SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION TO

ABR
(Anoxic Bioremediation)
TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY
WITH

PERSNICKETY®713

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BIOREMEDIATION

Sewage and other types of polluted water consist of organic matter which is
the most troublesome component and responsible for air, water and soil
pollution due to its decomposition under anaerobic conditions (devoid of
oxygen).

If this organic matter is decomposed with the help of Biological products to

remove the pollution is called “BIOREMEDIATION”. These products supply live
bacteria of aerobic or anaerobic and facultative in nature to the organic waste
to decompose it into simpler forms by understated biochemical decomposition
reactions:

1. Aerobic Decomposition: in presence of free oxygen (provided by aerators)

according to Eq. 1.1:

Aerobic bacteria

Organics + O2 → New Cells + CO2Ç + H2O + Energy (1.1)

2. Anoxic / Anaerobic Decomposition: in absence of free oxygen but consume

combined form of oxygen present in NO3 (nitrates) and SO4 (sulfates) available
in the solid waste material according to Eqs. 1.2 & 1.3 respectively:

Anaerobic bacteria
Organic Matter + NO3 → New Cells + CO2 + N2 + Energy (1.2)

Sulfur Reducing Bacteria (SRB)

Organic Matter + SO4 → New Cells + CO2+ H2S +Energy (1.3)
(This is the reaction producing odour because of generation & emission of H2S gas)

Anaerobic decomposition is the main source of odour generation. Hydrogen

sulfide produced is oxidized by aerobic bacteria in presence of atmospheric
oxygen to sulfuric acid (H2SO4) or elemental sulfur by Sulfur Oxidizing Bacteria
as shown in the following reactions 1.4 & 1.5 respectively:

Aerobic bacteria
H2S + 2O2 → 2H2SO4 (1.4)

Sulfur oxidizing bacteria (SOB)

H2S → So + 2 H++ 2 e- (1.5)

3. Facultative Decomposition: both reactions of aerobic and anaerobic type

take place with the help of facultative bacteria

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ABR (ANOXIC BIOREMEDIATION) TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY WITH

PERSNICKETY® 713

ABR (Anoxic Bioremediation) treatment of sewage with PERSNICKETY®

713 is a proven technology since early eighties.

This biological product is sold under different trade names by M/s Syneco
systems in different parts of the world as stated underneath (Appendix A):

- SB 7000 – when M/s Syneco systems sell directly to end users

- Bio Act – when it is sold to the sugar beet processing industry and for all
marketing in United Kingdom
- Persnickety® 713 – when the product is sold by the Agents or distributors

This product is in use in various continents of the world such USA, UK, Middle
East, India and South Africa to tackle the understated pollution and
operational/maintenance problems with tremendous success:

- Odour generation and emission in water body, sewerage networks, septic

tanks, solid wastes and any polluted water body
- Over loading of STPs
- Excessive Algae and Hyacinth propagation in open drains, ponds, lakes,
river and sea
- Sludge/sediments accumulation in any above-mentioned water body
- Red tide in the oceans
- Safe disposal of solid wastes including garbage and horticulture waste
- Industrial wastes excluding metal and petroleum industries

This technology has achieved high appreciation and treated as the best friend
of human and environment due to its unique capability to control generation and
emission of highly toxic and health hazardous hydrogen sulfide gas, the main
odorous component of polluted water and solids.

PERSNICKETY® 713 is a precisely balanced blend of naturally occurring,

Strict and Facultative Anaerobic Live bacterial strains that start
dispersing immediately as diluted in water.

This is highly Effective Biological Product to control odor generation

and emission and to reduce TSS, BOD and Oil/Grease accumulation in
sewage/polluted water and solids. These specific characteristics of bacterial
strains of Persnickety 713 make it more accessible to any sort of septic
environment in sewerage networks, water bodies and solid wastes.

Due to the removal of reduced components (which require dissolved

oxygen for oxidation) BOD in sewage reduces significantly. Due to dissociation
of organic matter and its consumption in regeneration process, TSS and
sludge content reduce tremendously during bioremediation with
Persnickety® 713.

