Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes a disinfection system configured to disinfect a first fluid. The system further includes a moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) system configured to treat a second fluid, wherein the disinfection system is fluidly coupled to the MBBR system upstream of the MBBR system, downstream of the MBBR, or wherein the disinfection system is disposed in the MBBR system.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes first anoxic moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) configured to receive a fluid containing selenium and to process the fluid via a first biofilm disposed on a first media to produce a first MBBR fluid by removing nitrogen from the fluid. The system further includes a second anoxic MBBR fluidly coupled to the first MBBR to receive the first MBBR fluid and to process the first MBBR fluid via a second biofilm disposed on a second media to produce a selenium enriched fluid, followed by a solid-liquid separation system to remove selenium in solid form as sludge and produce a treated effluent containing equal to or less than 5 micrograms of selenium per liter. The system includes a plurality of first sensors and first actuators disposed on the first MBBR, and a plurality of second sensors and second actuators disposed on the second MBBR.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes first anoxic moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) configured to receive a fluid containing selenium and to process the fluid via a first biofilm disposed on a first media to produce a first MBBR fluid by removing nitrogen from the fluid. The system further includes a second anoxic MBBR fluidly coupled to the first MBBR to receive the first MBBR fluid and to process the first MBBR fluid via a second biofilm disposed on a second media to produce a selenium enriched fluid, followed by a solid-liquid separation system to remove selenium in solid form as sludge and produce a treated effluent containing equal to or less than 5 micrograms of selenium per liter. The system includes a plurality of first sensors and first actuators disposed on the first MBBR, and a plurality of second sensors and second actuators disposed on the second MBBR.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving wastewater having a first total organic carbon (TOC) at a wastewater treatment system comprising a reactor system, wherein the reactor system comprises an anaerobic moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) and an aerobic MBBR. The method further includes treating the wastewater in the anaerobic MBBR, wherein the anaerobic MBBR comprises first bio-carriers configured to degrade at least a portion of the first TOC in the wastewater to generate a first treated wastewater and biogas, wherein the first treated wastewater has a second TOC that is less than the first TOC. The method also includes providing the biogas to an external system.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving wastewater having a first total organic carbon (TOC) at a wastewater treatment system comprising a reactor system, wherein the reactor system comprises an anaerobic moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) and an aerobic MBBR. The method further includes treating the wastewater in the anaerobic MBBR, wherein the anaerobic MBBR comprises first bio-carriers configured to degrade at least a portion of the first TOC in the wastewater to generate a first treated wastewater and biogas, wherein the first treated wastewater has a second TOC that is less than the first TOC. The method also includes providing the biogas to an external system.

Abstract: A screen configuration is provided for the extraction of wastewater from a wastewater reactor, while precluding the entry of biological support media. The screen may be formed as a tubular structure, and may be drum-like or have wings in a T-shaped configuration. A flow modifier within the screen may include one or more tubes extending into the screen and forming annular sections around the tubes. Flow through the screen, then, is directed around the inner flow modifier tubes and through the tubes. The resulting pressures and flow velocities are such that slot velocities through openings in the screen are generally constant along the length of the screen, and the flow is more efficiently distributed. The screen may be reduced in length as compared to conventional wastewater treatment screens.

Abstract: A wastewater treatment includes an elevated aeration system. The aeration system is used to provide air and nutrients to biological growth in a wastewater treatment vessel, and to promote circulation of the support media used for the biological growth. The aeration system is elevated from the bottom of the reactor vessel by supports that extend from sidewalls of the vessel, or from suspension systems that hang the aeration system at a desired height. Silt, debris and sludge may be removed from the free space between the elevated aeration system and the vessel floor. Mechanical collection or removal devices may be positioned between the elevated aeration system and the reactor floor.

Abstract: A treatment assembly removes and cleans solids located in a stream of liquid. A screen filter has a lower portion located in a channel to remove the solids from the liquid flowing through the channel. Once removed, the screen filter deposits the solids into an agitator assembly. Wash water is fed continuously into the agitator assembly, and the agitator within creates turbulence to clean the solids. The wash water and solids are continuously removed from the agitator assembly for further processing.

Abstract: A drive system for driving a screen in a fluid screening system comprises an electric gear motor equipped with a mechanical torque limited coupling. The system is sized to provide the torque required to drive the screen throughout the desired speed range, as well as providing additional torque as required to free lodged solids from the screen field. The mechanical torque limited coupling provides overload protection when lodged solids block the rotating rake bar. The coupling operates up to a predetermined torque value before the overload protection is activated. The drive system may be operated in either a manual mode or an automatic mode.

