公开(公告)号：US09193615B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-24

申请号：US13595217

申请日：2012-08-27

Applicant: James T. Michaels ,  Peter Steinbach

Inventor： James T. Michaels ,  Peter Steinbach

IPC: C02F3/08 ,  C02F3/20 ,  C02F3/30 ,  A01K63/04 ,  C02F101/16 ,  C02F103/20

CPC classification number: C02F3/303 ,  A01K63/04 ,  C02F3/087 ,  C02F3/201 ,  C02F2101/16 ,  C02F2103/20 ,  C02F2203/008 ,  Y02W10/15 ,  Y02W10/37

Abstract: The present invention relates to a floating media moving bed portable biofilter and degasser and methods of using same useful for the biological treatment of aqueous nitrogenous waste. Provided herein are enhanced biofilter systems and methods for removing nitrogenous wastes from bodies of water. The portable biofilters described herein remedy the deficiencies of existing biofilters described above due to their enhanced nitrogen removing efficiency coupled with their simple and robust design, relative inexpensiveness, portability, ease of cleaning and maintenance, minimized trapping of aqueous solids, minimization of off-flavors in aquacultured fish, and immediate functionality when transferred to different sources of water. These advantages render the portable biofilters of the present invention suitable for commercial applications for aqueous nitrogenous waste removal.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种漂浮介质移动床便携式生物过滤器和脱气装置及其使用方法，可用于生物处理含水废水。 本文提供了用于从水体去除含氮废物的增强的生物过滤器系统和方法。 本文所述的便携式生物过滤器由于其增强的除氮效率以及其简单且坚固的设计，相对廉价，可携带性，清洁和维护的便利性，最小化的含水固体的吸收，使异味的最小化来补救上述现有生物过滤器的缺陷 在水产养殖鱼类中，并在转移到不同的水源时立即使用。 这些优点使得本发明的便携式生物过滤器适用于去除含水废水的商业应用。

公开(公告)号：US20130134091A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：US13595217

申请日：2012-08-27

Applicant: James T. Michaels ,  Peter Steinbach

Inventor： James T. Michaels ,  Peter Steinbach

IPC: C02F3/30

CPC classification number: C02F3/303 ,  A01K63/04 ,  C02F3/087 ,  C02F3/201 ,  C02F2101/16 ,  C02F2103/20 ,  C02F2203/008 ,  Y02W10/15 ,  Y02W10/37

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable biofilter and degasser.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种便携式生物滤池和脱气装置。

公开(公告)号：US20090152192A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-18

申请号：US12333352

申请日：2008-12-12

Applicant: James T. Michaels, II ,  Heather J. Hamlin ,  William Dutt ,  William Graham ,  Peter Steinbach ,  Brain Babbitt ,  Brian A. Richard, II

Inventor： James T. Michaels, II ,  Heather J. Hamlin ,  William Dutt ,  William Graham ,  Peter Steinbach ,  Brain Babbitt ,  Brian A. Richard, II

IPC: A01K63/04 ,  C02F3/30 ,  C02F103/20

CPC classification number: A01K63/04 ,  C02F1/20 ,  C02F3/302 ,  C02F2101/163 ,  C02F2103/20 ,  C02F2209/003 ,  C02F2209/04 ,  C02F2209/15 ,  C02F2209/40 ,  C02F2301/046 ,  C02F2303/16 ,  C02F2303/24 ,  Y10S210/903

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel arrangement of denitrification reactors for removal of nitrate compounds in a recirculating aquaculture system. The novel arrangement of an aquaculture system of the present invention includes positioning one or more anaerobic denitrification reactors upstream of aerobic nitrification and degassing processes. One aspect of the present invention includes a flow of aqueous medium from aquatic species rearing tanks towards one or more denitrification reactors. Another aspect of the present invention includes flow of aqueous medium from aquatic species rearing tanks to a solids removing filter or mechanical filtration means for removal of solid waste matter or biomass prior to flow of aqueous medium towards one or more denitrification reactors. In a sequence of components comprising a system of the present invention, treated and denitrified aqueous medium exiting one or more denitrification reactors is directed towards a solids removing filter wherein treated and denitrified aqueous medium combines with untreated aqueous medium. Combined untreated aqueous medium and denitrified aqueous medium exits a solids removing filter and is directed towards an aerobic nitrification unit. Aqueous medium exiting the aerobic nitrification unit is degassed and oxygenated and returned to aquatic species rearing tanks. A system of the present invention which utilizes denitrification reactors positioned upstream of aerobic nitrification has advantages over existing aquaculture systems which use denitrification in reduction of nitrate concentrations. This results in greater mitigation of water chemistries and compounds which are harmful to aquatic species and more efficient use and conservation of water resources.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于在循环水产养殖系统中去除硝酸盐化合物的反硝化反应器的新颖布置。 本发明的水产养殖系统的新颖设计包括将一个或多个厌氧反硝化反应器定位在需氧硝化和脱气过程的上游。 本发明的一个方面包括从水生物种饲养池向一个或多个反硝化反应器的水介质流。 本发明的另一方面包括将水性培养基从水生物种饲养池流入固体除去过滤器或用于在向一个或多个反硝化反应器流动水性介质之前除去固体废物或生物质的机械过滤装置。 在包括本发明的系统的组件序列中，离开一个或多个反硝化反应器的经处理和反硝化的水性介质被引导至固体除去过滤器，其中处理和反硝化的水性介质与未处理的水性介质组合。 组合的未处理的水性介质和反硝化水性介质离开固体除去过滤器并且被引向有氧硝化单元。 离开有氧硝化单元的水性介质脱气并充氧并返回到水生物种饲养池。 利用位于有氧硝化上游的脱氮反应器的本发明的系统具有优于使用反硝化还原硝酸盐浓度的现有水产养殖系统的优点。 这样可以大大减轻对水生物种有害的水化学物质和化合物，更有效地利用和保护水资源。

