DIVISION 03 · WASTEWATER
Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor Systems
Compact biological treatment where free-moving carriers host the bacteria that clean your water: high capacity, small footprint, simple to run.
Compact footprint
High biomass per volume means smaller tanks for the same load.
Handles load swings
Biofilm on carriers recovers quickly from shock and peak loads.
No sludge recycle
Carriers stay in the reactor, so operation is simpler and steadier.
Easy to expand
Add carrier fill to raise capacity without new civil works.
Plant upgrades
More capacity from the tanks you already have.
| Criteria | Conventional activated sludge | MBBR |
|---|---|---|
| Footprint | Larger tanks | Compact |
| Response to load peaks | Sensitive | Resilient biofilm |
| Sludge recycle | Required | Not required |
| Capacity upgrade | New tanks | Add carriers |
| Operator effort | Higher | Lower |
Where MBBR works best
- Municipal sewage
- Industrial effluent
- Camps & compounds
- Petrochemical wastewater
- Plant retrofits
- Pre-treatment before RO