Abstract: A drive system for driving a screen in a fluid screening system comprises a hydraulic or pneumatic motor coupled to a drive shaft of the screen. The system is sized to provide the torque required to drive the screen throughout-the desired speed range, as well as providing additional torque as required to free lodged solids from the screen field. The hydraulic motor provides overload protection when lodged solids block the rotating rake bar. The drive system operates up to a predetermined pressure value before the overload protection is activated. The drive system may be operated in either a manual mode or an automatic mode.

Abstract: A waste water filter has a pair of driven chains carried by the frame and extending in a loop. Screen segments are located between the chains, each of the segments having apertures for the passage of fluid and a shelf portion to lift debris. End plates are secured to opposite ends of each of the segments and seal plates are located between the end plates and the chains. Fasteners secure the end plates and seal plates to the chains. Each of the segments has a first edge that overlaps an upstream side of a second edge of an adjacent segment.

Abstract: A waste water filter has a perforated conveyor made up of a plurality of segments. Each of the segments has a shelf portion to lift trapped filtered material. Drive chains on opposite sides of the conveyor rotate the conveyor in an oblong loop. End plates on the ends of each segment have leading and trailing edges that extend at an acute angle relative to one another. Each of the end plates is rigidly mounted to a link of one of the chains. A socket mounted on a first edge of each of the segments engages a rod mounted on a second edge of an adjacent segment. Seal plates are located between the chains and the end plates. Each of the seal plates is rigidly mounted to one of the end plates and has an overlapping portion that extends alongside in sliding contact with an adjacent one of the end plates.

Abstract: A screen system used in fluid channels has a scraper for removing debris from bars in a bar screenfield. The scraper is mounted to a top of a screen system. The scraper is lifted by a rake while simultaneously removing debris from the rake. Once the rake clears the scraper, the scraper returns to an original position. The scraper has arms that have wear plates with curvatures selected to avoid contact with the teeth. The scraper can have a cushioning device to lessen the impact of the scraper as it returns to a rest position.

Abstract: A drive system for driving a screen in a fluid screening system comprises an electric gear motor equipped with a mechanical torque limited coupling. The system is sized to provide the torque required to drive the screen throughout the desired speed range, as well as providing additional torque as required to free lodged solids from the screen field. The mechanical torque limited coupling provides overload protection when lodged solids block the rotating rake bar. The coupling operates up to a predetermined torque value before the overload protection is activated. The drive system may be operated in either a manual mode or an automatic mode.

Abstract: A drive system for driving a screen in a fluid screening system comprises a hydraulic or pneumatic motor coupled to a drive shaft of the screen. The system is sized to provide the torque required to drive the screen throughout-the desired speed range, as well as providing additional torque as required to free lodged solids from the screen field. The hydraulic motor provides overload protection when lodged solids block the rotating rake bar. The drive system operates up to a predetermined pressure value before the overload protection is activated. The drive system may be operated in either a manual mode or an automatic mode.

Abstract: A screen system used in fluid channels has emergency discharge doors. The emergency discharge doors are located within the debris plate of the bar screen system and can be opened, as needed, to prevent fluid from overflowing should the grid screen become obstructed. The emergency discharge doors are located within rectangular openings in the debris plate in which the doors sit flush with the debris plate when closed. The emergency discharge doors can be opened manually, when needed, with handles that are preferably located at the top of the screen system. Lifting the handles releases the locking pins that keep the doors in place, allowing the doors to open freely in response to the fluid pressure on the upstream side of the screen system.

Abstract: A screen system used in fluid channels has individually removable bars in a bar screenfield. The removable bars are connected to the screen system through at least two screenfield bar holders. The screenfield bar holders contain a plurality of slots in which the removable bars insert within. A removably mounted screenfield bar retainer at each screenfield bar holder attaches the removable bars. The retainers have teeth that wedge the bars between them.

Abstract: A screen system used in fluid channels has individually removable bars in a bar screenfield. The removable bars are connected to the screen system through at least two screenfield bar holders. The screenfield bar holders contain a plurality of slots in which the removable bars insert within. A removably mounted screenfield bar retainer at each screenfield bar holder attaches the removable bars. The retainers have teeth that wedge the bars between them.

Abstract: A screen system used in fluid channels has emergency discharge doors. The emergency discharge doors are located within the debris plate of the bar screen system and can be opened, as needed, to prevent fluid from overflowing should the grid screen become obstructed. The emergency discharge doors are located within rectangular openings in the debris plate in which the doors sit flush with the debris plate when closed. The emergency discharge doors can be opened manually, when needed, with handles that are preferably located at the top of the screen system. Lifting the handles releases the locking pins that keep the doors in place, allowing the doors to open freely in response to the fluid pressure on the upstream side of the screen system.