Abstract: Shipboard wastewater undergoes treatment within an automatic system based on membrane bioreactor technology. Bacteria that are naturally present in the raw waste stream break down during treatment and consume organic material in the wastewater. Membranes in a bioreactor within which the wastewater is treated provide a physical barrier, retaining the bacteria and other solids while producing an effluent sufficiently clean to be discharged directly overboard. To ensure adequate treatment, a flow-through ultraviolet disinfection unit is employed in the system downstream of filtration. Inorganic and other non-biodegradable material that accumulates in the bioreactor with time is removed automatically to maintain the desired solids concentration in the bioreactor.

Abstract: A method and system for sending scheduling and appointment notification text messages to users based on a device number or address. The method and system determines from the device number or address, service provider specific information which is required when sending various types of messages which dramatically reduces the complexity of administering the system. In addition, the system is very flexible in sending messages at specific intervals and to specific devices to notify the user of an upcoming appointment. This flexibility allows the system to be adapted to the users needs.