benthal oxygen demand The oxygen demand exerted by microbes and other organisms living on, or in close association with, the organic mud and sludge deposits on the bottom of a river or stream. benthic Relating to the bottom environment of a water body. benthos Microbes and other organisms living on or in close association with the bottom of a water body BentoLinerm Clay composite liner by SLT North America, Inc BentomattM Geotextile-bentonite liner by Colloid Environmental Technologies bentonite Colloidal clay-like mineral that can be used as a coagulant aid in water treatment systems. Sometimes used as the earth component or soil amendment for construction of a pond or landfill liner because of its low permeability benzene A colorless, flammable liquid with carcinogenic properties produced from oal tar and used as a solvent. Benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon charac terized by its six-sided ring structure with the chemical formula C6H6 Bepex Former name of Hosokawa Bepex Corp berm A horizontal earthen ridge or bank. Bernoullis Equation Energy equation commonly used to calculate head pressure, and considers velocity head, static head, and elevation beryllium An airborne metal hazardous to human health when inhaled that may be discharged by machine shops, ceramic and propellant plants, and foundries. best available technology (BAt) The best technology, treatment techniques, or other means available after considering field, rather than solely laboratory conditions best demonstrated available technology(BDAt) A technology demonstrated in full-scale commercial operation and shown to have statistically better perfor- nce than other technologies best management practice(BMP) The schedules of activities, methods, mea- sures,and other accepted industry management practices to prevent pollution of waters and facilitate compliance with applicable regulations Beta NOx 2000 M NOx oxidation/reduction unit by Duall Division, Met-Pro Corp beta particles Electrons emitted by a radioactive nucleus beta radiation A stream of beta particles released during radioactive decay Betz laboratories Former name of BetzDearborn Inc. BevMAX M Reverse osmosis system for beverage industry applications by USFilter BFlo Trademark of Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc. BFR See“ Ballasted Floc reactors(BFR)” B-GonM Mist eliminator by Kimre Inc BGS2 Sludge dryer/pelletizer formerly offered by Wheelabrator Water Technolo- BHN Probiotic Lagoon sludge oxidation product line by Bio Huma Netics, Inc. B-horizon The intermediate soil layer, usually having a high clay content, where minerals and other particles washed down from the a-horizon accumulate bhp Brake horsepower. The power developed by an engine as measured by a dynamometer applied to the shaft or flywheel
benthal oxygen demand The oxygen demand exerted by microbes and other organisms living on, or in close association with, the organic mud and sludge deposits on the bottom of a river or stream. benthic Relating to the bottom environment of a water body. benthos Microbes and other organisms living on or in close association with the bottom of a water body. BentoLiner™ Clay composite liner by SLT North America, Inc. Bentomat™ Geotextile-bentonite liner by Colloid Environmental Technologies Co. bentonite Colloidal clay-like mineral that can be used as a coagulant aid in water treatment systems. Sometimes used as the earth component or soil amendment for construction of a pond or landfill liner because of its low permeability. benzene A colorless, flammable liquid with carcinogenic properties produced from coal tar and used as a solvent. Benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon characterized by its six-sided ring structure with the chemical formula C6H6. Bepex Former name of Hosokawa Bepex Corp. berm A horizontal, earthen ridge or bank. Bernoulli’s Equation Energy equation commonly used to calculate head pressure, and considers velocity head, static head, and elevation. beryllium An airborne metal hazardous to human health when inhaled that may be discharged by machine shops, ceramic and propellant plants, and foundries. best available technology (BAT) The best technology, treatment techniques, or other means available after considering field, rather than solely laboratory conditions. best demonstrated available technology (BDAT) A technology demonstrated in full-scale commercial operation and shown