At a Glance
| Working Principle |
Membrane Bioreactors (MBRs) combine conventional biological treatment (e.g. activated sludge) processes with membrane-filtration to provide an advanced level of organic and suspended solids removal. |
|---|---|
| Capacity/Adequacy | Applicable in conventional wastewater plants |
| Performance | High |
| Costs | High capital and operational costs. |
| Self-help Compatibility |
Low |
| O&M | Membranes need to be cleaned regularly. |
| Reliability | High if membranes are maintained correctly |
| Main strength |
Secondary clarifiers and tertiary filtrationprocesses are eliminated, thereby reducing plant footprint |
| Main weakness |
High operation and capital costs(membranes). capital costs(membranes). |