technical datasheet

RTS-513
MBR Wastewater Treatment Pilot System
For Water Recovery & Reuse
This compact, easy-to-operate newterra Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) system
combines activated sludge biological treatment with our advanced MicroClear™
UF flat sheet membrane. The system, which includes features of our modular,
scalable solutions, can be quickly integrated for piloting the treatment of wastewater
with BOD5 levels of up to 1,500 mg/L. The treated permeate is suitable for reuse
in mining and metallurgical processes, industrial processes, crop irrigation and
other applications. It includes a single skid containing all pumps, controls and the
membrane tank, and a separate 1 m3 anoxic tank and 3.75 m3 aerobic tank. See
inside for system details.

3.7m
4.3m

MicroClear UF Membrane
Like all newterra MBRs,
the RTS-513 Piloting system
features our innovative
MicroClear flat sheet
membrane. It ensures that
permeate meets or exceeds
regulatory requirements for
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 System Process Description RTS-513 tech datasheet

Unlike conventional activated sludge systems that rely on gravity-based settlement of the mixed liquor, newterra System Specifications
membrane bioreactor (MBR) systems use ultrafiltration (UF) membranes as a physical barrier against the passage
The typical ADF and MDF are shown below however, the permeate
of all particulate solids. This allows MBRs to operate at four times the concentration level of mixed liquor suspended
extraction pump is VFD controlled to allow fine tuning of the
solids (MLSS) of conventional systems. As a result, MBR systems are very resilient to changes in influent quality,
membrane flux for a given application.
and require a much smaller system footprint – typically only 25% of that required by a conventional system.

Inlet Membrane Filtration Parameter Value Note

Average Daily Flow (ADF) 2.5 m /d
3
@ Membrane flux of 15 L/m2/h
A submersible pump supplied with the system is A stainless steel membrane tank contains one
placed in an existing wet well, equalization tank, flow newterra MicroClear flat sheet UF membrane Maximum Daily Flow (MDF) 5.0 m3/d @ Membrane flux of 30 L/m2/h
splitter, or wastewater storage tank. The inlet pump is cassette. Permeate is drawn through the 23
controlled by the PLC, and a fine screen protects the membrane plates of the patented cassette using a Typical Domestic Sewage Wastewater
membranes from large solids in the inlet stream. slight vacuum of 0.1 to 0.2 bar. Vacuum and flow
rates are continuously monitored by a transmitter, Characteristics and Effluent Quality
Anoxic Tank providing instantaneous measurements of The system is designed to treat a broad range of wastewater, up to a
A submersible pump in the anoxic tank features membrane flux and permeability. As indicated in BOD5 of 1,500 mg/L at ADF. Typical domestic wastewater characteristics Installation & Operation
mixing eductors to keep the dissolved oxygen low. the charts on the opposite panel, the permeate and achievable effluent quality are shown below for reference.
quality is excellent – suitable for direct discharge The newterra RTS-513 MBR
Denitrification occurs when specific microorganisms Wastewater Achievable Wastewater Piloting System can
convert nitrates to nitrogen. Additionally, the anoxic or reuse applications. Parameter Units
Characteristics Permeate Quality be up and running within a day
stage recovers alkalinity, aids in stabilizing pH, and BOD5 400 <5 mg/L
reduces aeration demand. • Uncrate and arrange the skid
Efficient Air Scouring
TSS 350 <1 mg/L and tanks
Prevents Membranes
Aerobic Tank Fecal Coliform > 107 0 CFU/100ml
from Fouling or Caking • Connect power
pH 6-9 7-9 s.u
Wastewater flows by gravity to the aerobic tank, Extremely
High Quality • Quick connect hose fittings
where dissolved oxygen is controlled to an operator Permeate FOG < 30 <1 mg/L
set-point to optimize the biological process. Fine TDS < 1,200 < 1,200 mg/L
• Place inlet submersible pump
bubble air diffusers keep the aeration tank mixed in wastewater tank
TKN 70 < 10 mg/L
and maximize oxygen transfer to the mixed liquor. TN 80 < 10 mg/L
This allows biological oxidation of influent organics Biology will be fully acclimated in
TAN 65 <5 mg/L less than a week:
and ammonia. pH is monitored continuously and
alkali can be added, as required, if it drops. Alum E. coli TP 10 < 0.05 mg/L • Biology can be seeded by dry
Bacteria
can also be added to precipitate phosphorus. The Alkalinity > 200 > 80 mg/L as CaCO3 bacteria or sludge from an existing
MLSS is then transferred to the membrane tank. Membrane activated sludge wastewater plant
Assemblies are
Permeate
Collector
Submerged in Installation Requirements • Recommended to have an operator
Separate Tanks
Electrical Connection 230V, 1PH, 50 Hz, 40 FLA on site while biology is acclimating
Skid: 1.3 m x 1.9 m; Anoxic Tank: 1.9 m Ø;
Footprint Aerobic Tank: 2.3 m Ø; Once the system is running at steady
Viruses Total: 4.3 m x 3.7 m (approx.) state, operation is fully automated
Particles
Wet well, equalization tank, or other open
Inlet Pump process tank to place newterra system • Membranes are automatically and
feed submersible pump continuously cleaned by air scouring
1.5" Type F (Male) Camlock or 1.5" Female NPT • Control system will log all alarms,
Wastewater Inlet newterra supplied submersible pump comes
transmitter readings, etc.
with 9 m hose
1" Type F (Male) Camlock or 1" Female NPT • It is recommended that system
Permeate Outlet
with newterra supplied 6 m hose for discharge operation be checked once per day
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Our heritage of innovation in providing clean water
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aspect of the treatment systems we build – from
process design and engineering to manufacturing,
installation, operations and ongoing parts & service
support. That also includes manufacturing our
own MicroClear ® UF membranes in newterra’s
ISO 9001:2008 certified facility. This award-winning
approach ensures newterra treatment systems meet
our high standards for quality and on-time delivery.

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