by anastasia | Jun 30, 2017 | Past Webinars |
Anaerobic Troubleshooting The use of biogas as an energy source is old, going as far back as 1895, but it’s in the modern day that we’re really seeing the popularity of anaerobic digesters rise around the world. Technical Service Manager John talks...
by anastasia | May 3, 2017 | Case Studies, News |
Aquafix, Inc would like to announce its 2017 Case History Rewards Program. This is an opportunity to be rewarded and recognized for the hard work you already do! WHAT? Submit a new case history/study that includes the use of any Aquafix products. ▪ All submissions...
by anastasia | Apr 3, 2017 | Past Webinars |
Wastewater Lagoons As spring rolls around, the warm weather is joined by algae growth, sludge, ammonia issues, and so much more in wastewater lagoons. Technical Service Manager John delves into the finer points of managing a wastewater lagoon, how to deal with...
by anastasia | Feb 10, 2017 | Past Webinars, Wastewater |
Ammonia Removal and Nitrification To head off the 2017 Aquafix webinar series, our Manager of Technical Service, John, delves into the particulars of removing ammonia in wastewater and the tricky process of restarting nitrification. For additional information...
by anastasia | Sep 16, 2016 | Past Webinars, Wastewater |
Understanding Redworm and Midge Fly Control in Wastewater In another installment of his webinar series for operators on wastewater issues and solutions, our Manager of Technical Service, John, explores the factors that control the lifecycle of redworms and...
by anastasia | Jun 30, 2016 | Past Webinars, Wastewater |
Learn about the driving forces behind lagoon sludge, algae, nitrification loss, and more. In the second part of his series talking about wastewater issues and solutions, our Manager of Technical Service, John, explores the options for technology to combat...
by anastasia | May 10, 2016 | Past Webinars, Wastewater |
Learn about the driving forces behind lagoon sludge, algae, nitrification loss, and more. For anyone who’s ever wondered what causes their lagoon to act up or is interested in more tools to combat upsets, our Manager of Technical Service, John, is here to...
by anastasia | Jul 29, 2015 | News |
Aquafix Announces a New Testing Level for Better Understanding of Your Wastewater: Fatty Acid Analysis When fats, oil, and grease (FOG) go un-degraded in wastewater, they separate into their base fatty acids. These fatty acids provide the fuel to drive filaments and...
by anastasia | Dec 28, 2011 | Ask the Bugman, Nitrification, Unique Situations |
A: It’s possible that your oxygen concentrations are too low, (usually less than 1 ppm), and the interior of the floc particle has become anaerobic, causing the nitrate oxygen to be utilized. If only de-nitrification were this simple. In reality,...
by anastasia | Dec 28, 2011 | Ask the Bugman, Filaments |
A: High rates of yeast growth in wastewater cause undesirable effects including bulking due to interfloc bridging, discoloring the effluent, and/or producing malodors. Yeast can be filamentous or budding, which are sometimes seen as tetrads under the microscope. The...
by anastasia | Dec 28, 2011 | Ask the Bugman, Sludge |
A: Anaerobic digestion uses both facultative (acid-forming) and anaerobic bacteria to degrade BOD. Anaerobic digestors are either very stable and predictable or very vulnerable. Our BioGas1 formula — with its six essential trace metals necessary for the function of...
by anastasia | Nov 14, 2011 | Wastewater
AQUAFIX products are custom blended to meet the climate and aquatic habitat for which they are used. AQUAFIX works closely with its clients to be sure a very specific prescription is formulated for each need. [btn]See Our...
by anastasia | Nov 7, 2011 | Wastewater
Instructions for Obtaining and Sending a Wastewater Sample 1) Fill a 16 ounce container about 3/4 full. (Oxygen helps preserve the sample) Tighten lids. 2) Place the container(s) in a plastic bag(s) to contain any leaks. 3) Keep the sample cool at all times. ...
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by anastasia | Nov 7, 2011 | Ask the Bugman, Sludge |
Q: Our UASB reactor is not producing adequate sludge granulation or biomass. It starts to build biomass and get good COD removal, but then the granules disperse. We have influent that contains terephthalic acid and acetic acid and conditions that are adequate for...