to have statistically better performance than other technologies. best management practice (BMP) The schedules of activities, methods, measures, and other accepted industry management practices to prevent pollution of waters and facilitate compliance with applicable regulations. Beta NOx 2000™ NOx oxidation/reduction unit by Duall Division, Met-Pro Corp. beta particles Electrons emitted by a radioactive nucleus. beta radiation A stream of beta particles released during radioactive decay. Betz Laboratories Former name of BetzDearborn, Inc. BevMAX™ Reverse osmosis system for beverage industry applications by USFilter. BFI® Trademark of Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc. BFR See “Ballasted Floc Reactor™ (BFR).” B-Gon™ Mist eliminator by Kimre Inc. BGS2 Sludge dryer/pelletizer formerly offered by Wheelabrator Water Technologies, Inc. BHN Probiotic Lagoon sludge oxidation product line by Bio Huma Netics, Inc. B-horizon The intermediate soil layer, usually having a high clay content, where minerals and other particles washed down from the A-horizon accumulate. bhp Brake horsepower. The power developed by an engine as measured by a dynamometer applied to the shaft or flywheel
Bibbigard Torque limitor by Brunel Corp Bibo Dewatering and drainage pumps by ITT Flygt Corp bicarbonate A chemical compound containing an HCO, group bicarbonate alkalinity Water alkalinity caused by bicarbonate ions bicarbonate hardness Water hardness caused by calcium bicarbonate and mag- ium bicarbonate Bl-CHEM Surfactant degradation product by Sybron Chemicals, Biochemical Bi-Chem Selectively adapted bacterial cultures for wastewater treatment by Sybron Chemicals, Inc. BIF See"boilers and industrial furnaces(BIF). BIF Product group of BIF. biflow filter Granular media filter characterized by water flow from both top and bottom to a collector located in the center of the filter bed Big Dipper Grease removal unit by Thermaco, Inc bilharzia Waterborne disease also known as"schistosomiasis binary fission Asexual reproduction in some microbes where the parent organism plits into two independent organisms. Bio Disk-10 Biological deodorizer by Neutraman, Inc. io Dredge A lagoon sludge oxidation process by Unisol Bio GenesisM Microbial formulation to reduce wastewater odors by Bio Huma Bio gro Bio Gro division of wheelabrator Water Technologies, Inc. Bio Jet-7 Organic solution of seven strains of live, non-toxic bacteria by Jet, Bio Marm Floating piping system by Environmental Dynamics Inc Bio Fix Alkaline stabilization process for biosolids by Wheelabrator Water Tech nologies, Inc Bio Lime Agricultural liming agent by Wheelabrator Water Technologies, Inc Bio/Scents Liquid odor neutralizer by Hinsilblon Laboratories BioAcceleratorM Groundwater treatment unit by Biotrol bioaccumulants Substances that increase in concentration in living organisms as they take in contaminated air, water, or food because the substances are very slowly metabolized or excreted. See also"biological magnification. bioaccumulation The process by which living organisms absorb and retain chem- icals or elements from their environment, especially from their food bioaccumulative A characteristic of a chemical whose rate of intake into a living organism is greater than its rate of excretion or metabolism bioaccumulative chemicals of concern(BCC) Chemicals including mercury dioxin. chlordane. ddt and PCbs which accumulate in the environment and represent potential risks to human health, aquatic life, and wildlife Bio-Activation Combination activated sludge and trickling filter wastewater treat ment system by Amwell, Inc. bioassay An analytical method that uses living organisms to measure the effect of a substance factor. or condition on the environment bioaugmentation A method of cleaning up pollution by inoculating a site with specific contaminant-targeted microbes in high density