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BIOLOGICAL PRODUCT PROFILE

All strains of Persnickety 713 have following characteristics:

1. Strict and Facultative Anaerobic Bacteria suspended in a liquid medium

2. One ml liquid product contains 1 billion CFU (Colony Forming Units)
3. Consisting of Sulfur Oxidizing Bacteria
4. Some strains are photosynthetic in nature (means utilize solar energy in
bioremediation process)
5. Gram-negative
6. Bacterial cells vary in shape such as spherical, rod, vibrio and spiral. Size of
individual bacterial cell varies from 0.3 microns to 6 microns
7. Color of cell suspension varies from purple-violet, purple, red, orange-brown
to brown
8. Multiplication normally achieved through binary fission although some
members have a polar type cell growth and multiply by budding
9. All members are non-toxic, non-pathogenic, friendly to aquatic life
10. Compatible with other essential bacteria found in sewage for oxidation of
organic wastes
11. They become a synergistic part of the biomass in Activated Sludge means
they collaborate with other bacterial life present in sewage and activate the
process of decomposition of organic wastes

SALIENT FEATURES

1. 1 billion CFU/ml
2. Motile via polar flagella
3. Some members exhibit excellent growth at low temperature as low as 4°C
4. Optimum pH range 6.0 - 9.0
5. Use sulfide ion (S2-) as sole electron donor and can utilize molecular
hydrogen or organic compounds as the electron donor in the absence of
hydrogen sulfide for oxidation and regeneration
6. They are carefully selected and cultured for their ability to reduce H2S to
elemental sulfur, which is stored intercellularly and used up for the formation
of new active cells of Persnickety 713 and can be presented as Eq. 1.6 stated
underneath:

H2S + PERSNICKETY® 713 → S + new PERSNICKETY® bacteria (1.6)

APPLICATIONS

Persnickety® 713 is successfully used for treatment of domestic and industrial

wastewater in order to reduce odor generation and bring down pollution in terms
of BOD and TSS under Standard Limits:

1. Sewage Treatment Plants

2. Any water body such as ponds, lakes, river and wastewater discharged into
the sea
3. Oxidation ponds & Lagoons
4. Open drains
5. Lifting and Pumping Stations

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6. Trunk Sewers and gravity lines

7. Septic Tanks
8. Grease Traps
9. Industrial Wastewater of Food based industries rich in organic contents but
free from heavy metals and petroleum products as indicated below:
- Slaughter houses
- Meat processing
- Distilleries
- Cheese /dairies
- Vegetable /food canning
- Beet sugar / Sugar
- Soy beans
- Rendering
- Paper and pulp etc.

CHARACTERISTICS OF BIOLOGICAL PRODUCT, PACKAGING & STORAGE

Characteristics of Persnickety 713 product, normal packaging size, and shelflife

and storage conditions are listed in Table 1.1:

Table 1.1 – Characteristics of Liquid Product Persnickety® 713

Weight per Gallon / 8.34 lbs / 2.2 lbs.

Liter
Specific Gravity 1.0 @ 77° F / 25° C
Boiling Point 208° F / 98° C
Flash Point > 200° F / > 93.3° C
Odor Slight H2S odor
Color Clear to light gray
Toxicity Non-toxic, non-hazardous Good housekeeping is required
with general principles of safety.
First Aid Skin contact - in cases of prolonged skin contact, wash off
with soap and water. If any irritation exists, seek medical
advice. Eye contact - wash eyes with lots of water for at
least 10 minutes and seek medical advice.
Packaging 55 U.S. gallon drums, bulk
Shelf Life Three year in unopened containers
Storage Protect from freezing. Do not store in temperatures above
42° C, or in direct sunlight.

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STAGES OF TREATMENT WITH PERSNICKETY® 713

Persnickety® 713 concentrate when injected in wastewater, it starts working in

following stages as shown in pictures 1.1 to 1.6:

Stage 1 – Dispersion: All facultative and anaerobic bacterial strains in liquid

product are present in dormant state or sleeping mode. As it disperses in water
on dilution bacterial strains start converting into active state immediately that
means the awakening of bacteria starts (Picture 1.1)

Stage 2 - Start occupying the spaces between Sludge Flocs: Persnickety®

713 bacterial strains start occupying the spaces between sludge flocks and in turn
loosening of the large sludge flocs starts that results in further breaking them into
smaller pieces in next stage of Decomposition (Picture 1.2)

Stage 3 - Assimilation or Decomposition of Sludge Flocs: In this stage Live

bacterial cells of Persnickety®713 start decomposing the accumulated sludge flocs
and large organic molecules into simpler one such as proteins, fatty acids,
carbohydrates so the natural inhabitants of sewage and 713 bacterial strains
under propagation can easily consume them for their vital activities and
regeneration (Picture 1.3)

