Dairy industrial wastewater treatment using AnMBR Technology

Abstract

This research project was conducted at Biothane Systems International (subsidiary of Veolia Water Technologies), located in Delft (Netherlands). Out of all the technologies provided by Biothane (anaerobic and aerobic), the anaerobic membrane bioreactor (Memthane®) is currently their largest focus and is under further development in their research laboratories.Memthane® is an AnMBR which maximizes renewable energy production while producing a high effluent quality that can be reused or discharged directly to the sewer. The disposal costs are significantly reduced and simultaneously valuable gas is produced during the anaerobic treatment.