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Where heavy oils exist, they may be converted to lighter oils of economic
<br /> value. If the surface oils are not to be reclaimed, it is important that
<br /> they not dry out. Mixing, cascading, or spraying with recirculation are help-
<br /> ful.
<br /> For soil-bound oil, bioaugmentation can be very helpful. The time required
<br /> depends upon the nature of the oils, its concentration, depths of penetrationâ–º
<br /> and soil conditions. The time required can vary from days to months.
<br /> The cultures are very helpful in reducing odor levels. Since Advanced Bio
<br /> Cultures cannot themselves generate hydrogen sulfide, they can provide control
<br /> of sulfide emissions.
<br /> Most of the hydrocarbons will be used as food and energy sources with the
<br /> consequential end products being carbon dioxide, water, cell mass and biologi-
<br /> cal waste products.
<br /> TREATMENT SCHEDULES
<br /> Advanced Bio Cultures formulations are useful in sumps, tanks or lagoons,
<br /> flow through systems or land spills.
<br /> The correct formulation should be chosen on the basis of treatability studies
<br /> conducted at Solmar Corp's laboratories.
<br /> Treatment rates will generally be at the levels outlined below.
<br /> STATIC LAGOONS
<br /> Volume of System Innoculation Add Two Monthly Treatment
<br /> in Gallons Doseage Weeks Later After Second Treatment
<br /> 10,000-50,000 1 lb/5,000 gal. 1 lb/7,500 gal. 1 lb/15,000 gal.
<br /> 50,000-300,000 1 lb/10,000 gal. 1 lb/15,000 gal. 1 lb/30,000 gal.
<br /> 300,000-1,000,000 1 lb/20,000 gal. 1 lb/30,000 gal. 1 lb/60,000 gal.
<br /> Over 1,000,000 1 lb/25,000 gal. I lb/35,000 gal. 1 lb/75,000 gal.
<br /> Nitrogen levels should be at least 20 ppm, and phosphorous levels at least
<br /> 5 ppm before beginning any program. Levels should be monitored regularly
<br /> and appropriate nutrient additions made.
<br /> The cultures should be activated by mixing with two gallons of water per pound
<br /> of cultures. Extended presoaking is not necessary in static lagoons.
<br /> The bacteria slurry should spread over the entire surface of the lagoon.
<br /> Depending upon the size of the system, spray equipment, firehose, boat or
<br /> aerial application can be made. Agitation by aeration is very beneficial.
<br /> FLOW THRU SYSTEMS
<br /> Daily Feed Daily Feed Rate
<br /> Average Daily Flow Rate For 5 Days Treatment
<br /> Up to 25,000 gpd. 1 lb/5,000 gal. 1 lb/10,000 gal.
<br /> 25,000 to 100,000 gpd. 1 lb/10,000 gal. 1 lb/25,000 gal.
<br />. 100,000 to 400,000 gpd. I lb/25,000 gal. 1 lb/50,000 gal.
<br /> 400,000 to 1,000,000 gpd. 1 lb/50,000 gal. 1 lb/100,000 gal.
<br /> Over 1,000,000 gpd. 1 lb/75,000 gal. 1 lb/200,000 gal.
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