Abstract: A system and method for treating flowing water systems with a plasma discharge to remove or control growth of microbiological species. Components of the water system are protected from being damaged by excess energy from the electrohydraulic treatment. Ozone gas generated by a high voltage generator that powers the plasma discharge is recycled to further treat the water. A gas infusion system may be used to create fine bubbles of ozone, air, or other gases in the water being treated to aid in plasma generation, particularly when the conductivity of the water is high. An electrode mounting assembly maintains a high voltage electrode and ground electrode at a fixed distance from each other to optimize plasma generation. An open support structure for the high voltage generator circuit physically separates spark gap electrodes and resists metal deposits that may disrupt discharge of a high voltage pulse to create the plasma.

Abstract: A system and method for treating flowing water systems with a plasma discharge to remove or control growth of microbiological species. Components of the water system are protected from being damaged by excess energy from the electrohydraulic treatment. Ozone gas generated by a high voltage generator that powers the plasma discharge is recycled to further treat the water. A gas infusion system may be used to create fine bubbles of ozone, air, or other gases in the water being treated to aid in plasma generation, particularly when the conductivity of the water is high. An electrode mounting assembly maintains a high voltage electrode and ground electrode at a fixed distance from each other to optimize plasma generation. An open support structure for the high voltage generator circuit physically separates spark gap electrodes and resists metal deposits that may disrupt discharge of a high voltage pulse to create the plasma.

Abstract: A self-contained biomass generator configured for use in growing and discharging bacteria at or near an intended use site and having a housing containing a bacteria growth chamber; water and air inlets; receptacles and solenoid pumps for liquids containing bacteria spores, nutrient, defoamer and disinfectant; a recirculation pump; air pump; water heater; manifold; a dosing pump configured to dispense controlled amounts of bacteria; and a programmable electronic controller configured to operate the device through a plurality of bacteria growth cycles and to disinfect the wetted internal surfaces between growth cycles without requiring service or operator intervention. A process for using the biomass generator is also disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method for conveying and dispersing a fluid, particularly a low-shear tolerant fluid, onto a granulated material using at least two spray nozzles. Using at least two spray nozzles achieves the same total flow rate as a single nozzle, but reduces the pressure and shear forces on the fluid, allowing fluids containing biological components to be sprayed at the same total flow rate without damaging the biological components. A conveyor or chute transports the granulated material in a wide, thinner laminar plane under the spray nozzles. The spray nozzles are supported above the conveyor or chute and are adjustable as to height and angle. An optional blow-off nozzle directs compressed gas to clean the spray nozzles when fluid spraying has stopped.

Abstract: A system and method of treating wastewater within a wastewater network, such as a sewer system, to control odor (primarily from sulfides and H2S), FOG (fats, oil, and grease), and corrosion in a distributed wastewater or sewer system. The system and method comprise generating bacteria using an on-site biogenerator, feeding the bacteria into the wastewater, mixing the wastewater and adding oxygen with an aerator/mixer to maintain dissolved oxygen levels of at least 0.5 ppm (if needed), and adding supplemental treatment chemicals (if needed). The system and method preferably comprise monitoring the wastewater and controlling feed rates of bacteria, oxygen and supplemental chemicals based on the results of monitoring.

Abstract: A system and method for treating flowing water systems with a plasma discharge to remove or control growth of microbiological species. Components of the water system are protected from being damaged by excess energy from the electrohydraulic treatment. Ozone gas generated by a high voltage generator that powers the plasma discharge is recycled to further treat the water. A gas infusion system may be used to create fine bubbles of ozone, air, or other gases in the water being treated to aid in plasma generation, particularly when the conductivity of the water is high. An electrode mounting assembly maintains a high voltage electrode and ground electrode at a fixed distance from each other to optimize plasma generation. An open support structure for the high voltage generator circuit physically separates spark gap electrodes and resists metal deposits that may disrupt discharge of a high voltage pulse to create the plasma.