MBR Membrane Bioreactor

Description

The Future of MBR Membrane Bioreactor Systems

With our superior MBR membrane bioreactor systems, Oxymotec redefines wastewater management. By combining biological remedy with modern membrane generation, our membrane bioreactor MBR solutions offer unrivalled performance, sustainability, and water first-rate. Our MBR systems are engineered with strengthened PVDF membranes for long life, small areas, and amazing filtration. Oxymotec’s MBR technology for modern wastewater treatment. Whether for municipal, commercial, or decentralized packages, is the usual to attain to make certain cleanser water and a greener destiny.

Revolutionizing Wastewater Treatment with MBR Technology

The MBR membrane bioreactor is the latest technology in wastewater treatment. Oxymotec’s MBR bioreactor technology provides superior water purification than the traditional activated sludge process. It combines membrane ultrafiltration. Unlike conventional methods, the MBR combines advanced membranes to replace secondary sedimentation tanks and sand filters. The space-efficient, easy operation with quality treated water that can be used on any other application is ensured by this breakthrough approach.

Oxymotec offers customized MBR Membrane Bioreactor solutions for special site requirements. Our systems use reinforced PVDF hollow fibre membranes for reliable performance in every MBR membrane biological reactor.

How MBR Technology Works

Whenever the biological treatment and membrane filtration are integrated or synergistically combined, reaching outstanding water quality, the result is an MBR membrane biological reactor. Here’s how the process works:

• Biological Treatment: Using activated sludge does not overcome these limitations. Biological treatment of wastewater is the treatment of the organic matter or the particles from it which is further broken down into smaller organic matter. First, it helps to get the nitrogen and phosphorus out of the water in anaerobic processes and aerobic processes.
• Membrane Filtration: The hollow fibre membranes treat the water. They are used to remove remaining solids, bacteria and viruses, making clean usable water.
• Effluent Discharge or Reuse: It is decontaminated water at very high-quality standards, good for reuse or safe environmental discharge.

The efficient, sustainable management of wastewater is ensured through this biological treatment combined with advanced filtration.

Types of MBR Configurations

Oxymotec’s MBR Membrane Bioreactor systems are available in two configurations — submerged/internal and external — to meet site-specific requirements.

1. Submerged/Internal Configuration

In this setup, membranes are submerged directly in the biological MBR Reactor. This design simplifies operation by integrating filtration within the treatment process. It is ideal for systems requiring compact footprints.

2. External Configuration

In this configuration, membranes are installed as a separate unit. An intermediate pump transfers wastewater from the bioreactor to the membrane system. This setup allows greater flexibility in design and maintenance.

Both configurations offer distinct advantages. It is customized to meet specific site and operational requirements.

MBR Membrane Bioreactors Benefits

Membrane Bioreactors MBR are designed to deliver more than just wastewater treatment — they provide efficiency, reliability, and sustainable performance. Here are the key benefits of choosing MBR systems:

1. High-Quality Effluent: The combination of biological and membrane processes ensures treated water meets stringent reuse standards.
2. Space Efficiency: Replacing secondary sedimentation tanks with compact membranes significantly reduces system footprints.
3. Easy Operation: Automated controls simplify operation and maintenance.
4. Nitrogen and Phosphorus Removal: The more advanced treatment options help remove nutrients making it a better water quality.
5. Flexibility: Municipal, industrial, and decentralized wastewater treatment systems are suitable.

Applications of MBR Systems

MBR bioreactor technology is versatile and finds applications across various sectors:

1. Municipal Wastewater Treatment Systems

Cities and towns are using MBR systems for treating sewage. Given their compact design and high efficiency. They are ideal for urban spaces where space is at a premium.

2. Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant

MBR’s capacity to accept high organic loads and variable composition makes it a useful technology for industries. It generates complex wastewater, including food processing and chemical manufacturing.

3. Water Reuse and Recycling

For water, cities around the world that do not have access to water can turn to MBR systems. It is a good example of use for irrigation or any other non potable use.

4. Decentralized Treatment Systems

Remote areas and small communities can rely on MBR technology for sustainable and efficient wastewater management.

Membrane Bioreactor Cost – What You Need to Know

When evaluating a wastewater treatment solution, understanding the membrane bioreactor cost is crucial. MBR technology is both a sustainability and a performance investment, unlike traditional systems. Nonetheless, it is not as expensive as that–it varies with regard to a number of factors of great importance:

• Capacity of the system – Treatment plants with a larger capacity demand bigger area of membrane surface, and this can affect general pricing.
• Configuration Type – submerged systems can be smaller, but external systems can be more versatile; each system has its own cost implications.
• Membrane Quality – Strengthened PVDF membranes such as those found in Oxymotec systems, are long-lived and durable, meaning that replacement costs decrease with time.
• Automation & Controls – Automated cleaning systems and smart monitoring can help save a lot in operations and maintenance, but require additional investment at the initial phase.
• Location-Specific Adaptation – Each location has its flow rate, waste standards, conditions affecting the design, and, by proxy, by cost.
• Price over time: MBR system can have a higher advance cost, but their space efficiency, low energy use, low mud, and high quality water make them a cost -effective long -term solution.

Oxymotec does not have generic pricing since every single project is unique. We offer instead custom solutions to achieve optimal cost-performance-sustainability balance. For a detailed membrane bioreactor cost estimate customized to your project, we encourage you to contact us for an enquiry.

MBR Membrane Bioreactor Specifications

Here are the specifications for Oxymotec’s MBR Membrane Bioreactor modules.

Module Data	MBR-10	MBR-20	MBR-30
Nominal Area (m2)	10	20	30
Recommend Flow (㎠m3/d)	3.0~4.5	5.0~7.5	7.5~11
Dimensions (mm)	100053540 80063042	180053540 150063042	200063042
Membrane Material	Reinforced-PVDF	Reinforced-PVDF	Reinforced-PVDF
Pore Size (μm)	0.1μm or 0.04μm	0.1μm or 0.04μm	0.1μm or 0.04μm
Fiber Diameter	2.2/1.0mm or 2.6/1.2mm	2.2/1.0mm or 2.6/1.2mm	2.2/1.0mm or 2.6/1.2mm
Breaking Strength	> 200N	> 200N	> 200N
Flow Path	Outside-in	Outside-in	Outside-in
TMP Range	-0.05 to 0.05Mpa	-0.05 to 0.05Mpa	-0.05 to 0.05Mpa
Operating Temperature (°C)	5-40	5-40	5-40
Operating PH Range	2.0-10.0	2.0-10.0	2.0-10.0
Backwash Flux	30-60L/m2.h	30-60L/m2.h	30-60L/m2.h
Permeate Turbidity	≤0.5 NTU	≤0.5 NTU	≤0.5 NTU