arkea : a green technology for wastewater treatment
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OWEA ANNUAL MEETING
JUNE 20, 2012
Arkea®: A Green Technology
for Wastewater Treatment,
Residuals Management, and
Pathogen Reduction
Michael H. Gerardi, Wastewater Biologist, ArchaeaSolutions, Inc.
Steve C. Owens, P.E., Vice President, ArchaeaSolutions, Inc.
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I. Introduction 2
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ArchaeaSolutions, Inc.
Science-focused company
Discovered how to use Archaea organisms to
resolve environmental problems
Since 2000, Archaea containing bio-systems have
worked in hundreds of municipal and industrial
plants, including wastewater treatment, food
processing, chemical plants, and petroleum
refineries
Ongoing work in North America, Europe, and
Africa
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ArchaeaSolutions, Inc.
Scientists, Engineers, and Wastewater
Professionals Specializing in Plant Optimization,
Troubleshooting, Process Consulting, and
Bioaugmentation Strategies
Usual approach is to evaluate problem and
situation, perform lab analysis, complete pilot
program, and undertake full scale work
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Archaea – Key Driver in
Waste Stabilization
II. What are Archaea 5
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Archaea not bacteria
Separate domain of life forms
Characteristics of Archaea compared to bacteria
Larger diversity of enzymes
Higher metabolic rate
Shorter generation time
More tolerant of extremes
Larger surface-to-volume ratio
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Archaea degrade wastes that bacteria cannot degrade
Archaea solubilize
wastes to
substrates for
bacteria
bacterium Archaea Less polluting wastes,
non-polluting wastes,
decreased sludge production
Archaea and bacteria:
syntrophic relationship 7
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Additional benefits of
syntrophic relationship
Increase in numbers of higher life forms
Ciliated protozoa
Rotifers
Free-living nematodes
Increase in coating action – removal of fine solids
from bulk solution
Increase in cropping action – removal of
dispersed growth from bulk solution
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A. Waste Stabilization
B. Process Optimization
C. Pathogen Reduction
III. Archaea Bioaugmentation 9
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A. Waste Stabilization
Solubilize colloidal and particulate cBOD and
degrade solubilized cBOD to non-polluting wastes
and less polluting wastes
1 lb. of non-soluble cBOD in and not solubilized is
1 lb. of solids out
1 lb. of non-soluble cBOD in and solubilized is
0.6 lb. of solids out under aerobic conditions
RESULT: Reduction in solid management costs
(Energy, Dewatering, Transportation, Disposal)
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Activated Sludge: Transformation of
cBOD (Sludge Yield)
Electron Acceptor Sludge Yield per lb
of cBOD degraded
Oxygen, O2 ~0.6
Nitrate, NO3- ~0.4
Sulfate, SO42- ~0.04 - 0.1
cBOD, CH2O ~0.04 - 0.1
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Increasing MCRT
Increasing
Bacterial
Population
(MLVSS)
LAG
LOG
Endogenous/Basal
Uptake of soluble cBOD
Synthesis of cBOD
Bacterial Growth
(Sludge Production) Curve 12
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Activated Sludge/Microbial Wastes
Non-polluting wastes
Water (H2O)
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Less polluting wastes
Ammonium (NH4+)
Sulfate (SO42-)
Orthophosphate(H2PO4-/HPO4
2-)
Acids, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones including
VFA, VNC, VSC
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Key role in nitrogen cycle
Nitrogen is removed by Archaea through
anaerobic ammonia oxidation (ANAMMOX).
ANAMMOX is the oxidation of ammonium to
nitrite (NO2-) and then the removal of molecular
nitrogen (N2) from nitrite to the atmosphere by
combining nitrite and ammonium under an
anaerobic condition.
ANAMMOX requires less dissolved oxygen and is
not dependent upon carbon feed.
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ANAMMOX reactions
2NH4+ + 2HCO- + 1.5O2
----- >
NH4+ + NO2
- +2CO2 + 3H2O
Step 1
NH4+ + NO2
-
----- >
N2 + 2H2O
Step 2
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Key role in sulfur cycle
Extremophilic Archaea domain are the source
of strong sulfide-oxidizing bacterium such as
Sulfolobus which break down hydrogen sulfide
or its salts.
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Control of malodors
Compete with sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) for
substrate
Degrade VFA, VNC, VSC
Release wastes that inhibit SRB
Prevent conversion of HS- to H2S
Assimilate HS- as sulfur nutrient
Oxidize HS- to So
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B. Process Optimization
Increase number of cBOD-removing microbes
without increasing MCRT
Increase number of nitrifying microbes without
increasing MCRT
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Control of foam
Foam
Biological
Degrade lipids
Degrade polysaccharides
Chemical
Degrade oils and grease
Degrade surfactants
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Provide resistance to toxic wastes
Degrade organic wastes such as phenol
Safely bio-accumulate heavy metals
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Genetic Material
Enzymes
Fibril
Cell Wall
Cell Membrane
Polysaccharide Coat
Heavy metal “attack” on microbial cell
Zn2+
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Methane production
Larger variety of methanogens
Larger variety of enzymes
Larger diversity of wastes that can be
converted to methane (CH4)
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C. Reduction in E. coli and pathogens
via Archaea augmentation
Reduction in sludge age or mean cell residence time (MCRT)
Competition for soluble nutrients and soluble substrate
Adsorption to floc particles or biofilm
Increase in cropping action by ciliated protozoa and metazoa
Increase in coating action by ciliated protozoa and metazoa
Reduction in chlorine demand
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Competition for soluble nutrients and
soluble substrates
E. coli and some pathogens such as Klebsiella reproduce in wastewater!
Because Archaea have a larger surface-to-volume ratio than E. coli and most pathogens, Archaea can out-compete E. coli and most pathogens for nutrients and substrates.
