The modular waste water treatment system receives waste water from a waste water source containing organic waste and produces a treated water effluent. The modular system includes bioreactors and a bioreactor support module. The bioreactors receive a waste water mixture from the bioreactor support m
The modular waste water treatment system receives waste water from a waste water source containing organic waste and produces a treated water effluent. The modular system includes bioreactors and a bioreactor support module. The bioreactors receive a waste water mixture from the bioreactor support module and produce treated water substantially free of organic waste. The bioreactor support module is a transportable unit fabricated upon a frame adapted for transport by a truck upon a public roadway. The bioreactor support module includes items of equipment needed for conditioning waste water for intake by the bioreactors, items of equipment for receiving, processing and discharging treated water from the bioreactors and may include other items of equipment for receiving and processing other byproducts from the bioreactors. The transportable bioreactor support module is sized to support the operation of between one and preferably as many as six bioractors. Accordingly, the modular waste water treatment system can be fabricated off site in a controlled shop environment, transported to a site, placed at a site and even later expanded to include additional bioreactors for increased capacity with a minimum of cost, time and effort.
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Having thus described the invention, what is claimed as new and desired to be secured by Letters Patent is: 1. A bioreactor support module for supporting the operation of at least one bioreactor, the at least one bioreactor of the type that receives a diluted waste water mixture containing organic
Having thus described the invention, what is claimed as new and desired to be secured by Letters Patent is: 1. A bioreactor support module for supporting the operation of at least one bioreactor, the at least one bioreactor of the type that receives a diluted waste water mixture containing organic waste and produces treated water substantially free of organic waste, the bioreactor support module comprising: (a) a waste water line for receiving waste water containing organic waste from a waste water source, (b) a recycle tank that receives and combines a first portion of the treated water from the at least one bioreactor and the waste water from the waste water source make the diluted waste water mixture for the at least one bio-reactor, (c) a recycle pump for pumping the diluted waste water mixture from the recycle tank to the at least one bioreactor, (d) a discharge pump for pumping a second portion of treated water from the at least one bioreactor to release a treated water effluent, and (e) a transportable frame sized for transport on a truck on a roadway for supporting the waste water inlet, the recycle tank, the waste water pump and the effluent pump. 2. The bioreactor support module of claim 1 wherein; the frame of the bioreactor support module includes a first level and a second level and the items of equipment of the bioreactor support module are divided into two sets including a first set of equipment items that are mounted on the first level of the frame prior to transport of the bioreactor support module and a second set of items that are mounted to the second level of the frame after transport of the bioreactor support module. 3. The bioreactor support module of claim 1 further comprising; a bio-gas scrubber for receiving a gaseous byproduct from the at least one bioreactor and removing hydrogen sulfide gas therefrom. 4. The bioreactor support module of claim 1 further comprising; a bio-gas scrubber for receiving gaseous byproduct from the at least one bioreactor and removing hydrogen sulfide gas therefrom, and a bio-bas flare for receiving scrubbed gas from the bio-gas scrubber and combusting the scrubbed gas. 5. The bioreactor support module of claim 1 further comprising; (a) sensors for sensing the temperature and pH of the waste water mixture, (b) a heat source and a source of caustic solution, and (c) a control device for receiving sensor readings of temperature and pH of the waste water mixture and directing the introduction of heat from the heat source and solution from the source of caustic solution such that the temperature and pH of the waste water mixture are maintained within predetermined ranges. 6. The bioreactor support module of claim 1 wherein; the components of the bioreactor support module are sized and adapted to support the operation between one and substantially six bioreactors. 7. A waste water treatment system for receiving waste water containing organic waste from a waste water source and for producing a treated water effluent, the modular waste water treatment system, comprising: (a) at least one bioreactor for receiving a waste water mixture laden with organic waste for anaerobic digestion to produce treated water, and (b) a bioreactor support module supporting the operation of at least one bioreactor, the bioreactor support module suitable for transport on a truck upon a public roadway, the bioreactor support module including (1) a waste water line for receiveing waste water containing organic waste from a waste water source, (2) a recycle tank that receives and combines a first portion of the treated water from the at least one bioreactor and the waste water from the waste water line to make the diluted waste water mixture, (3) a control