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RespirTek™ is an environmental consulting laboratory that specializes
in respirometry while providing a broad range of microbial and biochemical
analytical services to the environmental industry. Our lab services focus on
method development, bioremediation feasibility studies and testing for soils
and wastewaters...
Respirometry
Respirometry is a science that is used in determining the rates of degradation
of any organic or biological material that releases quantifiable gasses...
Environmental
Analytical Testing Services
Whether your challenge is related to wastewater treatment, biodegradation
- bioremediation, biofeasibility or other environmental analytical testing
issues, the RespirTek™ team is ready to assist you in solving project
questions and issues...
Analytical
In addition to our specialty of respirometry, RespirTek™ offers a full range of NELAC certified chemical analyses: general chemistry, inorganic metals, organic chemistry, UST parameters, BTEX, TCLP, volatiles, semi-volatiles, etc.Bioremediation
Whether it is natural attenuation or full-scale bioremediation involving groundwater, soil, testing or other environmental matrices, we can assist you. Our work will give you greater confidence in bioremediation decisions...Chemical Oxidation
Is the oxidation rate of your chemical important to your process? Using respirometric technology, we can give you accurate real time measurement of degradation rates. Our client pilot project costs have been significantly reduced as a result of our bench scale testing...Outsourcing
Training and staffing a respirometric laboratory can be challenging. As the only independent consulting laboratory specializing in respirometry that is NELAC certified, we offer a seamless option to our corporate clients.Product Testing
Whenever your product requires testing relating to microbial interaction, RespirTek's Microbial Communication Service™ can assist you...Wastewater Treatment
We offer 65 years of combined respirometric experience to assist you with troubleshooting needs as soon as the problems occurs. We have a hotshot test with results guaranteed within 36 hour from sample receipt. We also offer special rates for routine sampling...
Case Studies
It is through our initial team consultation that we discover each project's
uniqueness and our client's specific needs. Through communication and specific
test design we are able to assist in solving project questions and issues...
Bioremediation Enhancement Testing
A client was experiencing a failure of the contaminant degradation in the bioremediation of a UST. A twofold testing design was proposed to indicate probable concentration of NO3 enhancement believed to be the exhausted agent...Product Activity Testing
A commercial producer of household products required third party validation of a packaged microbial infusion. Previous data, where conditions were optimum and within specification, indicated a specific growth curve....Wastewater Treatment Plant Toxicity Study - Adjunct Analytical
A study to determine the effect of three wastewater concentrations loading to a biological pretreatment facility was undertaken. The possibility of nitrification inhibition was of concern with each of the candidates’ three wastewaters...
About RespirTek™
RespirTek™ is committed to providing seamless partnering with our
clients. We pride ourselves in understanding the needs of our clients and
initiating specific testing design to answer all project questions. As
a consulting laboratory, we don't just provide testing results; we assist
in the interpretation...
Client Testimonials
We have excerpted the following comments from our client communications; original copies of the full communication containing the quotation are available upon request...Company History
RespirTek™ was incorporated March 2001, realizing a dream of the owning partners, Brenda Jaye (B.J.) Hook and Jerry Hodges...Ethics
We are committed to the integrity of our work. Our quality assurance program requires that should we experience any breakdown in our process or procedures that could possibly affect project results, we will notify our client immediately with suggestions to remediate the situation...Facilities
RespirTek™ has combined lab, and affiliate staff of 25 with combined support facilities of 13,500 square feet, which includes the corporate office, respirometric lab and affiliate analytical lab. Lab facilities are located in the Sunplex Industrial Park with easy access to three major airports. This guarantees overnight delivery to insure sample viability...Mission
The mission of RespirTek™ is to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients through combining technical expertise, excellence, and responsive customer service to offer a unique service to industry, engineers, geologists, and government...Personnel
Our total combined staff and contiguous affiliates total 25. Below you will find information about personnel that you are more likely to have contact with...
