MicroC® 2000 is a non-hazardous, glycerin-based carbon source designed to improve biological treatment performance where plants need dependable external carbon. It is widely used for denitrification, Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal (EBPR), and BOD addition applications—helping facilities reach nutrient and effluent goals with a safer handling profile than traditional flammable carbon sources.
MicroC® 2000: A Cost-Effective, Non-Hazardous External Carbon Source
MicroC® 2000 is a cost-effective non-hazardous carbon source for facilities looking to augment biological nutrient removal without the flammability and toxicity concerns associated with products such as methanol. With strong kinetics that support both denitrification and biological phosphorus removal, MicroC® 2000 can help plants respond quickly to seasonal swings, influent variability, and tightening discharge limits.
Typical Applications
MicroC® 2000 series products are commonly selected for:
- Denitrification – Supporting nitrate removal and improving process stability
- Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal (EBPR) – Supporting biological P removal performance
- BOD addition – When carbon supplementation is required to meet treatment objectives
- Helps reduce flammability and toxicity concerns compared with traditional flammable carbon sources such as methanol
- Can support capital cost avoidance versus installing flammable liquid storage and specialized feed systems
- Enables rapid and flexible deployment of carbon augmentation solutions when operational conditions change
- Rapid start-up / acclimation for faster operational impact
- Superior cold-weather performance to help maintain treatment efficiency through seasonal conditions
- Derived from abundant, renewable resources produced in the United States (versus largely imported, fossil-fuel-derived methanol)
- USDA BioPreferred designation
- Supported by rigorous end-to-end quality control
- Consistent COD values to help operators dial in feed strategies
- Designed to resist product degradation during long-term storage
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