Stage 4 - Creating Favorable Environment for the Growth of Natural

Inhabitants of sewage: Bacteria present in Persnickety®713 create favorable
environment for the growth and propagation of unicellular organisms such as
stalked ciliates, amoeba, paramecium, flagellates etc (natural inhabitants of
sewage) in following ways:

a) By removing most troublesome product hydrogen sulfide from sewage

which consumes a large part of oxygen for its oxidation in sulfate
b) Decomposing organic matter means reducing suspended solids from
sewage
c) Some of the strains of 713 are Photosynthetic in nature means they
consume CO2 produced during decomposition of organic matter (Eq. 1.7)
and release free oxygen in system, thus a creating growth promoting
atmosphere

Sunlight
CO2 + 6H2O → C6 H12O6 + O2 (1.7)
Photosynthetic Bacteria

d) Increasing dissolved oxygen level in wastewater indicated by decreased

level of BOD content
e) Unicellular organisms start increasing in numbers (Picture 1.4)

Stage 5 - Regeneration of Bacterial strains of Persnickety® 713: Due to

favorable environment different bacterial strains present in Persnickety 713 start
regenerating that means reproducing by budding and binary fission (Picture 1.5)

Stage 6 - Profuse Growth of Bacterial strains of Persnickety®713: Up to

day 7 bacterial strains of 713 grow completely in every corner of aeration basins
by removing any clogging of sludge or scum in the system (Picture 1.6)

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Protozoa Sludge
Flocs

Stage 1
Stage 2

Picture 1.1 Picture 1.2

Dispersion of 713 in water just after inoculation Persnickety 713 growing in Accumulated solid
(few cells of 713 strains are visible) Flocs / Sediments

Loosening of Persnickety Free Swimming Ciliates

Sludge Flocs 713 (Burseria Sps.)

Stage 3
Stage 4

Picture 1.3 Picture 1.4

Loosening and Decomposition of Sludge Flocks Favorable Environment for the Growth of Protozoa

Stage 5 Stage 6

Persnickety 713
spiral bacteria
Ciliates
Profusely growing
713 Rod Shaped
bacterial strains of 713
Bacteria

Picture 1.5 Picture 1.6

Regeneration of Bacterial Strains of Persnickety® Profusely Grown Persnickety® 713 cells and
713 Disappearance of accumulated solids/sedimentation

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MAJOR GAINS WITH ABR TREAMENT WITH PERSNICKETY® 713

1. Odour emission: A peculiar rotten egg odor emission from sewage or

polluted water in any water body such as pond, lake, river or sea or solid
waste and sediments is due to the generation of highly toxic gaseous pollutant
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S). It has extremely low threshold concentration (0.0047
ppm) therefore can be felt at extremely low concentration.

Odour emission ceases completely or greatly reduced within 2 hours of

Persnickety® 713 dosing at the dosing point and in few days its generation is
controlled completely from the site and its vicinity according to Eq. 1.6. It is
proved in all studies carried out in Delhi, Mumbai, Kuwait, UK and USA and
certified by the Authorities.

2. Toxicity: Hydrogen sulfide is highly toxic and health hazardous gas. “Its
toxicity is comparable to toxicity of hydrogen cyanide”. So this health hazard
would be removed completely from the environment after Bioremediation with
Persnickety® 713.

3. Pleasant Working Environment: As odor control is achieved, the working

environment in complete water/wastewater system including networks,
pumping stations, sewage Treatment plants, ponds, lakes and solid wastes
dumping sites becomes pleasant for staff working at these facilities.

4. Corrosion and health hazard: Hydrogen sulfide oxidizes to sulfuric acid in

presence of atmospheric oxygen and causes corrosion to the concrete
structures, metal surfaces, other appurtenances and electrical, mechanical
equipment according to under mentioned chemical reaction, Eq. 1.8:

Aerobic
H2S + 2 O2 → H2SO4 (1.8)
Bacteria

The corrosion of these structures and equipment is drastically controlled. The

use of Persnickety® 713 protects concrete civil works the corrosion and
prolongs the life of the system by 25% to 50%.

5. Cost Effective: No extra construction or any change in infrastructure of any

system is required. The Bioremediation product can be dosed directly in the
existing structure of open drains, any water body and sewerage networks thus
it is a Cost effective and very competitive process.

