F3/30 ,  C02F3/302 ,  C02F2103/005 ,  C02F2103/008 ,  Y02W10/15

Abstract: A membrane supported biofilm reactor uses modules having fine, hollow fibers, for example, made from melt spun thermoplastic polymers treated after spinning to increase their permeability to oxygen, used, for example, in tows or formed into a fabric. In one module, one or more sheets of the fabric are potted into a module to enable oxygen containing gas to be supplied to the lumens of the hollow fibers. Various reactors and processes, for example to treat wastewater, using such modules are described. In one process, oxygen travels through fibers, optionally through an attached biofilm, to oxygenate surrounding water. Mechanical, chemical and biological methods, for example endogenous respiration, are used to control the thickness of the biofilm.

Abstract translation: 膜支撑的生物膜反应器使用具有细的中空纤维的模块，例如由旋转后处理的熔融热塑性聚合物制成，以增加其对氧的渗透性，例如用于丝束或形成织物。 在一个模块中，将一个或多个织物片浸入模块中，以使含氧气体能够供应到中空纤维的内腔。 描述了使用这种模块的各种反应器和工艺，例如处理废水。 在一个过程中，氧通过纤维，任选地通过附着的生物膜，以使周围的水氧化。 机械，化学和生物学方法，例如内源性呼吸，用于控制生物膜的厚度。