Therefore, reduction in numbers of E. coli and some pathogens occurs!
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Adsorption to floc particles
or biofilm
Archaea are adsorbed (flocculated) to floc particles or biofilm and remain for long sludge retention time (SRT) in the treatment process.
Flocculation reduces the number of dispersed bacterial cells including E. coli and pathogens that are present in the secondary effluent!
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Mature floc particle
Bulk solution has:
•Insignificant dispersed growth
•Insignificant particulate materials
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Testate, free-swimming ciliates, Coleps
Testate Coleps
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Reduction in Chlorine Demand
Because Archaea are able to reduce significantly
the quantity of cBOD and nBOD (ammonia) in the
secondary effluent, the chlorine demand for
disinfection of E. coli and pathogens is reduced.
Therefore, the existing level of chlorine feed to
the effluent is more effective.
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IV. Arkea® Field Applications 29
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Arkea® Substrate
ArchaeaSolutions, Inc. produces Arkea®
substrate containing a proprietary blend of
Archaea organisms and other selected microbes.
Several species of Archaeal methanogens have
been identified in Arkea® through gene
sequencing analysis.
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Arkea® Substrate
Archaea is the key driver
Other supporting microbes and factors
Bacteria
Fungi
Nutrients/micronutrients
Job specific microbes
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Ohio and Indiana Installations - Sludge
Reduction and Operational Cost Savings 32
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WAS & Sludge Yield Reduction - OH
After the addition of Arkea®
in 2009, the lbs. of WAS declined.
Sludge yield coefficient (lbs. WAS/lbs. BOD drop) also decreased.
Year WAS (lbs.)
Sludge Yield (lbs. WAS /
lbs. BOD drop)
2008 15,806 1.07
2009 11,581 .95
2010 9,969 .80
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Sludge Yield Reduction - OH
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Operational Impact - OH
When OH project began, plant operated all four available sludge digesters
Due to impact of Arkea®, reduced operation to only two sludge digesters
Confirmation of reduced sludge yield
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Lagoon Biological Dredging - OH
Before: Note dark gray color After: Note green color
and improved appearance
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TSS and VSS Reductions - OH
TSS
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
6/2/2010 7/21/2010 9/22/2010
Date
%T
SS
TSS
VSS
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58
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6/2/2010 7/21/2010 9/22/2010
Date%
VS
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VSS
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Accumulated Sludge Depth Reduction -
TX Municipality Lagoon
Municipality with a 24/7
slaughterhouse upstream could not cost effectively manage their bio-solids
Dark brown area is >100”. Orange is 80 – 100”. Gold is 60 – 80”. Dark yellow is 40 – 60”. Yellow is 20 – 40”. Vanilla is <20”.
Fraction of cost of mechanical dredging
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March 21
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Hydraulic Volume Increase -
Texas Lagoon 39
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Arkea® Substrate Generation On Site
Ammonia and Nitrate Reduction - AR 40
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Ammonia Reduction
Explosives Manufacturer - AR
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Nitrate Reduction
Explosives Manufacturer - AR 42
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Poultry Processing WWT Lagoon - GA Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus Reduction
Before Arkea® Treatment After Arkea® Treatment
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Poultry Processing
Total Nitrogen - GA
Total Nitrogen: > 50% reduction
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Poultry Processing
Total Phosphorus - GA
Total Phosphorus: > 50% reduction
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Phosphorus Field Results - FL
Phosphorous reduction on dairy farms in central Florida
Normally the dairy lagoons would be filled with bio-solids and often have a bio-solid crust on top.
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Sweden Refinery - Acid Tar By-Product
Reduction, Detoxification, and Re-Use 47
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Ammonia Reduction -
London 2012 Olympic Stadium
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Bioremediation - Underground Petro
Storage Tank - BTEX Reduction 49
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V. Summary 50
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Process Benefits of Arkea®
Bioaugmentation
More rapid degradation of wastes
Reduction of waste by-products
Reduction of sludge yield
Reduction in concentrations of ammonia, nitrate,
phosphorus, TKN, H2S , and sulfides
Reduction in toxicity
Overall improvement of effluent water quality
Arkea® are proven safe in the environment.
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Operational Cost Savings
Arkea® substrate improves operating profit.
The operational cost savings will come from the
following areas:
Typically 25-50% reduction in sludge yield
Reduced sludge handling and disposal costs
Decreased energy costs
Decreased chemical usage
Improved overall plant efficiency and operation
Arkea® substrate does all this in a cost
effective manner
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Scientists, Engineers, and Wastewater Professionals
Specializing in Plant Optimization, Troubleshooting,
Process Consulting, and Bioaugmentation Strategies
Low Cost “Performance-Based” Arkea® Trials Available
Call us today to schedule a consultation and site visit!
100 Lloyd Ave., Suite D, Tyrone, GA 30290 770-487-5303
www.archaeasolutions.com
Questions?
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