Bibbigard Torque limitor by Brunel Corp. Bibo Dewatering and drainage pumps by ITT Flygt Corp. bicarbonate A chemical compound containing an HCO3 group. bicarbonate alkalinity Water alkalinity caused by bicarbonate ions. bicarbonate hardness Water hardness caused by calcium bicarbonate and magnesium bicarbonate. BI-CHEM Surfactant degradation product by Sybron Chemicals, Biochemical Division. Bi-Chem® Selectively adapted bacterial cultures for wastewater treatment by Sybron Chemicals, Inc. BIF See “boilers and industrial furnaces (BIF).” BIF® Product group of BIF. biflow filter Granular media filter characterized by water flow from both top and bottom to a collector located in the center of the filter bed. Big Dipper® Grease removal unit by Thermaco, Inc. bilharzia Waterborne disease also known as “schistosomiasis.” binary fission Asexual reproduction in some microbes where the parent organism splits into two independent organisms. Bio Disk-10 Biological deodorizer by Neutraman, Inc. Bio Dredge A lagoon sludge oxidation process by Unisol. Bio Genesis™ Microbial formulation to reduce wastewater odors by Bio Huma Netics, Inc. Bio Gro Bio Gro Division of Wheelabrator Water Technologies, Inc. Bio Jet-7 Organic solution of seven strains of live, non-toxic bacteria by Jet, Inc. Bio Max™ Floating piping system by Environmental Dynamics Inc. Bio*Fix® Alkaline stabilization process for biosolids by Wheelabrator Water Technologies, Inc. Bio*Lime® Agricultural liming agent by Wheelabrator Water Technologies, Inc. Bio/Scent™ Liquid odor neutralizer by Hinsilblon Laboratories. BioAccelerator™ Groundwater treatment unit by Biotrol. bioaccumulants Substances that increase in concentration in living organisms as they take in contaminated air, water, or food because the substances are very slowly metabolized or excreted. See also “biological magnification.” bioaccumulation The process by which living organisms absorb and retain chemicals or elements from their environment, especially from their food. bioaccumulative A characteristic of a chemical whose rate of intake into a living organism is greater than its rate of excretion or metabolism. bioaccumulative chemicals of concern (BCC) Chemicals including mercury, dioxin, chlordane, DDT, and PCBs which accumulate in the environment and represent potential risks to human health, aquatic life, and wildlife. Bio-Activation Combination activated sludge and trickling filter wastewater treatment system by Amwell, Inc. bioassay An analytical method that uses living organisms to measure the effect of a substance, factor, or condition on the environment. bioaugmentation A method of cleaning up pollution by inoculating a site with specific contaminant-targeted microbes in high density
Biobed Wastewater treatment plant by Biothane Corp biobrick a kiln-dried building brick with an organic component provided by unicipal wastewater solid BioCam Wastewater treatment system utilizing conditioned anaerobic methano- gens by Parkson Corp BiocarbTm Activated carbon by USFilter/Westates Biocarbone Biological wastewater treatment process using immersed fixed bed filter by USFilter/Kruger. Biocel Modular biofiltration system for VOC reduction by Envirogen biochemical oxidation Oxidative reactions brought about by biological activity which result in chemical combination of oxygen with organic matter. biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) A standard measure of wastewater strengt that quantifies the oxygen consumed in a stated period of time; usually 5 days and at20°C Biocidal Sodium hypochlorite system by Scienco/FAST Systems. biocide A chemical used to inhibit or control the population of troublesome microbes Bio-Clarifier Secondary clarifier with rotating sludge scoop for use with package rotating biological contactor by USFilter/Envirex Bioclean Reverse osmosis membrane cleaner by BetzDearborn-Argo District BioclereM Packaged wastewater treatment plants by Ekofinn Bioclere bioconcentration The net increase in concentration of a substance in plants and animals above what is found in the natural surroundings. bioconcentration factor(BCF) The accumulation of chemicals that live in con- aminated environments equal to the quotient of the concentration of a sub- stance in aquatic organisms divided by the concentration in the water during the same time period Biocontact Biological aerated filter by Ekokan biocontactor A unit process such as an aeration basin, trickling filter, RBC,or digester where microbes degrade/transform organic matter. bioconversion The conversion of organic waste products into an energy resource through the action of microbes biocriteria Quantitative and narrative goals for the aquatic community used within ater programs BiocubeTm Aerobic biofilter for airborne odors and vocs by ametek rotron Biofiltration Bio-Ds Bioremediation nutrients by Medina Products Bioremediation Division biodegradable Term used to describe organic matter which can undergo biological biodegradable dissolved organic carbon(BDOC) The portion of TOC that is easily degraded by microbes biodegradable organic matter(BOM) The portion of organic matter in water that can be degraded by microbes. BlOdek Synthetic media for fixed film wastewater treatment reactors by Brent wood Industries. inc BioDenM Anaerobic biological nitrate removal process by Nitrate Removal Tech nologies LLC
