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Waste stream digestion method

a technology of waste stream and digestion method, which is applied in the direction of water/sewage treatment by oxidation, sustainable biological treatment, biological water/sewage treatment, etc. it can solve the problems of slow anaerobic process, large amount of energy, and rapid solids so as to eliminate the effect of solid waste build-up in the lagoon, less energy, and large circulation

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-12-29
KEETON JIMMIE A JR
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[0008] The present invention overcomes the disadvantages and limitations of the prior art by providing an aeration system coupled with a specific regimen of microbes that efficiently and effectively break down solid and liquid waste. The aeration system may function by aerating the waste from the bottom using a laminar column of fine bubbles to most efficiently circulate the waste and to maximize the oxygen transfer. The aeration system may further comprise an ozone generator and / or an oxygen generator to increase the oxygen transfer to the liquid.
[0009] Additionally, circulators in a lagoon may further enhance the movement of the effluent in a horizontal fashion. Such circulation prevents solids from collecting in various areas of a lagoon and maximizes the decomposition of solid matter.
[0010] Specialized microbes are added to the water that efficiently and effectively decompose the waste matter. The microbes are a blend of aerobic and facultative anaerobic microbes. Additionally, a blend of enzymes is added that increase the digestion rates of the waste matter.
[0013] The advantages of the present invention are that a substantially less amount of energy is required to decompose solid biological wastes than with existing systems, due to the laminar flow diffusers, the large degree of circulation, and the selection of specific microbes. Further, the present invention has the ability to completely decompose solid wastes to the point that solid waste build up in the lagoons is virtually eliminated. Any solids left in the effluent after processing are held in suspension and deliver nutrients when used as fertilizer.

Problems solved by technology

Anaerobic processes are very slow and rely on microbial decomposition reactions and processes that break down waste with no oxygen present.
In addition, the anaerobic processes generate strong, unpleasant odors.
Due to the slow process of digestion, there may be a rapid buildup of solids in the digestion ponds that must be removed and disposed of later.
Further, anaerobic digestion does not remove salt content from runoff water.
Anaerobic systems are expensive to construct and may require a large capital investment to treat the effluent from a typical dairy or other farm operation.
Such covers are expensive and prone to maintenance.

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embodiment 100

[0029]FIG. 1 is an illustration of an embodiment 100 of the present invention comprising a two lagoon digestion system. Effluent is introduced by arrow 102 into primary lagoon 104. Primary lagoon 104 is outfitted with several air diffusers 106 that are fed by manifold 108 that is supplied by air supply 110. Primary lagoon 104 is further outfitted with surface circulators 112. Secondary lagoon 114 is fed by the overflow of primary lagoon 104, and has a set of air diffusers 116 connected to manifold 108. Secondary lagoon 114 is further outfitted with surface circulators 118. A blow off valve 120 is part of manifold 108.

[0030] The principle of operation of embodiment 100 is to introduce raw or filtered effluent, such as from a dairy, into a lagoon for digestion. The lagoon is inoculated with microbes and has a source of oxygen. Several bottom mounted fine bubble diffusers introduce oxygen into the lagoon. The diffusers serve an additional purpose of forced vertical circulation. Surface...

embodiment 200

[0040]FIG. 2 is an illustration an embodiment 200 of a cross-section of a typical lagoon 202. A manifold 204 is connected to a pipe 206 that is in communication with a diffuser 208. The bottom-mounted diffuser 208 is adapted to produce a laminar column of fine bubbles 210.

[0041] The lagoon 202 may be approximately 10 to 20 feet deep and may have a clay bottom or other construction to prevent leakage. In some cases, the lagoon 202 may have a plastic or rubber liner to prevent leaking. The lagoon may be 50-300 feet wide, depending on the application. Other sizes of lagoons may be used without deviating from the spirit of the present invention.

[0042] The manifold 204 may be mounted above ground as in FIG. 2, or may be mounted below ground. The manifold may be constructed of PVC piping, steel piping, or any other type of pipe as desired. In some cases, the compressed air is very hot and causes problems with the manifold piping.

[0043] The pipe 206 is preferably a self weighted tubing, ...

embodiment 300

[0049]FIG. 3 is an illustration of a top view of an embodiment 300 of the present invention wherein four lagoons are used in series to treat effluent. The effluent is introduced into the primary lagoon 302 through the inlet 304. A circulator 306 provides horizontal circulation for primary lagoon 302. The outlet 308 connects primary lagoon 302 to secondary lagoon 310. A circulator 312 provides horizontal circulation for secondary lagoon 312. The outlet 314 connects secondary lagoon 310 to tertiary lagoon 316. A circulator 318 provides horizontal circulation of tertiary lagoon 316. The outlet 320 connects tertiary lagoon 316 to final lagoon 322. A circulator 324 provides horizontal circulation of final lagoon 322. The product water exits the system through outlet 326.

[0050] Primary lagoon 302 has a drain 328 that is connected to sludge pit 330. Secondary lagoon 310 has a drain 332 connected to sludge pit 330. Tertiary lagoon 316 has a drain 334 connected to sludge pit 330, and final l...

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Abstract

Disclosed is a system and method of digesting raw animal waste using diffusers to force circulation and aerate a digesting lagoon. Several lagoons may be used in series to treat raw waste and different variations may be employed to successively digest raw waste. Aeration with slightly ozonated air facilitates a blend of aerobic and anaerobic microbes to quickly and completely digest large amounts of raw animal waste.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 265,518, entitled “Waste Stream Digestion System,” filed Oct. 3, 2002 by Jimmie A. Keeton, Jr., which was based upon and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 327,101 entitled “Waste Stream Digestion System,” filed Oct. 3, 2001 by Jimmie A. Keeton, the entire contents of which is hereby incorporated by reference for all it discloses and teaches.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION [0002] a. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention pertains generally to aerated digestion systems and specifically to aerated effluent processing systems with microbes. [0004] b. Description of the Background [0005] Anaerobic animal waste treatment systems are generally characterized by systems with liners or covered lagoons designed to mitigate smell and odor problems. Other systems include large biogas digesters. Anaerobic processes are very slow and rely on micro...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A01C3/02C02F1/78C02F3/02
CPCA01C3/023C02F1/74C02F1/78C02F3/02C05F17/0036C02F3/34C02F2103/20C05F17/0018C02F3/20C05F17/20C05F17/40Y02W10/10Y02W10/37Y02W30/40Y02P20/145
Inventor KEETON, JIMMIE A. JR.
Owner KEETON JIMMIE A JR
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