6. Secondary Treatment in STP: Even low levels of highly toxic H2S can
adversely affect the growth and activity of biological life present in Activated
Sludge, Persnickety® 713 greatly reduces this effect and increases efficiency
of secondary treatment. In simplified terms, the organic material available for
decomposition serves more as "healthy food" for activity and regeneration of
naturally occurring bacteria in activated sludge and bacterial strains of
Persnickety® 713 than a "sick" biomass, which needs higher Dissolved Oxygen
(DO) for digestion.
As the sludge is detoxified it becomes an available food source for 713 bacteria
and the quantity of sludge is reduced by about 40%.

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7. Increase in DO level – Bacterial strains of Persnickety® 713 increase DO

level in sewage due to removal of reduced compounds (require more DO for
oxidation) such as H2S and FOG and bring to significantly high level of DO i.e.
up to 4.0 mg/L without operation of aerators. Thus keeping sewage in fresh
condition.

8. Energy Saver - PERSNICKETY® 713 acts as an Energy Saver because

maintains a satisfactory level of DO and therefore aerators, which are
consuming high power can be stopped. As it was proved in various STPs of
Delhi. Aerators are not required for bioremediation of sewage with
Persnickety® 713. They can be easily replaced by agitators, which help to
prevent the deposition of accumulated sludge pockets and keep the solids
completely suspended in the liquid. One agitator would be enough for mixing
50 - 60 m2 area of aeration basin. It shall work intermittently just 2 to 3 hrs
in day. Thus tremendous savings in terms of Energy Consumption

9. Oil and Grease Control - PERSNICKETY® 713 also helps to control animal
and vegetable fats, oils and greases (FOG). These compounds are
exceptionally stable and require extended time for breakdown. Certain
members of 713 speed up the process of oil degradation and converting them
in easily accessible simpler fatty acids such as propionic, butyric acids,
glycerol etc. Biological life present in Activated sludge can digest these
simpler compounds far more readily for their growth and propagation. This
benefit will usually be seen in domestic plants with normal domestic FOG
loadings.

FOG buildup is almost always accompanied by high H2S dissolved in sewage,

which inhibits the growth and activity of organic decomposing bacteria and
will greatly impede a process, which, without external help, is very slow and
results in inefficient decomposition of organic matter. Since live bacteria of
Persnickety® 713 remove 100% H2S and speed up the process of FOG
digestion.

10. Improved Sludge and Secondary Effluent Quality – Normally in a span of

10 days continuous dosing Bacterial strains of Persnickety® 713 spread all
over in plant and maintain proper oxidation of solids thus producing good
quality of sludge, that settles down easily in Secondary clarifiers and in turn
produces improved quality of effluent having major pollutants TSS and BOD
within permissible limits laid down by Pollution Control Agencies.

11. Algae Removal from Clarifiers, lagoons and any water body – Growth of
green algae on notches of secondary clarifiers in STP or water surface covered
with hyacinth in a pond, lake or river is a very common scene, this is because
of high Nutrient (Nitrogen & Phosphorus) Content in wastewater. In this
condition oxygen dissolved in water reduces tremendously in an ocean such
condition turns into a disaster called “RED TIDE” resulting in the death of
aquatic life.

But Persnickety® 713 bacterial strains use nutrients for producing new active
colonies of bacteria during regeneration so they are not available for the
growth of algae and hyacinth and slowly green color vegetation disappears
from the water body.

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12. Odor control at sludge drying beds and solid wastes disposal sites &
flies/mosquitoes propagation – Since sludge produced is easily digested,
no odor is generated at sludge drying beds and propagation of flies at these
sites is eliminated. Similarly if garbage and horticulture wastes are treated
with Persnickety® 713, the solid wastes dumping sites can be kept free from
odours and flies/mosquitoes propagation due to proper oxidation of organic
matter present in the solid waste.

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

HYACINTH AND ALGAE CONTROL IN LAKES WITH ABR TREATMENT

Water hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes) is a free floating water plant listed as

one of the most productive plants on earth and is considered as one of the world's
worst aquatic plants. Water hyacinth is native to all water bodies having high
nutrient contents due to sewage discharge.

