The MBR Book

Principles and Applications of Membrane Bioreactors for Water and Wastewater Treatment

Simon Judd

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Year: 2010
• ISBN:
  9780080967677
• Edition: 2
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Civil Engineering
• Index: Technology & Engineering

The MBR Book covers all essential aspects of membrane bioreactors in water and wastewater treatment, including the working principles of MBR technologies. The book aims to separate science from engineering, in an attempt to avoid confusion and to help readers understand the ideas of MBR. The text is divided into five chapters; the membrane and biological aspects are discussed in chapter 2 along with scientific studies. The third chapter covers the design, operation, and maintenance of MBR, including cost modeling and cost benefit analysis. Chapters 4 and 5 cover the commercial MBR products and their applications for water and wastewater treatment, respectively. The text features industrial case studies, along with useful appendices of commercial and international membrane organizations. The book serves as a a primary reference for chemical, environmental, and process engineers, as well as environmental researchers, natural resources researchers, filtration specialists, water company managers, and consultants.

• Membrane Bioreactors are a major growth area in the water and waste water treatment industries
• Internationally-known author, one of the leading senior experts in MBR research
• Principles and practice, backed by industrial case studies

Table of contents

• Cover Image
• Table of Contents
• Dedication
• Front Matter
• Copyright
• Preface
• About the Editors
• Contributors
• Chapter 1. Introduction
• Chapter 2. Fundamentals
• 2.1. Membrane technology
• 2.2. Biotreatment
• 2.3. Membrane bioreactor technology
• 2.4. Summary
• Chapter 3. Design, Operation and Maintenance
• 3.1. MBR System Operating Parameters
• 3.2. Immersed Mbr Membrane Reference Data
• 3.3. iMBR Design Methodology: Steady-State Model
• 3.4. iMBR Design Methodology: Dynamic Model
• 3.5. Cost Benefit Analysis
• 3.6. Operation and Maintenance
• Chapter 4. Commercial Technologies
• Chapter 5. Case Studies
• 5.1. Introduction
• 5.2. Immersed Flat Sheet (FS) Technologies
• 5.3. Immersed Hollow Fibre (HF) Technologies
• 5.4. Sidestream MBRs
• Appendix A. Conversion Factors
• Appendix B. MBR Biotreatment Base Parameter Values
• Appendix C. Membrane Products
• Abbreviations
• Nomenclature
• Glossary of Terms
• Index