Patents Assigned to National Water Research Inst.
  • Biodegradation of volatile organic contaminants from air using biologically activated foam
    Patent number: 5714379
    Abstract: A bioreactor is disclosed which degrades volatile organic contaminants (VOCs) from air using biologically activated foam. The reactor includes a foam generator, a reaction pipe in fluid communication with the foam generator and a defoamer in fluid communication with the reaction pipe. The reactor can also include a chemostat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Assignee: National Water Research Inst.
    Inventor: Donald W. Phipps, Jr.