Project 1250

Membrane Technology: An Innovative Alternative in Wastewater Treatment

Completed
Principal Investigator
Betsy Elzufon
Project Manager
Mohammad Abu-Orf
Contractor
University of Minnesota
Advanced Treatment
Biofilms
Reuse: Membrane Technology

Abstract

This report identifies a promising new method for wastewater treatment that can be achieved easily, consistently and without the need for special operating conditions. It also demonstrates that a well-designed membrane-aerated bioreactor can provide effective, long-term treatment of municipal wastewater. The process discussed yields decreased solids, improved nitrogen removal and chemical oxygen demand, and has low energy costs for aeration. Published by WERF. 310 pages. Soft cover.

Originally funded as WERF project 97-CTS-10ET.