Envirogen and Inotec Enter Joint Technology Development Agreement to Advance Bioreactor Performance

Envirogen Technologies, Inc. and Inotec, Inc. announced that they have entered into a joint technology development agreement to advance the performance of bioreactors in groundwater, mining water and a broad range of wastewater treatment applications. The initial focus of the development activity will be on reducing the amount of substrate (electron donor) required to successfullyoperate anoxic bioreactors as well as on minimizing the amount of solids generated during operation. Bioreactor treatment operating costs are among the lowest of any type of water treatment technology on the market today - with electron donor and solids handling representing a significant portion of long-term project costs. Initial targets for technology development will be removal of metals and inorganics such as perchlorate, nitrate, sulfate, selenium, arsenic, mercury and more.

According to Dave Enegess, Senior Vice President for Envirogen, the potential synergies for Envirogen's fluidized bed reactor (FBR) and Inotec's electro-biochemical reactor (EBR) technologies can be a boon for companies in need of high-performance, lower cost water treatment. "We're excited at the opportunity to work with Inotec to advance the state-of-the-art of bioreactor technology. Jack Adams and his team have been at the forefront of bioreactor technology development for decades. The innovation in the EBR technology is apparent and addresses key industry concerns," he said. "This agreement is another step in our drive to push bioreactor technology to meet new challenges for treatment efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The goal here is first to be able to develop better solutions tailored to groundwater and wastewater treatment applications in mining, power, chemical and refining facilities - and potentially to develop revolutionary, next-step bioreactor technology," he continued.

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• Mining Development
• Groundwater Recharge