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anaerobic bacteria
Anaerobic bacteria are bacteria that do not live or grow in the presence of oxygen. Anaerobic digestion is a complex biochemical reaction carried out in a number of steps by several types of micro-organisms that require little or no oxygen to live. One of the advantages of using anaerobic wastewater treatment is that it produces between five and ten times less sludge than aerobic processes. The main drawback is that it requires a much more stringent control process.anaerobic digester
Anaerobic digesters are used mainly in the treatment of concentrated sludge produced in the wastewater treatment process as well as the life sciences, which span feedlot impact assessments to OECD requirements for pharmaceuticals. It is important to note that anaerobic organisms are very sensitive to changes in their environment.biodegradation
Biodegradation is the breakdown of organic substances by microorganisms. Respirometric methods are useful for assessing biodegradation of specific chemicals. Within the Chemical Manufacturing industry the application of respirometric results are of significant cost saving and compliance value.biofeasibility studies
Biofeasibility studies can be used to determine if your bioremediation project will be successful. Respirtek has developed protocol for a basic bench scale biofeasibility study, using respirometric technology combined with traditional analytical testing, that provides a very economical approach to bioremediation determination.bioremediation
Bioremediation is the process by which living organisms(microbes) act to degrade hazardous organic contaminants or transform hazardous inorganic contaminants to environmentally safe levels in soils, subsurface materials, water, sludges, and residues.denitrification
Denitrification is the process in which bacteria use nitrate as a terminal electron acceptor and convert it through a series of intermediates to nitrogen gas. The groups of bacteria need to be routinely monitored and operational conditions favorably adjusted to ensure desired nitrification.groundwater testing
Respirtek, Inc offers groundwater testing services. We are capable of large project completions by the unique systemization and personnel we have to offer. We have an eye to costs and project timelines rates. Simply put, the results of our work will provide you data to select natural attenuation or enhanced bioremediation; you will be able to determine how long it will take and how much it will cost.laboratory testing
Are you looking for laboratory testing? Respirtek is a turnkey lab for your work projects specializing in respirometric analysis. Our labs are equipped with the most advanced continuously monitoring respirometers available. If you plan to use augmentation or enhanced bioremediation, our Microbial Communication ServiceŽ can determine the effectiveness of the intervention without expensive field trial and error application.microcosm studies
If you plan to use augmentation or enhanced bioremediation, RespirTek's Microbial Communication ServiceŽ can determine the effectiveness of the intervention without expensive field trial and error application. Our Microcosm Studies, also referred to as Biofeasibility Studies, can determine contaminant degradation rates for as many different scenarios that you would like to try, all within our respirometric laboratory.MTBE testing service
Since 1979, MTBE has been used to enhance the octane rating of mid to high-grade gasoline and has been used to oxygenate fuel since the mid 1980's. A growing number of studies have detected MTBE in ground water throughout the country; in some instances these contaminated waters are sources of drinking water.PCE testing service
Tetrachloroethylene(PCE) is a manufactured chemical that is widely used for dry cleaning of fabrics and for metal-degreasing. It is also used to make other chemicals and is used in some consumer products. Wastewater from metal finishing, paint and ink formulation, electrical/electronic components, and rubber processing industries also may contain trichloroethylene.product testing
Do you need help with product testing? Respirtek is a turnkey lab for your work projects. We'll work as your strategic partner or as a silent partner quoting you direct for your bid. Process improvement and design, in addition to the best respirometric analysts available in this country, are our strong points.respirometry
RespirTek has the nation's foremost experts in the field of respirometry on our staff. We are versatile enough to handle one sample a year to as many as you require each day. Respirometry can be used for a variety of applications including but not limited to: Biodegradation studies, Industrial waste treatability testing, Biomass activity tests, Kinetic measurements, Performance evaluations, Compost and soil reactions, and Research applications.soil remediation
Before any type of soil remediation takes place, RespirTek's Microbial Communication ServiceŽ can determine the effectiveness of the intervention without expensive field trial and error application.soil testing
There are a number of reasons why you may need soil testing. Respirtek has developed protocol for a basic bench scale biofeasibility study, using respirometric technology combined with traditional analytical testing, that provides a very economical approach to bioremediation determination.TCE testing service
Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a nonflammable, colorless liquid with a somewhat sweet odor and a sweet, burning taste. It is used mainly as a solvent to remove grease from metal parts, but it is also an ingredient in adhesives, paint removers, typewriter correction fluids, and spot removers. TCE has been found in underground water sources and many surface waters as a result of the manufacture, use, and disposal of the chemical.waste water treatment
Are you looking for the most effective waste water treatment? Respirtek has developed protocol for a basic bench scale biofeasibility study, using respirometric technology combined with traditional analytical testing, that provides a very economical approach to bioremediation determination.wastewater testing
Are you looking for effective wastewater testing? Respirtek's Microcosm Studies, also referred to as Biofeasibility Studies, can determine contaminant degradation rates for as many different scenarios that you would like to try, all within our respirometric laboratory.wastewater treatment
The goal of wastewater treatment is to reduce or remove organic matter, solids, nutrients, disease-causing organisms and other pollutants from wastewater. At RespirTek, we are a contract lab specializing in respirometric analysis. Our labs are equipped with the most advanced continuously monitoring respirometers available.wastewater treatment plant
Respirtek, Inc offers wastewater treatment plants environmental testing services including our Microbial Communication ServiceŽ for site monitoring, which will assure optimization of degradation rates.
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