Biobed Wastewater treatment plant by Biothane Corp. biobrick A kiln-dried building brick with an organic component provided by municipal wastewater solids. BioCam Wastewater treatment system utilizing conditioned anaerobic methanogens by Parkson Corp. Biocarb™ Activated carbon by USFilter/Westates. Biocarbone® Biological wastewater treatment process using immersed fixed bed filter by USFilter/Krüger. Biocel Modular biofiltration system for VOC reduction by Envirogen. biochemical oxidation Oxidative reactions brought about by biological activity which result in chemical combination of oxygen with organic matter. biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) A standard measure of wastewater strength that quantifies the oxygen consumed in a stated period of time; usually 5 days and at 20°C. Biocidal™ Sodium hypochlorite system by Scienco/FAST Systems. biocide A chemical used to inhibit or control the population of troublesome microbes. Bio-Clarifier Secondary clarifier with rotating sludge scoop for use with package rotating biological contactor by USFilter/Envirex. Bioclean Reverse osmosis membrane cleaner by BetzDearborn-Argo District. Bioclere™ Packaged wastewater treatment plants by Ekofinn Bioclere. bioconcentration The net increase in concentration of a substance in plants and animals above what is found in the natural surroundings. bioconcentration factor (BCF) The accumulation of chemicals that live in contaminated environments equal to the quotient of the concentration of a substance in aquatic organisms divided by the concentration in the water during the same time period. Biocontact® Biological aerated filter by Ekokan. biocontactor A unit process such as an aeration basin, trickling filter, RBC, or digester where microbes degrade/transform organic matter. bioconversion The conversion of organic waste products into an energy resource through the action of microbes. biocriteria Quantitative and narrative goals for the aquatic community used within water programs. Biocube™ Aerobic biofilter for airborne odors and VOCs by AMETEK Rotron Biofiltration. Bio-D® Bioremediation nutrients by Medina Products Bioremediation Division. biodegradable Term used to describe organic matter which can undergo biological decomposition. biodegradable dissolved organic carbon (BDOC) The portion of TOC that is easily degraded by microbes. biodegradable organic matter (BOM) The portion of organic matter in water that can be degraded by microbes. BIOdek® Synthetic media for fixed film wastewater treatment reactors by Brentwood Industries, Inc. BioDen™ Anaerobic biological nitrate removal process by Nitrate Removal Technologies, LLC
BioDenipho Biological phosphorus and nitrogen removal process by USFil ter/ kruger. Biodenir Biological denitrification process using immersed fixed bed filter by Bio-Denitro@ Biological nitrogen removal process by USFilter/Kruger. biodiversity An environment where multiple organisms coexist BioDoc Rotary distributor for trickling filters by Wes Tech Engineering Inc. Bio-Drum Rotating drum containing biological filter media for wastewater treat ment by JDV Equipment Corp Bio-Energizer Lagoon sludge oxidation system by Probiotic Solutions biofeasibility a bioremediation feasibility study done to determine the applica bility and potential success of a bioremediation technique or procedure for a biofilm An accumulation of microbial growth BiofiltAIRTM Biological air filter by Biorem Technologies, Inc. biofilter See"biological filter BioFlex Moving aeration chains for wastewater treatment systems by Parkson Bioflush Trash rake by E. Beaudry Co Biofor M Biological fixed film wastewater treatment system by Infilco Degremont biofoul Presence and growth of organic matter in a water system. Bio Fuser Oxygen transfer and mixing units for wastewater treatment systems by Parkson Corp biogas The gases produced by the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter biogenesis The theory that living organisms arise only from other living organisms Bioglas Rigid, open cell foam silica biological