The startup develops wastewater treatment technology that utilizes biological oxidation, nitrification, and liquid or solid separation in a single basin to enhance process efficiency. This system automatically adjusts to variations in flow and load, providing a reliable solution for the removal of biological nutrients in wastewater management.
Funding
$860K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Conventional wastewater treatment systems often struggle to adapt to fluctuating flow rates and varying pollutant loads, leading to inconsistent treatment performance and potential regulatory non-compliance. Traditional systems may also require multiple basins and complex control schemes, increasing capital expenditure and operational complexity.
Solution
Cyclator provides advanced wastewater treatment technologies designed for both municipal and industrial applications, offering solutions for wastewater treatment, waste recovery, and water reuse. Their core technology, the CYCLATOR™ system, utilizes a continuous flow sequential batch reactor (SBR) process that integrates biological oxidation, nitrification, and liquid/solid separation in a single basin. This design allows the system to automatically adjust to variations in flow and load, ensuring consistent and reliable removal of biological nutrients. In addition to the CYCLATOR™ system, they offer a range of technologies including BIODEC™ advanced decanting systems, HYBRATOR™ combining activated sludge and biofilm degradation, MEMBRATOR™ membrane bioreactor, AEROTHERM™ sludge management, METHANATOR™ anaerobic digestion, MVR™ mechanical vapor recompression, LTDis™ low-temperature distillation, and SILEX™ sand filtration.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes municipal wastewater treatment plants and industrial facilities seeking advanced, efficient, and sustainable solutions for wastewater treatment, waste recovery, and water reuse.
Features
- Continuous Flow Sequential Batch Reactor (CYCLATOR™) for efficient nutrient removal
- BIODEC™ advanced decanting systems with built-in scum and solids exclusion
- HYBRATOR™ technology combining activated sludge and biofilm degradation (MBBR)
- MEMBRATOR™ advanced biological treatment system with nutrient removal and membrane filtration
- AEROTHERM™ technology for sludge management, hydrolysis, and hygienization, turning waste into Class A biosolids
- METHANATOR™ efficient mesophilic and thermophilic process for organic waste treatment and methane-rich biogas production
- MVR™ mechanical vapor recompression for steam recycling and reduced energy consumption
- LTDis™ low-temperature distillation for up to 3x more fresh water than other desalination technologies, achieving zero liquid discharge (ZLD)
- SILEX™ deep-bed type upflow filter with continuous bed cleaning for tertiary sand filtration