Removes coarse solids such as rags, sticks, wood, and other larger materials that clog or disrupt the biological wastewater treatment process.
Normalizes the otherwise inconsistent flow rate of a service area, which is essential for efficient biological treatment and effective wastewater management.
Has zones for anoxic and anaerobic processing and houses the membrane filtration units. This submerged MBR process optimizes the treatment of organic pollutants and ensures high wastewater quality.
A holding tank for biological processes and dumpster for landfill leachate management. This contributes to an effective industrial wastewater treatment system.
Includes chemical contact tanks, reuse storage tanks, and/or discharge pumps for treated wastewater. These components support sustainable wastewater management and reuse practices.
This comprehensive approach allows us to deliver optimal performance and tailored solutions for diverse wastewater treatment needs, from industrial applications to municipal systems, based on the appropriate membrane for the unique application.
MBR plants are rapidly gaining popularity for efficient and sustainable wastewater treatment in private communities and municipalities alike. IWS specializes in designing and constructing advanced membrane bioreactor systems, utilizing all major membrane technologies. Our expertise includes flat sheet, hollow fiber, and ceramic membrane systems, ensuring optimal performance and tailored solutions for diverse wastewater treatement needs.
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Membrane filtration is a critical part of treating wastewater, and MBR systems take it a step further. They use different types of ultrafiltration (UF) membranes to make sure the treated water is of the highest quality.
Managing membrane fouling is absolutely critical for the smooth operation of MBR systems. While the customer handles the cleaning, IWS designs systems with advanced techniques to minimize fouling and extend the life of your membrane material, making cleaning efforts more effective and less frequent.
MBR systems frequently use submerged membrane bioreactor configurations and UF membranes to significantly boost the efficiency and effectiveness of the wastewater treatment process.
The integrated biological process in MBR systems, which includes the activated sludge process, effectively breaks downorganic matter and suspended solids and significantly reduces nutrient levels in the treated wastewater. This results in high-purity treated water suitable for water reuse.
Nutrient removal is a vital function of MBR systems, achieved through specialized membrane modules. This ensures compliance with environmental standards and the production of high-quality treated wastewater effluent.
MBR systems consistently produce high-quality treated water. This makes it perfect for various water reuse applications, significantly contributing to sustainable water resource management.
Regular chemical cleaning of the membrane elements is essential for maintaining the efficiency of MBR systems and ensuring long-term performance.
MBR systems are also employed for treating landfill leachate and effectively managing biomass to ensure environmentally safe discharge.
Microorganisms play a crucial role in membrane bioreactor systems, directly impacting suspended solids concentration and the overall effectiveness of the wastewater treatment process.