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 Obtained
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
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