TECHNOLOGY

Our launch technology, the Petrozyme Process©, enables the on site handling and treatment of hazardous oily wastes. The Petrozyme Process© is a reactor-based biological process for the degradation of oily sludge wastes from petroleum activities. The Petrozyme Process© utilizes advanced fermentation technology to degrade the major hydrocarbon components in petroleum.

The core technology involves high rate biodegradation of hydrocarbons in an aerated bio-reactor supplied with a proprietary nutrient blend and bacterial culture. Reactor design and process operating conditions promote growth of highly active populations of bacteria that rapidly degrade the hydrocarbon sludge to H2O and CO2. Typical total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) concentrations input to the Petrozyme Process© are in the 10 - 30% range.
    

A typical treatment time at 28° - 32° C (82° - 90° F) is 10 days. The major residue at the end of treatment is a water phase having very low hydrocarbon concentration (<1% TPH). The water may be recycled or processed in a waste water treatment plant. As the water contains high populations of hydrocarbon degrading bacteria, it may also be used to treat hydrocarbon-contaminated soil. Small quantities of solids that settle can be delisted from the hazardous waste list for safe "non-hazardous" disposal.
    
The bio-reactors themselves are rectangular or cylindrical in shape, constructed of concrete, steel, or other suitable material. Systems are designed to be modular and typically treat 500 to 20,000 cubic meters annually. Existing tankage can be converted into bio-reactors.

 
 

Petrozyme Process© Benefits

  • 30-50% savings over conventional dewatering/disposal methods
  • low liability - no offsite transportation or disposal of hazardous wastes
  • low capital cost - equipment can be financed with low monthly rental fee
  • low operating costs tied to sludge volumes treated - no standby fees