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Method for the biodegradation of organic contaminants in a mass of particulate solids and apparatus therefor

CA 2043948 C · Owner: Biogenie Inc. · Inventors: Cyr, Benoit

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A method for the biodegradation of organic contaminants in a mass of particulate solids. The method comprises providing a contaminated mass of particulate solids on an impervious surface in fluid communication with an impervious recovery reservoir. The impervious surface has operating thereon air supply and/or air suction means to provide suitable and continuous oxygenation of the mass and/or to remove undesirable vapor emissions from the mass. The mass is periodically irrigated by applying on its surface a culture medium comprising at least one bacterial strain and co-substrates thereof. The bacterial strain has the ability to degrade the organic contaminants. The medium is drained through …

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  • Filed June 5, 1991 and granted October 25, 1994. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 5, 2011.
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FiledJune 5, 1991
GrantedOctober 25, 1994
Term endedJune 5, 2011
Patent numberCA 2043948 C
Classification (IPC)B08B3/10 +2 more

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1992199419961998200020022004200620082010Application filedJune 5, 1991Patent grantedOct 25, 1994Term endedJune 5, 2011

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