Bio Mite Sewerage System
THE
BIO-MITE®
WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
DOC NUMBER : RS3-06/001
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION : COMMERCIAL
DOCUMENT ISSUE : ISSUE 1
DATE OF ISSUE : 11 OCT 2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 3
1.1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 3
2. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS 4
2.1 CAPACITY 4
2.2 CONFIGURATION 5
2.3 MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION 6
3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION AND PRINCIPLES OF THE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PROCESS 6
3.1 WASTE WATER INPUT 6
3.2 PRIMARY TREATMENT - SEPTIC TANK 7
3.3 SECONDARY TREATMENT – BIOLOGICAL REACTORS 7
3.4 TERTIARY TREATMENT - SETTLEMENT TANK AND DISINFECTION: 7
3.5 OUTPUT PRODUCTS OF THE PROCESS 7
3.6 STARTING-UP PROCEDURES 8
4. PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS 8
4.1 OPERATING STANDARDS 8
4.2 SUBSTANCES THAT MUST NOT BE INTRODUCED INTO THE SYSTEM 8
4.3 SUBSTANCES THAT MAY BE INTRODUCED IN LIMITED QUANTITIES 9
4.4 SUBSTANCES THAT MAY BE USED REGULARLY 9
5. FIELD TESTING OF THE EFFLUENT 9
GLOSSARY 10
DEFINITIONS OF TERMINOLOGY 10
THE BIO-MITE® WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
1. INTRODUCTION
This document provides an overview of the sewage treatment process registered under the trade name Bio-Mite® (Biomite).
The Biomite water treatment system is designed to biologically treat raw sewage through a bacterial breakdown process requiring no chemicals. The waste stream flows through the plant under gravity, ensuring quiet operation and low energy demand.
The liquid effluent is safe to be returned to the environment and is suitable for non potable reuse such as irrigation. The output solids, of which a small amount is produced, are removed in the form of sludge for sanitation by sun drying in a suitable place, after which it can be used as fertilizer.
Apart from removal of the sludge (typically every 8-12 months if operated within specification), the system requires only minimal servicing and maintenance.
1.1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
1.1.1 The waste water/sewage is
BIO-MITE®
WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
DOC NUMBER : RS3-06/001
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION : COMMERCIAL
DOCUMENT ISSUE : ISSUE 1
DATE OF ISSUE : 11 OCT 2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 3
1.1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 3
2. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS 4
2.1 CAPACITY 4
2.2 CONFIGURATION 5
2.3 MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION 6
3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION AND PRINCIPLES OF THE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PROCESS 6
3.1 WASTE WATER INPUT 6
3.2 PRIMARY TREATMENT - SEPTIC TANK 7
3.3 SECONDARY TREATMENT – BIOLOGICAL REACTORS 7
3.4 TERTIARY TREATMENT - SETTLEMENT TANK AND DISINFECTION: 7
3.5 OUTPUT PRODUCTS OF THE PROCESS 7
3.6 STARTING-UP PROCEDURES 8
4. PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS 8
4.1 OPERATING STANDARDS 8
4.2 SUBSTANCES THAT MUST NOT BE INTRODUCED INTO THE SYSTEM 8
4.3 SUBSTANCES THAT MAY BE INTRODUCED IN LIMITED QUANTITIES 9
4.4 SUBSTANCES THAT MAY BE USED REGULARLY 9
5. FIELD TESTING OF THE EFFLUENT 9
GLOSSARY 10
DEFINITIONS OF TERMINOLOGY 10
THE BIO-MITE® WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
1. INTRODUCTION
This document provides an overview of the sewage treatment process registered under the trade name Bio-Mite® (Biomite).
The Biomite water treatment system is designed to biologically treat raw sewage through a bacterial breakdown process requiring no chemicals. The waste stream flows through the plant under gravity, ensuring quiet operation and low energy demand.
The liquid effluent is safe to be returned to the environment and is suitable for non potable reuse such as irrigation. The output solids, of which a small amount is produced, are removed in the form of sludge for sanitation by sun drying in a suitable place, after which it can be used as fertilizer.
Apart from removal of the sludge (typically every 8-12 months if operated within specification), the system requires only minimal servicing and maintenance.
1.1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
1.1.1 The waste water/sewage is