Industrial Waste Water Treatment IC Uasb Anaerobic Reactor

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Product Description

The working principle of an anaerobic reactor involves several key processes:

1. Anaerobic Conditions: The reactor is designed to maintain an environment without oxygen. This is achieved by sealing the system or excluding oxygen through continuous flushing with inert gases such as nitrogen or carbon dioxide.

2. Organic Matter Degradation: The organic waste or wastewater is introduced into the reactor as the substrate. Anaerobic microorganisms, such as bacteria and archaea, utilize the organic matter as a food source and break it down through a series of biochemical reactions.

3. Methane Production: The primary end product of anaerobic digestion is methane gas (CH4), commonly known as biogas. The microorganisms in the reactor convert organic compounds into methane and carbon dioxide through a process called methanogenesis.

4. Retention Time: The wastewater or organic waste remains in the reactor for a specific period known as the retention time. The retention time allows sufficient contact between the microorganisms and the substrate, ensuring efficient degradation and methane production.