Function
SBRs offer operational flexibility, efficient nutrient removal, and the ability to handle diverse influent characteris- tics, making them widely utilized in water treatment.
STEPS
⸺ Filling
Wastewater is added to the reactor until a predetermined level is reached.
⸺ React
Biological and chemical reactions take place, removing contaminants through the action of microorganisms.
⸺ Settle
The wastewater is allowed to settle, and solids including suspended particles and microorganisms form a sludge layer.
⸺ Decant
Clarified effluent is withdrawn from the top of the reactor, free of suspended solids and contaminants.
⸺ Idle
The reactor enters a period without influent, allow- ing further settling of solids and separation of treated effluent from sludge.