MBR Retrofit Membrane Module | Upgrade Conventional Activated Sludge

MBR Retrofit Membrane Module | Upgrade Conventional Activated Sludge
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MBR RETROFIT — THE SMART UPGRADE
Thousands of wastewater treatment plants worldwide are running on conventional activated sludge technology designed decades ago. They met yesterday's standards — but today's discharge permits are stricter, water reuse expectations are higher, and land for expansion is scarcer. Tearing down the entire plant and starting over isn't feasible. The elegant solution? Retrofit with MBR membranes. By adding submerged hollow fiber modules directly into existing aeration basins, you instantly convert a conventional plant into an MBR system — gaining superior effluent quality, increased capacity, and reuse capability without demolishing a single concrete wall.
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MBR Retrofit Membrane Module | Upgrade Conventional Activated Sludge

 

 

Product Introduction

 

Material

Hollow fiber membranes, durable housing, etc.

Meet requirements

Wastewater treatment standards; custom certifications.

Specifications

Superior effluent, compact design.

Logo & package

As your requirements.

Other related products

Hollow Fiber Ultrafiltration Membrane, Turbular Membrane, Reverse Osmosis Membrane, etc.

 

Product Specification

 

Delivers clear water with ultra-low contaminants (typically TSS < 2 mg/L, COD ≤ 10 ppm, BOD ≤ 5 ppm). Features 0.04–0.1 μm pore size, 500× higher filtration precision than traditional sand filtration, effectively removing bacteria, viruses, colloids and suspended solids.d

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Product Details

 

No New Tanks, No Major Civil Work
The single biggest advantage of MBR retrofit is what you don't have to do: dig up concrete, build new tanks, or expand the plant footprint. In a typical retrofit, submerged membrane modules are installed directly into the existing aeration basin or a converted secondary clarifier. The biological process continues operating (perhaps with minor adjustments to MLSS targets), while the new membrane stage takes over the solid-liquid separation function. For plants in dense urban areas where expansion is physically impossible, this "drop-in" upgrade is revolutionary. You get MBR performance from an existing infrastructure investment - no demolition, minimal disruption, maximum ROI.

 

From Secondary Clarifier to Membrane Stage
Here's the typical retrofit scenario: a plant has primary treatment, an aeration basin, and secondary clarifiers. The clarifiers are the bottleneck - they're large, they're sensitive to hydraulic shocks, and the effluent clarity is inconsistent. In a retrofit, the secondary clarifiers are taken offline and converted into membrane tanks, or the aeration basin itself is reconfigured to house the submerged modules. The membrane barrier is absolute - no more variability from sludge settling issues, no more filamentous bulking causing turbid effluent. The result is consistent, high-quality permeate regardless of hydraulic or organic loading fluctuations. It's the difference between hoping your clarifier works and knowing your membrane will perform.

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Production Applications

 

1. Aging Municipal Plant - Meeting New Discharge Standards
A city's 30-year-old wastewater treatment plant was designed for 1980s discharge limits. New environmental regulations demand much tighter standards - particularly for nutrients and suspended solids. Rather than building an entirely new plant (at enormous cost and with nowhere to expand), the city retrofits the existing secondary clarifiers with submerged MBR modules. The aeration basins stay in service, the footprint doesn't change, but the effluent quality jumps to meet the new stringent standards. The project pays for itself through avoided penalties and enables water reuse for the city's growing industrial zone. It's the kind of pragmatic infrastructure upgrade that smart cities are embracing worldwide.

 

2. Industrial Plant Capacity Expansion - Same Footprint, More Capacity
A chemical manufacturing plant needs to increase production by 40%, but the wastewater treatment plant is already at capacity - and there's no room to build new tanks. The solution: convert the existing activated sludge system to MBR by installing submerged membrane modules. The higher MLSS tolerance (up to 15,000 mg/L vs. 3,000–5,000 for conventional) means the same tank volume can handle significantly more biological load. Capacity increases by 30–50% without expanding the footprint. Production grows, wastewater compliance is maintained, and the expansion stays within budget.

 

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Certificate

 

Our Products have CE, SGS, ISO Certificates.

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Packaging And Delivery

 

Packing: carton + pallet.

 

We support customized package:

1) All the products are packed with seaworthy packing.
2) Customer's special requirement for packing can be satisfied.
3) Air freight, sea freight and truck freight are all available.

 

FAQ

 

1. What is your delivery time?

We offer fast delivery: stock items ship in 7-15 days, while custom orders typically take 15-30 workdays, depending on your specific quantity.

2. How do you guarantee product quality?

Quality is verified through Mill Test Certificates (MTC) included with every shipment, and we fully support third-party inspections for your peace of mind.

3. Are there any hidden costs?

No. Our quotations are transparent and all-inclusive, ensuring you won't encounter any unexpected or additional fees.

4. Do you provide samples?

Yes, we provide samples for a nominal fee of $1; you just need to cover the freight cost to evaluate our quality firsthand.

5. What payment terms do you accept?

We accept T/T at sight and L/C, as well as Cash and Western Union. Please contact us if you require alternative arrangements.

6. What is your MOQ?

Our standard MOQ is usually one full container, but we offer flexibility for specific items; please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

7. Can you produce according to my drawing?

Absolutely. We specialize in OEM and custom manufacturing, and our engineering team can produce exact specifications based on your drawings.

 

 

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