A3-USA, Inc.Water & Wastewater Membranes
MBRs are used in a large variety of applications, some examples are listed below.
Ultrafiltration membranes remove the majority of suspended solids particles and, consequently, replace conventional treatment, such as coagulation/flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, etc. The membrane's ability to retain bacteria, viruses, and microorganisms reduces the size of, or in some cases eliminates disinfection equipment.
Operation at higher MLSS => more robust process
Compact foot print
Lower waste sludge production
Fully automated operation => ease of operation and less operator attention
Easy upgrade and expansion by adding membrane modules - modular built
Sludge generated from the process requires less dewatering
Disinfection is reduced or eliminated
Provides consistent, superior effluent quality independent of flow variations (heavy rain), floating sludge, etc.
Effluent is reusable / recyclable
Removes chlorine-resistant Giardia and Cryptosporidium
On-lot treatment systems for single or multi family homes
Compact containerized package plants
Larger scale MBR plants using on-site concrete basins
Water reuse and recycling
Military camps - mobile package units
Commercial users such as hotels and casinos
Industrial users such as food processing plants, etc.
Real estate developers
Shipbuilders
Small municipal communities
Areas that have enacted stringent wastewater effluent regulations
Sludge dewatering (up to 3%)
Industries forced to update current treatment facilities
Areas with dwindling water resources
Cleaning of pond water
Biological landfill leachate treatment
Process water treatment
TSS < 1 mg/l
TKN < 1 mg/l
NH4+-N < 0.5 mg/l
Turbidity < 0.2 NTU
Fecal Coliform < 2 mpn/100 ml
MLSS: 7,500 - 25,000 mg/l