Comparing the performance of the conventional and fixed‐bed membrane bioreactors for treating municipal wastewater

Khastoo, Hamidreza; Hassani, Amir Hessam; Mafigholami, Roya; Mahmoudkhani, Rouhallah

doi:10.1007/s40201-021-00664-3

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“…Studies have reported that MBR can achieve up to 99% removal of suspended solids and BOD, and up to 90% removal of TN and TP. These high removal rates are attributed to the filtration properties of the membrane, which allows for finer filtration of particles and microorganisms [20,21]. Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) Process for municipal wastewater treatment is shown in Figure 2.…”

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Municipal Wastewater Treatment Technologies in Malaysia: A Short Review

Kristanti

Seng

Kumar³

et al. 2023

Ind. Domest. Waste Manag.

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The aim of this study was to evaluate different municipal wastewater treatment technologies for commercial use and develop an optimized system for a case study plant and future plant designs. Municipal wastewater, classified as a low-strength waste stream, can be treated using aerobic and anaerobic reactor systems or a combination of both. Aerobic systems are suitable for low-strength wastewaters, while anaerobic systems are suitable for high-strength wastewaters. Malaysia has actively implemented various wastewater treatment technologies to address the increasing demand for clean water and reduce environmental pollution. Some commonly used technologies in Malaysia include Activated Sludge Process (ASP), Membrane Bioreactor (MBR), and Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR). These technologies show promise in removing emerging pollutants, such as pharmaceuticals and personal care products, which are not effectively eliminated by conventional treatment methods. Additionally, Malaysia could consider investing in renewable energy sources like solar and wind to power wastewater treatment plants, thereby reducing reliance on non-renewable energy and supporting sustainable development. It is also important to emphasize continued public awareness and education initiatives to promote responsible wastewater disposal practices and environmental stewardship.

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Section: 2membrane Bioreactor (Mbr) Processmentioning

confidence: 99%

Municipal Wastewater Treatment Technologies in Malaysia: A Short Review

Kristanti

Seng

Kumar³

et al. 2023

Ind. Domest. Waste Manag.

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“…A membrane bioreactor (MBR) is a well-known technology with high solid-liquid separation efficiency for the treatment of industrial or domestic wastewater. It provides high effluent quality [5], high organic load [6,7], low sludge yield [8,9], improved nitrification removal performance [10,11], and perfect separation of hydraulic retention time (HRT) and solids retention time (SRT) [12,13]. In general, an MBR separates particles and pathogenic bacteria, e.g., E. coli, through a membrane with a pore size of 0.01-1 mm.…”

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Microbial Electrochemical Systems and Membrane Bioreactor Technology for Wastewater Treatment

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Membrane bioreactors (MBRs) and microbial electrochemical systems (MESs) are promising technologies for wastewater treatment and generation of electricity from organic matter. The application of MBRs is limited due to membrane fouling and high energy consumption. The novel design of the coupling system of microbial fuel cell and membrane bioreactor (MFC-MBR), which efficiently combines microbial degradation in MFCs and uses the microelectric field to reduce and mitigate membrane fouling in MBR. The fundamentals of extracellular electron transport, the performance of MFCs, different types of MBR systems, and the novelty of the MFC-MBR coupling system for wastewater treatment are reviewed.

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