Bio Oxidation
Bio Oxidation
Process Combustion Corporation’s (PCC) Dual-BioPhase™ system offers an innovative bio-filtration process that achieves an entirely new level of performance for biological air treatment systems.
What is a PCC Dual-BioPhase™ Bio Oxidation System?
Pollutant compounds that dissolve in water are treated in the water phase while compounds that remain in the air are treated in the gas phase. The Dual-BioPhase™ Technology utilizes synthetic media on which contaminant degrading bacteria are immobilized as biofilm on the surface of the media. As air flows through the bed of media, the contaminant comes in contact with the active biofilm that degrades the pollutant compounds. At the same time, a continuous stream of water flows down through the media to keep the biofilms moist and biologically active.
The system achieves maximum treatment efficiency by adding a nutrient biocatalyst to the water that circulates through the Gas Phase Biological Oxidation Section so that the airborne contaminants are absorbed into the water where they are biodegraded by the aqueous culture.
Thus, with the PCC Dual-BioPhase™ System, contaminant compounds in the air are biodegraded by the active cultures in the liquid phase as well as by the active biofilms on the surface of the synthetic gas phase media.
Advanced VOC and Odor Control Technology
Synthetic Media
Dual-BioPhase™ technology offers important state-of-the-art improvements that translate into tangible performance and economic benefits. Foremost is the unique synthetic media specifically for the Dual-BioPhase™ Bio Oxidation Process. PCC's synthetic media is designed for low-pressure drop and allows ample room for biofilm growth without clogging due to excessive microbial growth. It achieves hydrophilic properties to retain water and support the growth of biofilms on the media surface.
Advantages of PCC Dual-BioPhase™ System vs. Traditional Biofilters
Superior performance of synthetic media allows for:
- Higher gas velocity - reduced size of biofilter
- Shorter gas residence time
- Quicker response to fluctuations in contaminant loading
- Handle higher concentrations of contaminants (VOCs/Odors)
- No fouling/clogging