A common bacterial cell is represented by C5H7O2N that means essential

elements required to form a cell are CHON and P is required to form energy rich
compounds such as ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate). Thus high N & P contents are
removed from any polluted water body in regeneration of new bacterial cells of
Persnickety 713 and are no more available for Hyacinth growth. The remains of
Hyacinth such as leaves & branches to fulfill the requirement of C, thus the root
causes of hyacinth growth would be removed from a lake as shown in following
pictures:

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Hyacinth growth indicates presence of excessive nutrients N & P, which are

consumed by Persnickety 713 along with C of decaying hyacinth fragments for
regeneration of new and active cells

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SECTION 2

NONTOXIC
&
ECO-FRIENDLY
NATURE

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Persnickety® 713 is nontoxic and eco-friendly in nature means it is friendly to

human as well as animals present in any water body such as lakes, rivers and
ocean.
If treated water is discharged to any of the above-mentioned water bodies it
will not create any adverse affect in water for the survival of aquatic animals. On
the contrary it will do the following favorable actions:

• Clear the sedimentation or deposits by assimilating if any organic matter is

present in them
• Remove floating material from water surface and allow more gaseous
exchange
• Increase dissolved oxygen level in water
• Control the nutrient level in water thus help in controlling “Eutrophication”
process that means excessive growth of algae

Nontoxic and Eco-friendly nature of Persnickety® 713 is certified by Mumbai

Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and certificate is enclosed.

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SECTION 3

MATERIAL
SAFETY DATA
SHEET (MSDS)

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Material Safety Data Sheet

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Trade Name: PERSNICKETY® 713 Biological Inoculant

Name and/or Family Description: Strict and Facultative Anaerobic Microbes
DOT Hazard Classification: Non-Hazardous
Health Hazard-O-Normal Material; Flammability-O-
NFPA:
Above 200
Deg. F; Reactivity-O-Stable
CAS Number: Proprietary
RCRA Hazard Class (If discarded): None
EPA Priority Pollutants: None

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

As established by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

and/or standards promulgated by OSHA, data indicates that to the best of our
knowledge ingredients are non-hazardous.

PHYSICAL DATA

Boiling Point (0 C): 98° C.

Solubility in Water @ 250 C: Soluble
Specific Gravity @ 250 C: 1.004 Gram/ML
Vapor Pressure, mm Hg @ 250 C: >1
Vapor Density, (Air = 1): <1
Appearance @ 250 C: Clear to light gray liquid
Odor: Slight H2S
Flash Point, PMCC, 0F: >200
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): 0.1

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flash Point: (See PHYSICAL DATA section)

% By Volume: Non-flammable
Flammable Limits in Air: Lower: Non-flammable
Upper: Undetermined
Extinguishing Media: N.A.

Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective

Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
clothing should be worn in fighting fires involving
chemicals.
None known to Syneco Systems, Inc.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Threshold Limit Value: Not determined by ACGIH or OSHA.

Effects of Over Exposure: Skin: May cause some drying of skin.

Eyes: May cause some stinging of the eyes.

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Flush eyes with copious amounts of water for

minimum of 10-15 minutes. Wash contaminated skin
Emergency & First Aid Procedures: areas with soap and water. If any irritation develops
consult a physician. Remove any contaminated
clothing.

REACTIVITY DATA

Stability: Stable (X) Unstable ( )

Incompatibilities (materials to avoid): Strong oxidizing agents can cause reaction.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: None

Hazardous Polymerization: May occur () Will not occur (X)

Not applicable
Conditions to Avoid:

SPILL, LEAK AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

(Use appropriate safety equipment.) Use absorbent

material to collect/contain spillage ready for disposal.
Action to Take For Spills: Contain large spills with earth/sand and pump into
suitable tank. Wash area with suitable detergent and
rinse thoroughly.

All local, state and federal regulations concerning

Disposal Method:
health and pollution should be reviewed to determine
procedures.

SPECIAL HANDLING INFORMATION

1. Local Exhaust: None should be needed.

Ventilation: 2. Mechanical (general): Recommended
3. Respiratory Protection (type): None necessary

Protective Clothing: Clean body-covering clothing. Rubber gloves.

Eye Protection: Chemical workers goggles recommended

Other Protective equipment: Eyewash and safety shower in work area.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE

Store in well-ventilated areas below 1200 F. but protect from freezing.

