Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of reducing nitrogen and phosphorus recycled back to a liquid stream by subjecting digested sludge to post aerobic digestion (PAD) in the presence of at least one alkaline compound containing calcium.

Abstract: A powdered, flexible, expandable conveyor comprises a pair of flexible, expandable link assemblies, preferably in the form of a plurality of links pivotally connected to each other in an X-shaped chain. The conveyor surface preferably includes a plurality of individually powered rollers. The individually powered rollers are mounted between the link assemblies at spaced locations along the length of the conveyor. Each of the powered rollers is rotatably driven by a motor housed inside the roller together with an individual gear box. Each motor is electrically connected to a terminal block located outside the powered roller which in turn is connected to a power supply. The gear boxes individually associated with the various motors may have different gear ratios in order to accommodate different loading. The conveyor is sufficiently flexible to be able to form a curved conveyor surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the travel of articles along a conveyor track. The apparatus includes a frame (14) positioned relative to the conveyor track (11), and having a downstream end and an upstream end. A first pair of gates (20) extends from the downstream end of the frame (14) into the travel path of the article. The first pair of gates (20) rotates synchronously between a closed position and an open position. A second pair of gates (21) extends from the upstream end of the frame (14) into the travel path of the article. The second pair of gates (21) likewise rotates synchronously between an open position and a closed position. A drive train, including sprockets (30, 31, 36 and 42) and chain (43) simultaneously rotates the first pair (20) and the second pair (21) of gates so that when one of the pairs of gates is in a closed position the other of the pairs of gates is in an open position.