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In the proper environment, natural solutions offer a very effective as chemical alternative.
What constitutes a Friendly Environment for natural solutions? While the definition varies a bit by application, here is an overview:
- TIME Maximize the hold time or the time GLB Enzymes come in contact with what needs to be treated.
- TEMPERATURE 40° - 110°F will not denature GLB Enzyme Technology or natural bacteria. Bacteria become very active at 70°F and at 110°F are the most productive. Every 10°F increases the enzyme and bacteria activity level by one order of magnitude.
- TURBULENCE Mixing and agitation are very important to the success of a project. Turbulence achieves complete interface of GLB Enzyme Technology with the contaminate and the effluent stream, as well as helps increase and maintain consistent DO.
- OXYGEN GLB Enzyme Technology stimulates bacteria, which require a Dissolved Oxygen (DO) of 2.0 or higher to proliferate; 5.0 and up is optimum. GLB Enzyme Technology works more slowly, but is still effective in an anaerobic environment.
- pH 2.0 – 12.0 is the working range for GLB Enzyme Technology. Natural bacteria can only function effectively between 3.5 – 9.5. When performance is needed from both, optimum working range is 5.0 – 8.0.
To determine if you have a Friendly Environment…
- Check bacterial plate count — 104 is good, TNTC (Too Numerous To Count) is optimum.
- Check Dissolved Oxygen level — DO should be greater than 2.0, 5.0+ is optimum for aerobic activity.
- Check pH — for biological activity 5 – 8 is optimum.
- Check temperature — 60° - 80°F is good, 100° - 110°F is optimum.
- Check hold time or contact time — increase where possible.
- Limit the following before using enzymes as a bacterial catalyst:
- Cations
- Acids
- Caustics
- Biocides
- Quaternaries
Questions? contact us for more information about optimizing your specific situation.
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