Professional Services
BIO-SYSTEMS' Laboratory Services
The general health, diversity and nitrification capabilities of the
system biomass can be determined using numerous tests
developed by the BIO-SYSTEMS lab.
Wastewater Biomass Analysis - A microscopic examination of the wastewater sample is documented by photomicrographs. Biological floc structures, higher life forms, polysaccharide coating in floc structures, presence and identification of filaments, etc. are carefully examined and documented in this analysis. By routinely doing these analyses under all operating conditions, baseline information can be obtained and monitored, thereby enabling incremental system changes to be measured and implemented.
Shake Flask Toxicity Study - Shake flask studies are the bioengineering version of jar testing. This testing can be used as a screening method to determine if existing biomass can be enhanced by bioaugmentation along with the treatability/toxicity of the wastewater to improve COD/BOD removal. Testing can also be done with additive such as nutrients or chemicals to determine their impact on the sample treatability. Toxicity can also be checked on.
Nitrification Inhibition Testing - Composite samples from individual wastestreams contributing to the total nitrogen in the system can be analyzed for nitrification inhibition testing. The samples are spiked with a known amount of ammonia, pH stabilized with buffers and inoculated with a nitrifying population with known ammonia removal capabilities. A flask with DI water and ammonia serves as the Control. The ammonia readings are recorded and monitored hourly. Ammonia degradation in the sample is compared to the Control and reported as % inhibition. The capacity of the MLSS to achieve nitrification can also be measured.
Biomanagement Programs
Based on above all, a bioaugmentation program may be recommended depending on the need of the individual customer. The program may consists of the addition of biological products supported by ongoing site services and laboratory analysis for monitoring and documenting the progress of the application.