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 MBBR – MOVING BED BIOFILM REACTOR

MBBR (Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor) is biological process in which microorganisms or nematodes are used to
decompose all the organic waste present inside the water.
These cellular organisms consume waste & excrete a simple substance that can be easily filtered out in further
stages. Biological wastewater treatments are very efficient, and they can be used individually or in process
they are very efficient.
It consists of activated sludge process aeration system & biofilm process.
The sludge is collected on plastic carriers, higher the surface area, more the air, water & bacteria will pass &
faster will be the process
ADVANTAGES OF MBBR
• Simple & Efficient Operation-
• Low Sludge Generation
• Low Maintenance
• Easy fitted with small blueprint
• Stable under Load variations
• Low capital cost as compared to other technologies
• No sludge recycling required
• Resilient to toxic shock
• Less area required
PROCESSES FLOW DIAGRAM FOR
MBBR
 MBR – MEMBRENE BIO REACTOR
Membrane Bioreactor or MBR Sewage Treatment Plant is an innovative wastewater
treatment method. As the name suggests, it combines two technologies, membrane
filtration and the biological treatment.

• Membrane Bioreactor or MBR Sewage Treatment Plant is an innovative wastewater treatment method. As
the name suggests, it combines two technologies, membrane filtration and the biological treatment.
• In MBR technology system, the semi-permeable membranes, which are two-dimensional materials, (micro
and ultrafiltration) are submerged in aerated biological reactors.
• This extent of filtration allows the superior quality of sewage to be drawn through the membranes.
• It also aids in the elimination of sedimentation and filtration processes that are commonly used for
wastewater treatment.
• Since the need for sedimentation is removed, the biological process can be operated more effectively.
• A fine screening or pre-treatment is done before the waste enters membrane tank. It helps to protect the
membrane and extend its life by minimizing the accumulation of solid wastes.
 ADVANTAGES OF MBR
• Our product features an online backwash system to facilitate smooth operation
without any interruptions.
• It can produce a high caliber of treated water.
• It is designed to decrease the associated costs and chemical utilization.
• It does not require a separate settler, clarifier, and polishing units.
• It is flexible in the sense that it can do both underground and above the ground.
• It is eco-friendly.
• Exhibit high waste removal efficiency.
• Better effluent quality.
• Ability to remove several contaminants like bacteria, nitrogen, and other suspended
solid wastes.
• Occupy less space which means small footprint.
• It produces less volume of sludge.
PROCESSES FLOW DIAGRAM FOR MBR
SBR – Sequencing Batch Reactor

• SBR is a type of biological treatment process used in sewage

treatment plants to process wastewater. This process uses
Filamentous bacteria that are enriched in a process known
as Activated Sludge. The technology is used in large-scale
applications, such as in municipal wastewater treatment
plants with over a million population.
DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN
MBR,MBBR,SBR
 MBBR (Moving Bed MBR (Membrane
Parameter SBR (Sequential Batch Reactor)
Biofilm Reactor) Bioreactor)

Uses suspended carrier

Combines biological Operates in a sequence of batch modes,
media with attached
Process Description treatment with membrane including filling, aeration, settling, and
biofilm for biological
filtration. decanting.
treatment.

Aeration tanks with Biological reactor similar

floating plastic media; to activated sludge Cyclic batch operation with flexibility in
Design
media moves for systems; includes handling variable influent flow and load.
constant mixing. membranes for separation.

Excellent effluent quality

High treatment Good effluent quality with operational
Effluent Quality due to membrane
efficiency. flexibility.
filtration.

Smaller footprint
Generally compact and suitable for small to
Footprint Moderate footprint. compared to traditional
medium-sized plants.
treatment plants.
 MBBR (Moving Bed MBR (Membrane
Parameter SBR (Sequential Batch Reactor)
Biofilm Reactor) Bioreactor)

Requires more energy

Energy Moderate energy Energy-efficient, especially during non-
for membrane aeration
Consumption requirements. aeration phases.
and maintenance.

Flexible and can

Relatively inflexible Operational flexibility, suitable for
Flexibility handle variations in
with fixed tank volume. variable influent conditions.
organic load.

Commonly used in
Suitable for various
industrial and Widely used in small to medium-sized
Applications applications, including
municipal wastewater wastewater treatment plants.
municipal and industrial.
treatment.
CONCLUSION

•Hence, we have seen many differences and also

advantages and disadvantages but to choose needs
knowledge. SBR is a good system, but as a cost-
effective MBR is a better choice. At some
municipal areas, MBBR is also used as a sewage
water treatment plant.