Aqua MSBR®
Modified Sequencing Batch Reactor
The Aqua MSBR® modified sequencing batch reactor combines the advantages of sequencing batch reactor technology with a traditional flow-through activated sludge process to produce a low cost, compact and continuous flow system. The Aqua MSBR is ideal for large scale municipal and industrial applications >15,000 m3/day.
How It Works
There are four (4) phases of the Aqua MSBR operation:
- Anoxic Mixing and Mixed Liquor Recycle
- Aeration, Mixing and Mixed Liquor Recycle
- Pre-settle
- Clarification
Description of a 7-Cell System:
Cells 1 & 7 – Sequencing cells alternate four phases. As cell 1 progresses through phases 1-3, cell 7 will remain in phase 4 and vice versa.
Cell 2 – Phase Separator Cell designed to concentrate recycled mixed liquor solids feed stream to the anaerobic cell and promote an optimal environment to enhance phosphorus release within the anaerobic cell
Cell 3 – Fermentation Cell designed to increase concentration of volatile fatty acids (VFAs)
Cell 4 – Anaerobic Cell designed to promote phosphorus release under optimized conditions
Cell 5 – Anoxic Mixing Cell designed to provide denitrification
Cell 6 – Aerobic Cell designed to provide oxidation of carbonaceous material, nitrification, and the biological uptake of phosphorus
Features & Specifications
- Constant water level
- Continuous flow
- Simple operation
- Adept at processing high-peak hydraulic flows due to storm events
- Quiescent settling prior to clarification phase
- Optimized, enhanced biological nutrient removal
Benefits
- Designed and engineered as a Time Based Activated SludgeSM System
- No need for separate structures
- Unique flow through system
- Basin configuration optimized
- Existing aeration equipment can be used
- Superior performance even in low-strength, low-temperature wastewaters common in North America and Europe
- Fully automated control system
- Better sludge flocculation; no sludge collection mechanisms
- Low TSS discharge; effective nitrification, denitrification and phosphorus removal
Plant Photos
Applications
Related Resources
| Resource Categories | Title | Summary | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brochure | Aqua MSBR® Brochure | ||
| Success Story | Kunming, China | Kunming Puzhao WWTP in China operates completely underground, below a public park | |
| Success Story | Shenzhen, China | Aqua MSBR® System meets phosphorus removal requirements in China, without chemicals | |
| White Paper | Luofang Wastewater Treatment Plant | Luofang Wastewater Treatment Plant adopted a new concept of enhanced biological phosphorus removal in combination … | |
| White Paper | Advanced MSBR® System at Shenzhen Yantian Wastewater Treatment Plant | The Shenzhen Yantian WWTP increased daily capacity by an additional 40,000 m<sup>3</sup>The Shenzhen Yantian WWTP … | |
| Video | Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. Overview Video |