Modular smart biofeeding device

摘要

The instant invention describes a device and system for dispensing microbial solutions into a wastewater treatment environment. The device contains one or more removable modules that provides the user with the capability of quickly and easily removing one or more of the modules without the need for replacing or removing the entire unit. The modules are preferably designed to hold bags filled with a microbial solution. The bags are fluidly connected to a pump which dispenses the solution to a predetermined location.

主权项

1. A device for dispensing biological solutions into a wastewater treatment system comprising:
a biological dispensing unit for placement within a wastewater environment; said biological dispensing unit containing a base having a surface for supporting at least one removable module and a vertical support structure extending upwardly from said base, said vertical support structure having a generally planar inner surface and a first receiving member sized and shaped to receive at least a first portion of at least one removable module and to prevent lateral movement from said vertical support structure or said base, said base having at least one first securing member sized and shaped to couple with at least one second portion of said at least one removable module to prevent horizontal movement from said vertical support structure or said base; said at least one removable module adapted to store a biological material therein and having at least one surface constructed and arranged to align with said vertical support structure inner surface, a second securing member sized and shaped to secure with said vertical support structure first receiving member, and a bottom surface having a second receiving member sized and shaped to receive said at least one first securing member positioned on said base; said at least one removable module being removeably coupled to said base unit and said vertical structure in a manner which prevents both lateral and vertical separation of said at least one removable module from said biological dispensing unit; at least one biological material delivery unit comprising a pump operatively coupled to at least one dispensing tube adapted for dispensing at least a portion of said biological material stored within said at least one removable module to a wastewater treatment environment; and a control unit adapted for operatively controlling said biological dispensing unit.