Modular, batch decontamination systems for liquid waste containing solids.
The ThermoBatch™ Effluent Decontamination System (EDS) Progressive Recovery Inc. (PRI) sterilizes biologically active wastewater in BSL-2, BSL-3, BSL-3 AG, BSL-3 Enhanced, and BSL-4 research labs prior to discharge. The system accepts solid and liquid waste from all the lab drains into thermal reactor vessels where a heat cycle raises the liquid to a pre-determined temperature, maintains it at that temperature for a given period. It then automatically insures "proof of process", assuring your employees, officials, and the public that all possible steps are being taken to protect their safety and the environment.


Process
Reaching the desired 10-6 probability of a Possible Non-Sterile Unit (PNSU) is achieved by uniting the variables of elevated temperature with a desirable time duration.

General Description
ThermoBatch Thermal Reactors alternate in fill, treatment and standby cycles assuring there is always operating capacity. Standard systems range from 250 to 125,000 gallons per day operating capacity and special designs can accommodate any practical size requirement.

The operator interface is easy to use with graphic displays that show all aspects of the process and programmable logic controllers monitor and automatically control the entire process. If any operating parameter falls out of normal operating range, appropriate alarms are given and a safe shutdown of the system will occur. In the case of a mechanical failure, valves automatically isolate each of the modules for sterilization. Effluent from the system is cooled to 140 °F or below for disposal to the sewer.

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