Patents Assigned to MCB GmbH
  • Upflow reactor featuring controlled recirculation of biomass
    Patent number: 8721877
    Abstract: An upflow reactor is provided that includes a reactor tank, conduits, a waste water distributor, at least one first flotation separator and an optional second flotation separator for separating reactor water, biomass, and biogas, a collection device, and a gas separator for separating biomass and biogas. The first flotation separator includes one or more gas domes that are connected to the collection device and have outlets, the cross-sectional area or geometry of which can be controlled using movable covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: MCB GmbH
    Inventor: Marianne Buchmueller