panel for receiving sensor readings from temperature and pH sensors for sensing the temperature and pH of the waste water mixture and for directing the introduction of heat from a heat source and solution from a source of caustic solution into the waste water mixture such that the temperature and pH of the waste water mixture are maintained within predetermined ranges, (4) a means for determining the amount of waste present in the waste water mixture and a means for adding a solution containing nutrients from a nutrient solution source to the waste water mixture in proportion to the amount of waste determined to be present in the waste water mixture, (5) a recycle pump for pumping the diluted waste water mixture from the recycle tank to the at least one bioreactor, and (6) a discharge pump for pumping a second portion of the treated water from the at least one bioreactor for release as a treated water effluent. 8. The waste water treatment system of claim 7 wherein; the components of the bioreactor support module are sized and adapted to support the operation between one and substantially six bioreactors. 9. A waste water treatment system for receiving waste water containing orgainic waste from a waste water source and for producing a treated water effluent, the modular waste water treatment system, comprising: (a) at least one bioreactor for receiving a waste water mixture laden with organic waste for anaerobic digestion to produce treated water containing dissolved carbon dioxide and a gaseous byproduct including primarily methane and small amounts of hydrogen sulfide, and (b) a bioreactor support module for supporting the operation of the at least one bioreactor, the bioreactor support module including a frame sufficiently compact for transport on a truck on a roadway and items of equipment mounted to the frame, the items of equipment including; (1) a nutrient source for supplying a mixture of nutrients for maintaining the cultures of microbes present in the at least one bioreactor, (2) a decarbonator for receiving treated water from the at least one bioreactor and removing dissolved carbon dioxide therefrom to produce a discharge of decarbonated treated water, the discharge split into a first portion and a second portion, (3) a recycle tank for receiving; (i) the first portion of the discharge of decarbonated treated water from the decarbonator, (ii) an intake flow of waste water from the waste water source, and (iii) nutrients from the nutrient source and for combining the decoarbonated treated water, the waste water and the nutrients to make the waste water mixture, (4) a recycle pump for pumping the waste water mixture from the recycle tank to the at least one bioreactor, and (5) an effluent pump for pumping the second portion of the decarbonated treated water from the decarbonator for release as a treated water effluent. 10. The modular waste water treatment system of claim 9 wherein, the frame of the bioreactor support module includes a first level and a second level and the items of equipment of the bioreactor support module are divided into two sets, a first set of equipment items that are mounted on the first level of the frame prior to transport of the bioreactor support module and a second set of items that are mounted to the second level of the frame after transport of the bioreactor support module. 11. The modular waste water treatment system of claim 9 further comprising, an enclosing structure that extends from the bioreactor support module to the at least one bioreactor to provide a sheltered access between the bioreactor support module and the at least one bioreactor. 12. The modular waste water treatment system of claim 9 wherein; the equipment of the bioreactor support module is sized to support the operation of substantially between one and six bioreactors and the at least one bioreactor includes provisions for adding additional bioreactors. 13. The modular waste water treatment system of claim 9 wherein the bioreactor support module further comprises, a bio-gas scrubber for receiving the gaseous byproduct from the at least one bioreactor and removing hydrogen sulfide gas therefrom. 14. The modular waste water treatment system of claim 9 wherein the bioreactor support module further comprises, a bio-gas scrubber for receiving the gaseous byproduct from the at least one bioreactor and removing hydrogen sulfide gas therefrom and a bio-bas flare for combusting the methane of the gaseous byproduct after the hydrogen sulfide gas has been removed. 15. The modular waste water treatment system of claim 9 wherein the bioreactor support module further comprises, (a) sensors for sensing the temperature and pH of the waste water mixture, (b) a heat source and a source of caustic solution, and (c) a control device for receiving sensor readings of temperature and pH and directing the introduction of heat from the heat source and solution from the source of caustic solution such that the temperature and pH of the waste water mixture are maintained within predetermined ranges. 