PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

BIO-SYSTEMS’ LABORATORY SERVICES

The general health, diversity and nitrification capabilities of the

system biomass can be determined using numerous tests

developed by the BIO-SYSTEMS lab.

Wastewater Biomass Analysis – A microscopic examination of the   wastewater sample is documented by photomicrographs. Biological floc   structures, higher life forms, polysaccharide coating in floc structures,   presence and identification of filaments, etc. are carefully examined and   documented in this analysis. By routinely doing these analyses under all   operating conditions, baseline information can be obtained and   monitored, thereby enabling incremental system changes to be   measured  and implemented.Shake Flask Toxicity Study – Shake flask studies are the   bioengineering version of jar testing. This testing can be used  as a screening method to determine if existing biomass can  be enhanced by bioaugmentation along with the  treatability/toxicity of the wastewater to improve COD/BOD  removal. Testing can also be done with additive such as  nutrients or chemicals to  determine their impact on the  sample treatability. Toxicity can also be checked on.

Nitrification Inhibition Testing – Composite samples from individual wastestreams contributing to the total nitrogen in the system can be analyzed for nitrification inhibition testing. The samples are spiked with a known amount of ammonia, pH stabilized with buffers and inoculated with a nitrifying population with known ammonia removal capabilities. A flask with DI water and ammonia serves as the Control. The ammonia readings are recorded and monitored hourly. Ammonia degradation in the sample is compared to the Control and reported as % inhibition. The capacity of the MLSS to achieve nitrification can also be measured.

Biomanagement Programs

Based on above all, a bioaugmentation program may be recommended depending on the need of the individual customer. The program may consists of the addition of biological products supported by ongoing site services and laboratory analysis for monitoring and documenting the progress of the application.

IN ADDITION TO BIO-SYSTEMS’ VARIOUS LABORATORY SERVICES, ALSO OFFERED ARE:

• Diverse Formulation Capabilities

BIO-SYSTEMS’ production facility contains a full laboratory and testing capabilities to provide superior product matching. We are able to produce liquids, solids, powders, and gels to fit your exact specifications including color, fragrance, etc. so that your products best fit your customer’s application needs.

• Flexible Packaging Options

All applications and situations are unique. BIO-SYSTEMS offers a wide variety of packaging options for customer convinience and ease of use including water soluble pouches. Liquids are available in quarts, gallons, 5 gallon fort paks, as well as 30 and 55 gallon drums. If our current packaging options do not suit your particular application, BIO-SYSTEMS is dedicated to developing a personalized option that will work.