Title: Commissioning and operating submerged membrane bioreactors: a designer's perspective

Authors: Ian Ho, Stephen Finnemore

Addresses: Harrison Grierson Consultants Limited, P.O. Box 5760, Wellesley Street, Auckland, New Zealand. ' Harrison Grierson Consultants Limited, P.O. Box 5760, Wellesley Street, Auckland, New Zealand

Abstract: Submerged Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) applications for wastewater treatment have taken off in recent years in New Zealand. From designer perspectives, the membrane modules replace the conventional secondary clarifier, thus eliminating solids settling issues and reducing plant footprint. This paper discusses the recent experiences of Harrison Grierson Consultants Limited designing and commissioning several municipal MBR plants.

Keywords: MBR design; submerged membrane bioreactors; wastewater treatment; New Zealand.

DOI: 10.1504/IJEWM.2009.026336

International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, 2009 Vol.3 No.3/4, pp.196 - 204

Published online: 07 Jun 2009 *

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