Sequential Batch Reactor

Target SDGs

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Community, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Public Sector Agencies

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Evoqua Water Technologies; Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.; Bluevita GmbH & Co. KG; Enta Treatment Systems

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include AnoxKaldnes Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor and Membrane Biofilm Reactor.

Regions

Europe, North America

Countries

India

Manufacturing/Building Method

Unknown

Intellectural Property Type

Open-source

User Provision Model

Direct sales from local manufacturers.

Distributions to Date Status

Over 1300 plants have operated.

Design Specifications

The SBR tank is designed to add oxygen to wastewater, which enables bacteria to oxidize the organic matter. Once aeration stops, sludge settles in the tank. After settling the sludge and water is separated, and the effluent continues to flow through the system. In most situations, plants are designed with at least two connected SBR to allow for continual wastewater processing.

A diagram for the SBR illustrates the processes involved in wastewater treatment.

The SBR operates in two stages in the schematic: during aeration and during settling.

Product Schematics

Technical Support

The SBR systems require continuous control by operators. Manufacturers provide technical support and operation training for operators.

Replacement Components

Replacement components can be purchased directly from manufacturers.

Lifecycle

Unknown

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

SBR were developed to require minimal land, produce effluent of high quality, operate completely automated, and be resistant against shock-loads.

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

Precautions must be taken during operation to ensure that operators do not come into unsanitary contact with the wastewater or sludge.

Complementary Technical Systems

This treatment system must be coupled with water distribution systems to transport the influent and effluent wastewater to and from the reactor. In addition depending on the desired application of the treated wastewater, further treatment might be required.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Unknown

Evaluation methods

The systems are evaluated visually to ensure that each tank proceeds through the five treatment stages: fill, react, settle, decant, and idle.

Other Information

Factsheet - Sequence Batch Reactor (SBR)