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The effectiveness of IC tower in treating high-concentration organic wastewater
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2025-07-14 10:45
The IC tower (Internal Circulation Anaerobic Reactor) is an important piece of equipment in modern wastewater treatment, demonstrating significant technical characteristics in treating high-concentration organic wastewater. Its unique internal circulation system enhances the contact efficiency between sludge and wastewater, making the organic matter degradation process more thorough and showing clear adaptability in treating industrial wastewater with COD concentrations exceeding 3000mg/L.
The treatment effect of this technology is mainly reflected in two dimensions: organic matter removal rate and biogas production. Actual operating data shows that in wastewater treatment in the brewing and food processing industries, the COD removal rate of the IC tower usually remains at a high level. The granular sludge formed inside the reactor has good settling performance, ensuring the stability of the system operation. When the temperature is controlled around 35℃, the microbial activity reaches an optimal state, and the treatment effect is relatively ideal at this time.
In the process of treating high-concentration organic wastewater, the volumetric loading capacity of the IC tower is a key indicator that distinguishes it from traditional anaerobic processes. Due to its multi-layer reaction zone design and internal circulation flow pattern, this equipment can withstand high organic load shocks. Pharmaceutical wastewater treatment cases show that the system can still maintain stable operation when the influent COD fluctuates in the range of 5000-8000mg/L.
Another characteristic of the IC tower is its ability to simultaneously achieve organic matter degradation and biogas recovery. When treating wastewater with good biodegradability, such as starch wastewater, a certain amount of biogas can be produced for every 1kg of COD removed, and this energy can be recovered and reused. The pH buffering system inside the reactor helps maintain a suitable biological reaction environment, avoiding system acidification caused by the accumulation of volatile fatty acids.
From an operational management perspective, the IC tower requires relatively precise control of operating parameters. Parameters such as hydraulic retention time and upward flow velocity need to be adjusted according to wastewater characteristics. Experience in papermaking wastewater treatment shows that maintaining an appropriate sludge concentration plays an important role in maintaining treatment effectiveness. When the influent contains inhibitory substances, pretreatment measures need to be taken to ensure the normal operation of the system.
In terms of engineering applications, the IC tower has a relatively small footprint, giving it an application advantage in projects with limited land. Operating examples from multiple industries have proven that this technology is adaptable to different types of organic wastewater, but the specific design still needs to consider wastewater characteristics and treatment requirements. Through reasonable design and standardized operation, the IC tower can achieve stable treatment effects and a long operating cycle.
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Practical application of IC tower in food processing wastewater treatment
Wastewater from the food processing industry contains a large amount of organic matter, suspended solids, and oils. Traditional treatment methods often face problems such as high energy consumption and long processing cycles. The IC tower (internal circulation anaerobic reactor), with its unique internal circulation structure and three-phase separation system, demonstrates technical adaptability in treating high-concentration organic wastewater. The core advantage of the IC tower lies in its internal circulation mechanism. Through the fluid movement of the internal rising and falling pipes, it achieves thorough mixing of sludge and wastewater, improving biodegradation efficiency. In food wastewater treatment, the IC tower can adapt to influent conditions with a wide range of COD concentrations, especially suitable for the dairy, meat processing, and brewing industries. Practice has shown that when treating oily wastewater, the IC tower can stably achieve a COD removal rate that meets emission standards by reasonably controlling the hydraulic retention time and organic load. In an actual engineering case, a large seasoning production enterprise used the IC tower as a pretreatment unit. The influent COD concentration ranged from 8000-12000mg/L, and after treatment by the IC tower, it was reduced to below 1500mg/L, significantly reducing the burden on the subsequent aerobic treatment unit. The operating data shows that the biogas yield of the IC tower is stable and can be used for energy recovery, further reducing treatment costs.

The effectiveness of IC tower in treating high-concentration organic wastewater
The IC tower (internal circulation anaerobic reactor) is an important piece of equipment in modern wastewater treatment, demonstrating significant technical characteristics in treating high-concentration organic wastewater. Its unique internal circulation system enhances the contact efficiency between sludge and wastewater, making the organic matter degradation process more thorough and showing clear adaptability in treating industrial wastewater with a COD concentration exceeding 3000 mg/L. The treatment effect of this technology is mainly reflected in two dimensions: organic matter removal rate and biogas production. Actual operating data shows that in wastewater treatment for industries such as brewing and food processing, the IC tower usually maintains a high COD removal rate. The granular sludge formed inside the reactor has good settling performance, ensuring the stability of system operation. When the temperature is controlled around 35℃, the microbial activity reaches an optimal state, and the treatment effect is relatively ideal. In the process of treating high-concentration organic wastewater, the volumetric loading capacity of the IC tower is a key indicator that distinguishes it from traditional anaerobic processes. Due to its multi-stage reaction zone design and internal circulation flow pattern, the equipment can withstand high organic load shocks. Pharmaceutical wastewater treatment cases show that the system can still maintain stable operation when the influent COD fluctuates between 5000-8000 mg/L.

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