oxidation media by the former Bioglas Corp Bioglas Alpha Package fixed film wastewater treatment plant by the former Bio- glas Corp Biograte Floor grating by Brentwood Industries, Inc. BioGuard ACSM Biofouling inhibitor for reverse osmosis systems by Profes sional Water Technologies. Inc Bio Guard Influent cleaning system by Parkson Corp Bio Guide@ Process monitoring and control technology by BioChem Technology Bioken Former name of filter products biokinetics The branch of science that pertains to the study of living organisms Biolac Extended aeration waste treatment process by Parkson Corp. Biolifr m Waste activated sludge thickening system by Baker Process. BiologicS Nutrient supplement for wastewater treatment facilities by SciCorp Systems, Inc biological exposure indexes(BeD Guidelines used for assessing the hazard posed to healthy workers by chemical substances present in the body biological filter A bed of sand, stone, or other media through which wastewater flows that depends on biological action for its effectiveness
BioDenipho® Biological phosphorus and nitrogen removal process by USFilter/Krüger. Biodenit® Biological denitrification process using immersed fixed bed filter by USFilter/Krüger. Bio-Denitro® Biological nitrogen removal process by USFilter/Krüger. biodiversity An environment where multiple organisms coexist. BioDoc® Rotary distributor for trickling filters by WesTech Engineering Inc. Bio-Drum Rotating drum containing biological filter media for wastewater treatment by JDV Equipment Corp. Bio-Energizer Lagoon sludge oxidation system by Probiotic Solutions. biofeasibility A bioremediation feasibility study done to determine the applicability and potential success of a bioremediation technique or procedure for a given site. biofilm An accumulation of microbial growth. BiofiltAIR™ Biological air filter by Biorem Technologies, Inc. biofilter See “biological filter.” BioFlex® Moving aeration chains for wastewater treatment systems by Parkson Corp. Bioflush Trash rake by E. Beaudrey & Co. Biofor™ Biological fixed film wastewater treatment system by Infilco Degremont, Inc. biofoul Presence and growth of organic matter in a water system. BioFuser® Oxygen transfer and mixing units for wastewater treatment systems by Parkson Corp. biogas The gases produced by the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter. biogenesis The theory that living organisms arise only from other living organisms. Bioglas Rigid, open cell foam silica biological oxidation media by the former Bioglas Corp. Bioglas Alpha Package fixed film wastewater treatment plant by the former Bioglas Corp. Biograte Floor grating by Brentwood Industries, Inc. BioGuard ACS™ Biofouling inhibitor for reverse osmosis systems by Professional Water Technologies, Inc. BioGuard® Influent cleaning system by Parkson Corp. BioGuide® Process monitoring and control technology by BioChem Technology, Inc. Bioken Former name of Filter Products. biokinetics The branch of science that pertains to the study of living organisms. Biolac® Extended aeration waste treatment process by Parkson Corp. Biolift™ Waste activated sludge thickening system by Baker Process. Biologic™ Nutrient supplement for wastewater treatment facilities by SciCorp Systems, Inc. biological exposure indexes (BEI) Guidelines used for assessing the hazard posed to healthy workers by chemical substances present in the body. biological filter A bed of sand, stone, or other media through which wastewater flows that depends on biological action for its effectiveness
biological magnification Refers to the process whereby certain substances as pesticides or heavy metals move up the food chain, work their way rivers or lakes, and are eaten by aquatic organisms such as fish, which in are eaten by large birds, animals, or humans biological process The process by which the metabolic activities of bacteria and other microorganisms break down complex organic materials into simple, more stable substances biological treatment A treatment technology that uses bacteria to consume biologically active filter (BAF) A granular media filter, usually employing acti- vated carbon or anthracite which relies on the growth of a biofilm to aid in the degradation of organic matter and/or ammonia. Bio-Lysis Sludge reduction process by Kady International iomass The mass of biological material contained in a system. biome a biological community or ecosystem characterized