Biologicals

Biological solutions for the wastewater industry including BOD Removal, Corrosion & Odor Control, Phosphorous Removal, Fats, Oils & Grease, Hydrocarbons, Nitrifiers, Biomass Reinforcement, Biogas Production, Compound Removal, Environmental Tolerance, Cold Weather, Industrial Biocleaning, Solids Management and Upset Recovery.

BCT-2000CW

BCT-2000 CW is a blend of selectively-adapted bacterial cultures developed to enhance removal efficiencies in wastewater treatment systems operating under low temperature conditions. Specially-formulated bacteria and enzymes in BCT-2000 CW have proven effective in improving biological treatment systems. BCT-2000 CW has demonstrated effective degradation of municipal wastes, phenolics, surfactants and other industrial wastes at temperatures as low as 39°F (4°C). Many biological wastewater treatment plants experience a reduction in activity at lower operating temperatures. Typically this occurs during cold weather months resulting in reduced BOD, COD and specific waste degradation.

BCT-BAS and BCT-BAS RF

BCT-BAS encompasses a wide variety of organic degradation capabilities to target a variety of industrial wastes. The microbial blend incorporates strains capable of degrading fatty acids, surfactants, hydrocarbons, phenolic compounds, ketones and recalcitrant organics. The microbial activity of BCT-BAS blend is recommended to enhance BOD, COD, and TOC removal associated with industrial wastewaters.

BCT-BAS is recommended when:

• A broad-based spectrum of activity for wastes is desired or needed.

• The goal is recalcitrant COD reduction.

• A different BI-CHEM 1000-series product is not specifically indicated.

• A full-scale application is desired as an alternative to lab testing on previously untested organic compounds. Note: The waste composition may indicate that a different BI-CHEM product will provide the best benefits for waste application. Contact your sales representative to determine the best BI-CHEM product for your application.

BCT-BM

BCT-BM is a biological formulation combining beneficial microorganisms and fast-acting enzymes. BCT-BM can be used in a variety of industries that use anaerobic treatment for high-strength wastewaters. It increases biogas generation and improves efficiency of the anaerobic system.

BCT-ELM RF

ELM-RF-Is a concentrated micronutrient source for industrial wastewaters suffering from deficiencies in key micronutrients or trace metals. Combines a robust yet cost effective combination of inorganic nutrients and trace metals designed to boost the health of microorganisms and improve in activated sludge, trickling filters, aerated lagoons and especially anaerobic digesters.

BCT-FGM RF

BCT-FGM RF is an advanced, unique biological treatment designed to degrade food-processing wastewater with unique capabilities for the metabolism of fats, oils and greases (FOG) of animal and plant origin. This product contains a Bacillus strain that adds a novel, stable, spore-forming bacteria to BCT-FGM RF. The manufacturer of this product is a leader in the isolation and selection of novel microbial consortia that degrade recalcitrant organics such as grease. BCT-FGM RF is the result of their ability to identify novel strains and their expertise in developing effective and stable microbial blends that enhance the overall degradation of waste organics. BCT-FGM RF is recommended for use in most meat, poultry, dairy, bakery, and vegetable and plant oil processing operations. Wide applicability is possible due to the fundamental similarities between animal and plant fats and oils, and the inherent degradability of animal and plant proteins and carbohydrates. The introduction of BCT-FGM RF into a microbial blend that also performs well on proteins and carbohydrates delivers a superb biological consortium for food processing wastewater.

BCT-FOGS

BCT-FOGS represents an advanced, unique biological treatment for fats, oils, greases (FOG) and odors in collection system pump stations and adjacent sewer lines. The introduction of BCT-FOGS into a microbial blend that also performs well on proteins, lipids and carbohydrates delivers a superior biological consortium for FOG and odors in collection system pump stations and adjacent sewer lines that are characterized by infrequent pumping and long detention times.

BCT-GLGC

BCT-GLGC contains bacteria and enzymes specifically adapted to liquefy fats, greases, olefins, and vegetable oils suspended in wastewater. The product will work effectively in restaurant grease traps, scum pits, and lift stations. The bacteria produce prodigious amounts of lipase enzymes to penetrate and liquefy insoluble oils and fats. The product works under aerobic and anoxic conditions. The product contains no caustics or acids, and will not harm pipes or wastewater equipment.

BCT-GLGC ZX

BCT-GLGC ZX is a broad blend of carbonaceous bacteria contained in BCT-GLGC plus thiobacillus cultures. The thiobacillus cultures use sulfides, including H2S, as the energy source for their metabolism. It also contains bacterial and enzymes specifically adapted to liquefy fats, greases, olefins, and vegetable oils suspended in wastewater. In wastewater environments, the product converts sulfide compounds to elemental sulfur. The product is used to reduce toxicity caused by sulfides or for use in odor-reducing programs. This product will work in low pH and low oxygen environments. It also works effectively in restaurant grease traps, scum pits, and lift stations. The bacteria produce prodigious amounts of lipase enzymes to penetrate and liquefy insoluble oils and fats. The products work under aerobic and anoxic conditions. The product contains no caustics or acids and will not harm pipes or wastewater equipment.