公开(公告)号：US07910001B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-22

申请号：US12333352

申请日：2008-12-12

Applicant: James T. Michaels, II ,  Heather J. Hamlin ,  William H. Dutt ,  William Graham ,  Peter Steinbach ,  Brian Babbitt ,  Brian A. Richards, II

Inventor： James T. Michaels, II ,  Heather J. Hamlin ,  William H. Dutt ,  William Graham ,  Peter Steinbach ,  Brian Babbitt ,  Brian A. Richards, II

IPC: C02F3/30 ,  A01K63/04

CPC classification number: A01K63/04 ,  C02F1/20 ,  C02F3/302 ,  C02F2101/163 ,  C02F2103/20 ,  C02F2209/003 ,  C02F2209/04 ,  C02F2209/15 ,  C02F2209/40 ,  C02F2301/046 ,  C02F2303/16 ,  C02F2303/24 ,  Y10S210/903

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel arrangement of denitrification reactors for removal of nitrate compounds in a recirculating aquaculture system. The novel arrangement of an aquaculture system of the present invention includes positioning one or more anaerobic denitrification reactors upstream of aerobic nitrification and degassing processes. One aspect of the present invention includes a flow of aqueous medium from aquatic species rearing tanks towards one or more denitrification reactors. Another aspect of the present invention includes flow of aqueous medium from aquatic species rearing tanks to a solids removing filter or mechanical filtration means for removal of solid waste matter or biomass prior to flow of aqueous medium towards one or more denitrification reactors. In a sequence of components comprising a system of the present invention, treated and denitrified aqueous medium exiting one or more denitrification reactors is directed towards a solids removing filter wherein treated and denitrified aqueous medium combines with untreated aqueous medium. Combined untreated aqueous medium and denitrified aqueous medium exits a solids removing filter and is directed towards an aerobic nitrification unit. Aqueous medium exiting the aerobic nitrification unit is degassed and oxygenated and returned to aquatic species rearing tanks. A system of the present invention which utilizes denitrification reactors positioned upstream of aerobic nitrification has advantages over existing aquaculture systems which use denitrification in reduction of nitrate concentrations. This results in greater mitigation of water chemistries and compounds which are harmful to aquatic species and more efficient use and conservation of water resources.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于在循环水产养殖系统中去除硝酸盐化合物的反硝化反应器的新颖布置。 本发明的水产养殖系统的新颖设计包括将一个或多个厌氧反硝化反应器定位在需氧硝化和脱气过程的上游。 本发明的一个方面包括从水生物种饲养池向一个或多个反硝化反应器的水介质流。 本发明的另一方面包括将水性培养基从水生物种饲养池流入固体除去过滤器或用于在向一个或多个反硝化反应器流动水性介质之前除去固体废物或生物质的机械过滤装置。 在包括本发明的系统的组件序列中，离开一个或多个反硝化反应器的经处理和反硝化的水性介质被引导至固体除去过滤器，其中处理和反硝化的水性介质与未处理的水性介质组合。 组合的未处理的水性介质和反硝化水性介质离开固体除去过滤器并且被引向有氧硝化单元。 离开有氧硝化单元的水性介质脱气并充氧并返回到水生物种饲养池。 利用位于有氧硝化上游的脱氮反应器的本发明的系统具有优于使用反硝化还原硝酸盐浓度的现有水产养殖系统的优点。 这样可以大大减轻对水生物种有害的水化学物质和化合物，更有效地利用和保护水资源。