AnoxKaldnes Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor

Target SDGs

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Public Sector Agencies

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Veolia Water Technologies UK

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Sequential Batch Reactor, Membrane Biofilm Reactor, and Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems (DEWATS).

Regions

Worldwide

Manufacturing/Building Method

The AnoxKaldnes MBBR is built to bespoke configurations and customised to meet the sites specific requirements.

Intellectural Property Type

Patent

User Provision Model

MBBRs are designed with and then purchased though the manufacturer, to ensure that treatment is optimal for specific applications.

Distributions to Date Status

More than 600 MBBR systems have been implemented worldwide.

Design Specifications

The AnoxKaldnes MBBR system is designed as a tank with an inlet for wastewater and an outlet, covered by a sieve, for the treated wastewater. Small plastic biofilm carriers are mixed in the tank through aeration from the bottom of the tank. These carriers are designed to provide the optimal surface area for biofilm to grow on, effectively treating the wastewater.

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Technical support is provided by the manufacturer through various water services and maintenance support packages. These packages include water plant maintenance and chemicals for water treatment. In addition all of the packages include remote technical support.

Replacement Components

Individual components are available from the manufacturer for replacement through the technical support plans.

Lifecycle

The AnoxKaldnes MBBR has has an observed operational lifespan of over 15 years with no reduction in performance.

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

The manufacturer specifies performance targets related to small plant footprints, accommodating high loading, and creating optimal bacteria culture conditions.

Vetted Performance Status

The product has been tested by a range of academic institutions including Lund University, Aarhus University, The University of Auckland, and the University of Ottawa related to design, functionality, and impact of temperature.

Safety

The AnoxKaldnes MBBR must be operated safely and correctly to ensure that users are not harmed by either the growing bacteria or the untreated wastewater.

Complementary Technical Systems

The system can be coupled with settlers, clarifiers, or disk filters which enable downstream separation of sludge from treated water.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Veolia Water Technologies builds systems tailored to meet site objectives and to comply with regulations for applications such as water reuse, wastewater treatment and sewage treatment.

Evaluation methods

Each MBBR system is monitored and evaluated remotely during operation to ensure optimal system performance and to manage required maintenance.

Other Information

MBBR systems can be used in a variety of applications from wasterwater management to environmental protection. Here are the case studies related to two treatment projects:

Marine Harvest Dalsford

Aquacria-Piscicolas Turbot Fish Farm

Patent Protected

This video further explains how the system works.

AnoxKaldnes MBBR Schematics