BCT-HSC

BCT-HSC is specifically designed for upset recovery and wastewater management in municipal wastewater environments. BCT-HSC specialized consortium of selectively adapted bacteria combines multiple strain capabilities into a single synergistic blend that addresses a number of applications in municipal wastewater management. BCT-HSC can improve operational efficiency by allowing rapid build-up of biomass during plant hydraulic wash-outs and during seasonal hydraulic peak loadings and by reducing the severity and frequency of plant upsets.

BCT-LNS

BCT-LNS is a liquid blend of the nitrifying strains Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter. The product is applicable to aerobic treatment systems and has successfully established nitrification in activated sludge, lagoon and retrofitted physical/chemical unit processes in municipalities, landfills, steel plants, refineries, food processors/renderers, chemical producers and Superfund sites. Successful applications normally include a review of solids retention time, dissolved oxygen, pH, carbonate-alkalinity, effluent BOD and the potential impact of inhibitory substrates. Where nitrification is inhibited by the presence of degradable BOD or inhibitory organics, programs targeted towards reducing the organics below inhibitory thresholds are normally recommended prior to or in combination with BCT-LNS addition.

BCT-MCC

A powerful microbial consortium which reduces organic matter, BCT-MCC is a consortium of over 560 billion hydrocarbon digesting microbes per ounce contained in a bentonite clay carrier. It may be used to attack any petroleum based liquids (i.e. gasoline, fuel oil, hydrocarbon solvents, organic wastes) and virtually any hydrocarbon or oxygenated hydrocarbon. As in all microbial products, water and oxygen must be present to allow the microbes to break down oils into carbon dioxide, water, and soluble fatty acids.

BCT-OX™

BCT-OX™ is a proprietary chemical/microbial blend that represents an advanced treatment for fats, oils, greases (FOG) and odors in collection system pump stations and adjacent sewer lines. The introduction of BCT-OX™ also performs well on proteins, lipids and carbohydrates delivering a superior biological grouping for FOG and odors in collection system pump stations and adjacent sewer lines that are characterized by infrequent pumping and long detention times. BCT-OX™ will also reduce the risk of, or even prevent the generation of sulfide in a sewer system by effectively helping to maintain “aerobic” type conditions in the sewage. (Reduced sulfides = reduced odor & reduced risk of sewer corrosion, etc.). Additionally easily-degraded organic matter is consumed, that otherwise can cause anaerobic conditions downstream as well as odor emissions itself. The concept is also applicable for surplus sludge treatment.

BCT-RVAF1

BCT-RVAF1 is a blend of adapted microorganisms formulated for municipal and food processing wastewater applications. The bacteria in BCT-RVAF1 produce multiple types of enzymes such as protease, amylase, cellulase, and lipase to break down waste products for most meat processing, dairies, vegetable packing, sugar, and carbohydrate processing facilities. The product contains aerobic as well as facultative bacteria to work in anoxic conditions. Use of BCT-RVAF1 will increase biological activity and produce a good settling biological floc.

BCT-RVAF2

BCT-RVAF2 will work in low pH and low oxygen environments.

BCT-SVC 10X

BCT-SVC 10X is a revolutionary Soil Conditioner that acts like medicine for your plants and soil. These products provide the mechanism for the soil to heal itself, resulting in vigorous and energized plant growth. Crops and vegetation grown in BCT-SVC 10X treated soil have shown the same incredible results, such as, fewer stressed or diseased plants, shorter harvest times by up to 30%, and increased crop yields by as much as 200%.

BCT-SRP

BCT-SRP offers a new way to minimize settled sludge volume and reduce solids handling costs in wastewater lagoons. They are made via a process that creates a dense spike that rapidly sinks to the bottom of a lagoon, even when applied at the water’s surface. This makes dosing easy and ensures contact between the microorganisms and the sludge. It is also easily applied to problem build up areas to eliminate short circuiting.

BCT-XCEL

BCT-XCEL is a source of phosphorous in liquid and dry formulations. Phosphorous is present as ortho-phosphate (o-PO43-). The dry formula contains 0.26 lbs. P per pound of product; the liquid formula contains 1.3 lbs. P per gallon of product.

BCT-XCEL C

BCT-XCEL C provides a cost-effective means to amend inorganic nutrient deficiencies or to provide carbon for wastewater treatment systems. The 250 gallon tote packaging option provides the best overall value in cost per pound or active ingredient where available. The 50 pound keg and 55 gallon drum packaging options for BCT-XCEL C are roughly equivalent in cost per pound of active ingredient, however, with BCT XCEL C, the dry formula provides a 50-60% savings per pound of active ingredient due to solubility limits.