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BioFilter™
One mile of Biofilter™ absorbs an average of 200 barrels of oil per hour. It was invented by a group of Russian scientists more than 10 years ago. This groundbreaking technology has since been used in parts of the world, however, has only recently been utilized in the United States, thanks to the efforts of TransGlobal Remediation, LLC. Biofilter™ is comprised of long, dangling fibers held between two floatation devices. As this soaks water, it gradually submerges to trap tarballs by the fibers at 10-feet below the water's surface.
- Floats in contained pools of oil-contaminated water
- Attaches to anchored barrier points in rows directly off the beach; depth of about 3-10 feet
- Secures to slow-moving boats or stationary buoys; great for swamp areas dense with vegetation
- Places on the beach to absorb oil from contaminated sand and water
Biofilter™ is easily implemented to any aquatic ecosystem. It is non-damaging the environment, is reusable up to 8 times and is recyclable after it absorbs oil, sludge and tarballs from water. Oil absorption can be performed even at coastlines and in shallow water due to the lightweight material and buoyancy of the device, or miles off coast.
Unlike typical sorbent booms, Biofilter™ has multiple fibers with large specific surface areas allowing water currents to pass through. Oil residue and tarballs are trapped in the fibers. Contaminated water is continuously filtered and the fibers expand to maximize oil absorption.
After use, Biofilter™ never sees a landfill.
US Centrifuge Systems will transfer an expired Biofilter™to Organic Power Solutions so it can be converted into co-products for renewable energy.
Beyond the Centrifuge
US Centrifuge Systems expanded its research and development in 1999 with a successful waste-to-energy system that can now convert up 8 tons of waste within one hour of operation into renewable energy. Sister company Organic Power Solutions was established, and now, high-value co-products are created and used in the production of in-house renewable energy or sold to third-party utility companies. View waste-to-energy.
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