16. A modular waste water treatment system for receiving waste water containing organic waste from a waste water source and for producing a treated water effluent, the modular waste water treatment system, comprising: (a) at least one bioreactor for receiving a waste water mixture laden with organic waste for anaerobic digestion to produce treated water containing dissolved carbon dioxide and a gaseous byproduct including primarily methane and small amounts of hydrogen sulfide, and (b) a bioreactor support module for supporting the operation of the at least one bioreactor, the bioreactor support module including a frame sufficiently compact for transport by a truck on a roadway and items of equipment mounted to the frame, the items of equipment including; (1) a bio-gas scrubber for receiving the gaseous byproduct from the at least one bioreactor and removing hydrogen sulfide gas therefrom, (2) a bio-bas flare for receiving gas from the bio-gas scrubber and burning off the remaining methane gas, (3) a nutrient tank for mixing and supplying nutrients for maintaining the cultures of microbes present in the at least one bioreactor, (4) a decarbonator for receiving treated water from the at least one bioreactor and removing dissolved carbon dioxide therefrom to produce a discharge of decarbonated treated water, the discharge split into a first portion and a second portion, (5) a recycle tank for receiving; (i) the first portion of the discharge of decarbonated treated water from the decarbonator, (ii) an intake flow of waste water from the waste water source, and (iii) nutrients from the nutrient source and for combining the decarbonated treated water, the waste water and the nutrients to make the waste water mixture, (6) a recycle pump for pumping the waste water mixture from the recycle tank to the at least one bioreactor, and (7) a discharge pump for receiving the second portion of the decarbonated treated water from the decarbonator and discharging it from the modular waste water treatment system to provide a treated water effluent. 17. The modular waste water treatment system of claim 16 wherein, the frame of the bioreactor support module includes a first level and a second level and the items of equipment of the bioreactor support module are divided into two sets, a first set of equipment items that are mounted on the first level of the frame prior to transport of the bioreactor support module and a second set of items that are mounted to the second level of the frame after transport of the bioreactor support module. 18. The modular waste water treatment system of claim 16 further comprising, an enclosing structure that extends from the bioreactor support module to the at least one bioreactor to provide a sheltered access between the bioreactor support module and the at least one bioreactor. 19. The modular waste water treatment system of claim 16 wherein; the equipment of the bioreactor support module is sized to support the operation of substantially between one and six bioreactors. 20. The modular waste water treatment system of claim 16 wherein; the equipment of the bioreactor support module is sized to support the operation of substantially between one and six bioreactors and the at least one bioreactor includes provisions for adding additional bioreactors. 21. The modular waste water treatment system of claim 16 wherein the bioreactor support module further comprises, (a) sensors for sensing the temperature and pH of the waste water mixture, (b) a heat source and a source of caustic solution, and (c) a control device for receiving sensor readings of temperature and pH and directing the introduction of heat from the heat source and solution from the source of caustic solution such that the temperature and pH of the waste water mixture are maintained within predetermined ranges. 22. A modular waste water treatment system for receiving waste water from a waste water source containing organic waste and for producing a treated water effluent, the modular waste water treatment system, comprising: (a) at least one bioreactor for receiving a waste water mixture laden with organic waste for anaerobic digestion to produce treated water substantially free of organic waste, and (b) a bioreactor support module encompassed within a frame adapted for transport by a truck upon a public roadway, the bioreactor support module including equipment for (1) receiving waste water from a waste water source, (2) conditioning the waste water within ranges of temperature, pH and nutrient concentration to make a waste water mixture suitable for intake by the at least one bioreactor, (3) controlling the rate of flow of the waste water mixture to the at least one bioreactor and (4) receiving treated water from the at least one bioreactor for discharge as a treated water effluent. 23. The modular waste water treatment system of claim 22 wherein; the equipment of the bioreactor support module is sized to support the operation of substantially between one and six bioreactors. 24. The modular waste water treatment system of claim 22 wherein; the equipment of the bioreactor support module is sized to support the operation of substantially between one and six bioreactors and the at least one bioreactor includes provisions for adding additional bioreactors. 25. The modular waste water treatment system of claim 22 further comprising, an enclosing structure that extends from the bioreactor support module to the at least one bioreactor to provide a sheltered access between the bioreactor support module and the at least one bioreactor. 26. The modular waste water treatment system of claim 22 wherein; the equipment of the bioreactor support module is sized to support the operation of substantially between one and six bioreactors and the at least one bioreactor includes provisions for adding additional bioreactors and wherein, the modular waste water treatment system further comprises an enclosing structure that extends from the bioreactor support module to the at least one bioreactor to provide a sheltered access between the bioreactor support module and the at least one bioreactor.
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