Core Technology
Advanced Nutrients extraction, PFAS destruction, and rapid organic bioconversion at scale.
The conventional wastewater and organics processing industry relies heavily on biological treatments like Activated Sludge and Anaerobic Digestion (AD). While proven, these methods possess inherent, fatal flaws for modern waste streams: they require massive spatial footprints, demand extended hydraulic retention times (often up to 30 days), and suffer catastrophic failures when exposed to toxic shocks from heavy metals or pharmaceuticals.
The Terra BPC (Bi- Phased-Catalysts) platform represents a paradigm shift. Currently at TRL 4 (Bench-Scale Validation), this proprietary process bypasses the limitations of slow biological decay. By integrating controlled pressure, localized extreme temperature gradients, and advanced catalytic oxidation, Terra BPC rapidly fractures complex organic chains and C-F bonds (destroying PFAS "forever chemicals"). The result is the complete neutralization of pathogens and the isolation of heavy metals within a fraction of the time required by legacy systems.
Toxic Sludge / High-BOD Organics
Bi-Phased-Catalytic THPP
Mineralized NPK / Clean Effluent
*Note: Terra BPC metrics are estimates based on TRL 4 bench-scale modelling, pending TRL 7 pilot verification.
| Metric | Activated Sludge | Anaerobic Digestion | Terra BPC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Retention Time (HRT) | 12 – 24 Hours | 20 – 30 Days | < 48 Hours |
| Spatial Footprint | Massive (Acres) | Large (Heavy Civil) | Compact / Modular |
| Residual Sludge Output | High (Requires disposal) | Medium (Digestate) | Near-Zero (Mineralized) |
| PFAS & Pathogen Destruction | Ineffective | Ineffective | > 99% Efficacy |
Unlike biological systems that simply accumulate high nutrients in waste sludge, Terra BPC alters the the nutrients NPK during the BPC thermochemical phase, forcing them to extracted in the liquid phase. This isolates the nutrients for safe, concentrated NPK liquid phase while leaving the remaining solids safe for use as hydrochar.
While thermochemical systems traditionally require high energy inputs, Terra BPC is engineered to harness autothermal reactions. By optimizing the heat exchange, the system dramatically reduces external kWh requirements, projecting a highly competitive OPEX profile against legacy incineration.
Yes. Bio Terrava currently holds 5 provisional patents protecting the unique catalyst arrays and thermodynamic sequencing of the Terra BPC process. We are actively advancing full registration with support from Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON).