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INTRODUCTION
QUANICS
TM
is committed to becoming the best water solutions problem solver in the world. We prom-
ise to provide complete engineered water solutions using the latest technology and best products. We
will provide the best technical assistance and customer service available and we will always deliver
more than we promise.
In our quest to serve our market, we do not view a technology as the one and only option, but rather
look to develop a wide variety of technologies that the engineer and/or end user can tailor to their
individual application. Along this line, we are proud to introduce two NSF Certified treatment systems,
SCAT
®
AeroCell
®
and SCAT Bio-COIR
®
.
Both systems operate as fixed-film media filters to treat wastewater. The patented SCAT delivery system
is the same for each system only the media is different. Each media type has its own unique properties
and both have been tested and listed under NSF International Standard 40 Class 1 requirements. Both
systems have also been demonstrated to significantly reduce total nitrogen. The following manual will
explain the differences and similarities of each system. Before reading this manual determine which sys-
tem you are currently utilizing by examining the data plate attached to the system lid. Each system will
be identified by name “AeroCell” or “Bio-COIR”
.
This manual covers the following model numbers.
AeroCell Model #’s
Bio-COIR Model #’s
ATS-SCAT-8-AC-C500
ATS-SCAT-8-BC-C500
ATS-SCAT-86-AC-C750
ATS-SCAT-86-BC-C750
ATS-SCAT-88-AC-C1000
ATS-SCAT-88-BC-C1000
ATS-SCAT-886-AC-C1250
ATS-SCAT-886-BC-C1250
ATS-SCAT-888-AC-C1500
ATS-SCAT-888-BC-C1500
We are eager to assist you with any questions or problems. Please contact QUANICS at 1-877-QUANICS
to request assistance.
PROCESS DESCRIPTION
The QUANICS AeroCell & Bio-COIR are individual wastewater treatment systems utilizing fixed film
media. The module(s) consist of a fiberglass tank(s) containing a pre-determined amount of media. Ef-
fluent is sprayed over the media utilizing specialized spay nozzles. This patented delivery system evenly
distributes wastewater to achieve the desired treatment levels.
The AeroCell utilizes open cell foam media. The foam has a high porosity, large surface area and ease
of microbial attachment that allows for loading rates up to ten times that of sand. Open cell foam has
a fifteen year track record of treating wastewater to the highest quality treatment levels. The application
rates for the AeroCell system have been carefully selected to provide optimal treatment and performance
in a long lasting media.
The Bio-COIR utilizes a patent pending Bio-COIR media for treatment. The Bio-COIR media is com-
posed of fibers that constitutes the thick mesocarp, or husk, of the coconut fruit. The long fibers are used
for ropes, door mats etc, leaving pith tissue and short to medium length fibers as a waste which has ac-
cumulated in heaps in many third world countries. The short to medium length Bio-COIR fibers used in
Bio-COIR are a lingocellulosic material. The high lignin content of these fibers results in a more durable
material than other natural medias. The high lignin content of 45.84% also results in a slower degrada-
tion of the media and assures that excellent water/air ratio is maintained over a longer period of time.
In both AeroCell & Bio-COIR systems, pretreatment of the wastewater occurs through the use of a septic
tank equipped with a QUANICS A300 series effluent filter on the outlet. The pretreated wastewater then
moves into a dosing tank where an effluent pump doses the wastewater to the treatment module(s). The
dosing of effluent occurs in short frequent doses over a 24-hour period utilizing a timed dosed control
panel. Effluent is sprayed over the media through the use of specially designed helical spray nozzles that
provide uniform distribution of the effluent over the entire surface area.
