Developments in Geothermal Waste Treatment Biotechnology

Conference · Tue Mar 21 00:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:890491

Premuzic, Eugene T; Lin, Mow S

Extensive laboratory studies have indicated that the application of biochemical processes in the development of biotechnology suitable for conversion of geothermal wastes from hazardous to non-hazardous materials is technically and economically feasible. These studies have also shown that such biotechnology may require bioreactors capable of handling different amounts and types of residual sludges. Particular attention has to be paid to the duration of treatment, efficiency of cycling, and maintenance of biomass. Laboratory studies addressing these parameters are described.

• Research Organization: Department of Applied Science, Environmental Biotechnology Division, BNL (Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 890491
• Report Number(s): CONF-890352-12; TRN: US200622%%644
• Resource Relation: Conference: DOE Research and Development for the Geothermal Marketplace, Proceedings of the Geothermal Program Review VII; San Francisco, CA, March 21-23, 1989
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

09 BIOMASS FUELS
BIOMASS
BIOREACTORS
BIOTECHNOLOGY
EFFICIENCY
MAINTENANCE
SLUDGES
WASTE PROCESSING
WASTES
Geothermal Legacy