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Project Code [2008-PhD-WRM-5]

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Project title

Novel bioaugmentation product for Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) degradation

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

Dublin City University (DCU)

Lead Applicant

Brid Quilty

Project Abstract

A novel bioaugmentation product will be developed for use in the biodegradation of waste fats, oils and greases (FOGs). The product will comprise a mixture of bacteria that will degrade the FOGs so that they do not cause problems in sewers, pumping stations and inlet works of municipal wastewater treatment plants. Initially, the project will involve screening bacterial strains, in the laboratory, for their ability to biodegrade FOGs efficiently. This will lead to the development and testing of fully formulated multi-strain products in pilot scale. The final formulations will be tested in operational biological grease traps to validate their performance.

Grant Approved

�91,824.00

Research Hub

Green and Circular Economy

Research Theme

Waste and Resources Management

Start Date

01/10/2008

Initial Projected Completion Date

01/10/2011