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Using Membrane Bioreactors (MBR) for Water
Reclamation
Overview
Wastewater reclamation is gaining popularity worldwide as a means of conserving
natural resources used for drinking water supply. The use of membrane bioreactor
(MBR) technology, which combines conventional activated sludge treatment with
low pressure membrane filtration, has been proven to be a feasible and efficient
method of producing reclaimed water. The membrane component of the MBR process
eliminates the need for a clarifier and is performed using low-pressure
membranes such as microfiltration (MF) or ultrafiltration (UF). MBR technology
offers several advantages to conventional wastewater treatment including reduced
footprint, consistent and superior effluent water quality and ease of operation.
The
US Bureau of Reclamation conducted a pilot study to evaluate the MBR technology
for its potential application to water reclamation. The main purpose of the
study was to evaluate several leading manufacturers in an effort to encourage
competition within the MBR industry. In addition, the study focused on
optimizing MBR operation for water reclamation. The study included a parallel
comparison of four leading MBR suppliers. This study provides the student with
information on MBR design and operation and information about four leading MBR
equipment manufacturers.
This course is intended for engineers, state
regulators, and water treatment professionals. It provides information on MBR
design, operation, and costs. It will
also assist those professionals that work in the area of upgrading and
expansions of existing water and wastewater facilities or the design of new
facilities.
The
course is suitable for a student with basic water treatment knowledge or for an
advanced student that needs to brush up on water treatment basics.
The student is expected to read and review the material contained in
Optimization of Various MBR Systems for Water Reclamation Phase III Final
Technical Report, US Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Reclamation.
The appendix for this report is provided as a separate document
as a reference. The appendix will be used in answering the final 10 questions in
the course quiz.
The student must take a
multiple-choice quiz consisting of thirty-five (35) questions at the end of this course to earn
8 PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and
skills:
- General Requirements of
the USEPA Clean Water Act
- Knowledge of MBR
Technology and Equipment
- Wastewater Treatment and
MBR Design Criteria
- O&M Requirements and
Costs of MBR Systems
- Support Information for
Determining MBR Applications
Course
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Using Membrane Bioreactors for Water Reclamation (451 KB)
Appendices (2.4 MB)
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