MOVING BED BIOFILM REACTOR “MBBR”

Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) plants are commonly used in water treatment to treat wastewater. They utilize a biofilm process to break down organic matter and remove pollutants. Here's how they work

ADVANTAGES

⸺ Wastewater Influent

Wastewater enters the MBBR tank with floating plastic media carriers providing a large surface area for biofilm growth.

⸺ Biofilm Formation

Microorganisms attach to the media carriers as wastewater flows through, forming a biofilm that breaks down organic matter.

⸺ Aeration

The MBBR tank is aerated to maintain an aerobic environment, facilitating biological reactions with supplied oxygen.

⸺ Biomass Retention

Biomass circulates within the tank, allowing continuous growth and replenishment of microorganisms.

⸺ Settling and Clarification

Treated water separates from biomass in a settling tank or clarifier for discharge or further treatment.

⸺ Sludge Management

Excess biomass (waste activated sludge) is periodically removed to maintain sludge balance.