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IMPROVEMENT IN THE QUALITY OF SEWAGE IN LAGOONS AFTER

BIOREMEDIATION WITH PERSNICKETY® 713

Picture 1 – Quality of water before Bioremediation

Picture 2 – Quality of Treated Effluent at Lagoon after 10 days (L)

and 30 days (R) of Bioremediation

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SECTION 4

SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT

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COMPOSTING OF BIODEGRADABLE SOLID WASTES BY ABR TREATMENT

IN KUWAIT

For composting the understated procedure to be followed:

1. Preparation of Trenches: RCC Trenches with HDPE lining are constructed as

shown in Picture 4.1 to hold the wastes for bioremediation. The sizes of trench
are decided on the daily load of wastes generated in any activity.

Picture 4.1 – Trench with HDPE lining

2. Shredding of Wastes & Trench Filling: The waste material is shredded and
filled in the trench as shown in picture 4.2.

Picture 4.2 – shredded wastes filled in the

trench

3. Application of Persnickety® 713: An activated solution of Persnickety® 713

is prepared according to the quantity of solid material and dosed into the
trench filled with shredded wastes as shown in picture 4.3.

Picture 4.3 – shredded wastes after dosing of

Persnickety® 713

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4. Covering with Soil and Plastic: After dosing Persnickety® 713 the complete
material is first covered with 1” layer of soil and finally with plastic as
presented in picture 4.4.

Picture 4.4 – Plastic cover on the material

5. Mixing of the material - Daily the complete material is mixed properly either
manually or with the help of automatic mixers. The inoculation of biological
product is carried out three to four times in 10 days depending on the quantity
of solid waste.

6. Compost Production

Usually one trench of 10 m3 size can prepare compost in 3 weeks time if it is

pure horticulture wastes but if kitchen and horticulture wastes are mixed
together the process of composting finishes in 15 to 20 days. The produce is
shown in picture 4.5.

Picture 4.5 – Composted material for marketing

This composted material produced from Horticulture wastes is approved by PAAF

(Public Authority for Agriculture and Fisheries), Kuwait. Its characteristics are
within the standard limits laid down by PAAF and presented in Table 4.1.

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Table 4.1: Characteristics of composting material Produced by

Bioremediation with Persnickety® 713

S. No. Parameters Units Composting PAAF, KUWAIT

material Criteria
1 Moisture % 20 <30
2 Organic matter % 63.5 >50
3 Nitrogen content % 0.7 0.7
4 pH Unit 7.3 5-8
5 C:N ratio Ratio 20:1 20:1
6 Bulk density g/cc 0.524 0.35 – 0.6

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SECTION 5

GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS
OF

ELM TRADING COMPANY

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In a span of 23 years M/s Syneco Systems, ELM Trading Company and associates
have established under stated facts for the benefits of mankind and society:

1. Increasing Treatment Capacity of Wastewater Treatment Plants: the

capacity of Jahra WWTP from 67,000 to 140,000 m3/day in Kuwait and many
others in Delhi & Mumbai in India

2. Reducing Pollution Level in Raw Sewage Discharged to the Sea: latest

project of Mishref Pumping Station going on in Kuwait

3. Saving of Ground water: to maintain greenery in a city or any domestic or

industrial establishment such as resorts, hotels etc. a huge quantity of ground
water is extracted through tube wells which reduces the water table and
imposes threat to ground water reserves. We have a technology to save
ground water by converting sewage into a useful source of irrigation
water after bioremediation with Persnickety® 713.

4. Saving of Energy: Bioremediation with Persnickety® 713 does not require

any aeration hence sewage or polluted water can be treated with aeration, a
great measure for energy saving.

5. Revenue from Tourism: ponds, lakes and rivers are the major structures
must be used for rain water harvesting but commonly these are used as sink
for the discharge of wastewater. Due to this reason the water surfaces of these
natural water bodies remain covered with thick growth of Algae and hyacinth.
Such conditions reduce public attraction for these sites and in turn affect the
tourism and revenue generated from these activities. These loses can be
overcome by Bioremediation with Persnickety® 713.

6. Solid Waste Management: solid waste containing garbage and horticulture

waste when start decomposing in the environment becomes a stinking site and
give shelter to flies and mosquitoes carrier of various diseases. In normal
practice this waste is burnt means another source of air pollution.
Bioremediation with Persnickety 713 is the solution of this problem as
well as give you a useful material “Compost” out of wastes.

NOTE

If any of the Governmental Authorities of India wants to visit Kuwait to get a feel
of ABR Treatment and its capability that can be arranged.

They are most welcome to Kuwait

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