by a specific habitat and climate such as a tropical rain forest or a desert. biomedical waste Waste derived from the operation of hospital, laboratory, and health care facilities iomizerTm Continuously sequencing reactor process by Environmental Dynamics Bio-Module Package wastewater treatment plant using rotating biological contac tors by USFilter/Envirex BioMonitorIM Automated on-line BOD analyzer by Anatel Corp biomonitoring The use of living organisms to test water quality at a discharge site or further downstream Bio-Ner Rotating biological contactor by NSW Corp BIONOrM Submersible aerator/mixer by ABs Pumps, Inc. Bionutre Nutrient removal process by USFilter/Envirex Bio-NutriM Nitrogen and phosphorus removal process by Smith loveless, Inc Bio-OxM Bioreactor for biological treatment of wastewater by Sre, Inc bio-oxidation See"biochemical oxidation Bio-Pac Package trickling filter formerly offered by USFilter/Envirex Bio-Pac SF#30 Trickling filter media by NSW Corp Biopaq Upflow anaerobic sludge blanket process used for treatment of high trength wastes by CBI Walker, Inc.,(U.S licensee), Biwater (U.K. licensee) and Paques BV.(licensor) Bio Pasteur Biosolids pasteurization system by USFilter/Kruger biopile A remediation technique that involves the mounding of contaminated soil in a lined and covered pile with air and amendments circulating via pumping Bio-Pure Water reclamation treatment plant by Aqua Clear Technologies Corp biopure water Water that is sterile, pyrogen free and has a total solids content of less than 1 mg/L Biopuric Technology to remove hydrogen sulfide from anaerobic digester biogas by Biothane Corp Bio-ReelM Fixed film wastewater treatment system using coiled, corrugated tub- ing by Schreiber Cor
biological magnification Refers to the process whereby certain substances such as pesticides or heavy metals move up the food chain, work their way into rivers or lakes, and are eaten by aquatic organisms such as fish, which in turn are eaten by large birds, animals, or humans. biological process The process by which the metabolic activities of bacteria and other microorganisms break down complex organic materials into simple, more stable substances. biological treatment A treatment technology that uses bacteria to consume organic waste. biologically active filter (BAF) A granular media filter, usually employing activated carbon or anthracite which relies on the growth of a biofilm to aid in the degradation of organic matter and/or ammonia. Bio-Lysis® Sludge reduction process by Kady International. biomass The mass of biological material contained in a system. biome A biological community or ecosystem characterized by a specific habitat and climate such as a tropical rain forest or a desert. biomedical waste Waste derived from the operation of hospital, laboratory, and health care facilities. Biomizer™ Continuously sequencing reactor process by Environmental Dynamics Inc. Bio-Module Package wastewater treatment plant using rotating biological contactors by USFilter/Envirex. BioMonitor™ Automated on-line BOD analyzer by Anatel Corp. biomonitoring The use of living organisms to test water quality at a discharge site or further downstream. Bio-Net® Rotating biological contactor by NSW Corp. BIONOx™ Submersible aerator/mixer by ABS Pumps, Inc. Bionutre Nutrient removal process by USFilter/Envirex. Bio-Nutri™ Nitrogen and phosphorus removal process by Smith & Loveless, Inc. Bio-Ox™ Bioreactor for biological treatment of wastewater by SRE, Inc. bio-oxidation See “biochemical oxidation.” Bio-Pac Package trickling filter formerly offered by USFilter/Envirex. Bio-Pac SF#30 Trickling filter media by NSW Corp. Biopaq ® Upflow anaerobic sludge blanket process used for treatment of highstrength wastes by CBI Walker, Inc., (U.S. licensee), Biwater (U.K. licensee), and Paques B.V. (licensor). BioPasteur® Biosolids pasteurization system by USFilter/Krüger. biopile A remediation technique that involves the mounding of contaminated soil in a lined and covered pile with air and amendments circulating via pumping. Bio-Pure Water reclamation treatment plant by AquaClear Technologies Corp. biopure water Water that is sterile, pyrogen free and has a total solids content of less than 1 mg/L. Biopuric Technology to remove hydrogen sulfide from anaerobic digester biogas by Biothane Corp. Bio-Reel™ Fixed film wastewater treatment system using coiled, corrugated tubing by Schreiber Corp